Muslim World
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Muslims are entering US political arena
TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The United States, home to 3.5 million Muslims, is now seeing more Muslims taking part in the political stages.
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Nigerian army martyrs 10 Shiite Muslims at Arbaeen procession
TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – According to media reports, the Nigerian Army has martyred 10 members of the Shiite protesters during Arbaeen procession at Zuba in central Nigeria Sat.
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Difficulty of building a grand theory of religion and international relations
TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Professor Jonathan T. Chow from University of Macau says “religion can be an important factor in international politics, but it would be a mistake to say that it is the sole or even the most important factor.”
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‘Arbaeen: Truth Lives on’ to air on Fri.
TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – A documentary about the world's largest annual peaceful gathering, ‘Arbaeen: Truth Lives on’ directed by Mohammadreza Mohammadi Nejat will air on Press TV channel on Friday.
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VIDEO: Arbaeen photo exhibition at Mcgill University
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – A photo exhibition of the world's largest annual peaceful gathering, Arbaeen, was held in Mcgill University, Quebec, Canada, on 15 October 2018, to show how people stand for social justice, honor and peace. The exhibition was organized by Toheed Society of Montreal in cooperation with Thaqalayn Muslim Association (TMA).
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Islamic scholar:
‘Impart Islamic knowledge in relatable, enlightening, entertaining way’
TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Sheikh Azhar Nasser, a Canada-based, globally-renowned Islamic scholar, in an interview talks about his foray into the virtual world, the power of social media, and issues facing Muslims today.
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Takfiri terrorism, ISIL greatest danger to Islam's peaceful face
TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani stressed the duty and responsibility of religious leaders in explaining the true culture of Islam in the present era, and emphasized, "Muslims must promote Islam with morality, faithfulness, and honesty at all times."
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By: Sondoss Al Asaad
The legacy of Ashura: resistance and victory
TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Shia Muslims around the world mark the holiest lunar months of Muharram and Safar to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein Ibn Ali.
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By: Faranak Bakhtiari
Imam Hossein’s sacrifice, true example of righteousness
TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Imam Hossein (AS), a name that has inspired billions of Muslims all over the world is bound to never fade or get past its glory. A sacrifice, one so big, so grave, that the world, till date, speaks of Imam Hossein with the mightiest of vocal chords, deep from the heart.
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Chairman of OIC parl. union slams end of US UNRWA aid
TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Ali Larijani, the current Chairman of Parliamentary Union of the OIC Member States, has condemned US decision to cut financial aid to Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA).
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Ghadir makes politics ethical: Abdulaziz Sachedina
TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Abdulaziz Sachedina, a professor of Islamic studies at George Mason University in Virginia, tells the Tehran Times that the event of Ghadir provides “foundation of analytical philosophy” and makes “politics ethical”.
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Rouhani felicitates leaders of Muslim states on Eid al-Adha
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent separate messages to heads of Islamic countries to offer them congratulations on Eid al-Adha.
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Ceasefire violations along India-Pakistan border touch new high this year
TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – In a latest case of ceasefire violation, the Pakistani border rangers allegedly fired on Indian Army posts along the border in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez sector on Monday night, leaving at least four Indian soldiers dead, according to reports in Indian media.
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Combating terrorism Muslims’ collective wish: Shanghai mosque’s Imam
TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – A Muslim leader in China’s megacity of Shanghai told the Tehran Times that Muslims in China are supporting the fight against terrorism.
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The story of how a Norwegian physician became a defender of Muslim rights
TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Norwegian physician and human rights activist Trond Ali Linstad says his time around Palestinians as a volunteer doctor at refugee camps helped open his eyes to the other side of the story: the side of the oppressed.
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Iran welcomes Muslim figures’ call for ending war in Yemen
TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – FM spokesman Bahram Ghasemi voiced Iran’s support for a statement by a number of political figures in Muslim countries calling for a three-month cessation of war in Yemen.
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By: Batool Subeiti
Together against Trump and his dangerous policies
TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Tens of thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets of London on Friday to protest against the visiting ‘megalomaniac’ president of the United States.
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Iran’s Leader:
Trump’s ‘deal of the century’ will never come to fruition
TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei said Donald Trump’s ‘deal of the century’ plan for the settlement of Palestine and Israel’s conflict will never be realized, calling it a diabolical and sinister plan.
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Former American rapper converts to Islam
TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Kristin, a former American rapper has converted to Islam saying that there are many beautiful things in this religion, the most significant of which being prayer.
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Jahangiri congratulates Muslim countries' counterparts on Eid al-Fitr
TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – In separate messages, First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri congratulated the advent of Eid al-Fitr to all his counterparts in the Islamic countries.
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Rouhani felicitates leaders of Muslim states on Eid al-Fitr
TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has forwarded messages to leaders of Muslim countries on the advent of Eid al-Fitr, a religious holiday concluding the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
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Hatami congratulates Muslim defense ministers on advent of Eid al-Fitr
TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Amir Hatami has congratulated his counterparts in Muslim countries on the advent of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
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Cmdr. Bagheri congratulates Muslim counterparts on advent of Eid al-Fitr
TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Bagheri has congratulated his counterparts and army commanders of Muslim countries on the advent of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
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Justice essential outcome of Islamic system: Askari
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Professor Hossein Askari, an expert on Saudi Arabia who also teaches international business at the George Washington University, strongly believes that “A major difference between Islam’s theory of justice and most other theories is that Islam is a rules-based religion and a just society emerges if its rules are followed.”
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Amir-Abdollahian:
Israel won’t be allowed to toy with Iran’s security
TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Iranian official Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Fri. that Israel will not be allowed to ‘toy with’ the security of Iran and the Middle East region.
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Turkish presidential candidate:
Increasing cooperation with region must be Turkey’s top priority
TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Temel Karamollaoglu, the candidate of Felicity Party (SP) in upcoming Turkey’s presidential elections has said that cooperation with regional countries must be a high priority for Turkey.
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Iran’s Leader:
Scientific advances in Muslim world can end West bullying
TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei said Sat. that ‘unity’ and ‘a serious move toward advancement in all sciences’ are the key requirements for the Muslim world today, which can put an end to the bullying by Western powers.
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Iran’s Leader urges Muslims to stand up against imperialists, US
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Meeting with the participants of the International Quran Competitions in Tehran, Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Khamenei urged Muslims to stand up against imperialism, US bullying, and the rest of world intimidators.
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Iran-Russia relations at highest level: Iran’s ambs. to Moscow
TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Mehdi Sanaei told with Mufti Sheikh Ravil Gaynutin, the Chairman of the Russian Council of Muftis in a meeting on Wednesday that the relations between Tehran and Moscow are at their best status.
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Russian Muslims sign MoU to help Mustafa Prize Foundation
TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The Spiritual Muslim Board of the Asiatic Part of Russia signed an MoU with Mustafa (pbuh) Science and Technology Foundation to help the foundation.