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The third round of Iran’s presidential debates focused on cultural issues, with the government’s treatment of women and internet restrictions being the main points of contention.Candidates took turns discussing the brutal crackdown on women defying the mandatory hijab, despite their own roles in intensifying the enforcement.Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, the current parliament speaker, Masoud Pezeshkian, a member of parliament, and Tehran mayor Alireza Zakani are all directly involved in the new regulations the Islamic Republic is crafting to maintain control over Iranian women’s public appearance.For the past 45 years, Iran’s clerical rulers have imposed stringent Islamic laws, regulations, and punishments to control…

The National Universities Commission has granted full accreditation status to the entire 18 undergraduate degree programmes presented for the accreditation by the Sokoto State University.This was contained in a summary of results letter presented to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Bashir Garba and signed by the Director of Accreditation, Abraham Chundusu, on behalf the Executive Secretary of the Commission.According to the letter, the programmes that get full accreditation status are Computer Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Microbiology.Others are Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Arabic, Hausa, History, Islamic Studies, Education Computer Science, Education Mathematics, Education Physics, Education Biology, and Education Chemistry.While commenting on…

MONTREAL — Earlier this week, members of Montreal’s Muslim community gathered in a park to celebrate the Eid al-Adha holiday, a day when families traditionally wear their finest clothes, share gifts, feast and pray together.Religious celebrations are not uncommon at Parc des Hirondelles in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough: for several years the city has authorized an outdoor Catholic mass held by the Italian community on the grassy field.Eid was celebrated in the park last year without objections. But this year, when images of Muslims kneeling down to pray on the grass were widely shared on social media — including by prominent…

Swiss federal prosecutors said Saturday they had opened criminal proceedings against a board member of Switzerland’s largest Islamic organisation accused of propaganda for jihadist groups, including Al-Qaeda. The office of Switzerland’s attorney general said in a statement it had “opened a criminal proceeding against a member of the Board of Directors of the Islamic Central Council of Switzerland (ICCS), as well as against persons unknown,” for violating “the prohibition of groups like Al-Qaeda, Islamic State and similar organisations.” The German citizen is suspected of creating “for propaganda purposes” a video from a trip into parts of war-ravaged Syria, “without having…

ISLAMABAD   –   Experts laud the positive growth of Islamic banking as it experiences a surge in deposits and a notable increase in investments. This surge comes amid an economic headwind where conventional banking continues to dominate, showcasing the potential of Islamic finance to carve out a substantial foothold in the country’s economy, reported WealthPK. The Islamic banking sector in Pakistan has long been considered a nascent player compared to its conventional counterpart. However, the recent trends indicate a notable shift in momentum, with the Islamic banks witnessing a surge in deposits over the past few years. According to the data…

A New Jersey middle school has apologized after a quiz stated that the Islamic State is a terrorist organization. A Muslim group urged its followers to “call and email everyone that you can” in response to the quiz prompt. The Islamic State, otherwise known as ISIS, is designated as a terrorist organization by the United States. The group, “Teaching While Muslim” (TWM), criticized the quiz answer on social media, writing in an Instagram post on Wednesday, “We have seen anti Muslim & anti Palestinian sentiments, teachers, and content in our schools over and over again. But we must not allow…

Conventional finance—loans, mortgages, interest payments—greases the wheels of modern business. It seems almost impossible to think of a consumer or company operating without credit.But what if a key part of conventional finance—interest—wasn’t allowed? Banks in the Muslim world have been developing their own version of finance that doesn’t rely on interest payments, barred under some interpretations of Islamic law. And they’re finding a market ready for these alternative financial products in Southeast Asia—and not just among practicing Muslims.Dato Muzaffar Hisham, CEO of Maybank Islamic, says the bank is trying to build up its strong base in Malaysia while also tapping…

Abang Johari (right) receives a souvenir from Len Taliff (centre) while others look on. – Photo by Sarawak Public Communications Unit BINTULU (June 21): The Sarawak government practices the Islamic concept of ‘muraqabah’ or mindfulness in its administration, which has allowed it to find solutions to every aspect of economic, social and other improvements, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The state premier said based on this concept, one must be mindful or aware of what is happening around them. “People must be mindful of their surroundings. Regardless of their background, based on this concept, we serve…

For Nigeria to secure an enviable position within the global comity of nations, her citizens must enjoy enduring peace, security and stability within their national borders, and this must in turn bring about developmental dividends that will improve the lives of generations of Nigerians to come, this was the consensus at the University of Ife Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) 2021 luncheon. The Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Prof. Abdul-Lateef Oladimeji, who was the guest speaker at the UNIFEMGA 2021 luncheon, said Nigerian leaders should exhibit honesty, transparency and the fear of God in their activities…

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Image source, Islamic ReliefImage caption, Abdulla Almamun says many people are “at a point of crisis” and need supportArticle informationAuthor, Lewis AdamsRole, BBC News, Essex21 June 2024, 07:08 BSTA charity said it would hand out 180 food parcels to help vulnerable families “on the edge” of poverty.Islamic Relief said the lifeline packages would be distributed to those in need who attended the Chelmsford Muslim Society’s base in Essex on Friday.The effort has been planned in line with Eid al-Adha, or the ‘Festival of the Sacrifice’, which is celebrated by millions of people worldwide.Abdulla Almamun, UK programmes manager at the charity,…

As announced by the United Arab Emirates Cabinet…If you’re planning a getaway with loved ones or making travel plans for the latter half of 2024, it will be helpful to have a list of upcoming UAE public holidays.From Islamic New Year to UAE National Day…Here are all the UAE public holidays remaining in 2024 Hijri New Year/Islamic New YearHijri New Year or Islamic New Year marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year. In 2024, it falls on Sunday, July 7, 2024 (Muharram 1).Does this mean we won’t get a long weekend? Well, as per the second part of resolution…

Tajikistan, a central Asian nation neighbouring Afghanistan, is set to impose a hijab ban on its citizens after the Tajikistan parliament’s upper house, Majlisi Milli, passed a law on June 19 prohibiting “alien garments” and children’s festivities during two major Islamic holidays—Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The women’s garments have been arriving in Tajikistan from the Middle East in recent years and are seen by officials as linked to Islamic extremists. (AP/File) On June 19, the 18th session of the Majlisi Milli, led by its chairman Rustam Emomali, was held. The bill was passed on May 8 by the lower…

Somalia’s government is trying to delay the withdrawal of African peacekeepers, warning of a potential security vacuum, according to documents seen by Reuters. Neighbouring countries are concerned that resurgent al-Shabab militants could seize power. The African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) is due to withdraw by 31 December, to be replaced by a smaller new force. But in a letter last month to the acting chair of the African Union Peace and Security Council, the Somali government asked for the withdrawal of half of the 4,000 troops due to leave by the end of June to be delayed until…

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our world today and, in many countries, it is the most vulnerable communities that are bearing the brunt of its negative impacts. Here, Raza Narejo, Deputy Country Director for Islamic Relief Pakistan, lays out some of the issues facing his country and the steps needed to bring about lasting and impactful change.These days, hardly any meeting, dialogue, or seminar I attend goes by without a mention of the climate change index that lists Pakistan among the 10 most affected countries.But when it comes to contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan…

Four members of the Islamic State (IS) terrorist organization were killed in two airstrikes by the Iraqi Air Force. This is the outcome of the latest operation communicated by the Iraqi Security Media Cell (ISMC), after yesterday’s F-16 fighters targeted a series of IS hideouts and tunnels in the province of Kirkuk, in Kurdistan. One of the terrorists killed, according to the ISMC, was a senior leader of the organization. Attacks by Iraqi Forces against IS cells stationed in remote areas of the country have continued regularly for some time. The Islamic State, after having taken control of large areas…

WirelessPHOTO: www.engineersgarage.comIN 1994, the world Islamic leader, the late Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IV, of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at established Muslim Television Ahmadiyya (MTA) International, a satellite television station based in London. The feat was achieved principally for the propagation of true Islamic teachings globally which has been misunderstood by greater number of people. Prominent among these misunderstanding are the concept of Jihad, the role of women and the Islamic mode of dressing to mention a few. The mass media notably television has been the major tool used for the misinformation through terrestrial and satellite broadcast to millions of…

Home » Politics » Terrorism » US Army kills senior Islamic State official in Syria Posted By: Gopi June 19, 2024 Washington, June 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) The US Army has said they have killed a high-ranking member of the Islamic State terrorist militia in Syria in an airstrike. “US Central Command conducted an airstrike in Syria, killing Usamah Jamal Muhammad Ibrahim al-Janabi, a senior ISIS official and facilitator,” the US Central Command, or CENTCOM, said in a post on social media platform X on Wednesday. “His death will disrupt ISIS’s ability to resource and conduct terror attacks,” it added. “There is…

MONTREAL — Earlier this week, members of Montreal’s Muslim community gathered in a park to celebrate the Eid al-Adha holiday, a day when families traditionally wear their finest clothes, share gifts, feast and pray together. MONTREAL — Earlier this week, members of Montreal’s Muslim community gathered in a park to celebrate the Eid al-Adha holiday, a day when families traditionally wear their finest clothes, share gifts, feast and pray together. Religious celebrations are not uncommon at Parc des Hirondelles in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough: for several years the city has authorized an outdoor Catholic mass held by the Italian community on…

The Trudeau government has blacklisted Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terror group—more than four years after killing dozens of Canadians mid-flight. Cabinet Wednesday afternoon adopted an all-party recommendation of the Commons justice committee to label the IRGC as a terrorist entity. They did not elaborate on other suggested measures. “I’m here to announce that our government has made the decision to list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code,” Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc told reporters. “This action sends a strong message that Canada will use all of the tools at its…

The death toll from this year’s hajj pilgrimage has topped 1,000 according to an AFP tally, as temperatures approach 52 degrees Celsius in a furnace-like Saudi Arabia. New deaths reported yesterday included 58 from Egypt, bringing that country’s total to 658 deaths, 630 of whom were unregistered pilgrims according to an Arab diplomat’s breakdown of the figure. About 10 countries have reported 1,081 deaths during the hajj, which is one of the five pillars of Islam that all Muslims with the means must complete at least once in their lives. The timing of the hajj is determined by the Islamic…

MONTREAL — Earlier this week, members of Montreal’s Muslim community gathered in a park to celebrate the Eid al-Adha holiday, a day when families traditionally wear their finest clothes, share gifts, feast and pray together.Religious celebrations are not uncommon at Parc des Hirondelles in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville borough: for several years the city has authorized an outdoor Catholic mass held by the Italian community on the grassy field.Eid was celebrated in the park last year without objections. But this year, when images of Muslims kneeling down to pray on the grass were widely shared on social media — including by prominent…

The IDF destroyed a launch site on Thursday that was placed inside a humanitarian zone in Khan Yunis by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the IDF announced on Friday morning.The launch site was placed inside a shelter located in the humanitarian zone. The Israeli Air Force then struck it from an aircraft. The IDF emphasized that before the strike, various measures were taken to mitigate harm to civilians.”Terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip continue to place weapons and terrorist infrastructure amid the civilian population, endangering them and using them as a human shield,” the IDF said.  IDF escalates activity in…

Somalia’s government is trying to delay the withdrawal of African peacekeepers, warning of a potential security vacuum, according to documents seen by Reuters. Neighbouring countries are concerned that resurgent al-Shabab militants could seize power. The African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) is due to withdraw by 31 December, to be replaced by a smaller new force. But in a letter last month to the acting chair of the African Union Peace and Security Council, the Somali government asked for the withdrawal of half of the 4,000 troops due to leave by the end of June to be delayed until…

Moroccans who secretly converted to Christianity are demanding the right to practise their faith openly in a country where Islam is the state religion and “apostasy” is condemned. At an apartment in a working-class part of the southern town of Agadir, Mustapha listened to hymns emanating from a hi-fi under a silver crucifix hung on the wall. The 46-year-old civil servant, son of an expert on Islamic law from nearby Taroudant, was once an active member of the banned but tolerated Islamist Charity and Justice movement. He said he converted in 1994 to “fill a spiritual void”. “I was tired…