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Ayatollah Araki has visited Pakistani religious leaders only to find Sunni-Shia ties ‘surprisingly cordial’ in a land notorious for sectarian violence. Secretary General of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought (WFPIST) Ayatollah Mohsen Araki attended in Pakistan a series of joint meetings of Sunni and Shia major religious leaders …

International Congress on Islamic Economics and Finance (ICISEF) 21 – 23 October 2015 Sakarya – Turkey International Congress on Islamic Economics and Finance (ICISEF) will be held during 21-23October, 2015.The objective of ICISEF-2015 is to provide a platform for researchers, academicians as well as industrial and business professionals from all over …

Qom seminary instructor urged Muslims to safeguard unity during Muharram holding mourning ceremonies and Ashoura as a chance for Muslims to iron out their problems. On the threshold of Muharram and new Hegira year, top cleric Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi  urged Muslims to preserve unity and cooperate more than before …

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution  rejected the idea of talks between Tehran and Washington, saying the US seeks to make inroads into Iran through such negotiations. Negotiating with the US is forbidden because it would bear no fruits, but would do countless harms, Ayatollah Khamenei said in a Wednesday …

International Conference on Islamic Education and Social Entrepreneurship 2015 “practicality of Islamic Alternatives: Issues and Challenges” 12-14 October 2015 Resorts World Langkawi, Tanjung Malai,Langkawi, Malaysia. Objectives ICIESE 2015 taps on education, Islamic social entrepreneurship, and their importance. It focuses at: i. Presenting, discussing, and sharing research findings and practical summaries …

Representative of Iraq’s most powerful Shiite cleric on Friday called for a global war against Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL), Reuters said. Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali al-Sistani was speaking through an aide after nationally televised Friday prayers. “Battle with Daesh is destined for all Iraqis,” said Ayatollah Sistani’s representative, using …

Topped with a turquoise dome and two minarets, the Imam Ali Mosque opened its doors on Thursday in preparation for its first Friday prayer service. Denmark’s largest Shia Muslim mosque opened in Copenhagen on Thursday. The Imam Ali Mosque is located on Vibevej in Copenhagen’s Nordvest district. The 2,100 square …

The Farewell Pilgrimage Ten years after the migration (hijrah), the Messenger of Allah [peace and blessings be upon him and his Progeny] ordered to his close followers to call all the people in different places to join him in his last pilgrimage. On this pilgrimage he taught them how to …

Hijab-wearers are appearing everywhere from fashion chains to the Great British Bake Off – it’s a celebration of the diversity of Britain and good news for ordinary Muslims. Muslim women in hijabs are becoming increasingly visible in the public domain, whether appearing in EastEnders, Android ads, or The Great British …

Iran Supreme Leader Threatens Saudi Arabia with Severe Reaction if Disrespecting the Hajj Pilgrims. Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei says Saudi Arabia has not made good on its obligations regarding the recent deadly Hajj incident, saying Iran’s possible response will be”tough and harsh.” “Should we decide …