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Shafaq News/ Iran and Iraq are “two fundamental pillars” for regional security and stability, Iran’s Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri said on Thursday, urging Islamic and Arab nations to leverage their resources to halt the war in Gaza.Bagheri made the remarks at a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, in Baghdad earlier today.”My visit aims to strengthen comprehensive cooperation with Iraq,” he stated. “There is no hesitation or procrastination in this regard. We have the will and determination at the highest levels in Iran, and we are witnessing the same in Iraq.”The Iranian official praised the “strong,…
(MENAFN- Palestine News Network ) Bethlehem / PNN – Tala JadoThe head of the Political bureau of the Islamic Movement (Hamas), Ismail Haniyeh, and the Secretary-General of the Islamic Jihad Movement, Ziyad al-Nakhalah, delivered their response to the American proposal regarding the ceasefire to the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, yesterday evening, Tuesday.Sources mentioned that the response included amendments to the American proposal, including a ceasefire. The amendments also included the Israeli withdrawal from the entire Gaza Strip, including the Rafah crossing and the Philadelphia Axis, according to the same sources.The Qatari…
Kosovo imposes additional sanctions on Russia, also sanctions the Islamic Republic of Iran The Government of Kosovo has approved the package of sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran and the new additional package of sanctions against the Russian Federation. At the government meeting, the Deputy Foreign Minister, Liza Gashi, emphasized that the sanctions are coordinated with the United States of America, the European Union and other allies, for the full protection of common values and democracy. As for the sanctions against Russia, Gashi has said that they are related to the death of the Russian oppositionist, Alexei Navalny. Likewise,…
An attack blamed on Islamic State-linked rebels has left dozens of people dead in eastern DR Congo’s Beni region, local authorities said on Thursday.Colonel Alain Kiwewa Mitela, a local official in Lubero territory where the overnight attack struck, told AFP that 42 bodies had been found. It brings to nearly 150 the number of people killed since the start of the month by rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), according to figures from local authorities and civil groups. A civil society leader, Seba Paluku, told AFP there were 41 bodies including some that were “tied up” and “decapitated”. Advertisement…
Anjem Choudary directed a banned international terrorist organisation which spread a “warped and twisted view of religion” and proposed the creation of an Islamic caliphate, a court heard.The 57 year-old, who was convicted of a terror offence in 2016 and banned from preaching, “never gave up” and continued to support radical Islamists after being released from prison, jurors were told.Choudary is accused of taking on a “caretaker role” as leader of the proscribed organisation Al Muhajiroun (ALM) when its founder was imprisoned in Lebanon in 2014.The Islamist preacher appeared at Woolwich Crown Court on Thursday in a white robe alongside…
MAKKAH, Jun 13 (APP): Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa received a media delegation from Arab, Islamic, and international news agencies at the league’s headquarters in Makkah on Wednesday. The delegation came to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to cover the Hajj season for 1445 AH in partnership with the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). SPA President Dr. Fahd bin Hassan Al Aqran attended the meeting. During the meeting, Al-Issa elaborated on the clash of civilizations theory and the league’s efforts to counter it through the ‘Building Bridges…
By Team Peeping Moon on June 13, 2024 06:20:48 PM ‘If the teaser is offensive, what about the whole movie?’ Supreme Court halts release of ‘Hamare Baarah’ over alleged derogatory content against Islamic faith The Supreme Court has stayed the release of the upcoming film Hamare Baarah on Thursday, a day before its scheduled premiere. According to Bar and Bench, the court directed the Bombay High Court to expedite its decision on a petition alleging that the film contains derogatory content towards the Islamic faith. This decision came after the Supreme Court reviewed a petition challenging the Bombay…
An esteemed Islamic scholar based in Ilorin, Prof. Lanre Badmus, has urged President Bola Tinubu to ramp up efforts to combat the severe hunger and poverty affecting everyday Nigerians. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, Kwara State, Prof. Badmus, who lectures at the University of Ilorin, voiced his concerns about the nation’s dire state. “The major issue facing Nigeria right now is unprecedented hunger, driven by uncontrollable inflation and pervasive poverty,” he remarked. “Despite President Tinubu’s efforts over the past year, his measures have not been sufficient to alleviate the widespread poverty.” Prof. Badmus reflected on the economic situation, noting,…
Home » General » Empowering Türkiye’s Economic Future: The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) And AKlease Launch EUR 13.65 Million Private Sector Financing Initiative Download logoThe Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (www.ICD-ps.org) and Ak Finansal Kiralama A.Ş. (AKLease) have entered into a landmark agreement to bolster economic growth in Türkiye. This new EUR 13.65 million Commodity Murabaha Facility is designed to support private sector projects, with a special focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This strategic partnership highlights ICD’s dedication to fostering private sector development within its member countries.…
The nature of their suspected ties to the IS was not immediately clear, but the individuals were being tracked by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. WASHINGTON — 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 not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation by name…
Islamic Relief is heartbroken to report that 117 children and young people cared for by our Orphan Sponsorship Programme in Gaza are now known to have been killed. In the last 8 months more than 36,000 Palestinian people, including women and children, have been killed in Gaza. The grim death toll continues to rise as the crisis escalates, with Islamic Relief’s team on the ground doing all they can to deliver humanitarian aid – including through our Orphan Sponsorship Programme. We have rapidly expanded our sponsorship programme, with the backing of generous Islamic Relief supporters worldwide, and now support over…
PATTANI, June 12 (Bernama) — Islamic leaders in Southern Thailand have urged the delegation of Ambassadors from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries to Southern Thailand, specifically Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat, to establish a peace policy for Islamic nations to resolve conflicts in other Muslim-majority countries. The President of the Islamic Council of Pattani province, Abdul Rahman Mat Mincik, stated that the peace policy should include a resolution and a pathway to achieving peace. “For example, the conflict involving the Islamic separatists in Southern Thailand has never been fully resolved and occurs seasonally. “We hope that the OIC’s visit…
On Tuesday, in the Shamli district of western Uttar Pradesh, a 58-year-old imam (namaz leader) of a mosque, was found brutally murdered. The decapitated body of Mohammed Fazal-Ur-Rehman was discovered in a forest near the Balla Majra village.The following day, investigations led to the arrest of his son, Mohammed Junaid, who police say is mentally unstable. According to authorities, Fazal-Ur-Rehman had gone to the forest in search of Junaid. See a post on X by Shamli police below:The same day, a cleric was found dead in another district of UP. Maulana Mohammad Akram, 40, was found with bullet wounds in the…
Iranian journalism, Nada Amin, who received asylum in Israel, organized a demonstration in support of the Iranian people and their protests against the regime in Iran, at Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City, January 2, 2018. (Photo: Hadas Parush/Flash90) Iran has been foremost in the news lately, due to the unprecedented drone and missile attack in April by the Islamic Republic against Israel, followed by the death of the president and foreign minister last month. Underlying all of this has been the ongoing story of repression and human rights violations by the Iranian regime. Paul Calvert of Bethlehem Voice Radio…
The Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, has been advised to reject his reinstatement by the state governmentThe Tijjaniyya Islamic Movement said Sanusi should follow in his grandfather’s footsteps for the peace and stability of KanoThe leader of the movement, Mahi Nyass, urged all the parties involved to prioritise the interest of the people of KanoLegit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy Kano state – The Tijjaniyya Islamic Movement has urged the Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, to reject his reinstatement by the state government.The leader of the movement, Mahi Nyass, advised Sanusi…
The Bombay High Court has refused to grant bail to three alleged members of the banned Popular Front of India, noting they “conspired to transform India into an Islamic country by 2047″ and overawe the government by use of criminal force.A division bench of Justices Ajey Gadkari and Shyam Chandak on Tuesday rejected the bail pleas of Razi Ahmed Khan, Unais Umar Khaiyyam Patel and Kayyum Abdul Shaikh, and observed there was prima facie evidence against them.They are accused of being members of the Popular Front of India (PFI), banned by the Centre in 2022, and indulging in conspiracy acts…
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A former Irish soldier found guilty of being a member of the so-called Islamic State (IS) is due to appear before a Dublin court on Friday for sentencing.Ex-Defence Forces member Lisa Smith, 40, was found guilty in May of membership of the IS terror group but was acquitted of a separate charge of financing terrorism after a nine-week trial at Dublin’s non-jury Special Criminal Court.Smith, a convert to Islam, went to Syria in 2015 after terrorist leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi called on Muslims to travel to the country.The Co Louth woman had pleaded not guilty to charges of membership of IS…
MECCA, June 13 ― Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar has called on Malaysian pilgrims to continue setting a good example for pilgrims from other countries in maintaining cleanliness during their stay in Masyair.Advertising Advertising Mohd Na’im said the Saudi Arabian government has long recognised Malaysian pilgrims for their discipline and knowledge in various aspects, including through the Masyair Cleanliness Programme, and emphasised that this positive image should be maintained during the 1445H/2024 season. “In 2018, Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) introduced this programme as an initiative to encourage Malaysian pilgrims to fulfil their responsibilities…
The 3rd International Conference on Islamic Leasing (Ijarah) is set to convene in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from September 7th to 10th, 2024. Organized by AlHuda CIBE in partnership withUzbekistan Leasing Association and Uzbekleasing International AO, this prestigious event promises to be a pivotal gathering for industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across the globe. The conference will explore into the critical role of Ijarah, a cornerstone of Islamic finance, in driving growth, fostering economic sustainability, and expanding financial inclusion strategies. The theme of innovation and growth will be central to the conference. Participants can expect in-depth discussions and…
Streaks of Light Seen in California. (Photo Credits: Video Grab) Washington, Jun 12 (AP) 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 US through the southern border, are being held on immigration violations, said the people, who were not authorised to discuss the ongoing investigation by name and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Also Read | Earthquake…
On June 11, eight Tajik nationals with ties to the Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP), the terrorist group’s branch in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Central Asia, were arrested in New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. Utilizing wiretaps to track their movements, the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force apprehended the suspects on immigration charges in close coordination with the Department of Homeland Security. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is holding the eight men in custody pending extradition. It appears that ISKP members who have infiltrated the Taliban’s security apparatus have now tapped into a vast network of Tajik Islamists to expand the…
Azerbaijan reportedly launched necessary procedures to join the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS). This was announced during a meeting between Kazakh ambassador to Azerbaijan Alim Baiel and Agriculture Minister of Azerbaijan Majnun Mammadov, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports. The meeting also discussed the prospects for promoting cooperation between the two countries in agriculture. In particular, the Kazakh and Azerbaijani sides discussed the issues of boosting trade turnover of agricultural and food products, including sharing information regarding the two countries’ needs. In this context, the interlocutors welcomed the creation of a joint working group in the field of agriculture. Photo:…
The terror attack which claimed the lives of eight people in New York City was carried out “in the name of IS”, police say.NYPD deputy commissioner of counter-terrorism John Miller said it appeared suspect Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov planned the truck rampage for several weeks.He added that as well as being found with two imitation firearms and “multiple knives”, the 29-year-old Uzbek national left handwritten notes at the scene which said “Islamic State will endure forever”.Saipov has never before been the subject of an NYPD or FBI investigation but “has some connectivity” with subjects under investigation, Mr Miller said.:: How the…
Syrian soldiers fighting ISIS in eastern Syria. — AFP/fileBEIRUT: At least 16 Syrian soldiers, including an officer, have been killed in a minefield laid by the Islamic State group and an attack by the jihadists in the desert, a monitor said on Wednesday. The soldiers were “killed after they found themselves in a minefield and an attack by members of the IS group,” said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.The troops, with Russian air support, had been carrying out a days-long anti-IS operation in the Sukhna desert area of Homs province, said the Britain-based Observatory, which relies on a network…