1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (207+ words) Shia Waves Grand Ayatollah Wahid Khorasani Issues Muharram Guidance, Urges Expanded Mourning Gatherings, Support for the Needy --------------------------------------------------- On the eve of Muharram, Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Hussein Wahid Khorasani issued important guidance to Husseini groups and mawkibs, calling for the Ashura…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (242+ words) A mosque in the village of Jiljilya, north of Ramallah, was damaged in an overnight arson attack, Yahoo reported citing local residents and Palestinian officials said. Residents reported hearing explosions shortly after 2 a. m. before seeing smoke rising from the mosque. Local…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (216+ words) A nationwide ban on the smartphone use by civilian and military government employees has been approved in Afghanistan, with violators facing legal punishment and confiscation of their devices, Khaama Press reported. Sources in the Kabul provincial administration confirmed on Wednesday…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (478+ words) A new Soufan Center report warns that Islamic State's Sahel branch is consolidating territory, strengthening links with ISWAP in Nigeria and showing a growing ability to launch complex attacks on strategic targets. The Islamic State's affiliate in the Sahel has…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (99+ words) Shia Waves Memphis Islamic Center Opens Doors to Promote Dialogue --------------------------------------------------- Memphis Islamic Center held an open house on Sunday to address misconceptions about Islam and encourage dialogue with the wider community The "Open Mosque" event welcomed neighbors from across Memphis…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (136+ words) Shia Waves President Tinubu Claims 13, 000 Terrorists Killed, 124, 000 Surrendered in Nigeria ------------------------------- In a national Democracy Day address, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced major military gains, claiming security forces have killed over 13, 000 terrorists and achieved an 81% reduction in terror-related deaths since 2023 Tinubu…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (319+ words) Religious authorities, Hussainiyas and Shia centers in Iraq, Lebanon, Kuwait, Australia and Madagascar have stepped up preparations for Muharram 1448 AH, calling for stronger commitment to Husseini rituals and organized mourning programmes. Shia religious authorities and community institutions across several countries…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (175+ words) Shia Waves Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Announces Wednesday as First Day of Muharram 1448 AH ---------------------------------------------------- The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, announced that the crescent moon of Muharram had not been proven according…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (200+ words) Malaysia's police chief says between 7, 000 and 8, 000 Rohingya refugees were previously resettled abroad each year through government-to-government arrangements, but the process has now stalled due to constraints faced by destination countries. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said Malaysia…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (208+ words) The country is seeking to provide a safe and comfortable travel experience for visitors interested in Asian culture and Korean cuisine prepared in line with Islamic dietary requirements. Recognizing the economic and cultural importance of the Muslim travel market, South…...