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Shiite grief over attacks on Iran’s sacred cities has deep historical roots

Several Shiite communities in South Asia recently refrained from celebrating Eid as they mourned the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. From Nigeria to Kashmir – well beyond the Gulf region – the assassination has stirred deep concerns among Shiite Muslims.

The Conversation

Woman Worried About Missing Iftar, Rapido Driver’s Surprise Act Wins The Internet

With devotion, patience and spirit of community, Ramadan, the holy month, comes with a rhythm to Muslims the world over. During the period of almost 30 days, the believers starve between the sunrise and sunset, starting with sehri in the morning and continuing the day with iftar evening meal with…

Times Life

“Islam is a religion built on migration”: NYC Mayor Mamdani invokes Prophet Muhammad’s hijrah while speaking on immigration

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked debate by referencing Islamic history, specifically the Hijrah, to advocate for compassionate US immigration policies. He highlighted Prophet Muhammad's journey as a lesson in welcoming strangers, linking it to NYC's sanctuary status and shared moral values across faiths.

The Times of India

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12 Religious Leaders Who Completely Changed the World

Faith possesses the power to move mountains, but it also constructs civilizations and dismantles empires. Throughout human history, select figures have achieved far more than simple preaching. They fundamentally altered the very way humanity thinks, lives, and interacts. Their influence extends well beyond the walls of places of worship. In…

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Somalis defy militants with processions to mark Prophet Muhammad's birthday

Somalis have marked the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday with a government-declared public holiday, reviving an old tradition of merriment once banned by extremist militants who reject such public spectacle

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Twelver Shiism – a branch of Islam that serves both as a spiritual and political force in Iran and beyond

Twelver Shiism is the largest branch within Shiism – one of the two major sects within Islam. Shiism is the second-largest tradition within Islam overall, following the Sunni tradition.

The Conversation

Photos of Shiite Muslims around the world celebrating Ashoura

Shiite Muslims are commemorating Ashoura, marking the 7th-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein, that gave birth to their faith.

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Shiite neighborhoods in Damascus commemorate Ashoura quietly after Assad's ouster

Shiite rituals for Ashoura in Damascus have drastically changed after the fall of Syria's former President Bashar Assad

The Independent UK

Turkiye detains four over cartoon allegedly depicting Abrahamic prophets

Istanbul chief public prosecutor’s office announces investigation after charges of ‘openly insulting religious values’.

Al Jazeera

What do the Bible, the Quran and the Torah say about the justification for war?

Wars are often waged in the name of religion. So what do key texts from Christianity, Islam and Judaism say about the justification for war?

The Conversation

In Syria, a Shiite shrine and community navigate a changed landscape

During Syria’s civil war, protecting the revered Sayyida Zeinab shrine was a rallying cry for some Shiite fighters and groups from beyond the country’s borders backing then-President Bashar Assad

The Independent UK

80+ Ramadan Messages, Greetings, Wishes, Quotes and Images for 2025

Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar which is observed by millions of Muslims worldwide. It is a time of fasting, prayer, and spiritual growth, marking the revelation of the Holy Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad. Ramadan is not just about abstaining from food and drink from dawn to…

The Times of India

Another FIR against Mohammed Zubair, this time for tweets on Narsinghanand

Based on a BJP leader’s complaint, UP police have filed an FIR under various sections against Alt News cofounder Mohammed Zubair for his tweets on Yati Narsinghanand’s incendiary remarks on Prophet Muhammad.

Newslaundry

Millions of Shiite Muslim pilgrims head to Iraq's Karbala to mark the death of Imam Hussein

Millions of Shiite Muslims have packed the streets of the Iraqi city of Karbala on their annual pilgrim to mark the death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein who became a symbol of resistance when he refused to pledge allegiance to the Umayyad caliphate, leading to his death in battle during…

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Iran’s Shiite Muslims commemorate the mourning day of Ashoura with mourning, processions

Iranian Shiite Muslims are commemorating Ashoura, a remembrance of the 7th century martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein, that gave birth to their faith

The Independent UK

Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

Masses of pilgrims have embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia, marking the final days of Hajj pilgrimage and the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations for Muslims around the world

The Independent UK

Muslim pilgrims converge at Mount Arafat for daylong worship as Hajj reaches its peak

Masses of Muslims gathered at the sacred hill of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for worship and reflection on the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage

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Sydney Church Stabbing: Boy's Background And Forgiveness

Sydney church stabbing incident involving a boy with possible anger issues declared a terrorist attack, emphasizing forgiveness and community unity.

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Nutritional value of dates: A perfect choice for Eid treats

In the Islamic tradition, the holy month of Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and fasting. Muslims worldwide observe this sacred month with reverence, abstaining from food and drink from dawn until sunset. This period of fasting, known as Sawm, is a fundamental pillar of Islam, observed to…

Al Jazeera

A ‘cultural genocide’: Which of Gaza’s heritage sites have been destroyed?

Nearly 200 sites of historical importance have been destroyed or damaged in Israeli air raids in the past 100 days.

The Independent UK

New documentary offers a peek into the triumphs and struggles of Muslim chaplains in US military

The small group of Muslim chaplains in the U.S. military tends to the souls and spirits of troops of all faiths and no faith

The Hindu

Morning digest | Voting for all 230 Assembly seats in M.P. and 70 seats in Chhattisgarh today; Australia beats South Africa to set up a ICC World Cup title clash with India, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 17, 2023

Radio France Internationale

Kenyan publisher recalls school book depicting Prophet Muhammad

A Kenyan publishing company has withdrawn a primary school book that featured a drawing of the Prophet Muhammad, following uproar by Muslim leaders and parents.

Al Jazeera

‘Mourning in every street’: A Pakistani city, crushed by a suicide bomb

The suicide bombing killed at least 60 people gathered to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birthday on Friday.

The Independent UK

Death toll from Pakistan bombing rises to 54 as suspicion falls on local Islamic State group chapter

The death toll from a bombing in southwestern Pakistan as people celebrated the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday has risen to 54 after two wounded patients died in hospitals overnight

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