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From 1941 to 1979, Iran was ruled by King Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shah.On February 11, 1979, the Islamic Revolution swept the country.The government was replaced with an Islamic republic, which continues to this day.In the decades before the Islamic revolution of 1979, Iran was ruled by the Shah, whose dictatorship repressed dissent and restricted political freedoms.But he also pushed the country to adopt Western-oriented secular modernization, allowing some degree of cultural freedom.Under the Shah’s rule, Iran’s economy and educational opportunities expanded. Britain and the US counted Iran as their major ally in the Middle East, and the Shah forcefully…
The Syrian branch of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) is reportedly prepared to send additional forces to Lebanon in the event of a full-scale conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, according to a report by the Associated Press (AP). Ismail al-Sendawi, the national relations officer for Islamic Jihad in Syria, stated that Palestinian youth are eager to confront the Israeli occupation and join Hezbollah in resistance efforts. His remarks were made during a ceremony in Damascus commemorating PIJ members from Syria who have lost their lives in the past eight months fighting against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. AP reported that…
By Rehan KhanISLAMABAD, June 15 (APP):On the auspicious day of Arafah, the annual sermon was delivered to millions of Muslim pilgrims gathered on the plains of Arafah, marking a significant moment in the Hajj pilgrimage on Saturday.The sermon echoed themes of faith, obedience to Allah, and the pillars of Islam, reinforcing the core tenets of the Muslim faith. The sermon began with praises to Allah, highlighting His attributes as the Most Wise, Most Aware, Most Knowledgeable, and Most Capable.Sheikh Maher Bin Hamad Al Muaiqly, Imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque, delivering the sermon at Masjid Namira, emphasized Allah’s control…
MOBILE — You and I are in a war. The entire world is at war, according to Middle East expert Aaron David Fruh.Fruh, a research fellow at the Institute for Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, spoke to a packed house of Republican activists Wednesday at West Mobile’s Woodridge Baptist Church.“World War III began on September 11, 2001,” he said, referring to the day Islamic terrorists flew planes into New York’s World Trade Center, killing 3,000. “What the world witnessed in southern Israel on October 7, 2023, was another bloody battle in World War III,” he continued. “The war is between…
The military spokesperson for al-Qassam Brigades addresses Mulsim pilgrims on the Day of Arafat, urging support for the Palestinian Resistance. The military spokesperson for al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Obeida, speaks in a broadcast message, on October 8, 2023. (Al-Qassam Brigades/Military Media) The spokesperson for Hamas’ al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Obeida, addressed the Islamic Ummah in a message posted on his Telegram channel on Saturday, as Muslims from around the world head to pray on Mount Arafat as part of their Hajj. Abu Obeida called upon Mulsim pilgrims to remember Palestinians and their Resistance during their Hajj as the war on Gaza rages…
As Muslims across the globe witness pilgrims embarking on the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the heart of every believer soars with them in spirit. Yet, for those unable to undertake this sacred journey, there remains a yearning to join in the universal brotherhood and walk the blessed grounds of Makkah. Despite the ache of not performing Hajj this year, one can find solace in performing essential Islamic rituals at home to honour the 9th Dhul Hijjah. This is done with the firm belief in Allah’s wisdom, knowing that the journey will come at the appointed time. While the inability to…
Islamic leaders have slammed Peppa Pig saying it is corrupting the nation’s youth and have encouraged Muslim families to embrace a Muslim alternative instead.The head of Australia’s National Imams Council Sheikh Shady Alsuleiman wants parents to embrace a Muslim alternative that teaches Islamic principles, The Australian has reported.’What did I do?’ Source: ABCInstead of Peppa and her mates, the council has thrown its support behind a show created by One4Kids, a western Sydney company producing children’s shows with Islamic themes.A fundraising campaign has been launched to fund Barakah Hills which tells the story of the Abdullah family, which lives in…
Home » National » No social media display of ‘qurbani’: Islamic Centre’s advisory Posted By: Gopi June 13, 2024 Lucknow, June 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Islamic Centre of India (ICI) has issued an advisory for those who perform animal sacrifices during the upcoming Eid ul Azha festival that will be celebrated on June 17. The ICI has advised them not to click photographs or record videos of the ‘qurbani’ on the occasion. The guideline is part of a 13-point advisory issued on Thursday. An appeal was issued to sacrifice, in a clean, open space, only those animals which are not restricted…
Director and Proprietor of Dar ibn Taimiyyah Islamic Homeschool, Isa Okonkwo, a former Director of Administration at the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, speaks with VICTORIA EDEME on his conversion from Christianity to Islam and the importance of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration As an Igbo man, did you come from a family with a Muslim background? My name is Isa Okonkwo. I’m from Nkanu West Local Government Area in Enugu State. I own an Islamic school in Kaduna, where I am based. I’m also an education consultant. I am already a family man, and all my household members are Muslims.…
Eight individuals from Tajikistan with suspected ties to the Islamic State group have been arrested in the United States in recent daysBy ERIC TUCKER and REBECCA SANTANA Associated PressJune 11, 2024, 8:42 PM ET• 2 min readWASHINGTON — Eight people from Tajikistan with suspected ties to the Islamic State group have been arrested in the United States in recent days, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.The arrests took place in New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles and the individuals, who entered the U.S. through the southern border, are being held on immigration violations, said the people, who were…
The Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC) is taking proactive steps to accelerate the development of the halal industry in the region by organising the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) – Halal Industry Module. This bilateral technical cooperation program, established by the Malaysian government, aims to share Malaysia’s development experiences and expertise with other developing countries. The inaugural series of the program, titled “Halal: Industry Awareness and Ecosystem Development,” recently concluded with 15 international delegates from the Philippines, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and Thailand completing the 10-day course. This specially designed program helps each country’s representatives understand and experience Malaysia’s approach…
FE REPORT | Published: June 14, 2024 23:45:49 The stations and terminals in Dhaka witnessed huge crowds on Friday as holidaymakers in their thousands travel to different destinations countrywide to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with families back home.Dhaka’s exit points and several highway spots saw tailbacks with hundreds of thousands of people opting to travel on the first public holiday ahead of the second-biggest Islamic festival.Sources said most of the trains from Kamalapur railway station left on schedule, much to the relief of vacationers.On the other hand, people on the roads had to undergo congestion of traffic at some spots in addition…
US President Joe Biden. (Image: Reuters) After a probe closely coordinated with Ankara, Washington imposed sanctions on four individuals, three of whom were involved in the network, it said in a statement The United States and Turkey are working together to crack down on a human smuggling network linked to the Islamic State militant movement, the U.S. Treasury Department said on Friday. After a probe closely coordinated with Ankara, Washington imposed sanctions on four individuals, three of whom were involved in the network, it said in a statement. “As a result of this close cooperation, (Turkey) is concurrently taking its…
Latest Developments Israeli commandos exchanged fire and killed “two senior terrorists” barricaded in a building during a counterterrorism operation in the northern West Bank city of Qabatiya on June 13, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said. The two gunmen, identified as Muhammed Shalabi and Muhammed Fayyad, were members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s branch in Jenin. Three Palestinian deaths have been reported, while one IDF soldier was lightly wounded in the operation. Israeli forces launched the raid based on intelligence provided by the Aman and the Shin Bet intelligence agencies. During the operation, “fighters engaged in an exchange of fire with…
On Jun. 13, Israeli forces operating in the northern West Bank city of Qabatiya killed “two senior terrorists” belonging to Islamic Jihad’s Katibat Jenin branch, the Israeli military said. The duo were identified as Muhammed Shalabi and Muhammed Fayyad in a statement published by the group. Katibat Jenin described Muhammed Shalabi and Muhammed Fayyad as members “of the military council of the Jenin Brigade.” The statement acknowledged they died “in an armed clash after the occupation forces surrounded them on the resilient land of Qabatiya.” Israeli forces launched the raid based on intelligence provided by Aman and the Shin Bet.…
On Jun. 13, Israeli forces operating in the northern West Bank city of Qabatiya killed “two senior terrorists” belonging to Islamic Jihad’s Katibat Jenin branch, the Israeli military said. The duo were identified as Muhammed Shalabi and Muhammed Fayyad in a statement published by the group. Katibat Jenin described Muhammed Shalabi and Muhammed Fayyad as members “of the military council of the Jenin Brigade.” The statement acknowledged they died “in an armed clash after the occupation forces surrounded them on the resilient land of Qabatiya.” Israeli forces launched the raid based on intelligence provided by Aman and the Shin Bet. During the operation, “fighters engaged in…
JEDDAH: In sweltering temperatures, Muslim pilgrims in Makkah converged on a vast tent camp in the desert on Friday, officially opening the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Ahead of their trip, they circled the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque, Islam’s holiest site. More than 1.5 million pilgrims from around the world have already amassed in and around Makkah for the Hajj, and the number was still growing as more pilgrims from inside Saudi Arabia joined. Saudi authorities expected the number to exceed 2 million this year. This year’s Hajj came against the backdrop of the raging war in the Gaza Strip…
The heart of all the Muslims across the world is soaring with the pilgrims who are currently performing the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia but if you were unable to embark the sacred journey this year and ache or long to join the pilgrims in universal brotherhood and walk the blessed grounds of Makkah, let your pain be softened by performing some essential Islamic rituals at home for honouring 9th Dhul Hijjah, with the belief that Allah’s wisdom prevails and your journey will come when He deems it right. While not being able to perform Hajj this…
Islamic State has released a video calling for the slaughter of Egyptian Christians and featuring apparent footage of the suicide bomber responsible for the dea In a 20-minute video called ‘Kill all the Kuffar’ – translated as ‘unbelievers’ from Arabic – IS encourages jihadists to kill Egypt’s Christians, according to AMN.It includes footage of the alleged Cairo church bomber named by IS as Abu Abdallah al-Masri.Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi had previously identified 22-year-old student Mahmoud Shafik, who had taken on the new name of al-Masri after he joined the group.In the video, the jihadist tells IS not to give…
Source: X Pro-Hamas McGill encampment organizers will be running a “revolutionary” summer camp for youth that will include a lesson on “Islamic resistance.” The “Youth Summer Program” will run from June 17 to July 12 at the McGill encampment, a place the organizers now refer to as “Tiohtià:ke Popular University.” The camp is being organized by Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights McGill and Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights Concordia. McGill University is meanwhile currently seeking an injunction to clear the encampment that has been occupying its campus since Apr 27. The two student groups promoted their summer camp on social…
With the advent of the Islamic Emirate, the so-called ‘real’ rule of the Taliban, “the system of ‘Sharia’ has been established across Afghanistan,” Akhundzada declared, in a statement issued by a spokesman for the fundamentalist Afghan government. “Holy Islamic Sharia is being applied and important steps have been taken to increase religious practices and expand and strengthen religious centers,” the Taliban supreme leader said. The Mullah also praised the work of Sharia courts in promoting “social reform”. He highlighted that “through the functioning of the ‘Sharia’ courts (…), the great duty of enjoining good and forbidding evil is fulfilled in…
The heart of all the Muslims across the world is soaring with the pilgrims who are currently performing the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia but if you were unable to embark the sacred journey this year and ache or long to join the pilgrims in universal brotherhood and walk the blessed grounds of Makkah, let your pain be softened by performing some essential Islamic rituals at home for honouring 9th Dhul Hijjah, with the belief that Allah’s wisdom prevails and your journey will come when He deems it right. While not being able to perform Hajj this…
JEDDAH: In sweltering temperatures, Muslim pilgrims in Makkah converged on a vast tent camp in the desert on Friday, officially opening the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Ahead of their trip, they circled the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque, Islam’s holiest site.More than 1.5 million pilgrims from around the world have already amassed in and around Makkah for the Hajj, and the number was still growing as more pilgrims from inside Saudi Arabia joined. Saudi authorities expected the number to exceed 2 million this year.This year’s Hajj came against the backdrop of the raging war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Palestinian…
JEDDAH: In sweltering temperatures, Muslim pilgrims in Makkah converged on a vast tent camp in the desert on Friday, officially opening the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Ahead of their trip, they circled the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque, Islam’s holiest site.More than 1.5 million pilgrims from around the world have already amassed in and around Makkah for the Hajj, and the number was still growing as more pilgrims from inside Saudi Arabia joined. Saudi authorities expected the number to exceed 2 million this year.This year’s Hajj came against the backdrop of the raging war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Palestinian…
Thirteen websites used to spread terrorist propaganda online have been targeted in two parallel Europol-coordinated operations this week, the body announced on Friday. Sites linked to Islamic State, al-Qaida and its affiliates, as well as the Syria-based rebel group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham were referred for removal under European Union laws as part of a yearlong operation involving 10 law enforcement authorities across the continent. The EU laws require hosting service providers to remove the content within an hour of receiving a removal order, or face a penalty determined by the individual member state. “Servers were taken down in Germany, the…