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Manchester Mosque Declines Misinformation Campaign Over Sharia Job Ad ——————————- A mosque in south Manchester has rejected misinformation following a job advert for a Shariah Law Administrator linked to the Manchester Islamic Centre (Didsbury Mosque), Iqna.ir reported. The advert, posted…

Ottawa’s Gaza Stance Undermining Muslim-Canadians’ Sense of Belonging, Says Federal Representative …………………… Canada’s response to the war in Gaza is causing many Muslim-Canadians to feel alienated and disillusioned, according to Amira Elghawaby, the federal government’s special representative on combating Islamophobia,…

Iran Issues Arbaeen E-Visa Advisory for Pakistani Pilgrims —————————— The Iranian embassy has issued a crucial advisory for Pakistani pilgrims planning to undertake the Arbaeen pilgrimage to Iran and Iraq, emphasizing a mandatory e-visa registration process and specific travel regulations,…

New book on Shi’a community in Pakistan released in holy city of Karbala ………………. A new book documenting the Shi’a community in Pakistan has been released in the holy city of Karbala. Titled “The Shi’a in Pakistan”, the work is…

Nine killed in courthouse raid in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan province, Iranian media report ———————————- At least nine people were killed in an armed attack on a courthouse in Zahedan, Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, Arab News reported. The attackers, from the Jaish Al-Adl…

Tehran Faces Severe Water Crisis as Relocation Looms ……………. Tehran’s worsening water crisis may force the relocation of its 15 million residents, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned on Thursday. Speaking to local media, Pezeshkian said the capital is “almost out…

Over 40,000 Muslims Gather in UK for One of Europe’s Largest Spiritual Events …………………. More than 40,000 Muslims from over 100 countries have gathered in Alton, Hampshire, for one of Europe’s largest annual Islamic conventions. The three-day event, held from…

UAE Begins Deporting Afghan Refugees Back to Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan …………………… The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has commenced deporting Afghan refugees to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, Reuters reported. This action follows despite former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent commitment to assist Afghan asylum…

Tehran Government Offices to Close Amid Severe Heat Wave ……………….. Due to an intense heat wave and energy conservation efforts, government offices, banks, and businesses in Iran’s capital, Tehran, will close on Wednesday, state media reported. Temperatures in the capital…

Global Halal Food Market to More Than Double by 2035, Reaching $3.8 Trillion —————————————- The global halal food market is projected to grow from USD 1.5 trillion in 2025 to USD 3.8 trillion by 2035, reflecting a compound annual growth…