Feed Nova Scotia gets $10K from Muslim families

The group Muslims of Halifax spent Saturday morning bagging $10,000 dollars worth of food for food banks in Nova Scotia. Approximately 50 people participated, including many children. They bagged cereal, tuna, pasta, and other foods. Each bag is ready to go to one family in need. Feed Nova Scotia sent out an appeal earlier this week — saying its supplies were critically low. Spirit of ...

( 2024-07-04 06:56:18 )

This (Ali) is my brother and successor

هذا (علیٌّ) اَخی وَ وَصِیّی وَ خلیفَتی مِن بَعدی فَاسمَعموا لَهُ و أَطیعوا.

The Prophet of Islam (PBUH): This (Ali) is my brother and successor and the caliph after me. Listen to his command and obey him.

History of Tabari, vol. 1, p.331

( 2024-07-04 06:07:40 )

Women from 30 Countries Take Part in Hashimiya Quran competition

Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), The 5th edition of Hashimiya international Quran competition for women kicked off yesterday, July 22, in the Jordanian capital of Amman, Al-Ray daily reports. Women from 30 countries are taking part in the contest organized by Jordan’s Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Ministry. They compete in seven categories including memorization, tafseer (interpretation), and recitation, and those who rank first to fifth in ...

( 2024-07-04 04:53:20 )

1st “Islamic Theology” Center Opens in Germany

The 1st Center of Islamic Theology was opened by Antje Schwan, Minister of Education and member of the Christian Democrat Union at University of Tübingen in Germany.According to the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO), 23 female and 13 male students have registered for BA course in Islamic theology presented at the center.Those educated in this field hope that the Education Office would include the discipline in the country's ...

( 2024-07-04 02:47:56 )

The annual Ashura day procession in London (Photos) / Oct 2016

For over 29 years now, Muslims in the UK have held their gathering in central London. Procession started at 13:30 am from Hyde Park (speakers’ corner) ended at 15:30 pm on Holland Park satation. SHAFAQNA- To remember and commemorate his sacrifice and the courage he so absolutely displayed in the land of Karbala (Iraq), Muslims around the world have always held majilis and mourning marches. The annual Ashura Day ...

( 2024-07-03 10:12:39 )

Spain's Cordoba Mosque: Remnant of an Islamic civilization

Centuries ago, the Islamic civilization left its print on what is known as Spain today with the Cordoba mosque being a significant remnant of Muslim culture and heritage. With its marvelous architectural design, the Cordoba Mosque was built in 784 by Ab Al-Rahman I, the first Prince of Cordoba.After purchasing the Christian half of what was known as the Catholic Basilica of Saint Vincent of Lerins, Ab Al-Rahman I proceeded to demolish the ...

( 2024-07-03 10:12:39 )

Hezbollah receives body of Iranian martyr Hojaji from ISIS

The shrine of Sayyida Zeinab, a sister of Imam Hossein (AS), the third Shiite Imam, is located in Damascus, Syria. Iranian military advisers have played a decisive role in the protection of the holy shrine against terrorist attacks.Syria has been gripped by civil war since March 2011 with various terrorist groups, including ISIS, currently controlling parts of it.According to a report by the Syrian Center for Policy Research, the conflict has ...

( 2024-07-03 09:11:45 )

National Quran Competition to Be Held in South Africa

The South African Quran Union will be hosting its National Quran Awards (NQA) from 24- 26 September 2010 at Masjidul Kareem, Eagle Park in Cape Town. The event comprises a national Quran recitation competition that makes accommodation for participation according to three age categories, as well as a 'Servant of the Holy Quran Award'. The NQA will also culminate with the arrival and recital programs by top Quran reciters from various ...

( 2024-07-03 09:11:44 )

Suicide bomber kills around 40 people after attacking Afghan military convoy outside Kabul

A suicide bomber has attacked an Afghan miltiary convoy outside Kabul killing almost 40 people. A police offical said at least 37 people had been killed and more than 40 others had been injured after three buses full of police cadets were attacked as they approached the city from neighbouring Wardak province. The unnamed official said: “Initial information we have is that two suicide bombers were involved and there are many ...

( 2024-07-03 07:09:03 )

Hajj Chief Outlines Key Characteristics of Islamic Preachers

-- Iranian Hajj Chief Ayatollah Mohammad Reyshahri described essential attributes of Islamic scholars and preachers. Addressing an international Muslim scholars and preachers' convention, organized by the Iranian Hajj Mission in Mecca, Ayatollah Reyshahri said that having good knowledge of the Quran and Hadiths, mastery over various aspects of Islam, being able to seize the time and knowing the audience are 5 characteristics Islamic preachers ...

( 2024-07-03 07:09:03 )

First Hotel in Hong Kong to Receive Halal Food Certification

Finding the right place to eat has always been one of the major challenges for Islamic travelers. Although Hong Kong is a culturally diversified community, the number of Halal certified restaurants and dining places are still very limited, with majority of them located in Wanchai, Central and Tsimshatsui area. Seeing the huge business potential, SkyCity Marriott, a standout among Hong Kong Airport hotels, has taken the lead and become the first ...

( 2024-07-03 05:03:40 )

Kingdom of Dystopia’: Saudi Arabia seeks leadership of UN Rights Council

By Catherine Shakdam The very country which brought the world one of the most brutal and intolerant religious ideologies - Wahhabism, while operating the most oppressive modern-day theocracy, is vying for the presidency of the UN Human Rights ...

( 2024-07-03 01:58:22 )

Spiritual leader of the Islamic Center of America responds to accusations in attack letters

DEARBORN - Sayed Hassan Qazwini, the spiritual leader of the Islamic Center of America (ICA), responded for the first time to a series of anonymous letters attacking him and the center in an interview with The Arab American News. The letters, sent via mail to homes across Dearborn, accuse Qazwini of corruption, among other wrongdoings. The sayed denied all the claims in the letters, describing them as attacks on the Muslim ...

( 2024-07-03 01:58:18 )

The hajj offices of the Religious References have started

the hajj offices of the Religious References have started their activities in Medina city. Hajj offices have been established in Medina city by the Religious References to answer the religious questions of pilgrims. Hajj website of Medina city reported that to-date the Hajj offices of Hazrat Seestani, Makaram Sherazi and Safi Gulpaigani have started functioning in Medina city. It is noticeable that the offices of the Religious References are ...

( 2024-07-03 00:55:46 )

Iran's Grand Shia Cleric Urges Pakistani Leaders to 'Wake Up And Fight Against Injustice

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( 2024-07-02 09:21:53 )

US-Jordanian suspect arrested for supporting ISIL

An American-Jordanian man has been arrested and charged for trying to join the ISIL Takfiri terrorist group, according to the US Justice Department. Twenty-year-old Nader Saadeh from New Jersey was arrested on Monday after he had shown allegiance to the Daesh group for months and seeking to “form a small army,” the department stated. Saadeh, who sought to join the terror group along with three other men, had traveled to the Middle ...

( 2024-07-02 08:17:33 )

Tapping Muslim Ummah’s Capacity to Create New Islamic Civilization Urged

Chancellor of Al-Mustafa International University, Hojat-ol-Islam Dr. A'rafi, underlined the need for using the potentials of the Islamic Ummah to create a new Islamic civilization. Speaking Monday at a conference about the threat of Takfir and extremism, Hojat-ol-Islam Dr. A'rafi added that boosting Islamic unity is also an important step toward reviving the Islamic civilization. He said the great assets and potentials of the Muslim world ...

( 2024-07-02 08:17:33 )

Imam Hussein's (AS) Martyrdom Mourned in Norway

-- A mourning ceremony on martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) was held in four Shia centers of Oslo, Norway. According to Sawt Al-Iraq, Imam Mahdi (AS) Institute, Imam Reza (AS) Center, Ahlul Bayt (AS) Center and Tawhid Islamic Center in Oslo hosted the ceremonies. During the program held at Imam Mahdi (AS) Institute, Hojjat-ol-Islam Sheikh Meysam Al-Khafaji, presented a speech on Imam Hussein's (AS) uprising. Seyyed Hashem Mousavi ...

( 2024-07-02 04:08:40 )

Professor Ansarian: You do not have the right to spread the sins of others among the people

the commander of the faithful says as well as the holy Quran in the Surah al-Nour: you don’t have the right to spread somebody’s sins among your family, relatives and people, Those who like to publicize indecency among the believers will face painful torment in this world and in the life to come. God knows what you do not know. (Surah ...

( 2024-07-02 03:05:40 )

Iranians in Kuwait Celebrate Eid Al-Ghadir

-- Iran Cultural Center in Kuwait held a ceremony today, December 6, on the occasion of Eid Al-Ghadir at Sha’ban Mosque in Al-Salemiya region of Kuwait City. The ceremony was organized in cooperation with the office of Iranian schools in Kuwait. It was attended by a large number of Iranians residing in Kuwait, cultural figures and Iranian embassy officials. Various programs including religious songs, lectures and contests were performed at ...

( 2024-07-02 01:02:11 )