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Uzbekistan: An Enduring Legacy
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Published: September 22, 2026 06:00
“Uzbekistan: An Enduring Legacy” Exhibition Highlights Over 1,000 Years of Cultural History in Doha ———————————————- The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha has opened the exhibition “Uzbekistan: An Enduring Legacy” in partnership with the Uzbekistan Art and…
Malaysia Proposes ASEAN Halal Council to Boost Regional Industry
Published: September 21, 2026 20:45
Malaysia Proposes ASEAN Halal Council to Boost Regional Industry —————————————— Malaysia has called for the establishment of an ASEAN Halal Council next year to strengthen cooperation among Southeast Asian countries in the halal industry, facilitate trade,…
Austria’s New Headscarf Ban Sparks Complaints Over Students Excluded From Classes
Published: September 21, 2026 20:15
Austria’s New Headscarf Ban Sparks Complaints Over Students Excluded From Classes —————————————————— The Islamic Religious Authority in Austria said it had received complaints from families whose daughters were allegedly prevented from returning to class…
US Religious Landscape Shifts as Traditional Churches Decline and New Movements Grow
Published: September 21, 2026 19:45
US Religious Landscape Shifts as Traditional Churches Decline and New Movements Grow ———————————— The religious landscape of the United States is undergoing significant changes, marked by declining membership in some established Christian denominations…
On International Day of Peace, Global Conflicts Expand as Military Spending Reaches Record Levels
Published: September 21, 2026 19:15
On International Day of Peace, Global Conflicts Expand as Military Spending Reaches Record Levels ————————————– The world marks the International Day of Peace on Monday, September 21, 2026, amid growing armed conflicts, declining global peace levels,…
Shia Rights Watch Urges Trump to Raise Shia Rights in Talks with Gulf Leaders
Published: September 21, 2026 18:45
Shia Rights Watch Urges Trump to Raise Shia Rights in Talks with Gulf Leaders ——————————————- The Shia Rights Watch organization has sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump urging him to address the protection of Shia citizens’ rights during his…
UNICEF-Backed Girls’ Education Enrollment Program Halted in Kabul Schools
Published: September 21, 2026 13:30
UNICEF-Backed Girls’ Education Enrollment Program Halted in Kabul Schools —————————————- A UNICEF-supported initiative to enroll girls in grades 10 through 12 at six schools in Kabul has reportedly been suspended after Taliban officials instructed the…
Mexico’s Supreme Court Allows Hijab in Official Document Photos
Published: September 21, 2026 13:00
Mexico’s Supreme Court Allows Hijab in Official Document Photos —————————————– Mexico’s Supreme Court of Justice has ruled that Muslim women may wear the hijab in photographs used for official documents, recognizing the right to religious freedom and…
China Demonstrates T800 Humanoid Robot Alongside Police Forces in Shenzhen
Published: September 21, 2026 12:15
China Demonstrates T800 Humanoid Robot Alongside Police Forces in Shenzhen —————————- A humanoid robot known as the EngineAI T800 has been demonstrated moving alongside police special forces in Shenzhen, China, attracting attention as authorities and…
UN Chief Warns of AI Misuse in Spreading Hate Speech and Violence
Published: September 21, 2026 11:45
UN Chief Warns of AI Misuse in Spreading Hate Speech and Violence ———————————————— United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has highlighted concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in spreading hate speech,…
Canada’s First Mosque Preserves Nearly Nine Decades of Muslim History in Edmonton
Published: September 21, 2026 11:15
Canada’s First Mosque Preserves Nearly Nine Decades of Muslim History in Edmonton ————————————— The Al-Rashid Mosque in Edmonton, Alberta, continues to stand as a landmark of Muslim history in Canada, nearly nine decades after its opening as the country’s…
Global Encyclopedia of Muslim Communities Project Launched to Document Muslims’ History, Realities Worldwide
Published: September 21, 2026 10:45
Global Encyclopedia of Muslim Communities Project Launched to Document Muslims’ History, Realities Worldwide ———————————————————– The “Muslim Communities Around the World Encyclopedia” project is being developed as a global knowledge initiative aimed at…
The Guardian Highlights Growing Concerns Over Islamophobia Among British Muslims
Published: September 21, 2026 10:15
The Guardian Highlights Growing Concerns Over Islamophobia Among British Muslims ———————————————– A recent opinion article in The Guardian has examined increasing concerns over Islamophobia in Britain, arguing that the normalization of anti-Muslim rhetoric…
Netherlands Launches Digital Platform to Monitor and Document Attacks on Mosques
Published: September 21, 2026 09:45
Netherlands Launches Digital Platform to Monitor and Document Attacks on Mosques ——————————————— A Muslim representative organization in the Netherlands has launched a new digital platform to record and track attacks, threats, and acts of vandalism against…
Imam Shirazi World Foundation Calls for Ending Wars and Prioritizing Dialogue on International Day of Peace
Published: September 21, 2026 09:00
Imam Shirazi World Foundation Calls for Ending Wars and Prioritizing Dialogue on International Day of Peace ——————————————- The Imam Shirazi World Foundation has called on the international community to strengthen diplomatic efforts, promote dialogue, and…
UN experts urge Pakistan to halt deportations of vulnerable Afghan refugees
Published: September 21, 2026 08:30
UN experts urge Pakistan to halt deportations of vulnerable Afghan refugees ———————————————- UN human rights experts have urged Pakistan to stop the forced return of Afghan nationals at risk of persecution and abuse, calling for a transparent mechanism to…
France Reports Nearly 8,000 Excess Deaths Linked to Summer 2026 Heatwaves
Published: September 21, 2026 08:00
France Reports Nearly 8,000 Excess Deaths Linked to Summer 2026 Heatwaves ————————————————– French public health authorities reported thousands of excess deaths during four major heatwaves that affected the country between May and August 2026. Recent…
Pakistan’s Shia Scholars Council Condemns Kohat Attack, Calls for Unity Against Terrorism
Published: September 21, 2026 07:30
Pakistan’s Shia Scholars Council Condemns Kohat Attack, Calls for Unity Against Terrorism ———————————————— The Council of Shia Scholars in Pakistan has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a mosque inside a police compound in Kohat,…
Syria: Protests over living conditions as UN Security Council voices concern over Sweida situation
Published: September 20, 2026 16:00
Syria: Protests over living conditions as UN Security Council voices concern over Sweida situation ————————————————– Damascus and several Syrian provinces have witnessed public protests over deteriorating living conditions, rising fuel prices and declining…
Pakistan: Death Toll Rises to 31 After Suicide Attack, Gun Assault on Police Complex in Kohat
Published: September 20, 2026 15:30
Pakistan: Death Toll Rises to 31 After Suicide Attack, Gun Assault on Police Complex in Kohat —————————————– The death toll from an attack on a historic police compound in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has risen to at least 31, with more than 100…
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine Begins Planting One Million Trees to Establish Green Belt Around Karbala
Published: September 20, 2026 15:00
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine Begins Planting One Million Trees to Establish Green Belt Around Karbala ————————————————— The Al-Abbas Holy Shrine announced the start of the first phase of the project, which is being implemented within the Al-Awali agricultural…
Indian Police File Cases Against Lawyer, Journalists Over Social Media Posts on Allahabad High Court Hearing
Published: September 20, 2026 14:30
Indian Police File Cases Against Lawyer, Journalists Over Social Media Posts on Allahabad High Court Hearing ———————————- Shamli Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) on September 16 against six individuals under Section 353(2) of the…
Syria: Friday blast at military site left 11 dead
Published: September 20, 2026 14:00
Syria: Friday blast at military site left 11 dead —————————- Syrian authorities on Saturday announced an explosion of unknown origin killed 11 people at a military site in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor the previous day, Arab News Reported. The…
Report: AI Misuse Raises Concerns Over Surveillance of Uyghur Diaspora Communities
Published: September 20, 2026 13:30
Report: AI Misuse Raises Concerns Over Surveillance of Uyghur Diaspora Communities ———————————————- A new threat-intelligence report by artificial intelligence company Anthropic has highlighted concerns over the use of AI tools in operations aimed at…
Yemen: Renewed Fighting Displaces More Than 122,000 People in Two Weeks
Published: September 20, 2026 13:00
Yemen: Renewed Fighting Displaces More Than 122,000 People in Two Weeks —————————————– A new wave of military escalation in Yemen has displaced more than 122,000 people during the first half of September, worsening the humanitarian crisis facing millions…
Global Witness Reports 124 Land and Environmental Defenders Killed Worldwide in 2025
Published: September 20, 2026 12:30
Global Witness Reports 124 Land and Environmental Defenders Killed Worldwide in 2025 —————————————————– Global Witness, an international organization that monitors threats against environmental and land defenders, reported that at least 124 defenders were…
Lebanon Reports Nearly 9,000 Deaths from Israeli Attacks Since October 2023
Published: September 20, 2026 12:00
Lebanon Reports Nearly 9,000 Deaths from Israeli Attacks Since October 2023 —————————————- Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health said the death toll from Israeli attacks on the country since October 2023 has reached 8,953 people, with 30,643 others wounded.…
Bahraini Preachers Reject New Licensing Rules for Religious Activities
Published: September 20, 2026 11:30
Bahraini Preachers Reject New Licensing Rules for Religious Activities ——————————— A group of Bahraini preachers has opposed new regulations requiring licenses for preaching, religious guidance, public speaking, and religious chanting, arguing that the…
Large Crowds Attend Fatimid Mourning Ceremonies in Samarra and Karbala
Published: September 20, 2026 11:00
Large Crowds Attend Fatimid Mourning Ceremonies in Samarra and Karbala ——————————————– Thousands of followers of the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them) participated in mourning ceremonies across the holy cities of Samarra and Karbala to commemorate the…
“Who Is Hussain?” Organization Distributes 1,500 Trees in Hyderabad, Pakistan
Published: September 20, 2026 10:30
“Who Is Hussain?” Organization Distributes 1,500 Trees in Hyderabad, Pakistan ————————————— The global humanitarian organization “Who Is Hussain?” has launched an environmental and community initiative in Hyderabad, Pakistan, distributing 1,500 trees as…
Madagascar: Ahlulbayt Center in Mahajanga Holds Fatimid Commemoration Ceremony
Published: September 20, 2026 10:00
Madagascar: Ahlulbayt Center in Mahajanga Holds Fatimid Commemoration Ceremony ———————————— The Ahlulbayt Center in Mahajanga, Madagascar, held a religious gathering to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her),…
Free Muslim Organization Calls for Stronger Democracy, Culture of Nonviolence
Published: September 19, 2026 17:30
Free Muslim Organization Calls for Stronger Democracy, Culture of Nonviolence ——————————————— The Global Organization for Nonviolence “Free Muslim” has called on governments and political authorities to uphold justice, equality, public participation, and…
Rohingya Families in Jammu Face Displacement After Eviction Notices
Published: September 19, 2026 17:00
Rohingya Families in Jammu Face Displacement After Eviction Notices ————————————- Hundreds of Rohingya refugee families in Jammu’s Narwal area have started removing their shelters and shops following eviction notices issued to landowners by local…
Two Days Dedicated to Arabic Calligraphy at Grand Mosque of Paris
Published: September 19, 2026 16:30
Two Days Dedicated to Arabic Calligraphy at Grand Mosque of Paris —————————————– The Grand Mosque of Paris will host two days of activities dedicated to Arabic calligraphy on September 19 and 20, as part of its centenary celebrations and the 2026 European…
Pakistan Conference Highlights Imam Hussain’s Legacy of Justice, Truth and Unity Among Muslims
Published: September 19, 2026 16:00
Pakistan Conference Highlights Imam Hussain’s Legacy of Justice, Truth and Unity Among Muslims ———————————- A conference in Pakistan brought together academics, religious scholars, university students and representatives of Islamic organizations to discuss…
UN: More Than 112,000 Displaced in Yemen as Fighting Intensifies, Thousands Flee to Djibouti
Published: September 19, 2026 15:30
UN: More Than 112,000 Displaced in Yemen as Fighting Intensifies, Thousands Flee to Djibouti ————————————— More than 112,000 people have been displaced inside Yemen and nearly 3,000 others have fled across the Red Sea to Djibouti as renewed fighting…
UN Experts Urge Pakistan to Halt Forced Returns of Vulnerable Afghan Refugees
Published: September 19, 2026 15:00
UN Experts Urge Pakistan to Halt Forced Returns of Vulnerable Afghan Refugees ————————————————– United Nations human rights experts have called on Pakistan to suspend the forced return of Afghan nationals who may face risks of persecution, torture, or…
OpenAI Reports Six Cases of Unexpected AI Behavior, Warns Alignment Challenges Remain
Published: September 19, 2026 14:30
OpenAI Reports Six Cases of Unexpected AI Behavior, Warns Alignment Challenges Remain —————————— OpenAI has published a new report detailing six cases of unexpected or concerning behavior observed in its artificial intelligence models, highlighting ongoing…
Syria Issues First Verdicts in Trial Over Coastal Violence Targeting Alawites
Published: September 19, 2026 14:00
Syria Issues First Verdicts in Trial Over Coastal Violence Targeting Alawites —————————————— A Syrian court has issued its first verdicts in a case related to mass killings in the country’s coastal areas in 2025, sentencing a former government forces…
WHO Warns of Growing Global Health Workforce Shortage as One in Four Doctors Near Retirement
Published: September 19, 2026 13:30
WHO Warns of Growing Global Health Workforce Shortage as One in Four Doctors Near Retirement ——————————- The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the global health system is facing increasing pressure due to the ageing of medical professionals…
Malaysia’s “Mosque Open Day” Initiative Promotes Community Engagement, Understanding of Islam
Published: September 19, 2026 13:00
Malaysia’s “Mosque Open Day” Initiative Promotes Community Engagement, Understanding of Islam ————————————– Malaysia is hosting the 2026 “Mosque Open Day” initiative during September as part of Islamic Tourism Month, opening several mosques to visitors…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Calls for Governance Inspired by Justice, Mercy of Holy Prophet and Imam Ali (peace be upon them)
Published: September 19, 2026 12:30
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Calls for Governance Inspired by Justice, Mercy of Holy Prophet and Imam Ali (peace be upon them) ————————————— Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi emphasized the need for governments to follow the principles of…
Holy Shrines Draped in Mourning to Mark Martyrdom Anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her)
Published: September 19, 2026 12:00
Holy Shrines Draped in Mourning to Mark Martyrdom Anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her) ————————————- The holy shrines in Iraq and other countries have been adorned with mourning banners and signs of condolence to commemorate the…
Launch of Three-Year “Millennium of the Najaf Seminary” Project Begins at Imam Ali Holy Shrine
Published: September 19, 2026 11:30
Launch of Three-Year “Millennium of the Najaf Seminary” Project Begins at Imam Ali Holy Shrine ——————————– The Holy Alawi Shrine in Najaf has launched the international project “Millennium of the Najaf Seminary” with a ceremony held in the vicinity of the…
Taliban Reportedly Destroys SAARC Cultural Monument Featuring Buddha Image in Afghanistan’s Bamiyan
Published: September 19, 2026 11:00
Taliban Reportedly Destroys SAARC Cultural Monument Featuring Buddha Image in Afghanistan’s Bamiyan —————————————————————- Local sources in Afghanistan’s Bamiyan province reported that Taliban authorities have destroyed a cultural monument built to…
EU Proposes New “Kids Act” to Restrict Social Media Access for Children, Strengthen Online Protection
Published: September 19, 2026 10:30
EU Proposes New “Kids Act” to Restrict Social Media Access for Children, Strengthen Online Protection —————————– The European Commission has proposed new regulations aimed at protecting children from potential harms associated with social media platforms…
More Than 30,000 Displaced People Return to Sinjar as Iraq, UN Advance Reconstruction Efforts
Published: September 19, 2026 10:00
More Than 30,000 Displaced People Return to Sinjar as Iraq, UN Advance Reconstruction Efforts —————————————- More than 30,000 displaced people have returned to Iraq’s Sinjar district and nearby areas of Qahtaniyah and Sinuni, as the Iraqi government and…
At Least 60 Killed in Gold Mine Collapse in Sudan’s West Kordofan Amid Concerns Over Unsafe Mining Conditions
Published: September 19, 2026 09:30
At Least 60 Killed in Gold Mine Collapse in Sudan’s West Kordofan Amid Concerns Over Unsafe Mining Conditions ———————————————- At least 60 people have been killed after a gold mine collapsed in Sudan’s West Kordofan state, according to local sources cited…
U.S. Sanctions Target Iranian Airlines, Adding Pressure on the Country’s Aviation Sector
Published: September 19, 2026 09:00
U.S. Sanctions Target Iranian Airlines, Adding Pressure on the Country’s Aviation Sector —————————————– The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector, targeting 27 Iranian airlines and several related entities, a move that has…
Study Links Remote Work, Living Alone to Higher Social Isolation and Mental Health Risks
Published: September 19, 2026 08:30
Study Links Remote Work, Living Alone to Higher Social Isolation and Mental Health Risks ——————————————- A new study published in the journal Science has found that remote work, particularly among people who live alone, is associated with increased social…
Hague Court Sentences Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi to 25 Years in Prison
Published: September 19, 2026 07:30
Hague Court Sentences Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi to 25 Years in Prison ——————————— The Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague have sentenced former Kosovo President and former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) commander Hashim Thaçi to 25 years in…
UN Chief Calls for Security Council Reform and Urges Action to Address Global Crises
Published: September 19, 2026 07:00
UN Chief Calls for Security Council Reform and Urges Action to Address Global Crises ———————————- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent reform of the UN Security Council, arguing that the current structure no longer…
UN Report Highlights Rising Anti-Taliban Attacks, Border Tensions and Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
Published: September 17, 2026 12:15
UN Report Highlights Rising Anti-Taliban Attacks, Border Tensions and Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan ———————————————– A new report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres has highlighted increasing armed opposition to the Taliban, continued…
Climate change likely contributed to deadly Nepal-Tibet glacier collapse, study finds
Published: September 17, 2026 11:45
Climate change likely contributed to deadly Nepal-Tibet glacier collapse, study finds ———————————————- A new scientific assessment has found that climate change likely weakened the glacier system involved in last month’s catastrophic collapse in the…
India: Inflation rises to 4.82% in August, highest level since December 2024
Published: September 17, 2026 11:15
India: Inflation rises to 4.82% in August, highest level since December 2024 ————————————– India’s headline inflation rate increased to 4.82% in August, up from 4.45% in July, marking its highest level since December 2024 amid rising food, energy and…
Italy: Muslim community voices anger after Quran desecration incident
Published: September 17, 2026 10:45
Italy: Muslim community voices anger after Quran desecration incident ———————————————— A video showing an Italian political activist burning and tearing a copy of the Quran during a live broadcast has sparked widespread condemnation among members of the…
Maldives’ President: Islam central to national identity and cultural sovereignty
Published: September 17, 2026 10:15
Maldives’ President: Islam central to national identity and cultural sovereignty ———————————— Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has stated that Islam represents the foundation of the country’s cultural sovereignty and national independence, emphasizing…
Malaysia: Anwar Ibrahim urges Muslims to embrace AI while preserving faith and ethics
Published: September 17, 2026 09:45
Malaysia: Anwar Ibrahim urges Muslims to embrace AI while preserving faith and ethics ————————————– Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Muslim communities and religious scholars to engage with advances in artificial intelligence and modern…
Syria: Fuel price hikes trigger widespread economic protests
Published: September 17, 2026 09:15
Syria: Fuel price hikes trigger widespread economic protests ——————————– A sharp increase in fuel prices across Syria has sparked widespread protests, road blockades, and transport strikes, with demonstrators expressing anger over worsening living…
Texas Muslim community raises concerns over alleged rise in anti-Muslim policies and restrictions
Published: September 17, 2026 08:45
Texas Muslim community raises concerns over alleged rise in anti-Muslim policies and restrictions —————————————– Muslim organizations and civil rights activists in Texas have expressed growing concerns over what they describe as increasing political and…
France: Young Muslim women increasingly choose hijab as expression of religious identity, studies show
Published: September 17, 2026 08:15
France: Young Muslim women increasingly choose hijab as expression of religious identity, studies show ————————————— The choice of wearing the hijab among young Muslim women in France has increased significantly over the past two decades, with researchers…
US Reportedly Moves Toward Approval of $2.8 Billion Heavy Bomb Sale to Israel
Published: September 17, 2026 07:45
US Reportedly Moves Toward Approval of $2.8 Billion Heavy Bomb Sale to Israel —————————————————- The United States is reportedly moving forward with a multibillion-dollar weapons package for Israel that includes 60,000 highly destructive 2,000-pound…
Leaked Documents Reveal Alleged Taliban Cyber Campaign to Spread Propaganda and Target Opponents
Published: September 17, 2026 07:15
Leaked Documents Reveal Alleged Taliban Cyber Campaign to Spread Propaganda and Target Opponents —————————————— Leaked documents reportedly linked to the Taliban’s intelligence apparatus have revealed details of an alleged large-scale psychological and…
US Army Journal Analysis Highlights Shiite Role in Middle East Future, Calls for Recognition of Sectarian Diversity
Published: September 17, 2026 06:45
US Army Journal Analysis Highlights Shiite Role in Middle East Future, Calls for Recognition of Sectarian Diversity ———————————————————- A recent analysis published by a U.S. Army professional journal examined the historical, religious and political…
CAIR Calls for Hate Crime Investigation After Death Threats Against Qur’an Distributors in Michigan
Published: September 16, 2026 17:00
CAIR Calls for Hate Crime Investigation After Death Threats Against Qur’an Distributors in Michigan ——————————————– The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called on law enforcement authorities to investigate a reported death threat against…
Anniversary of Birth of Sayyid Abd al-Azim al-Hasani: A Look at Scholarly, Spiritual Legacy of a Great Narrator of Ahl al-Bayt
Published: September 16, 2026 16:30
Anniversary of Birth of Sayyid Abd al-Azim al-Hasani: A Look at Scholarly, Spiritual Legacy of a Great Narrator of Ahl al-Bayt ———————————————- Shiite communities and followers of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) commemorate the blessed birth anniversary…
Shiite Muslims commemorate birth anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him)
Published: September 16, 2026 16:00
Shiite Muslims commemorate birth anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him) ——————————— Shiite Muslims and followers of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) around the world are commemorating the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Askari…
Afghan AI researcher wins gold medal for medical innovation at Silicon Valley invention festival
Published: September 16, 2026 15:30
Afghan AI researcher wins gold medal for medical innovation at Silicon Valley invention festival ————————————— Afghan artificial intelligence researcher Fereidoun Farzad has won a gold medal at the 2026 Silicon Valley International Invention Festival in…
Belgium: Dismissal of Muslim teacher over refusal to remove hijab sparks legal and union debate
Published: September 16, 2026 15:00
Belgium: Dismissal of Muslim teacher over refusal to remove hijab sparks legal and union debate ———————————————- The dismissal of Muslim teacher Hudayfa Amajoud by authorities in Belgium’s East Flanders province has sparked renewed debate over religious…
Bahrain: Ongoing restrictions on major Shiite Friday prayer raise religious freedom concerns
Published: September 16, 2026 14:30
Bahrain: Ongoing restrictions on major Shiite Friday prayer raise religious freedom concerns ——————————————- The continued suspension of the largest Shiite Friday prayer in Bahrain for more than 100 weeks has intensified concerns among activists and…
Islamism in Britain: Political and security challenges amid warnings against conflating it with Islam
Published: September 16, 2026 14:00
Islamism in Britain: Political and security challenges amid warnings against conflating it with Islam ——————- The report said the challenge for British authorities lies in addressing violent extremism, intimidation, and attempts to exert improper influence…
Australia: Police investigate suspected hate incident targeting Waragul Mosque in Victoria
Published: September 16, 2026 13:30
Australia: Police investigate suspected hate incident targeting Waragul Mosque in Victoria ———————————- Victoria Police have launched an investigation after a suspected hate-motivated incident at the Waragul Mosque in Gippsland, where pork was reportedly…
Indian journalist raises concerns over anti-Muslim stereotypes in Bollywood films
Published: September 16, 2026 13:00
Indian journalist raises concerns over anti-Muslim stereotypes in Bollywood films ——————————- Indian journalist Syed Ali Mujtaba has warned about the increasing portrayal of Muslims through negative stereotypes in parts of Indian cinema, arguing that some…
Gaza City Building Collapse Kills at Least 11, Dozens Remain Missing Under Rubble
Published: September 16, 2026 12:30
Gaza City Building Collapse Kills at Least 11, Dozens Remain Missing Under Rubble ————————————————– At least 11 Palestinians, including five children, have been killed and dozens of others remain missing after a residential building collapsed in Gaza City,…
Identity Debates Intensify in France as Hijab, Food, and Migration Become Political Issues
Published: September 16, 2026 11:45
Identity Debates Intensify in France as Hijab, Food, and Migration Become Political Issues ——————————————– Debates over national identity, secularism, and multiculturalism are intensifying in France, with discussions increasingly extending beyond migration…
Madagascar: Marja Office Distributes New Clothing to Elderly People in Need
Published: September 16, 2026 11:15
Madagascar: Marja Office Distributes New Clothing to Elderly People in Need ———————————————— The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Madagascar has carried out a charitable initiative to distribute new clothing to elderly men…
Lebanon: School Bags, Supplies Distributed to Students Through Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s Office Initiative
Published: September 16, 2026 10:45
Lebanon: School Bags, Supplies Distributed to Students Through Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s Office Initiative ————————————— The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Beirut, Lebanon, has distributed school bags and stationery…
Imam Ali Shrine Continues Expansion of Lady Umm al-Banin Courtyard Covering Over 30,000 Square Meters
Published: September 16, 2026 10:15
Imam Ali Shrine Continues Expansion of Lady Umm al-Banin Courtyard Covering Over 30,000 Square Meters ————————————- The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) is continuing construction and expansion works on the courtyard of Lady Umm al-Banin (peace…
Nepal: Muslim Communities Mobilize Relief Efforts for Flood Victims
Published: September 16, 2026 09:45
Nepal: Muslim Communities Mobilize Relief Efforts for Flood Victims ————————————– Muslim communities across several regions of Nepal have launched a coordinated aid campaign to support families affected by recent floods, highlighting the role of mosques,…
Bulgaria Documents 140 Mosques in First Four-Language Illustrated Encyclopedia
Published: September 16, 2026 08:45
Bulgaria Documents 140 Mosques in First Four-Language Illustrated Encyclopedia —————————————- The Chief Mufti’s Office of the Republic of Bulgaria has published the country’s first illustrated encyclopedic album documenting 140 mosques across Bulgaria,…
Malaysia’s Islamic Arts Museum showcases rare Qur’ans, manuscripts from across Islamic world
Published: September 16, 2026 08:15
Malaysia’s Islamic Arts Museum showcases rare Qur’ans, manuscripts from across Islamic world ————————————————- The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, which opened in 1998, houses one of Southeast Asia’s most important collections of Islamic heritage, featuring…
Tashkent’s Center for Islamic Civilization preserves scientific, cultural legacy of Islamic world
Published: September 16, 2026 07:45
Tashkent’s Center for Islamic Civilization preserves scientific, cultural legacy of Islamic world ———————————————— The Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is preserving and presenting a wide collection of manuscripts, artifacts and…
SRW warns of growing pressure on Shia institutions and communities in Afghanistan
Published: September 15, 2026 12:15
SRW warns of growing pressure on Shia institutions and communities in Afghanistan ——————————– The international organization Shia Rights Watch has warned of increasing pressure on Shia communities and religious institutions in Afghanistan following…
B’Tselem accuses Israeli policies in West Bank of targeting Palestinian existence
Published: September 15, 2026 11:45
B’Tselem accuses Israeli policies in West Bank of targeting Palestinian existence ——————————————————- The Israeli human rights organization B’Tselem said Monday that Israeli actions in the occupied West Bank represent part of what it described as a wider…
UK Mosques to Become Hate Crime Reporting Hubs to Encourage Muslim Victims to Report Abuse
Published: September 15, 2026 11:15
UK Mosques to Become Hate Crime Reporting Hubs to Encourage Muslim Victims to Report Abuse ———————————– Mosques across the UK are being used as new hate crime reporting hubs in an effort to make it easier and safer for Muslim victims to report abuse and…
Paris Restaurant Owner Says He Faced Backlash After Adding Halal Meat to Menu
Published: September 15, 2026 10:45
Paris Restaurant Owner Says He Faced Backlash After Adding Halal Meat to Menu ——————————- A Paris restaurant owner says he has faced an online backlash and what he described as an “Islamophobic campaign” after introducing halal meat options at his…
Technology Firm Chief Claims AI Is Approaching Human-Level Intelligence
Published: September 15, 2026 10:15
Technology Firm Chief Claims AI Is Approaching Human-Level Intelligence ———————————– Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has declared that artificial general intelligence (AGI) has arrived following OpenAI’s release of GPT-6 Astra, a powerful new model that the…
West Bengal Government Orders Closure of 252 Madrasas After Statewide Survey
Published: September 15, 2026 09:45
West Bengal Government Orders Closure of 252 Madrasas After Statewide Survey ——————————— The West Bengal government has announced the closure of 252 madrasas following a three-month statewide survey that examined the status and operations of religious…
94% of Muslim Women in Quebec Study Say Sense of Belonging Declined Due to Secularism Law
Published: September 15, 2026 09:15
94% of Muslim Women in Quebec Study Say Sense of Belonging Declined Due to Secularism Law ——————————————- A survey by the Canadian Muslim Forum (FMC-CMF) has found that many Muslim women who participated in the study reported social, psychological, and…
Sweden Democrats Propose Expanding Hijab Ban to Public Institutions Ahead of 2026 Election
Published: September 15, 2026 08:45
Sweden Democrats Propose Expanding Hijab Ban to Public Institutions Ahead of 2026 Election ———————————- Sweden’s right-wing Sweden Democrats (SD) party has proposed introducing a ban on wearing the hijab in publicly funded institutions, including schools,…
Afghanistan’s Shia Community in West Kabul Faces Growing Anxiety Amid Economic Hardship, Religious Pressures
Published: September 15, 2026 08:15
Afghanistan’s Shia Community in West Kabul Faces Growing Anxiety Amid Economic Hardship, Religious Pressures ——————————————- Residents in Shia-majority areas of western Kabul are experiencing increasing concerns over their sense of security and social…
Democratic Republic of Congo Records Over 7,000 Ebola Cases and Nearly 3,400 Deaths in Largest Outbreak
Published: September 15, 2026 07:45
Democratic Republic of Congo Records Over 7,000 Ebola Cases and Nearly 3,400 Deaths in Largest Outbreak ————————————— The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reported more than 7,000 Ebola infections and nearly 3,400 deaths in what authorities describe…
Global Water Crisis Deepens as Solar Desalination, AI Emerge as Potential Solutions
Published: September 15, 2026 07:15
Global Water Crisis Deepens as Solar Desalination, AI Emerge as Potential Solutions —————————————- The global water shortage is intensifying, prompting governments and researchers to explore new technologies, including solar-powered desalination and…
Lithuania Opens Investigation After Bikers Display Pig’s Head Outside Kaunas Mosque During Friday Prayers
Published: September 15, 2026 06:45
Lithuania Opens Investigation After Bikers Display Pig’s Head Outside Kaunas Mosque During Friday Prayers —————————————————- Lithuanian authorities have launched an investigation after a group of motorcyclists gathered near Kaunas Mosque during Friday…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Calls on World to Benefit from Islamic Laws in Addressing Social Crises
Published: September 15, 2026 06:15
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Calls on World to Benefit from Islamic Laws in Addressing Social Crises ———————————————- Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husayni al-Shirazi has called on people around the world, including non-Muslim societies, to benefit from…
Growing Presence of Full-Time Muslim Chaplains at US Universities Supports Students’ Religious Needs
Published: September 14, 2026 13:30
Growing Presence of Full-Time Muslim Chaplains at US Universities Supports Students’ Religious Needs ——————————————– The number of full-time Muslim chaplains and dedicated Islamic prayer spaces at universities across the United States has increased…
Islamophobic Think-Tank Gathers Data of 4M Muslims, Sparking Threats of Surveillance, Intimidation
Published: September 14, 2026 13:00
Islamophobic Think-Tank Gathers Data of 4M Muslims, Sparking Threats of Surveillance, Intimidation ———————————– A large archive containing more than four million records related to Muslims in the United States has drawn criticism from civil rights…
Pakistan’s Shia Scholars Council Raises Concern Over Taliban Raid on Khatam al-Nabiyyin Seminary in Kabul
Published: September 14, 2026 12:30
Pakistan’s Shia Scholars Council Raises Concern Over Taliban Raid on Khatam al-Nabiyyin Seminary in Kabul ———————————————– The Shia Scholars Council of Pakistan has expressed concern over actions taken by Taliban authorities against the Khatam al-Nabiyyin…
International Report: 45% of Migratory Bird Species Facing Population Decline
Published: September 14, 2026 12:00
International Report: 45% of Migratory Bird Species Facing Population Decline ———————————————- A new global report has warned that 45 percent of migratory bird species worldwide are experiencing population declines, with nearly one in nine species now…
Eight Killed, More Than 15 Injured in Fire at Kobani Prison Amid Security Tensions
Published: September 14, 2026 11:30
Eight Killed, More Than 15 Injured in Fire at Kobani Prison Amid Security Tensions ————————————— Eight prisoners were killed and more than 15 others injured, some critically, after a fire broke out inside a prison in Kobani, northern Aleppo, following…
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