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In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday following weeks of escalating protests led predominantly by students against a controversial quota system for government jobs.

Today, we honor the 15th anniversary of the passing of the esteemed Sayyid Muhammad Ali Shihab, a figure whose enduring legacy has left an indelible mark on Kerala. Known for his compassionate demeanor and profound impact, Shihab Thangal was a beacon of hope and leadership in the state.

Hamas’s political chief, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in Tehran in what the Palestinian group governing Gaza has attributed to an Israeli airstrike. His death was confirmed in separate statements by both Hamas and Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. According to Hamas, Haniyeh died in a Zionist...

Israel's army has been accused of stealing organs from deceased Palestinians in Gaza by the Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, which has called for an independent international investigation

As of Monday, 83% of the Gaza Strip has been marked unsafe for civilians by the Israeli military, with many areas designated as "no-go zones" or issued evacuation orders by the UN's OCHA.

Israel's far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited the highly sensitive Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, a move seen as provocative and potentially disruptive to peace talks aimed at ending the nine-month-long Israel-Hamas war

Thousands of solemn mourners gathered in the town of Srebrenica in Bosnia on Thursday, 11 July to remember the 1995 massacre of Bosnian Muslims, less than two months after the United Nations established a memorial day to mark the genocide.

The month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, holds immense significance in Islam. It is not only one of the four sacred months (Al-Ashhur al-Hurum) but also a time of spiritual reflection, fasting, and remembrance.

Since the 2024 general elections in India, there has been a notable increase in hate crimes and mob lynchings, particularly targeting Muslims. These incidents are often justified under the guise of cow vigilantism, leading to widespread fear and insecurity among minority communities.

In Tehran, Iran, the recent snap presidential election is now set for a run-off next week as neither reformist-backed Masoud Pezeshkian nor hardliner Saeed Jalili secured a majority in the initial vote, which saw a record low turnout.

In a significant move that could further constrain religious education, Uzbekistan's Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis reviewed a draft law on June 25 that targets parents seeking Islamic education for their children. The proposed law, if enacted, will impose fines and potential jail time for those...

After three days of moruning, the Al-Shaibi family announced the appointment of Sheikh Abdul Wahab bin Zain Al-Abidin Al-Shaibi as the new Key holder of the Kaaba (Sadin), making him the 78th person to hold this esteemed position.

The Hajj pilgrimage of 1445 AH witnessed both remarkable health management efforts and significant challenges due to extreme heat. The Saudi Minister of Health, Mr. Fahd Al-Jalajel, confirmed the success of the health management strategies during the pilgrimage, citing the combined efforts of the health...

Armenia has officially recognized the State of Palestine, becoming the 145th country to take this significant step over the past decades. This decision comes amid Israel's ongoing conflict in Gaza and follows similar recognitions by several other countries, including Slovenia, Spain, Ireland, and Norway....

Sheikh Saleh Al Shaiba, the 109th Guardian of the Kaaba, also known as ‘Sadin’, passed away. He was laid to rest this morning, June 22, 2024, at Al Mu’alla Cemetery in Makkah, following the Fajr prayer. The funeral prayer for Sheikh Saleh Al Shaiba was held at Masjid Al Haram (Grand Mosque of Mecca)...

Tajikistan has officially prohibited the wearing of hijabs and other “alien garments” as its parliament passed a bill regulating Islamic clothing and Eid celebrations. Approved by the upper house, Majlisi Milli, on June 19, the law enforces penalties for violations, with fines reaching up to 57,600...