Islam World

A historical academic study concluded that the Twelver Shia Muslims in the Levant played an important and major role in standing up to the Crusader invasion of Islamic countries, in the seventh century AH. The study was presented by researcher…

Over the last two weeks executions have been taking place almost daily in Saudi Arabia after the authorities ended a 21-month unofficial moratorium on the use of the death penalty for drug-related offences. Since 10 November, 17 men have been…

A representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Jalal Maash, delivered a lecture to a number of faithful sisters and mothers of orphans and martyrs from blessed families, and those associated with the Lady Zainab Holy Shrine, during his visit…

The impact of the devastating floods continues to plague Pakistan as large swathes of land are still under water, according to news outlets. This has impacted the sowing of winter crops in many places including Balochistan. The floods have further…

Students in the Afghan capital, Kabul, have expressed concerns over the lack of academic facilities and teachers, and complained that the situation has made it difficult for them to pursue education, Tolo news reported.  Student Muhammad Sultan said: “In winter,…

A 600-year-old mosque in Swat, northeastern Pakistan, has been renovated, attracting local people as well as tourists. Known for its nifty floral wood-carved pillars and doors, the oldest mosque in Chamtalai village has become the centre of attraction for worshipers,…

With the approach of the winter season in Afghanistan, the institutions of the honorable Shirazi Religious Authority moved to extend a helping hand to the poor Shia families in the country. In this regard, the Office of the Supreme Religious…

A year after the Taliban’s ascension to power, girls across Afghanistan are grappling with the terrorist group’s hard-line vision for the country and its plan to turn back the clock not only on their education but their very presence in…

India’s Ambassador to Iraq, Prashant Bisai, and his accompanying delegation visited the Al-Askariyain Holy Shrine in holy Samarra, Iraq. The Deputy Secretary General of the Holy Shrine, Raad Abd Ali, welcomed the guest ambassador and his accompanying delegation. The Indian…

Work on dismantling the old holy grille of Sayyeda Ruqayya, peace be upon her, has started. The old grille is being removed in preparation for the new one to be installed. Some parts of the grille have already been transferred…