The research, conducted by Dr Viren Swami from the University of Westminster and colleagues looked at body image issues amongst British Muslim women.Dr Swami explained: “In the West anxiety about body image, for women, is so prevalent it’s considered normal. This study aimed to explore how these attitudes differ within …
Read More »ISIS beheads 30 Iraqis including officers and women in Mosul
A local source in Nineveh revealed on Wednesday, that the ISIS has beheaded 30 people, including officers and women, in central Mosul. “ISIS beheaded, this evening, 30 people, including army officers and seven women,” adding that “the execution took place in al-Ghabat area in downtown Mosul,” the source said.
Read More »Iran’s Velayati Warns about Takfiri Terrorists Aiming for Central Asia
Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran’s Expediency Council Ali Akbar Veleyati cautioned that the Takfiri terrorists have plans to make inroads into Central Asia, a threat which he said necessitates Iran and Russia’s vigilance. “We know that Takfiri terrorists seek to infiltrate into Central Asia, a region in …
Read More »Importance of marriage in Islam
The Holy Quran says,﴾And marry those among you who are single and those who are fit among your male slaves and your female slaves; if they are needy, Allah will make them free from want out of His grace; and Allah is Ample-giving, Knowing.﴿1
Read More »Effects of Halal and Haram Food on Personal and Social Behavior
In the special program of ‘Tebb al-Masumin’ that was held in the Dar al-Hidayat of the Razavi holy shrine, Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Mahdavinia noted that there are over 300 verses in the holy Qur’an that refer to the issue of nutrition and added, “This number of Qur’an verses in addition …
Read More »Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Sajjad (A)
Name : Ali (a.s.) – the 4th Holy ImamTitle : Zain-al-Abideen, Syed as-Sajideen, SajjadAgnomen : Abu-MohammadFather : Imam Hussain(a.s.) – the 3rd Holy ImamMother : Bibi Shahr BanoBirth : At Madina on 15th of Jamadi-al-Awwal 38 AH (658 AD)Death : In Madina at age 57, on 25th of Moharram 95 …
Read More »Maldives to host Islamic finance conference in November
A joint conference by Institute of Islamic Finance and companies of the banking sector will be held on November 4 at the Maldives National University. The conference will be inaugurated by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA)’s Governor Azeema Adam. In addition to companies and institutes under the Maldives banking sector, …
Read More »London: Muslims, Christians stand side by side outside Saudi embassy in defence of Sheikh Nimr
Activists have once again gathered outside the Saudi embassy in London calling on Riyadh to halt the execution of prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr Baqi al-Nimr and his nephew. The participants in the Wednesday rally held placards reading “free Sheikh Nimr” (#FreeNimr #SheikhNimr) and “sentenced to death due to the …
Read More »Blackburn Library in England to host major conference on Islamophobia
Blackburn Library, which is located in town hall street, Lancashire North West England, is to host a major conference on Islamophobia next month. The Blackburn working group of national organization Muslim Engagement and Development, known as MEND, organizes the evening seminar, which will take place on Friday, November 20.
Read More »Mina incident must not be forgotten: Imam Khamenei
Leader of the Islamic Republic has criticized silence of western powers claimants of human rights on Mina incident. Ayatollah Khamenei addressed a meeting of Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization officials and staff on Monday, where he specifically demanded more dynamism in part of the diplomacy machinery of the country in addressing …
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