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Roundtable discussion and networking session hosted by the Malaysian Embassy in Qatar sees promising potential following talks with Qatari officials, industry leaders and acdemiciansKUALA LUMPUR – June 12, 2024 — Duopharma Biotech Berhad (“Duopharma Biotech” or “the Company”) sees promising potential for collaboration following a roundtable discussion and business networking session in Doha, Qatar recently, hosted by the Embassy of Malaysia, Doha.The Duopharma Biotech team was led by Group Managing Director Leonard Ariff Abdul Shatar, and included key personnel from the Company’s International Business and Halal & Government Relations departments. On the Qatari side, the event was attended by officials…

The number of tourists is growing in Saudi Arabia in recent years. Love to spend quality time there and more and more people plan their trip to Saudi Arabia. Some of them visit alone while others believe in family adventure. What’s common among them is their interest in exploring historical sites. Saudi Arabia always prefers keeping mysteries of previous civilizations. Therefore, it offers a collection of sites that reflect the dynamic history of Arabs. This is what attracts visitors the most. The same goes with pilgrims as well. Therefore, Umrah Packages 2025 support custom tours to historical sites for pilgrims.…

Srinagar: Urs of Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA) popularly known as Shah-e-Hamdan (RA) was observed with religious fervour on Thursday across Kashmir.The largest congregation was held at Khanqah-e-Moula in Downtown here. During the Urs, the devotees prayed for prosperity of Kashmir. Scholars highlighted the contribution of Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA) in spreading Islam in Kashmir.Hundreds of devotees including women, children, and elderly thronged the shrine throughout the day. The largest gathering at the shrine was witnessed during Zuhr prayers where thousands of people gathered to offer congregational prayers.The devotees recited Naat and verses from holy Quran during the…

As the calendar pages turn to the evening of Friday, July 5, 2024, at precisely 6:57 PM EDT, the skies will host the new Moon phase, where the Moon finds itself nestled between the Earth and the Sun, hidden from our view on Earth. This celestial event also heralds the commencement of new months across various lunisolar calendars. The sixth month of the Chinese year of the Dragon begins on Saturday, July 6. The same sunset will usher in the Hebrew month of Tammuz. For Islamic communities, the months generally begin with the first glimpse of the waxing crescent Moon,…

The main building of the Faysal Bank can be seen in this image in Shahrah-e-Faisal on June 10, 2013. — Facebook/Habib Fida Ali, ArchitectsKARACHI: Faysal Islami Currency Exchange Company (FICEC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Faysal Bank Ltd (FBL) officially commenced operations in ten cities, a statement said on Thursday. The bank said that this “marks a significant development for Pakistan’s financial sector.” The wholly owned exchange company was established with an initial paid-up capital of Rs1 billion.President & CEO of FBL Yousaf Hussain said, “The establishment of the FICEC is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and…

Makkah Al Mukarramah, June 13 (QNA) – The Qatari Hajj Mission hosted the campaigners at its headquarters in Makkah Al Mukarramah, within the framework of coordinating efforts, strengthening communication ties, and exchanging views on the Hajj season and the requirements for its success, before Qatar’s pilgrims head Friday morning to the Mina camps to spend the day of Tarwiyah and overnight there, in preparation for their departure on Saturday to Arafat. HE Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatari Hajj Mission Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim met the 19 campaigners and listened to their opinions and…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man who once fought for the Islamic State group in Syria after becoming radicalized expressed remorse and wept in open court Thursday as he was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Abelhamid Al-Madioum, 27, cooperated with federal authorities ahead of Thursday’s hearing, which prosecutors factored into their recommendation for a lower sentence than the statutory maximum of 20 years. U.S. District Judge Ann Montgomery said among the cases she has presided over in her 40 years on the bench, Al-Madioum’s was “extraordinary.” She cited his confounding path from a loving Minnesota home to one…

This weekend is a big one in the Islamic calendar, with Eid al-Adha celebrations set to be held across the country. Here’s why you might be hearing people say “Eid Mubarak!” over the coming days. When is Eid al-Adha in 2024?The Day of Arafah is on Saturday, June 15. That means Eid al-Adha is on Sunday, June 16. That’s according to a declaration made by the Grand Mufti of Australia, Ibrahim Abu Mohamad.Dr Mohamad’s announcement said the date was chosen in line with the celebration in Saudi Arabia.His statement said he and the Australian Fatwa Council were “conscious of keeping the Muslim community united,…

FILE – This image provided by the Sherburne County Jail in Elk River, Minn., shows Abelhamid Al-Madioum, a Minnesota man who once fought for the Islamic State group in Syria. Al-Madioum expressed remorse and wept in open court Thursday as he was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. (Sherburne County Jail via AP, File) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man who once fought for the Islamic State group in Syria after becoming radicalized expressed remorse and wept in open court Thursday as he was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Abelhamid Al-Madioum, 27, cooperated with federal authorities ahead…

FILE – This image provided by the Sherburne County Jail in Elk River, Minn., shows Abelhamid Al-Madioum, a Minnesota man who once fought for the Islamic State group in Syria. Al-Madioum expressed remorse and wept in open court Thursday as he was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. (Sherburne County Jail via AP, File) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Minnesota man who once fought for the Islamic State group in Syria after becoming radicalized expressed remorse and wept in open court Thursday as he was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Abelhamid Al-Madioum, 27, cooperated with federal authorities ahead…

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 and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.The nature of their suspected connections to the IS was not immediately clear, but the individuals were being tracked…

Mahmudh is a farmer in rural Sri Lanka, living with his wife and adult son. The family rarely enjoys meat, with it being both prohibitively expensive and difficult to find in their area.“Meat holds a special significance for us as it’s considered a ‘rich’ food,” Mahmudh explains. “Although we would love to consume meat more frequently, our financial difficulties prevent us from doing so. I make an effort to buy meat every Friday but there are times when I am unable to do so,” the 65-year-old says.Along with cultivating his one-acre paddy field, Mahmudh also works as a day labourer…

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…