Islam World

Hussaini Processions Continue Serving Pilgrims in Samarra Ahead of Imam Hassan al-Askari’s Martyrdom Anniversary …………………… In the lead-up to the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan al-Askari (peace be upon him), Hussaini processions in the city of Samarra are actively providing…

Sixth “Islam is Life” Conference in Karbala Focuses on Fighting Corruption ………………. The sixth International Scientific Conference of the “Islam is Life” project commenced on August 30, 2025, in Holy Karbala, under the theme “Combating Corruption: Opportunities and Challenges.” Organized…

Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court Upholds Ja’fari Sect in Personal Status Law Amendment ………….. Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court ruled on Sunday in favor of the parliamentary procedures amending the Personal Status Law, dismissing a lawsuit filed by women’s and human rights…

Nearly 2,000 Dead in July Violence in Syria’s Sweida, Syrian Observatory Reports …………… A recent report by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has confirmed that nearly 2,000 people were killed during violent clashes in Syria’s Sweida province in…

On the 8th of Rabi al-Awwal, the Iraqi city of Samarra witnessed the arrival of millions of pilgrims marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him). The commemoration turned the city into a center of mourning,…

Pakistan Ends Caravan System, Introduces Official Agencies for Religious Visits …………… Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, announced the accreditation of 24 official agencies to organize religious trips to Iran, Iraq, and Syria. This move aims to…

Taliban Enforce Systematic Religious Repression Against Minorities in Afghanistan, Report Says …………….. A recent human rights report reveals that the Taliban are systematically restricting religious freedoms in Afghanistan, targeting non-Sunni communities through the closure of worship places, seizure of religious…

Afghan Activists Urge UN to Halt Hazara Displacement and Land Seizures ……………. Over 100 Afghan civil society groups and human rights activists have called on the United Nations to intervene urgently to stop the systematic displacement and land seizures targeting…

Modernity in the Muslim World: Challenges and Opportunities ———————————– A recent Morocco World News analysis highlights that modernity in the Muslim world, long viewed as a challenge to tradition, also offers opportunities for religious reflection, ethical renewal, and social engagement,…

Mourning Ceremony Held in Beirut Commemorating the Attack on Lady Fatimah’s House ———————————- In Beirut, Lebanon, a mourning ceremony was held at the Imam Hussein bin Ali Sayyid al-Shuhada Hussainiya, affiliated with Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, to commemorate the attack on…