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The Canadian government has finally listed the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), the main arm of repression, warmongering, and exportation of terrorism of Iran’s regime, as a terrorist organization. The Canadian Minister of Public Safety, in announcing this decision said the action “sends a strong message that Canada will use all of the tools at its disposal to combat the terrorist entity of the IRGC. “The Iranian regime has consistently displayed disregard for human rights, both inside and outside of Iran as well as a willingness to destabilize the international rules-based order.” Simultaneously with the approval of the IRGC’s listing, freedom-loving Iranians…
Video caption, Watch: Gunmen shoot at cars and buildings on fire in Russia attacksArticle informationAuthor, Henri Astier and Steve RosenbergRole, BBC News, London & Moscow23 June 2024, 19:16 BSTUpdated 36 minutes agoGunmen in Russia’s North Caucasus republic of Dagestan have killed six police officers in a series of attacks, security officials say.A synagogue, two churches and a police checkpoint were targeted in the cities of Derbent and Makhachkala. Twelve other officers were wounded.A Russian Orthodox priest has also been killed and four attackers shot dead, state media report.The assailants have not been identified, but Dagestan has in the past been…
Experts believe that regardless of who is elected president, Tehran’s foreign and domestic policies are expected to remain largely unchanged As the Iranian presidential elections approach, the Islamic Republic approved six candidates to run: three hard-liners, two moderates, and one reformist, in an apparent bid to boost the electorate’s turnout. However, regardless of the result, Tehran’s foreign and domestic policies are expected to largely remain unchanged due to the constraints on presidential authority. The presidential elections, originally scheduled for 2025, were moved to this year’s June 28 in light of President Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter accident last month.…
FILE – Muslim pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Monday, June 17, 2024. More than 1,000 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced extreme high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom, officials said Sunday, June 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File) CAIRO (AP) — More than 1,300 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced extreme high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom, Saudi authorities announced Sunday.…
The Iranian Islamic Coalition Party declares its endorsement of presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf as the presidential election day nears. An image of presidential candidate Dr. Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf (Undated, social media) The Iranian Islamic Coalition Party announced on Sunday its support for presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf in the upcoming presidential elections. The party stated in its announcement that, after studying global and regional developments and analyzing the current circumstances in this sensitive phase, they declare their support for Dr. Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, confirming respect for the remaining candidates. The Islamic Coalition Party emphasized that their endorsement of Ghalibaf…
The Houthis say they targeted vessels in Israel’s Haifa port together with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq.Yemen’s Houthis have claimed carrying out a joint military operation with an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, to target four vessels in Israel’s Haifa port. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a televised statement on Sunday that the group fired drones at two cement tankers and two cargo ships at the port a day prior over noncompliance with a ban on entering “ports of occupied Palestine”. Saree added that the group had also targeted a Shorthorn Express ship…
By Ananda Teresia and Stanley WidiantoJAKARTA (Reuters) – With their Islamic headscarves and high-octane metal music, the women of the Indonesian band Voice of Baceprot have played stages from the United States to France. But they are nervous about this week.In England on Friday, the trio will be the first Indonesians to play at the Glastonbury Festival, one of the world’s biggest, sharing space with the likes of Coldplay and Shania Twain.This is the biggest stage yet for the young women, far from their home village of Garut in West Java province of the sprawling Southeast Asian nation.“Not only do…
Woman is charged with attempted murder as the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) urges US authorities to investigate incident as a ‘hate crime’.A woman from Texas has been charged with attempted murder after she tried to drown a three-year-old Palestinian girl, according to United States media reports, citing local police. The incident, which took place on May 19 in Euless, Texas, is being described by civil rights groups as racially motivated. According to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas), the accused, 42-year-old Elizabeth Wolf, attacked the girl at the swimming pool at her family’s apartment complex. The child’s mother and…
Zabihullah Mujahid stated that the Taliban expect the Islamic Republic of Iran to recognise the group more than other countries. Mujahid once again urged the Islamic Republic to prioritise the recognition of the Taliban.In an interview with Tabnak News Agency, published on Sunday, the Taliban spokesperson said, “Our expectation from Iran is higher. The Islamic Republic should have more interactions in the area of recognition compared to other countries, and this recognition should be a priority for the Islamic Republic of Iran.”Mujahid highlighted that the Taliban have achieved good cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran in various sectors, including…
President Joe Biden will allow the Islamic Republic of Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, to operate absentee voter stations on U.S. soil for the country’s upcoming presidential election.Voice of America, a U.S.-state-owned news network and international radio broadcaster, reported that Iranian Foreign Ministry official Alireza Mahmoudi recently informed Iranian state media that the country is planning to set up dozens of ballot stations across the U.S.The country claims that the U.S. accounts for 30% of Iran’s diaspora, the largest percentage of any country, the report said.“The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey estimates there are about half…
Eid al-Ghadir (File Image) Eid al-Ghadir is an annual commemoration marked by Shia Muslims that marks the moment that the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad, Ali ibn Abi Talib, was appointed as a leader and religious authority after the Prophet. Eld Al-Ghadis 2024 will be celebrated from June 24 to June 25. According to Shia hadiths, this Eid has been named “Eid-e Bozorg-e Elāhi”, which roughly translates to the greatest divine Eid. As we prepare to celebrate Eid al-Ghadir 2024, here is everything you need to know about this day, how to celebrate Eid al-Ghadir and more. Eid al-Ghadir Wishes: Netizens…
A 200 million-naira ultra modern Mosque has been commissioned for prayers and Islamic knowledge learning in Ajegunle. The Mosque complex was sponsored by the chairman of foremost Hajj operator company, Al Hujjaj International Tour and Travels, Alhaji Abdul Jeleel Animashaun in memory of his late mother, Alhaja Nimotallahi Animashaun. The mosques built as Zadakatul Jariah was commissioned by the Deputy Governor of Lagos, Dr. Obafemi Hamsat and her Ogun state counterpart Alhaja Naimot Salako Oyedele, with the support of notable Ulamas in the Southwest of the country .The two-storey mosque has capacity to accommodate over 200 worshippers. Speaking at the…
By Ananda Teresia and Stanley WidiantoJAKARTA (Reuters) – With their Islamic headscarves and high-octane metal music, the women of the Indonesian band Voice of Baceprot have played stages from the United States to France. But they are nervous about this week.In England on Friday, the trio will be the first Indonesians to play at the Glastonbury Festival, one of the world’s biggest, sharing space with the likes of Coldplay and Shania Twain.This is the biggest stage yet for the young women, far from their home village of Garut in West Java province of the sprawling Southeast Asian nation.“Not only do…
Yemen’s Houthi rebels, in coordination with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, conducted a military operation targeting ships at Isra… Read More Yemen’s Houthi rebels, in coordination with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, conducted a military operation targeting ships at Israel’s Haifa port using drones. The attacks aimed to disrupt shipping in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza conflict. The Iranian-aligned Houthis have been involved in ongoing drone and missile strikes in shipping lanes, resulting in casualties and tensions. Read Less Yemen’s Houthis, in coordination with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq militant group, claimed to have conducted a joint military operation…
Faculty of Sharia and Law, UIN Online News – The Faculty of Sharia and Law at UIN Jakarta held a public lecture titled “Islamic Law and Public Policy in a Modern Muslim State,” featuring Professor Mohammed Fadel from the Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto, on June 21, 2024. This public lecture discussed the relationship between Islamic law and public policy in contemporary times, particularly in countries with large Muslim populations. It also covered both classical and modern Islamic law and its relevance to public law. “In the classical era, fiqh (Islamic law) primarily played a role in…
The President-General of Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen (Attijaniyya), Nigeria, Muhammad Sanusi, has advised eligible voters in Nigeria to register, get their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) and elect competent candidates in 2023. Sanusi made the call in Lokoja, Kogi State, at the weekend, during the three-day yearly conference of the 4th Nigeria World Maulid Anniversary, in honour of Prophet Muhammad, themed ‘The Prophetic Solutions To The Questions of Humanity’. The former Emir of Kano urged the Islamic group to vote for the most competent person in every position, irrespective of political or religious affiliation. “If our youths get employed, the economy of the…
The Houthis say they targeted vessels in Israel’s Haifa port together with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq.Yemen’s Houthis have claimed carrying out a joint military operation with an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, to target four vessels in Israel’s Haifa port. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a televised statement on Sunday that the group fired drones at two cement tankers and two cargo ships at the port a day prior over noncompliance with a ban on entering “ports of occupied Palestine”. Saree added that the group had also targeted a Shorthorn Express ship…
Shortly after Juma’at prayers on 14 April 2023, Umar Usman, 65, received a phone call that shook everyone in his family. His son, 19-year-old Yakubu Umar, had been shot by the police during the Quds Day procession in Abuja, the voice on the phone told him. Later that day, Mr Usman’s family received Yakubu’s corpse. “I couldn’t cry immediately until the next morning when they started praying for his corpse,” Narjis, the deceased’s sister, narrated at their home in Suleja, Niger State. Mr Usman said he was at peace with the tragic incident as he believes Yakubu died a martyr.…
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court unsealed an arrest warrant Friday for a Malian accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the desert city of Timbuktu in 2012-13, where he is suspected of leading an al-Qaida-linked Islamic extremist group.The warrant for Iyad Ag Ghaly, also known as Abou Fadl, was originally issued under seal in 2017. It charges him with crimes including murder, rape, sexual slavery and persecution of women and girls on gender grounds.It covers crimes in Timbuktu and an attack on a military base during which more than 40 Malian soldiers who were…
Amir Suhail Wani Women have consistently played a vital role in preserving, interpreting, and spreading Islam. From its inception, Islam emphasized education and equality for both genders, allowing women to contribute significantly to various Islamic disciplines, including exegesis, Hadith, jurisprudence, and spirituality. Early on, figures such as Aisha, Hafsa Bint Umar, and Sakina Bint Hussain were pivotal in interpreting and moderating the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah, ensuring their transmission to future generations. In the 8th century, women like Fatima bint Musa and Rabia Al Basri were exemplars of spiritual purity and mystical devotion to God.…
They have been conducting searches at the residences of Baha’i citizens daily across the country.The escalation of persecution against Baha’is in the aftermath of the protests follows a familiar pattern of the Iranian regime targeting minority groups during times of broader social and political tension.Houshang Mahmoudi, Mona’s father, was also a lawyer and a member of the national assembly of Baha’is in Iran, in charge of overseeing the affairs of the Baha’i community.When the nine-member assembly was holding a meeting on Aug 21 1980, their hopes and plans for their beleaguered community were still alive, but soon forces of the…
The festival, which has been a regular event for 22 years, was slated to take place on the weekend of September 28 and 29. PERRYSBURG, Ohio — It’s been a popular summertime festival for 22 years, but organizers say that world events are forcing them to cancel the festivities this year. On Friday, the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo in Perrysburg announced that they are canceling this year’s International Festival citing the suffering of people in Gaza. The festival was scheduled for the weekend of September 28 and 29. A release from the Islamic Center reads as follows: “The slaughter…
Representative Image (IANS) Baghdad, June 23: Seven Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in two airstrikes on their hideouts in Salahudin province, north of Baghdad, the Iraqi military said. Based on intelligence reports, Iraqi warplanes carried out two airstrikes on IS hideouts and a tunnel used by the extremist militants in a mountainous area in the northeastern part of the province, according to a statement on Saturday from the Security Media Cell, a media outlet affiliated with the Iraqi Joint Operations Command. Islamic State Group-allied Militants Kill Dozens in Eastern Congo According to initial reports, the airstrikes resulted in the killing…
Representational image of savings. — Unsplash FileMost common problem faced by practicing Muslims when it comes to invest their life long savings is difficulty in find suitable Shariah compliant avenues. Conventional banking system is based on capitalist principles of interest based banking system, which is riba (usury) prohibited in Islam. The investment avenues based on Shariah compliance available to a common practicing Muslim are very limited. With increasing Muslim population, there was dire need of developing products in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Shariah laws. The rules and regulations set under the Shariah law state that a…
CresentRating’s intelligence on the Muslim travel market and advocacy for halal tourism have led to positive shifts in perception among industry players of the importance of this segment, reflects founder and CEO, Fazal Bahardeen What spurred changes to the Muslim travel market over the decades?CrescentRating was launched in 2008 to play a crucial role in formalising the Muslim travel market. Prior to that, there was increasing awareness but limited formal recognition. CrescentRating not only introduced a dedicated rating system to assess the Muslim-friendliness of travel services and destinations, it also provided valuable insights to this segment. These efforts helped bridge…