Medina Extends Advanced Hajj Services

– In implementation of the directive and follow-up of Prince Abdulaziz Bin Majed, the Emir of Medina Region, who is also Chairman of the Hajj Committee in Medina, the Governorate of Medina Region has executed an advanced plan to provide best services and facilities to pilgrims and visitors of the Prophet’s Mosque to enable them to perform their rituals easily and comfortably. Prince Abdulaziz chaired a meeting of the Committee here ...

( 2023-03-29 12:13:48 )

28th Safar, Martyrdom Anniversary of Holy Prophet of Islam Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa (S.A.W.) and Imam Hasan Mujtaba(A.S.) The Last Day of the Month of Safar the Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Reza (A.S.)

On the Sad and Mourning occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Holy Prophet of Islam Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa (S.A.W.), Imam Hasan Mujtaba(A.S.) and Imam Reza(A.S.) we extend our Heartfelt Grief and Condolences to the 1800 Millions strong Muslim Ummah and all the lovers of the Holy Ahlul Bayt(A.S.) in the world.

( 2023-03-29 11:07:48 )

Amnesty: At least 1,600 killed in Boko Haram violence since June

The deaths in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger come despite apparent military advances against the terrorist militants in recent weeks, the rights group said in a statement."The number of people killed so far this year is truly shocking with more than 3,500 civilian fatalities in less than 300 days," said Amnesty's Africa director for research and advocacy, Netsanet Belay."Governments in affected countries must take all necessary legal measures ...

( 2023-03-29 11:04:49 )

70 sailors from Gujarat stranded in war-torn Yemen

India said Sunday that it is taking steps to ensure safe evacuation of its nationals from Yemen after a sailors’ group claimed that 70 seamen from Gujarat are stranded in the war-torn country. Officials spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs’ Vikas Swarup said on Sunday, “Our mission in Yemen (camp office in Djibouti) is aware of the situation and taking steps to ensure safe evacuation of Indians.” Nearly 70 ...

( 2023-03-29 11:04:38 )

German mosque vandalized with swastikas and racist graffiti

A half-built mosque in the northwestern German town of Dormagen has been spray painted with swastikas and racist slogans. The act of vandalism comes as anti-Islamic demonstrations continue to grow across Germany. The perpetrators are reported to have entered the building site late Saturday/early Sunday morning. As well as the symbol associated to Nazis, the vandals also wrote slurs such as "off with you to the concentration camp!" The attack ...

( 2023-03-29 11:04:38 )

Top Quran reciters and memorizers from 75 countries to attend Iran’s int’l Quran contest

Ahlul Bayt News Agency - Top Quran reciters and memorizers from 75 countries will take part in the 32nd International Holy Quran Competition of the Islamic Republic of Iran.Hojat-ol-Islam Ahmad Sharafkhani, the cultural and social deputy of Iran’s Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization, made the announcement, adding that the international event will kick off this Friday at the Summit Conference Hall in Tehran, IRIB news reported.The ...

( 2023-03-29 11:03:40 )

UK police investigate death of Muslim cleric in Rochdale town

British police started investigation into the death of a Muslim cleric who was bludgeoned to death in a children’s playground. The police are examining CCTV footage which shows three men running near the scene of the crime shortly afterwards. Former Imam Jalal Uddin suffered major head injuries as he was walking home after a meal at a friend’s house following evening prayers on Thursday in Rochdale. The 64-year-old was found by a ...

( 2023-03-29 11:03:03 )

Palestine: Mother & children wounded when Israeli settler rammed vehicle into them

Palestinian medical sources in Bethlehem reported Saturday at night that a Jewish settler rammed his vehicle into a mother and her two girls in Al Jab’a village near Bethlehem, and fled the scene. The sources identified the woman as Aneesa Hasan Al Tous, 35, and her two daughters Ro’a, 2 years old, and Nagham, 5. They were moved to Al Ahli Hospital In Hebron; the mom and one of her children are in moderate conditions while the second ...

( 2023-03-29 11:03:03 )

Jewish UKIP candidate: Britain should harbour Christian migrants, send Muslims to Saudi; Israel open doors to Christian refugees

Ahlul Bayt News Agency - A Jewish Ukip candidate has said British rescue workers should harbour Christian migrants – but send Muslims to Saudi Arabia.Raymond Shamash, who is standing in Hendon, north-west London, also proposed setting up “detention camps, though not on European soil – to sort out the genuine refugees from economic migrants”.He added: “Those declined refugee status should be returned to their country ...

( 2023-03-29 11:02:59 )

Bahrain, a complete pariah state

Bahraini officials complained that Reuters lacked balance in its reporting during the Saudi-backed regime crackdown on opposition protesters. We interviewed Professor Rodney Shakespeare, chairman of the Committee against Torture in Bahrain, in London, regarding Bahrain's clampdown on the media and how the regime there is becoming increasingly isolated. What follows is the text of the interview (also supported by Richard Becker) Q: I am going to ...

( 2023-03-29 11:02:58 )

Nigeria Quds Day Massacre Remembrance Day; Bring culprits behind the act to justice, even if he’s the president

Nigeria Quds Day Massacre Remembrance Day; Bring culprits behind the act to justice, even if he’s the president Ahlul Bayt News Agency - On Thursday the 23rd of July 2015, Professor Dahiru Yahaya of the Department of History, Bayero University, Kano delivered the opening lecture on the 4-day programme to remember the Quds Day Massacre where 34 people, among them the 3 sons of sheikh Zakzaky, were martyred by the Nigerian Military while ...

( 2023-03-29 10:02:18 )

Chinese-style mosque built in Malaysia Islamic State

The first Chinese-style mosque in Kelantan State of Malaysia -- the Sultan Ismail Petra Silver Jubilee Mosque, is finally completed. The first Chinese-style mosque in Kelantan State of Malaysia -- the Sultan Ismail Petra Silver Jubilee Mosque, is finally completed. Dubbed as the "Beijing Mosque" by the locals, the mosque features a pagoda architecture that makes it look Chinese, similar to the ancient mosque in ...

( 2023-03-29 09:00:58 )

Marchers Condemn Arson Attack on Mosque in Sweden

A firebomb was thrown through a closed window of the mosque in the central city of Eskilstuna, injuring five of the nearly 70 worshippers inside - two of whom remained hospitalised. Answering calls to denounce the attack by the Together for Eskilstuna Facebook page, a large group of people converged on the damaged mosque to show their support. "Several hundred people were there to deliver a message of friendship," police spokesman Roland ...

( 2023-03-29 09:00:57 )

Zionist regime’s forces martyr Palestinian man in West Bank

Zionist regime’s forces have shot and martyred a Palestinian man during clashes in a town west of the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. According to Press TV, the Palestinian man, identified as Muhammad Ahmad Alawneh, was martyred in Birqin early on Wednesday during the clashes that erupted after the Israeli forces stormed the town. The 21-year-old Palestinian was reportedly shot with a live bullet in his chest and was ...

( 2023-03-29 08:00:49 )

"Ahlul Bayt in Egypt" published

Persian version of the most precise history book on the holy shrines of Ahlul Bayt (AS)titled "Ahlul (AS) Bayt in Egypt" is translated into Persian. The historical and scientific research of "Ahlul Byat (AS) in Egypt" is done by Seyyed Hadi Khosroshahi and translated by Mohammad Moghadasi.The Arabic text of the book is compiled through various credited Sunni credited sources in Egypt and the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of ...

( 2023-03-29 08:00:49 )

Meet the Hussaini Brahmins, Hindus who observe Muharram alongside Muslims

In the society we live in, one built on strong undercurrents of communal distrust, Hussaini Brahmin almost sounds like an oxymoron. However, in one corner of Delhi, Hussaini Brahmins, a section of Hindus, take out a Taziya every year during Muharram, following the Muslim tradition of beating their chests as a mark of ceremonial mourning. Times of India states, “Their procession looks like any other, except that they don’t use swords ...

( 2023-03-29 07:00:08 )

Dua While leaving house for special work/object/purposes

A reliable tradition from Hazrat Ali (a.s) states that when a person enters his house he should offer salutation and if his house is not present he should say: Transliteration: ASSALAMO ' ALAINA MINA RABBENA May there be peace on us from our God. ""When he is inside the house he should recite sure Qul Huvallaho Ahad as it keeps away poverty and anxiety"". When one has to go out for some special work then one should go on Thursday morning and ...

( 2023-03-29 07:00:08 )

Hunger strike of Pakistani Shia leader 'Allama Raja Nasir Jafari' enters 38th days

Dozens of Shia youth have joined this protest camp to express solidarity with their leader Raja Nasir Abbas Jafari, secretary general of Majlis-e-Wahdat-ul-Muslimeen (the biggest Shia political-religious party in Pakistan), that calls for protection and rights of the community. “This hunger strike is to protest against continuous persecution of Shias, Christians, Hindus, and followers of other beliefs at which security institutions have ...

( 2023-03-29 05:58:34 )

Moroccans reject fanatical Saudi Imam 'Mohamed Al-Arifi' due to his calls for jihad against the Shia Muslims & supporting ISIL

Saudi Sheikh Mohamed Al-Arifi announced on his Facebook page, that he decided to postpone his upcoming lecture in Morocco, scheduled for October 25 in Rabat. The annulation came apparently after a massive wave of critics by Moroccan intellectuals to the invitation addressed to Arifi by a Moroccan association. According to many posted views and opinion, the controversial Saudi Sheikh was unwelcome because of his fanatical worldview and his ...

( 2023-03-29 05:58:33 )

Is not Allah sufficient for His servant?

ألَيْسَ اللَّهُ بِكَافٍ عَبْدَهُ

Is not Allah sufficient for His servant?

Surah Az-Zumar

( 2023-03-29 05:01:06 )