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The 6th session of the Assembly of Experts begins with a ceremony in the Iranian capital of Tehran on May 21, 2024. (Photo by Tasnim news agency) Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has described Iran’s Assembly of Experts as “the embodiment of Islamic democracy.” In a message read out at the opening of the 6th session of the Assembly of Experts on Tuesday, Ayatollah Khamenei highlighted the important position of the 88-member body in Iran’s Islamic establishment. “The Assembly of Experts is the epitome of Islamic democracy. It is responsible for electing the Leader according to Islamic criteria,…
Sri Lanka has launched an investigation to obtain information on four of its citizens with links to the banned Islamic State, who were arrested in India when on an alleged mission to carry out terror activities in the country, a media report said on Tuesday. Acting on a tip-off, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Sunday apprehended four Sri Lankan nationals at the Sardar Vallabhai Patel airport in Ahmedabad after they travelled from Colombo via Chennai. The men travelled to India to carry out terror activities at the behest of the banned terror outfit Islamic State (IS) and are members…
LONDON — With the news of Iranian President Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash confirmed, Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, will take over with the supreme leader’s approval, based on Article 131 of the Islamic Republic’s constitution.The article also clarifies that a council consisting of the head of the legislation, the head of the judiciary and the vice president must coordinate choosing a new president within 50 days.In a statement issued Monday, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei applied the article and assented Mokhber as acting president.In this file photo, Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber welcomes Oman’s Sultan…
In a message delivered at the session’s outset, the Leader of the Revolution and the Islamic Republic of Iran Sayyed Ali Khamenei, underscored that the Assembly of Experts epitomizes “the embodiment of Islamic popular sovereignty.” Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks with media members after he voted for the parliamentary runoff elections, in Tehran, Iran, on May 10, 2024. (AP) The first session of the sixth session of the Iranian Leadership Assembly of Experts opened on Tuesday in the presence of several government officials and foreign ambassadors. During the session, the empty seats of two council members, President Ebrahim…
May 21, 2024 06:00:00 In recent years, the performance and ease of use of generative AI has improved dramatically, but the proliferation of AI-generated propaganda and fake news has become an issue. Overseas media has reported on the reality that China and the Islamic State (ISIS) are disseminating AI-generated propaganda.How China is using AI news anchors to deliver its propaganda | Artificial intelligence (AI) | The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/may/18/how-china-is-using-ai-news-anchors-to-deliver-its-propaganda How ISIS allies are using AI fakes to spread propaganda quickly – The Washington Posthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/05/17/ai-isis-propaganda/According to The Guardian, a British daily newspaper, a video that appears to be a news program has been…
Angle down icon An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. Wreckage of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter at the crash site on a mountain in the Varzaghan area, northwestern Iran, May 20, 2024. Azin Haghighi / Moj News Agency/Anadolu via Getty Images Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash aboard a US-made Bell 212, according to reports.The helicopter was between 40 and 50 years of age, experts told Reuters, based on available data.US sanctions may have prevented Iran from adequately maintaining the helicopter, one analyst said. The helicopter that crashed on Sunday with Iran’s president on board was US-made…
JOHOR BARU, May 21 — The Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) is monitoring all Islamic educational learning centres catering to displaced Rohingya refugees here to keep radicalism and extremism in check.State Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said JAINJ’s monitoring is a preventive measure, adding that the department will also help the centres comply with guidelines.“Such measures were deemed necessary after the attack at the Ulu Tiram police station last Friday which was initially linked to an extremist religious group,” he told reporters after visiting the Kampung Plentong Baru Islamic Centre here last night.He said JAINJ is…
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JOHOR BARU, May 21 — The Johor Islamic Religious Department (JAINJ) is monitoring all Islamic educational learning centres catering to displaced Rohingya refugees here to keep radicalism and extremism in check. State Islamic Religious Affairs Committee chairman Mohd Fared Mohd Khalid said JAINJ’s monitoring is a preventive measure, adding that the department will also help the centres comply with guidelines.Advertising Advertising “Such measures were deemed necessary after the attack at the Ulu Tiram police station last Friday which was initially linked to an extremist religious group,” he told reporters after visiting the Kampung Plentong Baru Islamic Centre here last night.…
TAJBank Limited, Nigeria’s fastest-growing non-interest banking services provider, has won the Islamic Finance News’ (IFN’s) “Best Islamic Bank in Nigeria 2023”, beating other nominees from across the global geopolitical zones in the competition. The IFN’s Organising Committee stated that the award was conferred on TAJBank in recognition of its superior value-adding, world-class products and innovative service delivery to non-interest banking customers globally. In his acceptance speech, the bank’s founder/CEO, Hamid Joda, commended the IFN’s Committee for the global recognition, saying “the Board and management of TAJBank are grateful for recognising our bank as an emerging frontline player in the global…
Raisi’s death comes at an hour when Iran is staring at geopolitical challenges in the region. Regional tensions — foremost being the raging Gaza war — are high and have affected almost every nation in the region Ebrahim Raisi’s death comes at an hour when Iran is staring at geopolitical challenges in the region. (Photo Credit: AFP) Ebrahim Raisi, the Iranian President who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, was being tipped as the next Supreme leader of Iran. There were speculations that he would take after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. However, his death as well as that of…
The Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) is a well-regarded organisation established on April 18, 1954, by young secondary school students in Lagos to support and guide Muslim students in the country. MSSN has been a beacon of light, illuminating the path of knowledge, faith and service for generations of Muslim youth. The MSSN has a national presence with branches across the country. It has two zones for coordination: Zone A for Northern States and Zone B for Southern States. All the 36 states of the federation and Abuja form State Area Units, the next in structure are the Area…
New Delhi: The arrest of four foreign terrorists in Gujarat has set alarm bells ringing in the intelligence establishment in Delhi following the arrest of four foreign terrorists in Gujarat. The men were Islamic State (IS) fidayeens from Sri Lanka who had pledged allegiance to slain IS chief Abu Bakr al Baghdadi. The intelligence-based operation marks the first instance of Islamic State sending in “foreign fighters” to India. This, sources said, was a new experiment indicating a murky plot. Sleuths suspect there could be a second module and have launched a manhunt, sources added.With polling to be held in five…
In this photo provided by Islamic Republic News Agency, IRNA, the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi takes off at the Iranian border with Azerbaijan after President Raisi and his Azeri counterpart Ilham Aliyev inaugurated dam of Qiz Qalasi, or Castel of Girl in Azeri, Iran, Sunday, May 19, 2024. A helicopter carrying President Raisi suffered a “hard landing” on Sunday, Iranian state media reported, without elaborating. (Ali Hamed Haghdoust/IRNA via AP) By ABBY SEWELL (Associated Press) BEIRUT (AP) — The helicopter crash that killed Iran’s president and foreign minister has sent shock waves around the region. Iranian state media…
The sudden death of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, opens a new chapter of instability just as the increasingly unpopular Islamic Republic is engaged in selecting its next supreme leader. Mr. Raisi, 63, had been considered a prime candidate, especially favored by the powerful Revolutionary Guards.Even before the helicopter crash that killed Mr. Raisi, the regime had been consumed with internal political struggles as the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 85, the longest-serving head of state in the Middle East, is in declining health.But given the Islamic Republic is facing internal protests, a weak economy, endemic corruption and tensions with Israel,…
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash aboard a US-made Bell 212, according to reports.The helicopter was between 40 and 50 years of age, experts told Reuters, based on available data.US sanctions may have prevented Iran from adequately maintaining the helicopter, one analyst said.The helicopter that crashed on Sunday with Iran’s president on board was US-made and may have been in service since before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, according to reports.President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage were flying on a US-made Bell 212 helicopter, per Iran International, when it crashed into a hillside in Iran’s mountainous northwest, killing all…
Article informationAuthor, Jiyar GolRole, BBC Persian4 hours agoEbrahim Raisi was loved by hardliners of the Islamic Republic of Iran for his loyalty and obedience to Iran’s supreme leader.However, he was equally hated by many Iranians for his role in the mass execution of political prisoners in the 1980s, and his more than four-decade involvement in the security and judicial systems which suppress opponents and critics of the Islamic regime.In the 1980s, Raisi was appointed by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to be a member of a committee that dealt with political prisoners.This committee, later…
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President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage were flying on a US-made Bell 212 helicopter, per Iran International, when it crashed into a hillside in Iran’s mountainous northwest, killing all on board. The group was returning from a ceremony marking a dam opening near the country’s border with Azerbaijan, per Al Jazeera. The US developed the Bell 212 in the mid-1960s in cooperation with the Canadian government, according to WeaponsSystem.net, and it was first put into service in 1971. Production ended in 1998. Until the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran was one of the US’ closest allies in the region. Experts said…
The sudden death of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, opens a new chapter of instability just as the increasingly unpopular Islamic Republic is engaged in selecting its next supreme leader. Mr. Raisi, 63, had been considered a prime candidate, especially favored by the powerful Revolutionary Guards.Even before the helicopter crash that killed Mr. Raisi, the regime had been consumed with internal political struggles as the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 85, the longest-serving head of state in the Middle East, is in declining health.But given the Islamic Republic is facing internal protests, a weak economy, endemic corruption and tensions with Israel,…
This article is reviewed regularly by Wego’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Updated May 2024 In the vast tapestry of global cuisine, halal food holds a unique and significant place. Rooted in centuries-old Islamic traditions, it’s more than just a dietary preference – it’s a testament to a faith practiced by over a billion people worldwide. As we embark on this delicious journey of halal food tourism, we’ll explore how this spiritual practice is shaping modern culinary landscapes, making travel a more inclusive and flavorful experience for Muslim explorers seeking Muslim-friendly options. Let’s delve…
Award to the Chinese delegation, guest of honour Awarding the winners of the Mata game The Mata Festival, with an African touch The third day of the 12th edition of the Mata International Equestrian Festival was distinguished by the presentation of the message of allegiance to King Mohammed VI, signed by the president of the festival, Nabil Baraka. From the district of Moulay Abdeslam, the director of the festival, Omar Hajji, thanked in his reading of the message of allegiance the support of the Moroccan sovereign for this cultural event and his commitment to preserve the intangible heritage of…
When Layla Soliz was forced to remove her hijab by Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies when she was booked after being arrested with her husband and 10 other pro-Palestinian demonstrators the night of May 15, it marked her inaugural interaction with the American justice system.It was her first time in handcuffs, her introduction to jail and the first time her religious rights were violated in a way that brings trauma to Islamic women.“As a Muslim woman it is a major violation,” Soliz, on the verge of tears, told Knox News.When she and others arrested on the University of Tennessee at…
Mon 20 May 2024 | 12:12 PM Thousands of Egyptian visitors flocked to museums across the country yesterday to celebrate International Museum Day, which is observed annually on May 18th. In celebration of this day, museums offered free entry to Egyptian visitors, along with a variety of guided tours, cultural activities, and artistic and educational workshops.Momen Othman, Head of the Museums Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities, emphasized that the large turnout reflects the Egyptian people’s strong commitment to their heritage and culture. He praised the extensive efforts made to organize numerous activities, highlighting the role of museums as…
Tangerang, Banten (ANTARA) – Vice President Ma’ruf Amin stated that the implementation of regional autonomy could help Indonesia strengthen education, build proper infrastructure, and promote innovation and cooperation in developing Islamic economy and finance.”The optimal implementation of regional autonomy can provide us with broad opportunities to actualize inclusive, equitable, and sustainable development,” Amin remarked in his speech for the Anugerah Adinata Syariah 2024 event in Tangerang, Banten, on Monday.Amin believed that the establishment of Islamic economy and finance regional committees and effective synergy between central and regional stakeholders would bring concrete benefits of Islamic economy and finance to regions.In his…