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Yemeni protesters burn Swedish flag in Sana'a after state-authorized Qur’an desecrations
Aug 04, 2023 11:45Yemeni protesters have set the Swedish flag on fire in condemnation of the recurring acts of desecration of the Holy Qur’an in the Nordic country.
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In letter to Pope, Ayatollah Sistani urges ‘concerted efforts’ to promote respect among followers of religions
Aug 02, 2023 16:11Iraq's most prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has underscored the significance of peaceful coexistence, calling for concerted efforts to reject violence and promote respect among followers of various faiths.
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British Muslims 'disproportionately' targeted by UK banks, campaigners warn
Aug 02, 2023 14:06A leading Muslim organization in the UK has warned of the government's discriminatory policies, insisting that British banks target Muslims in the country, denying them access to financial services.
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Muslim states no place for foreign forces, IRGC chief warns
Aug 02, 2023 13:03The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that no foreigners will be allowed to have a presence in Muslim countries and decide their fate.
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Pope Francis condemns recent Qur’an burnings as ‘barbaric’
Aug 01, 2023 14:51Pope Francis has denounced as “barbaric” the recent Qur’an burning in Sweden and Denmark, saying such blasphemous moves prevent dialog among nations.
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India: Extremists set mosque on fire, shoot dead Imam in Haryana
Aug 01, 2023 13:25A Hindu mob has set a mosque on fire and shot dead an Imam in India’s Haryana state, neighboring the capital New Delhi.
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Iran embassy condemns 3rd desecration of Qur’an in Sweden
Aug 01, 2023 11:51The Iranian embassy in Sweden has denounced the third desecration of the Holy Qur’an in the Scandinavian country in recent weeks, expressing dismay at Stockholm’s inaction in this regard.
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Arab woman behind viral Qur’an rescue video faces Danish court
Aug 01, 2023 06:53An Iraqi woman who went viral on social media attempting to save a Qur'an from desecration in Denmark has been identified.
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Devotees attend mourning processions in millions to mark Tasu'a
Jul 27, 2023 15:23Millions across Iran and other countries are taking part in nationwide processions on Tasu'a, which marks the ninth day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram and precedes Ashura.
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The Significance of 9th Moharram
Jul 27, 2023 14:46The poignant occasion of Tas’ua or the 9th of the mourning month of Moharram is the anniversary of the day on which in the year 61 AH, Imam Husain (AS) asked the bloodthirsty enemies surrounding him, for a day’s respite. As a matter of fact, the grandson of the Prophet didn’t ask for respite from death, but he gave respite to the Omayyad hordes that had deprived him of water, to ponder on their evil acts, and return to God and Islam.