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This disaster was a shame and disgrace upon all international human rights organizations, because none of them had any suitable reaction towards...
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the time has come to reclaim the Hajj by placing the pilgrimage and the sacred sites under the supervision and control of a consortium of Muslim leaders...
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Read More »Islamic Studies and Civilization Conf., 8-9 Oct.
KLiISC 2, The 2nd Kuala Lumpur International Islamic Studies & Civilizations Conference 8 – 9 October 2016 Hotel Putra, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Theme:“Islam The Driving Force For Humanity & World Peace” The aim of the conference is to stimulate discussion, debate, informed dialogue and research on Islam, knowledge and civilization. This conference could be used as …
Read More »Iran’s Leader slams silence on 2015 Hajj tragedy
The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Islamic Republic has been the only critical voice against the deaths of pilgrims during last year’s Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia, criticizing human rights organizations and other countries for choosing to remain silent on the issue. “Such silence is …
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