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ISLAMABAD (AP) — An upstart Islamic State affiliate that first appeared in Afghanistan in 2014 is becoming increasingly deadly and their attacks on the country’s minority Shiites have grown bolder. In Sunday’s devastating bombing, a suicide bomber walked up to a crowd outside a voter registration office and blew himself up killing 57 people.Most of the dead were ethnic Hazaras, who are Shiites Muslims. Another 119 people were wounded, many of them seriously.It was the latest in a series of attacks by IS against the country’s minority Shiites. Following last year’s attack on the Iraq Embassy in Kabul, the extremist…
The Kurdistan Islamic Community (Civaka Îslamî ya Kurdistan, CÎK) held its 9th ordinary congress in Dortmund, Germany. Mele Şevket Çakır was elected as the new President of CÎK. During the two-day congress, the work of the last two years was evaluated and discussions were held on the work programme for the next two years. The Co-Chair of the KCDK-E (Congress of Democratic Societies of Kurdistan in Europe), who was among the participants, congratulated the participants and stated that the congress was held in the light of historical developments in the Middle East and Kurdistan. He also stated that the invasion…
SHAH ALAM (May 26): Aeon Bank (M) Bhd officially launched its digital bank on Sunday, making it the first Islamic digital bank in Malaysia. Chief executive officer Raja Teh Maimunah Raja Abdul Aziz said the bank aims to offer safe, simplified and inclusive shariah-compliant digital banking solutions to all Malaysians, such as savings accounts, retirement savings plans, various borrowing options, and payment services. “This will allow us to offer financial services to our customers comprehensively. The purpose of our business is to bring finances closer to everyone, helping us achieve our mission,” she told a press conference in conjunction with the…
An Islamic scholar, Sheikh Muhammad Nuru Khalid, has called for improvement in the mode of hotel room allocation to Nigerian pilgrims in Makkah, Saudi Arabia by the officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON. Khalid, a former Chief Imam of the Apo Legislative Quarters Mosque, in Abuja, Nigeria canvassed that hotel rooms allocation be planned ahead of the arrival of pilgrims and that pilgrims’ flight manifest should be used to make such allocations. The Islamic scholar who spoke with some journalists covering this year’s holy pilgrimage in Madinah argued that accommodation and its allocation is one issue that…
They made this known in a statement jointly signed by Khalifa Sheik Lawi Atiku Sanka, Khalifa Nal Abdulkadir Ramadan, Prof Abdullahi Pakistan, Mallam Yusuf Ahmad Gabari, Mal Lawan Abubakar Triumph, Sheik Mal Mohd Bakari, Imam Usaini Yakubu Rano, Imam Jamilu Abubakar and Professor Ibrahim Muazzam Maibushira. The Islamic leaders also hailed the judiciary over its judgement halting the dissolution of the Kano Emirate and the subsequent reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido as Emir of Kano. “On behalf of the Islamic Scholars and Clerics (Ulamas) of Kano State, we express our heartfelt appreciation for the crucial role played by the judiciary and…
SHAH ALAM, May 26 (Bernama) — Aeon Bank (M) Bhd officially launched its digital bank today, making it the first Islamic digital bank in Malaysia. Chief executive officer Raja Teh Maimunah Raja Abdul Aziz said the bank aims to offer safe, simplified and inclusive shariah-compliant digital banking solutions to all Malaysians, such as savings accounts, retirement savings plans, various borrowing options, and payment services. “This will allow us to offer financial services to our customers comprehensively. The purpose of our business is to bring finances closer to everyone, helping us achieve our mission,” she told a press conference in conjunction with the public launch…
SHAH ALAM, May 26 (Bernama) — Aeon Bank (M) Bhd officially launched its digital bank today, making it the first Islamic digital bank in Malaysia. Chief executive officer Raja Teh Maimunah Raja Abdul Aziz said the bank aims to offer safe, simplified and inclusive shariah-compliant digital banking solutions to all Malaysians, such as savings accounts, retirement savings plans, various borrowing options, and payment services. “This will allow us to offer financial services to our customers comprehensively. The purpose of our business is to bring finances closer to everyone, helping us achieve our mission,” she told a press conference in conjunction with the public launch…
SEPANG, May 26 — A 72-year-old male Malaysian Haj pilgrim died in a hospital in Makkah due to a ruptured blood vessel on Friday, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. Speaking to reporters after a farewell ceremony for Malaysian Haj pilgrims here today, he said Abnil Hajar Ismail from Jitra, Kedah was pronounced dead by the hospital at 10.30pm.Advertising Advertising “Two days ago, we received the sad news of the first death among Malaysian Haj pilgrims, involving a 72-year-old man. “The death was due to a ruptured blood vessel, and I take this…
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the tragic attack in central Afghanistan that resulted in the deaths of three Spanish citizens and three Afghans. The incident took place in Bamiyan province, a popular tourist area, where a bus carrying tourists and guides was targeted by IS fighters. Seven people were also wounded in the attack, and seven suspects were arrested at the scene, according to Abdul Mateen Qani, a spokesman for the interior minister. The Islamic State group stated on its Aamaq news agency that the attack was carried out in response to their leaders’ directive to target…
Subscribe to updates Unsubscribe from updates Kano sitting on a time bomb, Islamic scholars warn, ask Tinubu to intervene By Emma Ogbuehi As the warring parties in the royalty crisis that has engulfed the Kano Emirate Council dig in, the Ulama (body of Islamic scholars) in Kano State, on Saturday, expressed fears that it could escalate and degenerate into chaos if not carefully handled. TheNiche had earlier reported that the dethronement of Aminu Bayero and subsequent reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido as the 16th emir by Governor Abba Yusuf, has left the state…
In this file photo, a Hezbollah resistance fighter fires an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) toward an Israeli military outpost in the northern part of the 1948 occupied territories. (Photo by Hezbollah military media bureau) Beirut, May 25 (RHC)– Lebanon’s Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance in Iraq have conducted separate operations against Israeli military positions in the 1948 occupied territories in support of Palestinians amid the genocidal war on Gaza. Lebanon’s al-Mayadeen television reported that Hezbollah fighters launched a volley of shells at three buildings housing Israeli troops in the Even Menachem moshav in the Western Galilee and the projectiles…
The attention of President Bola Tinubu has been drawn to the royal tussle in Kano stateAmid the appeal for Tinubu’s intervention, Kano Islamic scholars have cautioned the president against using force to resolve the emirship tussleThe Ulamas in Kano state explained what would happen if the president decided to fold his hands and not do what is necessary for the peace of the statePAY ATTENTION: Leave your feedback about Legit.ng. Fill in this short form. Help us serve you better!Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.The Ulamas (Islamic scholars) in Kano state…
The last major mosque in China to have retained Arabic-style features has lost its domes and had its minarets radically modified, marking what experts say is the completion of a government campaign to sinicise the country’s Muslim places of worship.The Grand Mosque of Shadian, one of China’s biggest and grandest mosques, towers over the small town from which it takes its name in south-western Yunnan province.Until at last year, the 21,000 square metre complex featured a large building topped with a tiled green dome, adorned with a crescent moon, flanked by four smaller domes and soaring minarets. Satellite imagery from…
In a rare show of solidarity, Islamic scholars and clerics in Kano State have commended the judiciary and security agencies for their efforts in maintaining peace and order in the Kano Emirate crisis. The scholars and clerics praised the judiciary for its prompt intervention in the crisis, which they said helped to prevent a breakdown of law and order in the state. They made this known in a statement jointly signed by Khalifa Sheik Lawi Atiku Sanka, Khalifa Nal Abdulkadir Ramadan, Prof Abdullahi Pakistan, Mallam Yusuf Ahmad Gabari, Mal Lawan Abubakar Triumph, Sheik Mal Mohd Bakari, Imam Usaini Yakubu Rano,…
Islamic scholars in Kano state commended the judiciary and security agencies for their role in maintaining peace and order during the Kano Emirate crisisThe clerics also cautioned Governor Abba Kabir Yusif and the State House of Assembly Speaker to avoid actions that could destabilise the state furtherAdditionally, the scholars expressed appreciation for President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and maintaining peaceKano – Islamic scholars and clerics in Kano state have commended the judiciary and security agencies for their efforts in maintaining peace and order in the Kano Emirate crisis.The scholars made their position known in a…
May 25, (THEWILL)- As the stand-off over the Kano Emirate rages on, the State Chapter of the Nigerian Council of Ulama has called on President Bola Tinubu to take measures to maintain peace in the state. The call is contained in a statement issued by 18 officials of the council including Shaykh Abdullahi Uwais Limanci, Shaykh Ibrahim Khalil, Shaykh Abdulwahab Abdallah, Shaykh Nasir Adam, Shaykh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, Shaykh Bashir Tijani Usman and Shaykh Sukraij Salgha “It is imperative for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take all necessary steps to maintain peace in the State. Kano State is one of…
Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi and Governor Abba Yusuf A group of Islamic scholars in Kano State has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing controversy surrounding the throne of Emir of Kano.The leader of the group, Malam Ibrahim Khalil, along with 20 others, made the call in a statement issued in Kano on Saturday.The scholars said that Kano State is known for its peace and stability, in spite of its political complexities.They, therefore ,urged the President to take necessary steps to prevent the situation from escalating into chaos.They acknowledged the recent amendments to the Kano State Emirates Law…
SHAH ALAM – Speed dating is a system which is vulnerable to practices that do not comply to the Islamic laws. The easiest way to determine if speed dating or any other dating practices were permissible was to ensure that they aligned with the Islamic principles.IklanIklan Preacher Don Daniyal Don Biyajid or better known as “Ustaz Don” said if the speed dating process involved actions which were forbidden (haram) in Islam such as holdings hands or showing the parts of the body that should be covered (awrah), then it is wrong. “If it is merely just hanging out, then what…
KARACHI – In another digital payment revolution in Pakistan, State Bank has announced to introduce Raast QR Code payment mother for purchase of sacrificial animals on the occasion of Eid ul Azha 2024. Deputy Director of central bank Ahmed Sumair made the announcement at Mobile Commerce 2024, saying State Bank is collaborating with over two dozen commercial banks and have chosen 50 major cattle markets to implement the QR code payment system. In first phase, 15 cities with SBP field offices, including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Hyderabad, had been identified for QR initiative. Six cattle markets are picked…
Qadri seeks accountability of those involved in controversial case ruling Opinion could have been sought from IIC on such a sensitive issue: Hamid Bringing political battle to home, families lamentable: Nasir Abbas Naseem Shah says women, children, elders even not targeted in war ISLAMABAD: Religious scholars and muftis from various schools of thought jointly called the court’s decision convicting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founding Chairman Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi in the Iddat case immoral, illegal, politically motivated and contrary to Islamic principles, demanding the top court to null and void the controversial decision. Speaking at a press conference…
The Kano State Council of Ulamas (Islamic clerics) has warned that the Kano emirate crisis could trigger a breakdown of law and order in the state In a statement signed by its chairperson, Ibrahim Khalil, the council urged President Bola Tinubu to employ non-partisan measures to address the crisis. “Therefore, it is imperative for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take all necessary steps to maintain peace in the state.” “While it is the purview of the State House of Assembly to enact laws for good governance, the State Government needs the cooperation and support of the Federal Government. “The State…
The mysterious sword seemed to just appear from the ground.Archaeologists found the sword sticking out of an ancient grave when they excavated a house in Valencia, Spain, in 1994. The weapon was dubbed ”Excalibur” after the mythical sword King Arthur pulled from a stone.For the past 30 years, the sword’s origin and age have remained a point of confusion — until now.Valencia’s archaeology department decided to catalog and review the artifacts in its collection ahead of its 75th anniversary, the City Council of Valencia said in an April 22 news release. One of those artifacts was the Excalibur sword.Archaeologist José…
The 61st anniversary of the African Union’s founding serves as a poignant reminder of the deep historical and geographical connections between Africa and the Arab world. These ties, enriched by shared civilizational and cultural elements, are continually evolving. Over the centuries, the Arabian Peninsula and the African continent have engaged in extensive cultural and commercial interactions, creating a shared identity evident in many aspects of life today. Tens of Arab states are situated within Africa, housing approximately 283 million people out of the continent’s 1.25 billion inhabitants, further strengthening the bonds between the two sides. Some intellectuals propose that Arabs…
Israel-Iran tensions escalated in the wake of the assassination in Damascus of senior Revolutionary Gard member, Mohammad Reza Zahedi. One more assassination of a member of the Iranian organization since the war began, ultimately led to a large-scale Iranian response – and for good reason. The Revolutionary Guard isn’t just Tehran’s old military force but a critical organization wielding great power and importance in the Ayatollah’s regime.8 View gallery IRGC military parade (Photo: AP)Although the Revolutionary Guard is known in Israel mainly for its military capacity in which it invests a great deal of effort and resources, the Revolutionary Guard…
Worried by the tension following the dethronement of the Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, and subsequent reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido, Islamic scholars (Ulamas) in Kano state have called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene to avoid a breakdown of law and order. The Ulamas expressed fears on Saturday that the happenings in the Emirate could escalate and degenerate into chaos if not carefully handled. In a statement, the Ulamas, led by Shaykh Abdullahi Limanci, Shaykh Ibrahim Khalil, Shaykh Abdulwahab Abdallah, and Prof. Babangida Muhammad, asked President Tinubu to take all necessary steps to maintain peace in the state. The statement…