BY: MUHAMMAD MUMTAZ ALI As technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), continues to advance, it sparks debates about its potential impact on humanity. While some see it as a solution to challenges such as diseases and disasters, others raise concerns about the … Continued
TAREQ AL-THAQAFI MAKKAH: The Saudi National Center for Meteorology announced on Tuesday that this year’s Hajj weather at the holy sites is expected to be extremely hot with strong surface winds during the day, which may cause dust and sandstorms … Continued
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Haramain Express is prepared to meet expected demand for train trips during this year’s Hajj season. Saudi Arabian Railways, in coordination with the operators of Haramain Express, said they plan to operate more than 3,800 train trips, … Continued
RIYADH: Makkah police have arrested two Egyptian residents for promoting a fraudulent Hajj campaign through social media, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The campaign falsely promised accommodation, transportation, and securing a sacrifice for pilgrims. Authorities apprehended the individuals, … Continued
BY: KANZ UL HUDA In the tapestry of Islamic teachings, the family holds a sacred and central position. Rooted in the Quranic injunctions and exemplified in the traditions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ the institution of family in Islam is not merely … Continued
RIYADH: The Council of Senior Scholars in Saudi Arabia said in a statement that it is mandatory for Muslims to obtain a Hajj permit if they will perform pilgrimage. The council said obtaining a permit is obligatory to comply with … Continued
BY: MANSOOR AHMED Knowingly or unknowingly, we all sin and make mistakes. This is something from our nature as human beings that we will never be able to completely overcome. We all fall into that second look or say a white … Continued
Addis Abeba – The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council has expressed grave concerns over a reported wave of attacks specifically targeting Muslims in the Amhara regional state in recent months. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Council outlined numerous alleged incidents … Continued
By Adan Makina This is an excerpt from Author Adan Makina’s upcoming book: “The Tatar Invasions of Muslim Lands: from Islamic and secular perspectives.” The Qur’an, a divine, authentic book that is without doubt and revealed to The Messenger of … Continued
By Erica L Green When the White House invited Muslim community leaders for a dinner this week celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, the responses started coming in fast: Decline. Decline. Decline. Many of the invitees, distressed over President Biden’s … Continued
Zakat is one of the major religious duties in Islam. Literally, zakat means to “purify”. It refers to the purification of a believers’ wealth and soul. Wealth purification denotes the mobilization of assets for the purpose of financial growth and … Continued
“Seven hundred churches in Kigali? Are these boreholes that give people water?” asked President Paul Kagame when he heard that more than 700 churches had been closed down by authorities. “I don’t think we have as many boreholes. Do we … Continued
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