Mogadishu (WDN) – In one of the most heartbreaking tragedies to strike Somalia’s religious community in recent memory, armed gunmen brutally massacred a group of Islamic clerics who were peacefully reciting the Holy Quran on the outskirts of Warsheekh town in Middle Shabelle region. The attack targeted a house where revered religious scholars had gathered...
(ERGO) – A community youth group in Dadaab has been shining a spotlight on the growing use of harmful substances among Somali refugees in the camps in northern Kenya, especially jobless young men. The Youth Organisations’ Alliance carried out a study across all camps in the Dadaab complex over seven months, finding that substance abuse had...
WardheerNews editorial “In it are Signs Manifest; (for example), the Station of Abraham; whoever enters it attains security; Pilgrimage thereto is a duty men owe to Allah,- those who can afford the journey; but if any deny faith, Allah stands not in need of any of His creatures” Surat Imran. Performing the Hajj, is...
Mugadishu (WDN) – As preparations intensify around the world for the annual Hajj pilgrimage—one of the Five Pillars of Islam—millions of Muslims are preparing for this sacred journey to Mecca, a profound spiritual obligation that signifies unity, devotion, and submission to God. In an age of delays, denials, and digital boarding passes, it’s rare to...
By Daybi Sh. Ahmed Introduction Gambling involves betting money or valuables on uncertain outcomes, such as casinos, sports betting, or lotteries. While some see it as entertainment, others recognize its dangers, including addiction and financial ruin. Globally, attitudes vary—some nations embrace it, while others impose strict regulations. In Somali society, gambling is strictly prohibited due...
CAIRO (AP) — Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes. For some Muslims, this...
By Abdullahi A. Nor Polygamy has been a subject of considerable debate in the Muslim world, with different interpretations arising from the Quranic text, historical practices, and contemporary legal frameworks. While some argue that Islam permits polygamy under any condition, others contend that it is only permissible in specific circumstances, particularly when justice can be...
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Foreign ministers from Muslim nations on Saturday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s calls to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population and backed a plan for an administrative committee to govern the territory to allow reconstruction to go ahead. Meanwhile, Hamas reported “positive signals” in talks with Egyptian and Qatari...
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. civil rights groups are warning that an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Monday lays the groundwork for reinstatement of a ban on travelers from predominantly Muslim or Arab countries. The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) said the new order relied on the same statutory authority used to...
By: Spahic Omer According to several authentic hadiths or traditions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, during the event of the Mi’raj (ascension into heaven), the Prophet met Musa. The latter asked if Almighty Allah had ordained something for the Prophet’s followers during the auspicious occasion of the Mi’raj. The Prophet answered that fifty daily prayers had been ordained....