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It was validated at the Court of extensive the arrest of BT, a 39-year-old man of Tunisian origin, already detained in prison, on charges of association with the aim of terrorism and incitement to commit crimes aggravated by the aim of terrorism. The measure was requested by the District Prosecutor’s Office of L’Aquila, at the end of a complex investigation conducted by the soldiers of the Special Operational Group (Ros) of the Carabinieri. BT, domiciled in a reception center in the Teatro area and employed by a local company, was at the center of an investigation which began when ROS…
Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers The 12th Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers (ICTM) in Khiva, Republic of Uzbekistan, continues its Sessions of the Meeting of Senior Officials today, June 1, 2024, with draft decisions to be submitted to the 12th ICTM tomorrow, June 2, 2024. The conference centers around the theme, “Development of the Tourism Industry in a Sustainable and Resilient Way,” aiming to achieve development goals within the tourism sector. A significant focus of the conference will be on the “Strategic Roadmap for Development of Islamic Tourism in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member States,” adopted at the…
In the last decade, news about widespread corruption in Iran’s government has become part of everyday life for Iranians, either revealed by independent journalists or periodically leaked by rival interest groups within the government. The non-governmental organization Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which quantifies the perceived levels of public-sector corruption in countries around the world, ranked Iran 78th (out of 133) in 2003; but by 2010, it dropped precipitously to 154th place (out of 178), corresponding with an increase in Iran’s petroleum income during this time period. Currently, the country stands at number 149. In response, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,…
The Punjab University’s Faculty of Islamic Studies, Institute of Islamic Studies, Seerat Chair and the SOS Foundation jointly organised a seminar on ‘Education and Training of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Modern Institutions’ LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 31st May, 2024) The Punjab University’s Faculty of Islamic Studies, Institute of Islamic Studies, Seerat Chair and the SOS Foundation jointly organised a seminar on ‘Education and Training of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Modern Institutions’. Dean Faculty of Islamic Studies Prof Dr Muhammad Hammad Lakhvi, Founder Chairman of Forum for International Relations Development, UK, Taha Qureshi, Prof Seerat Chair Dr Asim…
AhlulBayt News Agency: On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s (RA) departure, the Kashmiri youth shed light on the life of Imam Khomeini (RA).In an interview with Iranpress, a student Ali Haider said: “Today, you see that students in universities around the world, including America, are protesting in solidarity with the Palestinians, this is only because of the thoughts of Imam Khomeini (RA).Ali Haider further said: Iran’s Islamic revolution is an Islamic revolution and a human revolution. While it has a message for all the subjugated and oppressed nations of the world, it is also a beacon…
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Friday targeting Iranian officials involved in the prosecution and death sentence of a rapper who came to fame for his lyrics about the 2022 death of an Iranian woman and his criticism of the Islamic Republic.The proposal would impose sanctions on the judges, prosecutors and investigators of Iran’s Revolutionary Courts in response to Tehran’s continuing crackdown against dissenters — including rapper Toomaj Salehi — after years of mass protests in the country. It would also codify into law that the U.S. views any judgments issued by Iran’s courts against political prisoners…
SHAH ALAM, June 1 — The field of artificial intelligence (AI) in Malaysia needs to be applied with the values of ‘turath Islam’ (Islamic scholarly tradition), and not completely guided by the Western model, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.The prime minister said that the skills and development of AI progress in the country need to be filled with the treasures of knowledge and the legacy of Islam, to be used as a corpus (a collection of research materials) so that the development of technology goes hand in hand with ‘adab’ (manners) and ‘akhlak’ (morality).Anwar said that the knowledge contained in…
IN TODAY’S financial world, many individuals work hard but still face surprise bills before payday. This often leads to relying on high-interest loans or payday advances, which can make things worse. However, there’s a growing focus on ethical finance, aiming for fairness, openness and community well-being. Islamic finance, based on Shariah law principles, embraces these ethical ideals. It aims to build fair economic systems that prioritise responsible money practices. Earned Wage Access (EWA) fits into this approach exactly. EWA—rooted in Islamic values—offers a modern answer to money challenges while staying fair and responsible. At Paywatch, EWA lines up with the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Friday targeting Iranian officials involved in the prosecution and death sentence of a rapper who came to fame for his lyrics about the 2022 death of an Iranian woman and his criticism of the Islamic Republic.The proposal would impose sanctions on the judges, prosecutors and investigators of Iran’s Revolutionary Courts in response to Tehran’s continuing crackdown against dissenters — including rapper Toomaj Salehi — after years of mass protests in the country. It would also codify into law that the U.S. views any judgments issued by Iran’s courts against political…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s supreme leader and representatives of militia groups he backs in the Middle East prayed Wednesday over the coffins of the country’s late president, foreign minister and other officials killed in a helicopter crash earlier this week. Hundreds of thousands of people later followed a procession honoring the dead down Tehran’s main boulevard.Iran’s Shiite theocracy views mass demonstrations as crucial evidence of its legitimacy and the people’s support.Still, Wednesday’s funeral service for President Ebrahim Raisi and others saw a turnout that onlookers described as noticeably lower than the 2020 procession honoring Revolutionary Guard general Qassem…
Former Ghanaian footballer Nii Odartey Lamptey Former Ghanaian footballer Nii Odartey Lamptey discussed religion and spirituality with Dan Kwaku Yeboah, during which he revealed that he is a Muslim.In the discussion, Odartey Lamptey explained that while religion is important, he believes one can show appreciation and reverence for God by living a good life.According to the former Black Stars player, by helping fellow human beings and living a lifestyle devoid of excessive negativity, one would be practising exactly what religion teaches.He also provided a backstory on how, despite his parents being Christians, he grew up as a Muslim.Odartey Lamptey narrates…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) in the Indonesian Fatwa Commission Forum or Ijtima Ulama VIII has determined that muslim YouTubers and social media influencers, also known as celebgrams, are required to pay zakat maal or zakat on wealth.“The forum has decided that YouTubers, celebgrams, and other actors in the digital creative economy are required to pay zakat,” MUI Head of Fatwa Division Prof. Asrorun Niam Sholeh said in a statement received in Jakarta on Thursday, May 30.According to him, the forum assessed that digital technology has the potential to be further developed to bring social and economic benefits…
Muslims have condemned the murder of aid worker Alan Henning, branding it a “cowardly and criminal act”.In a strongly worded statement, the Muslims of the North Of England said Mr Henning had been a “local and national hero” and called for justice to be carried out on his killers.Muslim leaders said the beheading of Mr Henning had been carried out on the eve of the “great day of mercy” (Eid Al-Adha) in the Islamic calendar, which set the terrorists apart from ordinary Muslims.And they condemned the way in which the jihadists had toyed with the family’s emotions.”The killing of Alan…
Fri 31 May 2024 | 01:34 PM Prime Minister of Spain receives the Ministerial Committee assigned by the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain Pedro Sánchez received the members of the ministerial committee assigned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit under the chairmanship of His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, His Excellency Dr. Mohammed…
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Religious Affairs Ministry has said that offering interfaith greetings is a good practice to maintain religious harmony, and their use must not be discouraged.The ministry’s director general of Islamic community guidance, Kamaruddin Amin, said that interfaith greetings have become a medium to propagate peace, which is taught in every religion, and enhance relations between people from different religions.”Interfaith greetings is a good practice for religious harmony. It is not an attempt to syncretize religious doctrine. The people know that one’s faith is the matter of each individual and, sociologically, interfaith greetings strengthen harmony and tolerance,” Amin…
Eid al-Adha, one of the two major Islamic festivals, (the other being Eid al-Fitr) honours the willingness of Prophet Abraham (Peace Be Upon Him) to sacrifice his son, Ismaeel, as an act of obedience to God’s command.However, just when Abraham (Peace Be Upon Him) was all set to sacrifice his son, with all of his unwavered commitment, God provided him with a lamb to sacrifice in his son’s place. In commemoration of this intervention, animals such as lambs, goats & camels are sacrificed on this Eid followed by distribution of the sacrificial meat amongst relatives, friends and poor, with a provision to retain…
After the appointment of Professor Naima Khatoon as Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, regrettably, some narrow-minded individuals began criticizing her based solely on her gender. Their misguided beliefs insinuated that being a woman somehow disqualified her from effectively leading the institution. Rather than acknowledging Prof. Khatoon’s extensive experience and expertise, detractors have chosen to focus on her gender as a supposed limitation. Gender should never be the deciding factor in determining one’s capabilities or opportunities. Women, like men, have the right to pursue their ambitions and contribute to society in any field they choose. Women have the right to…
by Naharnet Newsdesk 31 May 2024, 15:30 Rescuers affiliated with Hezbollah said a medic was killed and another wounded on Friday in an Israeli strike on one of their ambulances in south Lebanon. Hezbollah, a Hamas ally, has traded regular cross-border fire with Israel since the Palestinian militant group’s October 7 attack on southern Israel triggered war in the Gaza Strip. “An Israeli drone strike targeted an ambulance… One rescuer was martyred and another wounded” in the border town of Naqoura, the operations room of the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Committee told AFP. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency also said “an…
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Friday targeting Iranian officials involved in the prosecution and death sentence of a rapper who came to fame for his lyrics about the 2022 death of an Iranian woman and his criticism of the Islamic Republic.The proposal would impose sanctions on the judges, prosecutors and investigators of Iran’s Revolutionary Courts in response to Tehran’s continuing crackdown against dissenters — including rapper Toomaj Salehi — after years of mass protests in the country. It would also codify into law that the U.S. views any judgments issued by Iran’s courts against political prisoners…
CBY governor issues decision to prohibit dealing with number of entities practicing banking business in violation of law [31/May/2024] SANA’A May 31. 2024 (Saba) – The Governor of the Central Bank of Yemen (CBY) issued today Resolution No. (4) of 1445 AH regarding the prohibition of dealing with a number of entities practicing banking business in violation of the law.The resolution reads as follows:Governor of the Central Bank of Yemen:After perusal of Law No. (14) of 2000 Concerning the Central Bank of Yemen and its AmendmentsLaw No. (38) of 1998 on banksLaw No. (21) of 1996 on Islamic Banks, as…
Baghdad – Iraq executed eight people convicted of “terrorism”, a security source and health official said Friday, the third such group put to death in the country in little over a month. Courts have handed down hundreds of death and life sentences in recent years to Iraqis convicted of “terrorism”, in trials that rights groups have denounced as hasty. Under Iraqi law, terrorism and murder offences are punishable by death, and execution decrees must be signed by the president. A security source said eight Iraqis “convicted of terrorism and of being members of the Islamic State group were executed by…
JAKARTA – The UFC lightweight division grand match will bring together two world-class fighters, Islam Makhachev who will challenge Dustin Poirier. The duel was held on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in New Jersey, United States.Before dealing with Dustin Poirier, Makhacev first defeated Alexander Volkanovski twice through a head kick.From that fight, Makhachev also managed to defend the UFC lightweight title twice until he was nicknamed the Lightweight King.In the opposing camp, Dustin Poirier also cannot be taken lightly. The reason is, Poirier holds a record nine-time KO/TKO victory which is the highest achievement in history in the UFC lightweight division.He…
A tour of Islamic architecture in Toronto found in the most unlikely places When she was an architecture student, Safoura Zahedi learned almost nothing about Islamic design. “There was maybe one PowerPoint slide on the topic,” she says. “The instructor said that, unlike in Christian architecture, Islamic designers didn’t depict icons. They worked with geometry instead.” The images were abstractions, not renderings of the actual world. The professor’s treatment of the subject was not just cursory but also inaccurate. During the Islamic Golden Age – a period of intellectual ferment between the 8th and 13th centuries – scholars viewed geometry…
A shooting attack aimed at the Israeli community of Bat Hefer on Wednesday has led to concerns that terrorist groups are stepping up operations in the West Bank. These types of attacks have spread over the last year. They began with the Islamic Jihad in Jenin and also with other armed groups in Nablus, but they have now spread across the northern West Bank. A ramming attack killed two soldiers in the West Bank near Nablus on Thursday.It’s important to see the elephant in the room here. The attacks on Bat Hefer are part of a growing number of…
Key Insights Every investor in Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC (ADX:ADIB) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups. With 46% stake, retail investors possess the maximum shares in the company. In other words, the group stands to gain the most (or lose the most) from their investment into the company. And last week, retail investors endured the biggest losses as the stock fell by 3.7%. Let’s take a closer look to see what the different types of shareholders can tell us about Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC. Check out our latest analysis for Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC…