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- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches AI-operated Quran studies platform in 10 languages
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched an AI-operated “Al-Maqraa” at the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram), offering access to the Quranic education in 10 languages to people across the globe. The…
- India
Srinagar police detain 3 women for distributing Quran, hijabs; released later
Jammu and Kashmir police detained three Muslim women in Rajbagh city in Srinagar while disturbing copies of the Quran and hijabs on Sunday, February 23. A group of young Kashmiri women had…
- Hyderabad
High demand for Hafiz-e-Quran in Hyderabad during Ramzan
Hyderabad: Come Ramzan, the hafiz-e-Quran or huffaaz, ones who have memorized the Quran in its entirety are called in and are in demand across the city. The Hafiz-e-Quran, as they are also…
- World
Sweden authorities cremate Salwan Momika’s body after weeks of being unclaimed
Swedish authorities cremated the body of the Iraqi Christian, Salwan Momika weeks after no one came forward to claim it, according to a post by Current Report. The controversial self-proclaimed “anti-Islam activist”…
- Middle East
Sweden court convicts Salwan Momika’s friend over Quran desecration
The Stockholm district court on Monday, February 3, delivered a landmark legal decision and convicted Salwan Najem of hate crimes for his anti-Islamic actions that involved desecrating the Quran publicly. The court…
- World
Killing of Quran burner Salwan Momika: Sweden releases 5 suspects
Stockholm: Swedish prosecutors said Friday they have ordered the release of five men who were arrested after the fatal shooting of an Iraqi man who carried out several Quran burnings. Salwan Momika…
- World
Salwan Momika, Quran-burning provocateur, shot dead during live stream in Sweden
A controversial self-proclaimed “anti-Islam activist” Salwan Momika was reportedly shot dead in Sweden’s Hovsjo district on Wednesday night, January 29. The 38-year-old Iraqi Christian migrant who gained notoriety after publicly burning copies…
- Middle East
Dubai launches call to prayer contest, ‘Quran in Every Home’ initiative
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, launched the second edition of the ‘Muezzin Al Freij’ initiative on Sunday, January 12. The initiative will introduce a new model emphasizing the…
- News
Over 60,000 students attend Quran sessions daily at Prophet’s Mosque
More than 60,000 male and female students are attending daily in Quran memorisation circles (Halaqat) and various Islamic studies (Mutun) at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This surge in participation…
- Featured News
Prophet’s life through the Quran; a new book sheds fresh light
Hyderabad: It’s rare to find a religious book that is deeply compelling and intellectually engaging, but Seerat in Quran is exactly that. Part biography, part analysis, and filled with fascinating research and…
- Featured News
Book review: Quran and Modernity written by Ishrat Aziz
The book, Quran and Modernity by a former Indian ambassador to several countries is spread over 16 chapters. Every chapter deals with one of the most debated subjects. Ishrat Aziz is an…
- World
Danish far-right leader jailed in Sweden for Quran burning, hate speech
A far-right Danish-Swedish politician Rasmus Paludan, has been convicted by a Swedish court to four months imprisonment over the charge of incitement against ethnicity and committing an ethnic vilification of Muslims. This…
- Entertainment
Munawar Faruqui shares motivational Quran verse amid controversy
Mumbai: Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, known for his active presence on Instagram, often shares his personal shayaris and glimpses into his life with his followers. Recently, he took to his Instagram stories…
- News
Teacher of Quranic language Izzath Uroosa offers online classes to learn Arabic grammar free of cost
Hyderabad: Izzath Uroosa, an Arabic instructor and author of Learning Arabic Language of the Quran, published by Darussalam, Riyadh, is organising online Arabic grammar classes free of charge beginning this Saturday. According…
- India
Video: Rahul Gandhi quotes Quran during speech in Parliament
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi quoted a verse from the Quran about courage while giving his speech in the Lok Sabha on Monday, July 1. While responding to the Motion of Thanks…
