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CAIR Announces Legal Action Against Florida Governor Over Terrorism Label, Warns of Escalating Islamophobia
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has announced that it is preparing a legal complaint against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, after he labeled the civil rights organization a “foreign terrorist group” in an executive order.
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Canada Halts Review of Controversial Amendment to Remove Religious Exemption from Hate-Speech Law
The Canadian Liberal government’s proposal to eliminate the religious exemption from the country’s hate-speech prohibition has faced strong opposition from Christian communities and conservative parties, leading a parliamentary committee to suspend its review of the amendment.
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Shiite Jurisprudential Board in India Says Showing Respect to the National Song Is Not Religiously Prohibited
The Shiite Jurisprudential Board of India has stated that Islam does not prohibit expressing respect for one’s homeland and called for an accurate Urdu translation of India’s national song, Vande Mataram.
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“Culture of Islamic Countries in the Digital Era” Session Held During OIC Cultural Festival
The session on “Culture of Islamic Countries in the Digital Era” took place in Baku, where cultural officials emphasized the importance of digital literacy, heritage protection, infrastructure investment, and leveraging technology to strengthen the cultural identity of the Islamic world.
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State and Federal Authorities Investigate Major Fire at U.S. Mosque
State and federal investigations are underway into a severe fire at a mosque and Islamic school in Minnesota, as Muslim leaders warn of rising threats.
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Alabama Republican Senator Hails “Victory” After Islamic School Halts Relocation Plan
Alabama’s Republican senator described the withdrawal of an Islamic academy’s school-relocation plan as a “victory,” while academy officials warned that political rhetoric is endangering students and fueling hostility.
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Quranic and Islamic Teachings Underscore Comprehensive Anti-Corruption Efforts on International Anti-Corruption Day
On International Anti-Corruption Day, Islamic teachings highlighted the broad scope of corruption and the moral, social, and environmental duty to combat it. Experts stress that fighting corruption is a shared responsibility between citizens and governing authorities.
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Alabama Islamic Academy Relocation Denied Amid Fresh Wave of Islamophobia and Sharp Remarks by State Senator
The Hoover city planning commission in Alabama has rejected the relocation request of the Alabama Islamic Academy following intense Islamophobic opposition. Heightened concerns triggered by Senator Tommy Tuberville’s harsh comments also prompted school officials to halt the move.
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Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuit to Halt Construction of Islamic Township
Texas Attorney General has intensified efforts to stop the construction of an Islamic township by filing a lawsuit against the project, which Republican officials have described as an “Islamist” threat.
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Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Rejects Request by First Responder Accused of Islamophobic Remarks
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has ruled that the first responder who recently made Islamophobic comments must submit a new application for licensing, stressing that her remarks continue to hinder her professional evaluation.
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Rise in Islamophobic Attacks on New York’s Mayor-Elect Triggers Broad Interfaith Response
The Islamophobic campaign targeting Zohran Mamdani, New York’s mayor-elect, intensified with the circulation of an AI-generated fake advertisement. In response, leaders of multiple faiths held large gatherings to express their support.
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Free Speech, Religious Bias, and Economic Strain Fuel New Political Battles in Alabama
An Alabama political program examined controversies over student press restrictions, anti-Muslim rhetoric by Senator Tommy Tuberville, and a zoning decision against an Islamic academy, linking them to economic insecurity and declining faith in the American Dream amid rising concerns over discrimination and social inequality.
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Renewed Legal Action in France
Anti-Racism Group Revives Case Against French Mayor Accused of Islamophobia
A French anti-racism group has reopened legal action against the National Rally–affiliated mayor of Piffonds over alleged Islamophobic posts. The move comes amid rising reports of discrimination, as civil-rights groups push for stronger enforcement against online hate speech targeting religious minorities.
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Widespread Outcry Over Trump’s Derogatory Remarks About Somali Immigrants
Donald Trump’s disparaging comments about Somali immigrants have triggered a wave of criticism and concern across the United States. Religious leaders have mobilized in support of the Somali community, as the government ramps up enforcement actions targeting migrants.
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Photos: Lady Fatima Masoumeh shrine decorated with flowers on eve of Hazrat Zahra birth anniversary
AhlulBayt News Agency: On Tuesday evening, December 9, 2025, the holy shrine of Lady Fatima Masoumeh (s.a.) was adorned with flowers in honor of the upcoming birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (s.a.).
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Photos: Ceremony celebrates coming age of puberty for Taza Khurmatu girls at Askari Shrine
The Holy Askari Shrine celebrated the coming of age of girls from Kirkuk, marking their attainment of religious responsibility, in a blessed ceremony held in Taza Khurmatu. In commemoration of the birth anniv. of Lady Fatima (PBUH), the shrine, in cooperation with the “Oppressed Zahra Committee” and the “Servant of Batool Committee,” organized the event. The shrine presented blessed gifts to the girls from al-Askari (PBUT). The initiative was warmly welcomed by the families, for its educational and spiritual impact in shaping their character on the path of Lady Fatima.
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Photos: Al-Askari holy shrine lies shrouded in thick mist
The holy city of Samarra is now draped in a cloak of mist, while the sun glimmers behind the clouds — reminding that the AhlulBayt (peace be upon them) are a shelter and a source of safety for the people of the earth.
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Pres. Pezeshkian tells Maduro: US naval deployment to Caribbean endangers global peace
In a phone conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Pezeshkian condemned the United States for deploying a military fleet to the Caribbean and Venezuelan coasts.
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Photos: Green Banners, Flowers Adorn Shrine of Imamain Al-Jawadain for Fatima al-Zahra’s Birth
Floral decorations and the installation of green banners were carried out at the shrine of the two Imamain Al-Jawadain on the occasion of the approaching birth anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her).
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Former CIA analyst in an interview with ABNA:
“Iran’s Military Capabilities Now Far Stronger Than During 12-Day War; The United States Lacks Power to Militarily Subdue Iran”
In an interview with ABNA, former CIA analyst Larry C. Johnson said U.S. claims of Iran’s weakness are misleading, arguing that Tehran’s missile strength, nuclear capacity, regional influence, and ties with Russia and China make it a resilient and increasingly central regional power.
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Photos: “Unity of Ummah Conference” titled Ummah’s Test in Field of Gaza, held in Wah Cantt, Pakistan
Respected Shia scholar Syed Jawad Naqvi participated in and delivered a speech at the "Unity of the Ummah Conference" titled The Ummah's Test in the Field of Gaza, held in Wah Cantonment, Pakistan. It was held with a large attendance of people and Shia and Sunni religious scholars.