Islam World

Iraq Selects “Kingdom of Reeds” as Official Oscar Entry …………… Iraq has officially nominated the film Kingdom of Reeds (The President’s Cake) by director Hassan Hadi as its submission for the Best International Feature category at the 2026 Academy Awards.…

Over 10,000 Killed in Syria in Nine Months Amid Rising Violence ……………. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Sunday that more than 10,672 people have been killed in Syria over the past nine months, following the collapse of…

Taliban Blocks Women From Entering UN Offices in Kabul Amid Growing Restrictions …………… Local sources in Kabul reported on Monday, September 8, 2025, that the Taliban has barred women from entering United Nations offices and compounds in the Afghan capital.…

Muslim communities across the world are simultaneously responding to natural disasters with solidarity, while also confronting Islamophobic politics and security threats at their places of worship. In India, relief efforts are underway for victims of the devastating floods in Punjab.…

German Scholar Embraces Islam After Years of Spiritual and Academic Journey …………. German orientalist Dr. Alfred Huber has embraced Islam after what he described as a long intellectual and spiritual journey with the Qur’an. Born in Vienna into a devout…

Rights Group Condemns Abduction of Minor in Syria’s Homs Province ………………. The Center for Documenting Violations Against Shia in Syria has denounced the abduction of a teenage girl in Homs province on Saturday, September 6, 2025, holding the so-called “General…

The approach of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) toward women stands as an eternal model of human dignity and social participation. His conduct offers guidance for modern societies, demonstrating the balance of women’s role in…

Taliban Bans Animal and Bird Images on Shop Signs in Khost ……….. Local sources in Afghanistan’s Khost province say the Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has ordered shopkeepers to remove images of animals and…

Education Crisis in Northern and Eastern Syria ——————— The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have banned the use of government-issued textbooks in areas under their control, creating an education crisis in northern and eastern Syria. According to Middle East News and…

Pakistan: Lahore Hosts 42nd International Mawlid al-Nabi Conference …………….. The 42nd International Mawlid al-Nabi Conference was held in Lahore, Pakistan, under the patronage of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, drawing thousands of participants in a spiritually charged atmosphere. Scholars, clerics, international Quran reciters,…