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Sadiq Khan’s Transport for London (TfL) has come under fire for a series of billboards showing a controversial Islamic preacher and a Russian-linked fighter across the capital.The adverts for Islamic finance firm Wahed show Muslim preacher Ismail ibn Musa Menk, known as “Mufti Menk”, and Ramzan Kadyrov-linked ex-UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov.Londoners taking the tube on stations like Holborn and Moorgate in the centre of the capital, riding on the Piccadilly Underground line, and taking the 92 bus route can expect to see the two controversial brand “ambassadors” advertising the firm across London.In one, Menk can be seen holding a briefcase…
It has been determined how the halal certification process will be implemented in Azerbaijan. The certification will be conducted in four categories: the slaughter of large and small animals, poultry, milk and dairy products, as well as processed products. Chairman of the Azerbaijan Food Safety Agency (AFSA /AQTA), Goshgar Tahmazli, made this statement while speaking at the official opening ceremony of the Azerbaijan Halal Business and Tourism Forum (AZHAB Forum), Azernews reports. The chairman of AQTA also noted that relevant work has already begun to facilitate the application process for halal certification: “With the implementation of innovative solutions, conditions will…
It will be easier for you to plan your vacation and business trips in Indonesia if you are aware of the official public holidays, Hindu days, observances, dates and celebrations listed in the Indonesian calendar for 2025. New Year’s Day, Public Holiday, 1 Jan Wednesday Like most of the world, Indonesia observes a public holiday on January 1st to commemorate New Year’s Day. The festivities, however, really get underway on New Year’s Eve and peak when the clocks are turned from 11:59 p.m. on December 31 to midnight on January 1. Some people use New Year’s Day to make…
Sign up for the Smarter Faster newsletter A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. On the eastern outskirts of Albania’s capital Tirana, a golden dome peeps across concrete walls topped with razorwire. This small compound, the world headquarters of an obscure Islamic sect, feels like it’s been transplanted from Jerusalem, where strict security and spiritual devotion go hand in hand. And if Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama gets his way, this place will soon get its cue from another of the world’s religious nerve centers: Rome. On September 21,…
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), successfully concluded a workshop on Non-Interest Banking and Trade Finance in Nigeria. Held from 17th to 19th September 2024 in Abuja, the sessions aimed to enhance capacity and knowledge in Islamic banking principles, trade finance products and services, and how different financial toolkits are applied in Islamic finance from operational and business perspectives. Nigeria’s Islamic finance industry, valued at US$3.8 billion, is one of the major Shariah compliant industries in Africa. Despite some challenges…
Jim Crocker 9th October, 2024 Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024Key Findings Researchers from the Islamic University of Madinah created a comprehensive image dataset of date palm leaf diseases to aid early detection and classificationThe dataset includes images of eight main disorders affecting date palm leaves, categorized into physiological deficiencies, fungal infections, and pest-induced conditionsThis dataset can train deep learning models for early disease detection, helping farmers manage and prevent diseases more effectivelyDate palm trees are among the most valuable fruit trees globally, but their cultivation faces significant challenges, particularly in the early identification and classification…
…As 5,000 farmers benefit from $90m Kano agric project Nizar Zaied, head of agriculture, water resources and rural development of the global practice at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), says the bank has invested a total of $267 million in Nigeria since 1975. He said Nigeria has 7.33 percent of the total subscribed capital, making it one of the major shareholders of the bank. Zaied stated this at a high-level workshop on agricultural transformation and what works: Reflections from the crop value chain of the Kano State Agropastoral Development Project, which began on Monday, October 7-8, 2024 in Kano, state…
Currently, millions of content creators are part of the YouTube Monitization Program, which allows them to earn money through ads, channel memberships, and there’s wide discussion about whether these earnings comply with Islamic laws. Dr. Zakir Naik, who is currently on Pakistan visit, sparked debate among content creators about YouTube monetization program, labeling it Haram or forbidden by Islamic law. The world-famous orator sheds light on monetization practices on leading video streaming portal, raising questions about videos ads. Dr Naik said ad revenue derived from content that includes women and music, stating, is not permissible. He added, “Even if you…
Hussaini Abdu (Ph.D) The distance from Kaama (Kaiama) to Abuja is just under 600 kilometres, a journey that typically takes no more than six hours by road. Over the years, I have driven this route from Kano several times, even managing to make a return trip in a single day on two occasions. However, in recent years, the journey has become increasingly arduous. From Abuja, the trip now takes at least 10 hours, often more, depending on the route and the season. When I received this year’s invitation to attend the Gani festival, I hesitated. The deteriorating road conditions and…
On August 21, the Taliban issued its new legislation in Afghanistan outlining various acts that are deemed either forbidden or mandatory. The new law, titled “The Law on the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice,” outlines restrictions on individuals’ appearance, behaviour, recreation, and the press in the country. Some of the newly enacted restrictions include bans on the taking and publishing of pictures of animate objects and the act of men shaving their beards. Also, the law requires that media outlets, according to a report published by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Ministry of Justice, must “publish reports…
Iran could “repurpose” its criminal network and attack Britons if the conflict with Israel continued to worsen, Ken McCallum, director-general of MI5 has warned. McCallum said that MI5 was “powerfully alive to the risk that events in the Middle East directly trigger terrorist action in the UK. We haven’t — yet — seen this translate at scale into terrorist violence.” Iran was behind “plot after plot” in the UK in the past two years, he said, including five new Iran-backed plots uncovered by MI5 and police this year. Get The Jewish News Daily Edition by email and never miss our top stories Free…
Image caption, Torsa can be reached by crossing a small channel from neighbouring island Luing45 minutes agoA controversial Islamic preacher is not in talks to buy a Scottish island, the estate agents have confirmed. Sheikh Yasser al-Habib was reportedly planning to buy Torsa in Argyll to make his own Sharia law-based Islamic “homeland”. His organisation launched a £3.5m fundraiser earlier this year using videos thought to have been taken at a viewing after the island went on the market last autumn.Torsa is a trio of connected islands – Torsa, Torsa Beag and Eilean na h-Eaglaise- in the Slate Islands, an…
Economy moved towards stability in FY2024 with decreasing inflation, surplus in primary fiscal account, monthly economic outlook says Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb addressing Pakistan Banks Associations Executive Committee at Islamic Chamber of Commerce on July 30, 2024. —APPThe Ministry of Finance has forecast July inflation to fall between 12% and 13%, with further cooling in August to 11% to 12%, and expressed optimism about reaching single-digit rates in the future, according to its monthly economic outlook released on Tuesday.”Economy moved towards stability in FY2024 with decreasing inflation, a surplus in the primary fiscal account (Jul-May),…
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Vice President Ma’ruf Amin announced that the National Committee for Sharia Economy and Finance (KNEKS) is collaborating with ministries and agencies to formulate a national strategy to boost Islamic financial literacy and inclusion.”This strategy is expected to serve as the main guideline for all stakeholders in developing Islamic financial literacy and inclusion in our country,” he said during the Nusantara Sharia Economic Forum 2024 on Tuesday.In his speech, Amin also emphasized the importance of central and regional stakeholders working together to increase the contribution of the Islamic economy and finance to the national economy.He underlined that…
The Newport Islamic Society for Wales was invited to attend and perform at the Brecon Choir Festival on Thursday, July 18, where a member of the community was invited to present the ‘Armed Man’ concept by Sir Karl Jenkins at Brecon Cathedral. Punch Maughan, a director of Brecon Choir Festival, said they were “really pleased” to welcome members of the Newport Islamic Society for Wales at the mass for peace. Members of the Islamic Society for Wales took a photo with organisers of the Brecon Choir Festival (Image: Newport Islamic Society for Wales) Ms Maughan, 61, added: “It was a dramatic…
More than 60 percent of the study’s participants believed women were at risk in relation to Islamophobia. (file image) Photo: Unsplash / Mihai Surdu Over 85 percent of Muslims living in Aotearoa believe Islamophobia exists in this country, and more than half have experienced discrimination, according to the first baseline study of Muslims in New Zealand. The study was conducted in 2023 by researchers from Massey University and funded by the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand and the New Zealand Islamic Think Tank. It followed several discussions between government and Muslim organisations following the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks.…
This news has been read 98 times! The Khorasan Group, associated with ISIS, chose the name “Khorasan” due to the historical significance and symbolic value of the region. Khorasan, which historically encompasses parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, was an important center of Islamic scholarship and culture during the early Islamic period. Ahmed-Al-Sarraf By adopting this name, the group seeks to evoke the glory and influence of the historical region, leveraging its renowned legacy to bolster their ideological narrative and recruitment efforts. The origins of many early Islamic scholars and jurists from the Khorasan region reflect the historical…
Internet connectivity in Bangladesh will face partial disruptions for 12 hours today due to the maintenance of a submarine cable. That comes on top of the country’s already slow internet speed. From 6 am to 6 pm, a consortium has scheduled maintenance for a land cable fault near the Tuas landing station of the South East Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 4 (SEA-ME-WE 4) submarine cable system in Singapore, said Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCPLC) in a press release. During this period, services on the circuits connected from Cox’s Bazar to Singapore via SMW4 will be temporarily disrupted. The 1st submarine cable had undergone similar maintenance works on July 13. The announcement comes a couple…
(Ottawa) A Federal Court decision has suspended the application of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s guidelines regarding the ritual slaughter of animals. Updated yesterday at 10:48 p.m. Anja KaradeglijaThe Canadian Press The decision says there are serious questions about whether the guidelines are unreasonable and infringe on Charter rights to equality and freedom of religion. A group of agencies that certify kosher meat sued the government earlier this month seeking an injunction. It argued that meeting the criteria was seriously slowing production to the point that slaughterhouses were no longer willing to provide the service and reducing access to kosher…
TEHRAN-The 20th edition of the Tehran-Mobarak International Puppet Festival is scheduled to take place in the Iranian capital from December 16 to 23, the organizers have announced.The festival has issued a call for submissions for its upcoming edition, unveiling new sections and a competitive format, ISNA reported on Monday. The festival will be organized in collaboration with the Performing Arts Department of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance and the Iranian Association of Performing Arts. The event will feature a variety of sections, including stage performances, outdoor shows, international theater, inclusive performances, playwriting, a 100-second (virtual space) segment, along…
Last month, the Tajik parliament approved a law banning “alien clothing” that appears to mainly target the hijab and other traditional items of Islamic attire. Though the authorities claim the ban aims to safeguard “national values” and combat “extremism,” many see it as part of a decades-long struggle to define Tajik identity and stamp out political Islam as an opposition force in this Muslim-majority country. And as past attempts to restrict Islamic clothing have shown, women and girls will be most likely to suffer the consequences. Researcher Niginakhon Saida and freelance journalist Sher Khashimov report for The Beet.This story first appeared in The Beet, a…
PUTRAJAYA, July 28 (Bernama) — Russia, as the current chair of BRICS today, gave assurance to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that the country would extend its support to Malaysia’s aspiration to join the intergovernmental organisation. The Malaysian Foreign Ministry in a statement said the assurance was conveyed to Anwar during courtesy call by Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov at the Seri Perdana on Sunday. Lavrov was on a two-day working visit to Malaysia beginning Saturday. During the meeting, Anwar and Lavrov discussed the long-standing bilateral ties between Malaysia and Russia, the statement added. Earlier today, Bernama reported the Prime Minister as saying that Malaysia has sent an application…
This news has been read 104 times! Kuwait City, July 28: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) kicked off the 3rd edition of Leadership Excellence (BLE) Program in partnership with Headspring, the joint venture between IE Business School and the Financial Times, to support the learning and growth journey of KFH’s leaders. In his speech during the opening ceremony of the program, KFH Group Chief Human Resources and Transformation Officer, Zeyad Abdullah AlOmar, said “It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all today as we gather to inaugurate the Building Leadership Excellence Program in partnership with Headspring. This annual advanced…
In recent years, there have been attempts in the country to marginalize Muslims and discrimination against followers of Islam has grown. This is according to an article by Durdana Najam, which is as follows: A concerted effort is underway to marginalize Muslims in India. The practice of marginalizing a community often begins by belittling its social existence and later projecting it as a danger to humanity — either based on their religious practices, as is happening with Muslims, or on the basis of racism, as occurred with Blacks. Since the BJP, an ultra-right-wing Hindu nationalist political party, took over…
Sun 28 Jul 2024 | 03:29 PM Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) H.E. the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Mr. Hissein Brahim Taha, highlighted that the 46th Session of the Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs (ICECS), takes place amid rising global conflicts and economic downturns.He added that the OIC is working closely with its Member States and institutions to organize joint cultural events and encourage the holding of multidisciplinary festivals to foster the values of mutual cooperation and shed light on cultural diversity in the Muslim world. The Secretary-General delivered these statements at the…