Islam
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25 Years After 9/11; America Has Moved from Fear of Islam to Hatred of Muslims
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, Islamophobia in America has become part of the country's political and cultural discourse.
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Ayatollah Arafi urges comprehensive civilizational view of Islam
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, head of Iran’s seminaries, has stressed the need to move beyond limited interpretations of Islam toward a comprehensive, civilizational understanding of its teachings and social mission.
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Australia; Islamic Knowledge Competition Held with Hundreds of Muslim Students
The Islamic Association of Muslims in Australia held a national Islamic knowledge competition with the participation of more than 400 male and female students across several states of the country.
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Muslim Board Opposes Vande Mataram Amendment, Calls It a Threat to Religious Freedom and Constitutional Rights
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly opposed the passage of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by Parliament, saying that making alleged disrespect to Vande Mataram a punishable offence is an attack on religious freedom and the constitutional, secular and democratic ethos of India.
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Istanbul Hosts Eighth Turkish-Arab Art Exhibition Celebrating Shared Islamic Heritage + Photos
The two-day event is held under the theme "Narratives in Painting" and features works by prominent artists from both regions.
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Pakistani Shia Scholar Praises Iranian Unity Following Martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei
Allama Muhammad Amin Shaheedi, has praised the "unprecedented unity, loyalty and resilience" displayed by the Iranian people following the martyrdom of Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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Pakistan Leader: Solution of Common Challenges Facing Muslim Ummah Lies in Unity
Pakistani religious and political leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman called for greater unity, moderation and cooperation among Muslim nations, saying the challenges facing the Muslim world can only be addressed through collective efforts.
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Islamic Center of Vienna Hosts Austrian School Students for Educational Visits
The Islamic Center of Vienna, the capital of Austria, hosted groups of Austrian school students in the days leading up to the summer holidays.
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Karbala Stands as a Universal Beacon of Humanity and Islamic Values
The Secretary General of Wifaq-ul-Madaris Al-Shia Pakistan, Maulana Syed Zia-ul-Hasan Najafi, has commended the government's security arrangements for Ashura, saying that mourning processions across Pakistan remained largely peaceful.
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Photos: Indian Seminary Students Hold Grand Ashura Procession in Qom
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Indian seminary students residing in Qom held a grand Ashura mourning procession. The procession began at Hussainiya Imam Sadiq (A.S.) and proceeded along its designated route before concluding at the shrine of Hazrat Fatima Masumeh (S.A.).
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Karbala Remains a Guiding Light for Humanity in Every Era: Shia Cleric
Allama Shehenshah Hussain Naqvi emphasized that the message of Karbala teaches truth, justice, patience, and steadfastness.
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War of Narratives Against Muslims in Japan; From Mosque to Fabricated Images
The new anti-Islam campaign in Japan is no longer limited to opposition to a mosque project. The dissemination of fabricated and out-of-context content has become a tool to create fear of Muslims and immigration in Japan.
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Bangladesh Cleric: A Divine Leader Guides People to God, Not to Himself
A senior Bangladeshi cleric says the defining characteristic of a divinely appointed leader is calling humanity toward God, rather than toward his own person or interests.
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Photos: Glimpse of 'Martyr of Ummah Conference' Held in Lahore
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The “Martyr of the Ummah Conference” held on 13 June at Minar‑e‑Pakistan in Lahore. In the gathering religious scholars incliding Sunni Ulemas, community leaders, and participants from across the region honored the legacy of the martyred Leader, Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei.
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Noorani Mosque Demolition in Jaipur Draws Strong Reaction from Muslim Community
Muslim organizations in Jaipur have announced plans to protest after the demolition of Noorani Mosque, expressing strong anger over the action.
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Pilgrimage Transport Association Urges Pakistan to Reopen Land Route for Arbaeen Pilgrims
Leaders of the Alamdar Salaran and Bus Association have called on the Pakistani government to allow Shia pilgrims to travel by road for religious pilgrimages during Muharram and Arbaeen, warning of possible protests if restrictions remain in place.
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Photos: Representative of Iranian Supreme Leader visited Indian Mowkeb in Qom
Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, the Representative of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India, visited the Indian Shia community’s Mowkeb (service camp) established in the holy city of Qom, Iran, to express solidarity with the Iranian people. During his visit, he commended the efforts of the organizers and participants and emphasized the importance of unity, solidarity, and mutual cooperation among the Muslims
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From Halal Food to Islamic Fashion; How China Became the New Giant of the Halal Market
China, long known as the world's factory, is now solidifying its position as one of the biggest players in the halal economy.
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The AhlulBayt Society of Scotland Visited Primary Schools to Speak to Students About Islam
Members of the AhlulBayt Society of Scotland, as part of interfaith dialogue programs, visited two schools to speak about Islam and answer students' questions.
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Wafaq ul Madaris al-Shia Pakistan Launches New Da’wah Department to Enhance Religious Outreach and Education
The President of the Wafaq ul Madaris al-Shia Pakistan has said that a newly established Department of Preaching (Da’wah) will play an effective role in strengthening religious awareness and intellectual engagement within society.
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U.S. Islamic Organizations Protest Republicans; Congress Has Become a Platform for Islamophobia
Following the holding of so-called "Sharia-Free America" hearings in the U.S. Congress, American Islamic organizations described these sessions as part of a policy of fear-mongering against American Muslims.
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The Seven Labors of Easy Marriage
Keeping up with the Joneses, illusory values, false customs and habits, fleeting whims, the pursuit of false honor, status, and imaginary prestige - in short, the seven labors: unrealistic and dreamlike expectations, unnecessary fault-finding by parents and relatives, crippling dowries, excessive formalities and a thousand kinds of "preliminaries" and "aftermaths" and deadly rivalries, pointless objections about the two families being of equal standing, fiery and uncontrollable yet uncalculated loves, and excessive suspicion and lack of trust regarding possible future betrayal by one another - these are serious obstacles to marriage.
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Dutch author and activist
The Netherlands: Europe's "Stain of Shame" in Its Treatment of Muslims
René Romer, a Dutch analyst and author, has described the Netherlands as Europe's "stain of shame" regarding its treatment of Muslims.
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Russia: Course on the Role of Religion in International Relations Held with Participation of Islamic Institutions in Moscow
A specialized course on the role of religion in international relations, with the participation of Islamic institutions, began yesterday at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in Moscow.
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Rise of Islamic Schools in Canada; why?
The growing Muslim population, concerns over Islamophobia, and the desire to preserve religious identity have led to a significant expansion of Islamic schools in Canada.
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Pakistan Cleric Calls Ban on Shia Unconstitutional, Demands Immediate Review
The leader of Tehreek-e-Jafaria Pakistan, Allama Syed Sajid Ali Naqvi, said that the ban imposed on them was based on an unfair “balance policy,” which now has no justification.
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Photos: Beginning of Ramadan in Islamic Countries
AhlulBayt News Agency: Islamic countries began fasting for the blessed month of Ramadan on Wednesday and Thursday (February 18 and 19), depending on the sighting of the crescent moon or astronomical calculations. Muslims across the world welcomed this blessed month by attending mosques, participating in crescent‑sighting ceremonies, and engaging in Ramadan‑related activities, including special markets and local traditions.
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Indian Shia Cleric: 22 Bahman is Day of Freedom for Oppressed, Islamic Dignity, Courage, and Pride
Maulana Syed Safdar Hussain Zaidi said that 22 Bahman (11 February) is not only an important day in Iran’s history, but has also become a symbol of hope for the oppressed people of the world and a sign of Islamic honor and courage.
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Britain Divided Over New Definition of Islamophobia
Muslim activists back a new UK definition of Islamophobia to curb rising abuse, while critics warn it could restrict free speech and open the door to legal discrimination against other faiths.
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Defending Islam Is Key to Winning the Next Election: Malaysian Politician
The president of Malaysia’s Amanah party says the party must project itself as a defender of Islam, arguing that religious perceptions among voters were decisive in its previous electoral defeat.