Tag: Islam
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Council of Islamic Ideology deems declaring anyone wajib-ul-qatl as ‘illegal’
Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi, has stated that declaring a person liable for death (wajib-ul-qatl) is unlawful and unjust. Dr. Naeemi declared in a statement that such emotional actions undermine the purpose of protecting Prophethood. No individual, group, or organisation is permitted to execute anyone through a judicial…
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Dutch Actor Donny Roelvink embraces Islam
Dutch model and singer Donny Roelvink has embraced Islam, joining the growing number of people converting to the faith. Donny’s journey towards Islam began after a series of life-altering experiences, starting with a severe accident during a shoot that left him with broken ribs and a punctured lung. Following this ordeal, he was diagnosed with…
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Korean singer who converted to Islam set to construct mosque in Korea
Famous South Korean pop singer and YouTuber, Daud Kim, who became a Muslim five years ago, said he’s going to build a mosque in Incheon.Taking to Instagram, Kim shared pictures of the land he purchased for the mosque and the contract. “At last, with your support, I’ve signed a contract for the land to build…
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Online hate sows Muslim fears as India votes
Haldwani (India) (AFP) – After his brother was murdered in anti-Muslim riots, Pervez Qureshi watched the videos he believes incited the killers, part of a wave of hatred being fomented on social media ahead of India’s elections. India has a long and grim history of sectarian clashes between the Hindu majority and its biggest minority faith,…
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Bangladesh opens mosque for transgender hijra community
Mymensingh (Bangladesh) (AFP) – Kicked out of other prayer services, members of Bangladesh’s transgender hijra community have been welcomed at a new mosque in the Muslim-majority nation with the promise of worship without discrimination. The humble structure — a single-room shed with walls and a roof clad in tin — is a new community hub for…
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Renowned American singer converts to Islam
Famous American rapper and producer Lil Jon has recently embraced Islam during the holy month of Ramazan. According to international media reports, American rapper and producer Lil Jon accepted Islam in the King Fahd Mosque in Los Angeles, California, on March 15, just before the Friday prayers. A video of the American singer reciting the…
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First ever conviction on Marital Rape opening new doors of discussion: A religious and legal context
January 20 marked the date when a landmark verdict from a session court in Karachi changed the landscape of the judicial approach in terms of intimate partner violence. It has been precisely two weeks since the court announced in “The State vs Javed” that the “ocular version is also supported by the medical evidence which…
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Pakistani director Parmesh Adiwal embraces Islam
Renowned Pakistani director Parmesh Adiwal recently embraced Islam. Previously belonging to the country’s Hindu community, Adiwal has directed popular projects such as Punjab Nahi Jaungi and Ishrat Made In China, where he served as the co-director. But his talent doesn’t stop there! He’s also directed music videos, including the OST of the drama serial Masters,…
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Saudi Arabia lifts age limit, restores pre-COVID Hajj quota for Pakistani pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has granted approval to Pakistan’s request, ensuring equal quotas for all private Hajj tour operators during the upcoming pilgrimage scheduled to take place between June 26 and July 1, 2024.
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Israel-Gaza conflict: Young American TikTokers turn to Quran for understanding and empathy
TikTok is becoming a platform for the propagation of Islamic values amidst the Israel-Gaza Conflict as so many young Americans are picking up the Qur’an to understand the resilience of Muslim Palestinians. The Guardian‘s article showcases the growing reach of the platform and how the understanding of Islam-once a vilified religion in the West-has started…