Islam
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World Council of Churches supports Austrian Muslims against the so-called political Islam restriction plan
The World Council of Churches, based in Austria, announcing its solidarity with the country's Islamic community, warned about the government's plan to ban what is called "political Islam" and emphasized that the fight against extremism should not lead to collective accusation, discrimination against Muslims, and violation of religious freedom.
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Students Don Religious Clerical Attire with a Resolve to Serve Islam
Several students at Hawza Ilmiyya Al-Qaim in the Tanzanian city of Tanga have donned clerical attire after completing their initial stage of religious education.
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Debate Erupts in Catholic Church Over Initiative to Promote Understanding of Islam
Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, president of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, has faced sharp criticism from an Italian archbishop after supporting an initiative aimed at deepening understanding of Islam and challenging religious prejudice.
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Those Seeking to Make Muslims Second-Class Citizens Are Enemies of the Country
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Asad Madani has said that those who seek to make Muslims feel like strangers and second-class citizens in their own country.
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When Azan echoed in Britain's capital for 1st time
The year 1926 holds special significance for the Muslims of England, as for the first time the sound of the call to prayer echoed from the minarets of a mosque in London.
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Britain seeks more accurate teaching of Islam in schools; teachers to be equipped with new resources
An educational institution in Britain, by publishing a new collection of lesson plans and Muslim narratives, seeks to strengthen teachers' ability to teach Islam and counter misconceptions about the religion in schools.
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True Faith Requires Practising Islam in Every Aspect of Life
Pakistani religious scholar Hujjatul Islam Liaqat Ali has stressed that true faith requires Muslims to follow Islamic teachings in every aspect of their lives, warning against selectively practising religion and falling into the traps of Satan.
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India’s Supreme Court Rules Against Automatic Reservation Benefits After Conversion to Islam
India’s Supreme Court has ruled that individuals who convert from Hinduism to Islam cannot automatically claim backward-class reservation benefits on the basis of their caste status before conversion, reinforcing legal restrictions on eligibility for certain affirmative-action benefits.
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Ambassadors from 31 countries explore heritage of Poland's Muslim community
Ambassadors from 31 countries recently explored the heritage of Poland’s Muslim community, which dates back over 600 years.
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Mirwaiz Calls for Self-Reflection, Human Rights and Social Responsibility in Kashmir
Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq has stressed the importance of self-reflection, accountability in the Hereafter and respect for the rights of others during his Friday sermon at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar.
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Muslim Personal Law Board Criticizes Ujjain Mosque Demolition Attempt
All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) President Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani has praised the peaceful protest by Muslims in Ujjain, particularly women observing purdah, in support of protecting the Shahi Mosque, describing their courage and determination as commendable.
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Pakistani Shia Scholar: War Strengthened Iran’s Regional Position
Prominent Pakistani Shia scholar Syed Nazir Abbas Taqvi has said that the recent conflict has strengthened Iran’s position in the region, arguing that assessments portraying the country as weakened by the war underestimate its capabilities and regional influence.
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"Human-Animal"; Joint Work by Priest, Cleric on Global Stage
The book Human-Animal: Ethical Relationship in Islam & Christianity, the result of a dialogue between Dr. Yahya Jahangiri, a researcher in Islamic studies, and Father Dave Smith, an Australian Anglican priest, focusing on environmental ethics and the human-animal relationship, has been published in Canada and released through the international distribution network.
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Photos: Islamic Institute Parachinar Inaugurates New Centre for Academic and Research Activities
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The Islamic Institute Parachinar has formally inaugurated its new centre, providing improved facilities for students, religious scholars and researchers after previous accommodation changes had disrupted classes, scholarly discussions and research activities.
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Texas; New Frontline of Structural Islamophobia in America!
While Muslim communities in the US state of Texas are experiencing population growth and the consolidation of their institutions, a new wave of structural Islamophobia has gone beyond extremist street actions and penetrated the main body of the state's political power
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Will Russia Become a Muslim Country by 2100?
The decline of the indigenous Russian population, the falling birth rate in Russia, and the growing Muslim population of the country have sparked debates about Russia's demographic and religious future.
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Malaysian PM: Islamic World Must Not Fall Behind AI, Modern Technologies
Anwar Ibrahim considered learning and understanding artificial intelligence essential for Islamic societies, while emphasizing that technological progress should not be pursued separately from human and moral values, but should be guided within the framework of faith and ethical principles.
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Shia Scholar Calls for Revival of Quranic Values and Social Justice in Muslim Societies
President of the Wifaq-ul-Madaris al-Shia Pakistan, Hafiz Syed Riyaz Hussain Najafi, has called for greater emphasis on Quranic teachings, the life of Prophet Muhammad and the values of the Ahl al-Bayt, saying that distancing society from these principles has contributed to a lack of moral and social development.
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Pakistan: Demolition of Historic Saharanpur Mosque in India, Manifestation of Anti-Islamism
Pakistan condemned the demolition of a centuries-old mosque in the city of Saharanpur, India, and described it as an assault on Islamic heritage and religious freedoms.
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Pakistani Shia Cleric Highlights Role of Religious Authority and Rituals in Preserving Shia Identity
Ayatollah Hafiz Syed Riaz Hussain Najafi, president of Wifaq ul Madaris Al-Shia Pakistan, has described religious authority, mourning rituals and devotion to Imam Ali as three key forces that have helped preserve Shia identity.
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Cleric: Iranian Justice Become Model for World / Human Dignity, Red Line of Islam
Hojat al-Islam Dr. Hamid Shahriari, the Secretary-General of the Islamic World League for Islamic Rapprochement, at the International Conference of Religions in Russia, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic of Iran has stood against global arrogance by relying on dignity and justice, said, "Today, Iranian justice has become a model for the world, for it has revived hope in the hearts of the oppressed and astonished the entire world."
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25 Years After September 11; The Story of Long Island Muslims: Hatred, Fear, and Healing
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, Muslims in the Long Island region of New York State still recall the bitter memories of the days when they suddenly went from ordinary citizens to potential suspects.
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Islam in Chile; From 10,000 Muslims to Five Mosques Across the Country
According to the latest official census of Chile, over 10,000 Muslims live in various parts of the country.
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From Fear to Admiration; Why Has New American Right Become Interested in Islam?
For a segment of the new American right, Islam is no longer a symbol of threat, but a symbol of order, power, family, and discipline. "This does not necessarily mean an organized intellectual shift toward Islam, but rather reflects a deeper crisis within this current."
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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