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Lucknow: A woman from Delhi has claimed that the land earmarked for the construction of a mosque in Ayodhya after the Supreme Court order in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case belongs to her family, and she will move the apex court to get its possession.However, Rani Punjabi’s claims were denied by Zufar Farooqui, who is the head of the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation Trust which has been formed for the construction of the mosque, saying her claims were already rejected by the Allahabad High Court in 2021.Farooqui, who is also the chairperson of the Sunni Central Waqf Board, said work on…

TEHRAN – Iran is the top country among Islamic nations for the number of publications in water science and technology, the head of the Islamic World Science Citation (ISC) Institute has said.Based on the data released by the Web of Science database, in many fields of water technology, including multi-stage flash distillation, multi-effect distillation, steam compression distillation, reverse osmosis or reverse permeability, and membrane distillation, the country has taken first place among the leading Islamic countries, IRNA quoted Ahmad Fazelzadeh as saying. In terms of the number of scientific documents published in the Web of Science, the United States and…

Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has successfully secured the largest private sector syndicated credit facility, totaling up to PKR 75 billion. The banking consortium was led by The Bank of Punjab (BoP), and this 10-year financing arrangement will significantly support Jazz’s ongoing 4G network expansion and technological upgrades while supporting its new ServiceCo model. The signing ceremony, held at a local hotel in Karachi, was graced by Mr. Kaan Terzioğlu, VEON Group CEO, Mr. Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz, and the Presidents of participating banks along with their representatives. The consortium includes prominent financial institutions acting as mandated lead advisors…

Indonesia’s Vice President Ma’ruf Amin on Friday called upon Southeast Asian da’is, or Islamic preachers, to continue spreading Islamic teachings to prevent Muslims from becoming a weak and marginalized community.”We cannot afford to let Muslims become a weak, marginalized group. We should not leave our fellow Muslims in a weak state. Keep this in mind when engaging in Dawah (preaching),” he told the participants of the International Conference for Southeast Asian Da’is here.To strengthen Muslim dignity, he said, da’is should work to guide believers away from any thoughts and conducts that are at odds with Islamic teachings and God’s orders.”It…

Every Western leftist’s favorite jihad group, Hamas, released a video a few days before the Olympics opened, vowing that there would soon be “rivers of blood flowing through the streets of Paris.”  French police recently arrested two would-be Islamic State (ISIS) jihad suicide bombers who were planning to target the Olympics. The Islamic State also called upon Muslims to carry out drone strikes on the Eiffel Tower during the Olympics. After all that, the Olympics Opening Ceremony featured full-scale, open mockery not of Islam (of course!), but of the religion leftists love to hate: Christianity. …

Dr. Refaat Alareer was a good friend of mine. A poet, writer, and prominent activist for the Palestinian cause, Refaat taught English literature and poetry for many years at the Islamic University of Gaza. He loved the works of Shakespeare, Thomas White, John Donne, Wilfred Owen, and many others, and he was the editor of two books: “Gaza Unsilenced“ and “Gaza Writes Back.” Refaat is one of at least 105 Palestinian academics killed in Gaza since the start of Israel’s war, according to the Palestinian Education Ministry’s latest statistics. His home institution, the Islamic University, has been completely demolished by…

Hope for cash-strapped Pakistan as China and Saudi Arabia are expected to roll over $9 billion in loans to Asian nation for fiscal year 2024-25 as the country is witnessing economic revival. Economic Affairs Division (EAD) informed National Assembly Standing Committee on Economic Affairs that Islamabad will get a roll over $9 billion in loans from China and Saudi Arabia, as the country faces total repayments exceeding $20.8 billion this fiscal year. Economic Affairs Division further anticipates receiving $500 million from Islamic Development Bank for oil and commodity loans. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is however unwilling to provide another oil…

Halal Certification is becoming increasingly pervasive, affecting various sectors from FMCG and pharmaceutical industry. From hospitals to housing, this system showcases the depth of religious insensitivity in Bharat. Halal is a pre-Islamic Arabic word that denotes permissibility. Its counter is the Arabic word Haram, which implies forbidden. Islam adopted this Halal-Haram concept as religious permission to use or consume. Today, this concept of Halal has found its way into Bharat’s secular economy, creating a parallel economy that challenges the GDP of several nations. Critics raise concerns about how the unregulated Halal Certification system can be involved in terror funding, necessitating…

As we step into 2025, it’s essential to mark our calendars with key dates, holidays, and observances that shape our year. This guide will help you stay on top of significant events throughout 2025, ensuring you never miss a moment of celebration, reflection, or remembrance. The Gregorian Calendar is the most widely adopted calendar system globally. It serves as the primary calendar for civil and administrative purposes in most countries. The introduction of the Gregorian Calendar was a significant improvement in timekeeping, allowing for more accurate alignment with the Earth’s revolutions around the Sun and providing a reliable structure…

ORIGINAL RESEARCH article Front. Environ. Sci. Sec. Big Data, AI, and the Environment Volume 12 – 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2024.1429410 Provisionally accepted 1 Department of Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2 Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, Delta University for Science and Technology, Mansoura, Egypt 3 Department of Communications and Electronics, Delta Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mansoura, Egypt The final, formatted version of the article will be published soon. Notify me You have multiple emails registered with Frontiers: Please enter your email address: If you already have an account, please…

 Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC (“ADCB” or “the Group”) is expanding its strategic presence in Central Asia – a US$1.751 trillion economy – by establishing a hub in Kazakhstan for its sophisticated Shari’ah compliant corporate banking services. By deploying its expertise and extensive network, ADCB will support the growth ambitions of companies participating in Central Asia’s rapid economic development — a region propelled by large-scale infrastructure projects, increasing domestic and foreign investment, abundant natural resources, and a youthful, skilled workforce. The ADCB Group’s subsidiary in Kazakhstan, which is currently known as ‘Al Hilal Islamic Bank JSC’, will be rebranded to…

A local council is being quizzed by a leading Conservative politician after a secondary school started offering “Halal only” lunches.Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies approached the Vale of Glamorgan Council after a constituent flagged Cowbridge Comprehensive School only provided specific meat options.In a letter to Cllr Rhiannon Birch, Davies said: “My constituent’s daughter attends Cowbridge Comprehensive School, and claims she was told that all meat options served in school meals are Halal meat.“She requested a non-Halal meat meal for her daughter, but was told this was not available.The incident took place at Cowbridge Comprehensive SchoolGOOGLE STREET VIEW“I would be…

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) – Monitoring: The festival included a variety of cultural activities such as speeches, poetry recitations, and specialized discussions on the mulberry fruit, theater performances, and an art exhibition. Mawlawi Nasrullah Malikzada, the Head of Information and Culture in Panjshir, highlighted the importance of such cultural festivals in promoting cultural exchange among the people, particularly intellectuals, across Afghanistan. He emphasized that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan aims to foster unity and solidarity among the public, intellectuals, writers, and poets through these cultural initiatives. Hafiz Mohammad Agha Hakim, the Governor of Panjshir, lauded the Mulberry Festival as a…

Published 2024-07-23 05:00 5:00 July 23, 2024 am This article was originally published by The Emancipator. Muna Osman Jama was marking the last days of Ramadan with her husband, 10 years ago this July, when a swarm of federal law enforcement agents rushed through the door of their Reston, Virginia home. They handcuffed her and pushed her husband to the floor.  Jama, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Somalia, recalled the moment as chaotic and frightening. “I need to dress up,” she told them. “I’m not wearing clothes.” When the officers entered her home, Jama was dressed in an abaya, an…

Islamabad (Parliament Times)  (Adnan Hameed) : Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has emphasized the importance of scientific innovation and collaboration in addressing the interconnected challenges being faced by OIC countries vis’-a- vis’ water, energy, food, and ecosystems security. He was addressing the 25th IAS Scientific Conference, titled “Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus for the Security of OIC Countries,” as Chief Guest today at the Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS). The conference, organized jointly by the Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS) and the Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), gathered distinguished scientists and researchers to discuss critical issues facing OIC countries. The Chairman…

In recognition of its leadership in the Islamic banking sector, Bank Nizwa, the leading and most trusted Islamic bank in the Sultanate of Oman, was awarded the ‘Islamic Bank of the Year’ award at the New Age Banking Summit 2024, for its exceptional performance. Additionally, the bank was also titled ‘Best Bank in the Mid-Size Banks’ in the Sultanate based on a study conducted by Oman Economic Review (OER) magazine, which evaluated the financial performance of banking institutions. The awards were graciously accepted by Mr. Khaled Al Kayed, Chief Executive Officer, Bank Nizwa, on behalf of the bank. This recognition…

Renowned Pakistani scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani has recently declared that earning profits from deposits in banks is halal (permissible) under Islamic law. This announcement comes amid ongoing debates regarding the Shariah compliance of Islamic banking practices in Pakistan. Traditionally, earning interest from bank deposits is considered haram (forbidden) in Islam, leading to outrage over this declaration. Issues Surrounding Islamic Banking in Pakistan Islamic banks in Pakistan have faced skepticism regarding their adherence to Shariah principles. Concerns have been raised about the rigor of Shariah compliance audits and the effectiveness of external oversight. Some Islamic bankers and Shariah advisors have expressed…

Renowned for its abundant cultural heritage and profound religious practices, Saudi Arabia observes numerous public holidays annually. These holidays offer a glimpse into the Kingdom’s rich cultural and religious heritage. From the solemn observances of Ramadan to the joyous celebrations of Eid and National Day, these holidays provide a chance for reflection, unity, and celebration. Read on as Wego takes you through a detailed overview of Saudi public holidays in 2025, their significance and cultural importance. New Year’s Day (1 January) New Year’s Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, 1 January 2025. While not traditionally observed in Islamic culture, it has…

Montreal City Hall reopened in early June after five years of renovations, at a cost of $221 million. The goal was to “refresh” an entrance hall that dated back to 1878, a rather patriarchal, mainly Catholic era, and to present works of art and exhibitions. We were promised, among other things, a museum on the history of Montreal. The Plante administration is presenting “its” update there: a framework for “citizen appropriation.” Thus, on the welcome sign in the entrance hall, we see on the right an ordinary old man, on the left a young man in an anonymous cap and…

PARIS – A year ago, the head of the Paris Olympics boldly declared that France’s capital would be “the safest place in the world” when the Games open this Friday.Tony Estanguet’s confident forecast looks less far-fetched now with squadrons of police patrolling Paris’ streets, fighter jets and soldiers primed to scramble, and imposing metal-fence security barriers erected like an iron curtain on both sides of the River Seine that will star in the opening show.France’s vast police and military operation is in large part because the July 26-Aug. 11 Games face unprecedented security challenges. The city has repeatedly suffered deadly…

Grand Mufti of Cambodia, Shaikh Kamarudin Yusof, publicly declared Saudi Arabia as a leader in the Islamic World, commending its “contribution” to serve Muslims globally. The grand Mufti stated this on Saturday, July 20 during his reception of the delegation from the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, dawah, and guidance, participating in the second scientific session for the training of imams and preachers in Cambodia, in the presence of Majid Al-Dhayan, the religious attaché assigned to the Saudi Embassy, The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. During his speech, the Mufti of Cambodia emphasized the Kingdom’s pivotal role in promoting the values…

Abdul Rab Rasul Sayyaf, a former jihadist leader, has implicitly responded to recent comments made by Yahya Unabi, a pro-Taliban imam in Panjshir Province, stating that “condoning the touching and stripping” of non-mahram women is religiously forbidden and the greatest “crime against Islam and humanity.” In a post on his Facebook page, Sayyaf wrote, “Touching the bodies of non-mahram women is religiously forbidden, and stripping them is a grave crime. Justifying this act is the greatest crime against Islam and humanity.” Previously, Unabi, during a sermon, suggested that Zarmina Pariyani, who had been arrested and imprisoned by Taliban intelligence and…

As a child growing up in Tehran, Shayan Varamini didn’t know what it meant to be transgender.Assigned female at birth, Varamini always felt drawn to dressing boyishly. He’d once had romantic feelings for a girl in his school, leading him to assume he might be a lesbian.But in Iran, where same-sex relations can lead to imprisonment, corporal punishment, and even execution, he needed to be sure.When he turned 18, just over a decade ago, Varamini sought guidance from a psychologist, who told him he was not a lesbian. Instead, he was diagnosed with “gender-identity disorder,” an outdated term used to…

TDT | Manama The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com Recent data reveals a flourishing trade relationship between Bahrain and Malaysia, with the trade volume reaching approximately $263.3 million in 2023, marking a 5% increase from the previous year. The exchange of goods centered around a diverse range of products, including wood, furniture, auto parts, electronics, foodstuffs, edible oils, aluminium, and lubricants. Investment prospects between the two nations appear most promising in fields such as medical technology, transportation technology, construction, chemicals, electrical and electronic appliances, machinery, metals, and Islamic banking. Notably, Bahrain and Malaysia are among the top five countries globally in the…

… As Monarch Urges Indigenes in Diaspora To Participate  Oba Adewale Shefiu, the Olu Epe of Epe Kingdom has announced the commencement of the Kayo Kayo festival, adding that the festival is a time for the sons and daughters of Epe to come home. Speaking at a Press Briefing held recently in his Palace, the Monarch noted that there is no better way to unite the people than coming together under one umbrella to wine and dine and celebrate the cultural heritage of Epeland. He further disclosed that the Kayo-Kayo festival is an annual religious and cultural state festival celebrated…