Taliban FM visits Darul Uloom Deoband; Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Says Afghanistan Would Not Allow Terrorists To Use Its Soil Against India
New Age Islam News Bureau
12 October 2025
• Taliban FM visits Darul Uloom Deoband; Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Says Afghanistan Would Not Allow Terrorists To Use Its Soil Against India
• India, Mother Of Democracy, Embracing Taliban, Father Of Jihad, Under BJP: Mehbooba Mufti
• "58 Pak Soldiers Killed": Taliban's Big Claim And A Warning After Strikes
• ‘Jews And Muslims In Britain Understand That The Real Enemy Is Not Each Other’
• Hamas, Islamic Jihad Hail Global Solidarity, Thank Iran And Other Allies For Supporting Gaza Ceasefire
India
• No Role In Taliban Presser That Kept Women Out: MEA
• Cleric's Wife, 2 Daughters Murdered On Mosque Premises In UP
• Indian National Congress Slams Home Minister Over Anti-Muslim Statement
• MMK, Tamil Nadu, Criticized Indian Home Minister’s anti-Muslim Remarks
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South Asia
• Islamic Emirate Committed to Sharia-Based Governance, Follows Path of Rightly-Guided Caliphs, Officials
• Islamic Emirate Leader Urges Security Officials to Be Ready to Serve People
• Afghan FM Muttaqi calls future of Afghanistan–India relations ‘very bright’
• Islamic Emirate: Afghan-Tajik Border Secure, Receives Special Attention
• Bangladesh ships $850m worth of halal products annually: DCCI
• Restoration Progresses on Herat’s Historic Sites Two Years After Earthquake
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Europe
• London Mosque Faces Criticism Over 'Men And Young Girls Only' Charity Fun Run
• 'Very cheap' - Council decision to sell land to mosque for car park ‘called in’ for further scrutiny
• Volunteers welcome neighbours to annual mosque open day
• Call for ‘courage’ after councillor receives hate-filled letter
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Mideast
• Iran Capable Of Exporting Missiles: Top Iranian Cmdr.
• Tehran hosts Islamic Awakening Conf. on Palestine Resistance
• Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque
• All is set for historic signing of Gaza peace plan in Egyptian city tomorrow
• Destruction Assessment Continues as Hamas Security Deploys in Gaza
• Israel Vows to Destroy Gaza Tunnels Once Hostages Free
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Arab World
• Shia Alliance Condemns US Sanctions on PMF-Affiliated Company
• 13 million pilgrims visit Two Holy Mosques in Rabi’ Al-Akhir
• KSrelief continues global humanitarian work
• Saudi Arabia calls for restraint in Pakistan–Afghanistan border tensions, condemns attack on civilians in Sudan
• Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi thanks Crown Prince for backing science
• Saudi Arabia launches Mostaqbali program to train 50,000 Saudis in AI, digital skills
• Health of Gulf children is "a strategic priority for shaping future of region,” says GCC chief
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North America
• In Queens, A Holiday Effort To Foster Dialogue Between Jews And Muslims
• ‘Outstanding achievement’: VolodymyrZelenskyy praises Trump for Gaza ceasefire; suggests it could help resolve Russian conflict
• Explained: US Shutdown Showdown - How Donald Trump plans to pay American troops
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Africa
• Grand Mufti Raises Objections To CBL’s Supposedly Islamic – Sharia Compliant Certificates Of Deposit
• Balancing faith and pets: Somali families navigate dog ownership in Minnesota
• Holy Antiochian Synod focused on Christian–Muslim relations and social care
• ADC condemns Akpabio for mocking plane crash that claimed Sultan of Sokoto’s life
• Insecurity: Frank asks Tinubu to sack Service Chiefs, commends Trump, others
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Southeast Asia
• Seetee Aisa hwaqf land development brings long-term benefits to Penang
• Popular Muslim-owned Korean eatery Meokja by Jungga reopens at North Bridge Road
• Fahmi: MCMC to act on Anwar’s directive to strengthen data security via Sovereign AI Cloud
• Anwar to join national Deepavali Madani Open House at KL Sentral next Saturday
• MoH: Four-year-old Sarawak boy who died with influenza developed encephalitis
• Lorry smashes toll gates, rams police cars in 150km chase before driver’s arrest in Kampar
• DPM Zahid calls on Bumiputera youth to become job creators and drive Malaysia’s economic future
Compiled by New Age Islam News Bureau
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India
Taliban FM visits Darul Uloom Deoband; Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Says Afghanistan Would Not Allow Terrorists To Use Its Soil Against India
Oct 11, 2025
NEW DELHI: Taliban’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visited the Darul Uloom Deoband in Saharanpur on Saturday, meeting Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani and other senior officials of the seminary.
Muttaqi expressed gratitude for the warm reception and optimism about India-Afghanistan ties. “I am thankful to all of you for the warm welcome given to me by everyone in Deoband and the love showered upon me. I will pray to God that India-Afghanistan relations improve further,” he said, as quoted by news agency ANI.
The Afghan leader highlighted the significance of educational and cultural ties, noting that no political discussions took place but that historical connections were celebrated.
As per news agency ANI, Maulana Arshad Madani emphasised the historical role of Afghanistan in India’s independence struggle and reassured that Afghanistan would not allow terrorists to use its soil against India.
This visit is part of a week-long trip to India by Muttaqi, marking the first high-level delegation from Kabul since the Taliban took power in 2021.
It was founded by scholars including Maulana Muhammad Qasim Nanautawi and Maulana Rashid Muhammad Gangohi to educate Muslim youth in a rigorous, orthodox understanding of Islam, known as Deobandi Islam.
The seminary was originally part of an anti-colonial movement aimed at revitalising Islam and resisting British rule in India. Over the decades, Deobandi schools spread throughout India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and other parts of South Asia.
While Darul Uloom Deoband is in India, its teachings spread across the border into Pakistan and Afghanistan. Pashtun communities were instrumental in establishing Deobandi seminaries along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, according to The Conversation.
The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 accelerated this process as Deobandi madrassas, supported by Pakistani authorities and funding from Saudi Arabia and the CIA, educated Afghan refugee youth who would join the anti-Soviet resistance.
Many of these students later became key figures in the Taliban. The movement’s founder, Mullah Mohammad Omar, and other Taliban leaders were educated in Deobandi-inspired seminaries in Pakistan, adopting a version of the ideology that included ultraconservative Wahhabi influences, as per NPR.
While the Taliban identify as Deobandis, scholars at the original Indian seminary emphasise that their interpretation diverged from classical Deobandi teachings.
“The Taliban say they are doing what we did in India. The way we kicked the British out of India, that’s what the Taliban are doing in Afghanistan,” said Maulana Arshad Madani back in 2021 when the Taliban took control over Afghanistan, clarifying that there is no organisational link between the seminary and the Taliban, as per NPR.
This visit of Taliban’s foreign minister comes amid efforts to improve India-Afghanistan relations, as Muttaqi emphasised hopes for increased exchanges and cooperation, including in regional projects like the Chabahar port in Iran.
The visit reinforces the soft-power and cultural dimension of diplomacy between the two countries while acknowledging the centuries-old educational and religious links that connect them.
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India, Mother Of Democracy, Embracing Taliban, Father Of Jihad, Under BJP: Mehbooba Mufti
October 12, 2025
People’s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday criticised the BJP government, accusing it of targeting Muslims in India while building relations with the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Mufti alleged that the BJP is targeting Muslims in India under the guise of “Love Jihad,” “Land Jihad,” “Vote Jihad,” and “Cow Jihad,” promoting divisive slogans that defame them.
She highlighted the contradiction in India’s relations with the Taliban, stating that while the country is assisting in rebuilding Afghanistan, including educational scholarships, Indian Muslims are being deprived of basic rights and opportunities.
“Under the names of ‘Love Jihad’, ‘Land Jihad’, ‘Vote Jihad’, and ‘Cow Jihad’, the BJP is targeting its own Muslim population and promoting slogans that defame them. Meanwhile, India–which is the mother of democracy–is embracing the Taliban, the father of jihad, under the BJP,” Mehbooba Mufti wrote on ‘X’.
Mufti criticised the government’s decision to withdraw scholarships for Muslim students while providing opportunities for Afghan students, calling it a double standard.
“It has decided to provide all kinds of assistance to rebuild Afghanistan, including educational scholarships for Afghan students. While maintaining good relations with Afghanistan may be strategically important, it creates a clear contradiction: India’s own Muslim population, who have contributed to the country’s identity and progress, are being deprived of basic rights and opportunities. Withdrawing scholarships for Muslim students highlights this internal double standard,” added Mufti.
The PDP chief also took a dig at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath after Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Saturday visited Darul Uloom Deoband in UP’s Saharanpur.
“Building international relations is necessary, but the foundation of a stable and harmonious nation should be based on trust, respect, and equality within its own country, especially with its Muslim population.
The Taliban’s connection to Deobandi Islam is rooted in the movement’s ideology and history. Founded in 1866 in Deoband, Uttar Pradesh, India, the Deobandi movement is a Sunni Islamic revivalist effort that emphasises a return to core Islamic principles and rejects Western influences. It focuses on Islamic studies, jurisprudence, and spiritual purification.
The Taliban emerged in the 1990s, heavily influenced by Deobandi thought, particularly through Pakistani madrasas like Darul Uloom Haqqania, which is affiliated with Deoband. Many Taliban leaders, including Mullah Omar, studied in these institutions.
Both Deobandis and Taliban believe in implementing Islamic law in its entirety. They oppose Western cultural and intellectual influences, seeing them as a threat to Islamic values. Deobandi institutions emphasise traditional Islamic learning, which has shaped the Taliban’s worldview.
The Taliban’s visit to Darul Uloom Deoband in India signifies a strategic move to assert their ideological authenticity and independence from Pakistan’s Deobandi networks.
Muttaqui is on a week-long visit to India, beginning from October 9 till October 16. This is the first high-level delegation from Kabul to India since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021.
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"58 Pak Soldiers Killed": Taliban's Big Claim And A Warning After Strikes
Oct 12, 2025
Taliban warned Pakistan of leaving "no attack unanswered".
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Taliban spokesperson Zabeehullah Mujahid on Sunday said they killed at least 58 Pakistani soldiers and over 30 were left wounded in retaliatory strikes near the Durand Line in Behrampur district. He also warned Pakistan of leaving "no attack unanswered" and accused it of letting ISIS terrorists hide on their soil.
"Pakistan has turned a blind eye to the presence of ISIS on its soil. Afghanistan has the right to defend its air and land borders and will not leave any attack unanswered. Pakistan should expel the important ISIS members who are hiding there from its soil or hand them over to the Islamic Emirate. The ISIS group poses a threat to many countries in the world, including Afghanistan," Mujahid said.
According to the Taliban leader, the Islamic Emirate had cleared its territory of those causing unrest, but they established new centers in Pashtunkhwa. "Recruits were brought to these centers for training via Karachi and Islamabad airports. Even attacks in Afghanistan are being planned from these centers, and there is documented evidence of this," he said.
Defending the retaliatory strikes, the Taliban spokesperson said, "A significant amount of weapons also fell into the hands of the Islamic Emirate forces. In these clashes, more than 20 members of the Islamic Emirate forces were also killed or wounded. Afghanistan has the right to defend its air and land borders and will not leave any attack unanswered."
Three explosions were reported in Afghanistan on Thursday - two in Kabul and one in the southeastern Paktika. The Taliban blamed Islamabad and accused it of violating its sovereignty. Pakistan, however, did not confirm it was behind the attacks, but called on Kabul "to stop harbouring the Pakistani Taliban on its soil."
The Afghan forces, hitting back at Pakistan, targeted Pakistani posts in the provinces of Helmand, Kandahar, Zabul, Paktika, Paktia, Khost, Nangarhar, and Kunar. All these provinces are located along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the airstrikes and said the country's army "not only gave a befitting reply to Afghanistan's provocations but also destroyed several of their posts, forcing them to retreat." "There will be no compromise on Pakistan's defence, and every provocation will be met with a strong and effective response," he said.
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‘Jews and Muslims in Britain understand that the real enemy is not each other’
Dave Cohen
12th October, 2025
I spent most of Yom Kippur fretting, unable to find out if my nephew – a congregant at the Heaton Park Synagogue – had been murdered or injured. Thankfully it was neither. Two days later I had to hope other family members would escape arrest attending their weekly Palestine Action demos.
My story is not untypical. If you think Jews are not short of enemies abroad you should hear how we argue among ourselves. The fall-out from October 7 is only the latest in a long line of Middle Eastern confrontations that have divided our small but vociferous community for decades.
The Suez Crisis of 1956, the 1967 Six Day War, 1973 Yom Kippur War, the Beirut massacre, the Intifada… I could go on. British Jews have stumbled from one crisis to another in fractious disagreement.
Just when you think it can’t get any worse, it does. Half a century of struggling with the issue has taught me that hope is followed by disappointment sure as night follows day.
Why then am I writing today, as a peace process is being dictated by a pair of ageing right-wing demagogues primarily interested in keeping themselves out of jail, with the slightest sense of optimism?
How can I argue, with a straight face, that the current situation offers not just the possibility of an end to the Israeli bombardment of civilians in Gaza but a positive way forward for the Labour Party?
The answer comes from my family. We may cover the entire spectrum of opinion on Israel and Palestine and disagree fundamentally, but we still talk to each other about it.
Corbyn’s election was the intellectual left’s Brexit moment, Palestine its obsession. We were all expected to swear unquestioning allegiance to the leader. This was a difficult time for left-wing Jews in the party, many of whom had been actively supporting pro-Palestinian groups for years but were wary of Corbyn’s relationship with Hamas and Hizbollah.
What kept me in my local party, despite the hostility I faced, was the unwavering support I received from Muslim colleagues, most of whom were equally suspicious of those friendships.
Muslims have been struggling themselves for the last two years. Imams have been working closely with local Police since October 7 and have done a brilliant job across the country in keeping the angry young men in their mosques out of serious trouble.
Many of these younger congregants have been radicalised by jihadi groups and men like Andrew Tate, who is a popular figure among the most extreme Islamists for his attitude towards women.
As chance would have it, last Sunday was ‘National Visit My Mosque’ day, a celebration that’s been going since 2015. After the attack on Heaton Park synagogue it was heartening to see so many members of my Jewish community turning up to our local mosque in solidarity.
In his conference speech Sir Keir Starmer broke with years of silence on the importance of community politics to talk passionately about their power and strength.
His honest raising of the issue of white working class alienation attempted the kind of tricky tightrope walking around Labour tribes that Imams and Rabbis face every day in their own politically diverse communities.
The recognition of Palestine is being largely ignored but its significance can’t be overstated. Extreme voices on both sides scoff – it came too late for pro-Palestinians and shouldn’t have come at all for some Jews. But for the majority on both sides it represents a chance to come together, to repair relationships that have been damaged by middle Eastern politics and racism in our own country.
It’s the same for Labour. Party leaders should be talking to Muslim MPs who might have been thinking of defecting. This is a big moment, big enough for Netanyahu to accuse Starmer of siding with terrorists.
Jewish members who have struggled with the appalling policies of Netanyahu’s government can now be more vocal in our support for Labour’s recognition. Although he won’t say it aloud, Trump’s peace plan is also effectively the US recognising Palestine. The proposal for two independent states has always been resisted most vociferously by the biggest opponents of peace, Netanyahu’s government and Hamas.
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Jews and Muslims in Britain understand that the real enemy is not each other but the man who is being talked of as our next Prime Minister. We’re right to worry about the effect of social media and opposition faced from all sides but nothing defeats extremists better than the slow, painstaking effort of building communities who for all their disagreements are happy to live side by side.
How likely is Trump’s process to succeed? I’m not holding my breath. But as Gazan doctor JazrKawkby told a gathering of peace activists in London last weekend – there’s no viable alternative. “The time has come to build a shared future rooted in justice, equality, and self-determination for all Palestinians and Israelis.”
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Hamas, Islamic Jihad Hail global solidarity, thank Iran and other allies for supporting Gaza ceasefire
October 11, 2025
The Palestinian resistance movements Hamas and Islamic Jihad expressed deep gratitude for the “unprecedented wave of global solidarity” supporting the Palestinian people.
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They specifically praised Iran, Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq for their diplomatic, political, and humanitarian roles in backing ceasefire efforts and standing with Gaza during the Israeli genocide.
In a joint statement, the groups said that international voices rejecting genocide and demanding accountability for the occupation have sent a powerful message that the Palestinian cause is both a political and humanitarian issue of global importance.
They noted that the support of these nations and global movements has significantly boosted the morale of Palestinians, demonstrating that “the occupiers are an isolated and besieged entity.”
Hamas and Islamic Jihad also confirmed that despite Israeli efforts to obstruct negotiations and prolong the conflict, the Palestinian negotiating delegation remains focused on securing a permanent end to the war, stopping aggression in Gaza, ensuring withdrawal from occupied territories, and lifting the blockade.
The statement said the first phase of an agreement toward these goals has already been reached and the next phases will be carried out soon.
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India
No Role In Taliban Presser That Kept Women Out: MEA
Oct 12, 2025
NEW DELHI: Amid a growing controversy over absence of women journalists from a press meet of visiting Afghan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Friday, Taliban head of political office Suhail Shaheen on Saturday denied allegations that women scribes were deliberately kept out. “It was done unintentionally” he said.
“This is not true. We have women journalists in Afghanistan, working in media outlets. Mr Muttaqi meets women journalists and delegates in his office in Kabul regularly; there’s no restriction,” Shaheen told TOI. MEA has said that it had no involvement in the press interaction held by the Afghan foreign minister.
Afghan minister Amir Khan Muttaqi was conferred the honorary title ‘Qasmi’ and granted a Sanad (certificate) to teach Hadith during his visit to Darul Uloom Deoband. His speech was cancelled due to overcrowding .
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Cleric's Wife, 2 Daughters Murdered On Mosque Premises In UP
Oct 11, 2025
Baghpat: The wife and two minor daughters of a Muslim cleric were found murdered with a sharp-edged weapon inside their residence in a village here on Saturday, police said.
According to police, Israna (30), wife of Ibrahim, who is Imam of the main mosque at Gangnauli village in Baghpat district, and their daughters Sofia (5) and Sumaiya (2) were found lying in pools of blood inside their residence located within the mosque's premises.
On being informed, Superintendent of Police Suraj Kumar Rai, Additional SP Praveen Kumar Chauhan, and Circle Officer Vijay Kumar reached the spot and sent the bodies for post-mortem.
As officers attempted to remove the bodies, some villagers protested, demanding speedy justice. The situation was brought under control after senior officials intervened and promised action.
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Indian National Congress Slams Home Minister Over Anti-Muslim Statement
12 October 2025
AhlulBayt News Agency: The Congress leader called Amit Shah’s statement “an attempt to ignite Hindu-Muslim tensions” and described it as a vile strategy to polarize voters ahead of the upcoming elections in Bihar.
Questioning the timing of Shah’s remarks, Khera pointed out that the BJP has been in power at the Centre for the past 11 years, yet this issue was never raised before. “Now, with elections in Bihar just around the corner, suddenly the Muslim population becomes a concern,” he said.
“In such a situation, a logical question arises — if the Muslim population has, as he claims, increased due to infiltration, then what exactly has the Home Minister been doing for the past 11 years?”
The Minister of Cooperation said the most uncooperative thing on 10th Oct to fan the Hindu-Muslim fire, and polarise voters ahead of the upcoming elections. He pointed to the increasing population of Muslims on X, to insinuate that there is widespread ‘Muslim infiltration’ in… pic.twitter.com/pmg16jdgV7
Speaking at an event in Delhi, Amit Shah, Home Minister of India and a member of Parliament from the BJP—a far-right party—claimed that the Muslim population in India has increased by 24.6%, while the Hindu population has declined by 4.5%. He insisted that this demographic change was not due to fertility rates but was instead the result of cross-border infiltration.
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MMK, Tamil Nadu, Criticized Indian Home Minister’s anti-Muslim Remarks
12 October 2025
AhlulBayt News Agency: The ManithaneyaMakkalKatchi (MMK), on Saturday, condemned the Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his recent comments on the birth rate of Indian Muslims, accusing him of attempting to incite communal divisions ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections.
In a statement, MMK president and Tamil Nadu MLA Prof. M. H. Jawahirullah said the remark was a “reckless and politically motivated distortion of demographic reality.” He warned that such rhetoric from the country’s top law-and-order authority could endanger social harmony and undermine the constitutional principle of equality among citizens.
Citing Census data and studies by the Pew Research Center and the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), Jawahirullah said India’s Muslim fertility rate has been steadily declining for more than two decades—faster than that of most other communities. He added that the community’s population growth has stabilised in line with broader socio-economic trends such as education, urbanisation, and women’s empowerment.
“To attribute this natural demographic change to infiltration is not only baseless but also an insult to Indian citizens who belong to the Muslim community,” the MMK leader said.
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South Asia
Islamic Emirate Committed to Sharia-Based Governance, Follows Path of Rightly-Guided Caliphs, Officials
October 12, 2025
KABUL: Mawlavi Mohammad Younus Rashid, Deputy Minister for Youth Affairs of the Ministry of Information and Culture, reaffirmed that the Islamic Emirate is committed to implementing a governance system rooted in Islamic Sharia and inspired by the model of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs.
The district’s youth called not only for more job opportunities, but also for programs aimed at capacity-building, intellectual development, and improved access to education.
Rashid listened to the problems and proposals presented by the district’s youths and added: “The Islamic Emirate has already initiated useful and diverse national programs for youth; the district’s youth will soon benefit from these.”
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Islamic Emirate Leader Urges Security Officials to Be Ready to Serve People
12-10-2025
Speaking via radio communication, the leader of the Islamic Emirate offered guidance and emphasized that officials must always be prepared to serve the public.
Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada stated: "In the seminar, I told all of them, whether they are district governors or provincial governors, they must take part in night patrols and contribute to ensuring security. If they don’t, let me know."
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan added: "God will not burn in hell the soldier who stays awake at night for guard duty. This is a great form of worship that God has bestowed upon you."
Some military analysts see the leader’s nighttime oversight of security forces as a positive step, saying such attention can enhance discipline, morale, and responsibility within the ranks.
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Afghan FM Muttaqi calls future of Afghanistan–India relations ‘very bright’
October 11, 2025
By Ariana News
Afghanistan’s foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visited the Darul Uloom Deoband Islamic seminary in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district on Saturday during his first visit to India, stating that the future of relations between Afghanistan and India will be “very bright.”
Muttaqi also held meetings and discussions with senior scholars and administrators of Darul Uloom Deoband, one of the most influential Islamic seminaries in South Asia.
Muttaqi said: “So far, the trip has been very good. Not only the people of Darul Uloom Deoband, but the entire community in this region came out to welcome us. I am grateful for their warm hospitality. I thank the scholars of Deoband and the people of this region for such a warm reception. In my opinion, the future of Afghanistan–India relations will be very bright.”
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Islamic Emirate: Afghan-Tajik Border Secure, Receives Special Attention
12-10-2025
Mujahid stated that Afghanistan’s borders are secure and that the border with Tajikistan receives particular attention compared to others.
Zabihullah Mujahid said: “Especially regarding the border with Tajikistan, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan pays greater attention to its security. Both sides have their responsibilities in this regard. We have fulfilled our responsibilities well, and God willing, we will continue to give it even more attention.”
President Vladimir Putin stated: “We see that Afghanistan’s current authorities are trying and doing everything they can to normalize the situation in the country. However, many problems still remain, and Afghan officials themselves acknowledge and are aware of this. Therefore, it is essential for the border between Tajikistan and Afghanistan to be extremely secure.”
Previously, in a regional summit in Tajikistan, Putin had also mentioned that the Islamic Emirate is willing to cooperate in the fight against terrorism and drug trafficking — efforts which Russia supports.
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Bangladesh ships $850m worth of halal products annually: DCCI
Oct 11, 2025
Bangladesh exports around $850 million worth of halal products each year, most of which come from agriculture-based goods, said Razeev H Chowdhury, senior vice-president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).
In addition to Muslim consumers, many non-Muslim countries are now showing growing interest in halal products due to their quality and hygienic production processes, Chowdhury said.
"As the fourth-largest Muslim-majority country in the world, and with abundant agricultural, livestock, and fisheries resources, Bangladesh holds strong potential," he said.
"As a Muslim-majority nation, this is concerning for us. Bangladesh's readymade garment sector has already demonstrated our capabilities on the global stage. Now, it is time to develop the halal industry as a new driver of our economy," he added.
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Restoration Progresses on Herat’s Historic Sites Two Years After Earthquake
By Nasir Ahmad Salehi
12-10-2025
Two years after the devastating earthquake in Herat and the widespread destruction of the province’s historical monuments, local officials say that restoration and structural reinforcement of many of these sites have been completed.
According to the Department of Information and Culture, many historic sites, including the Great Mosque, the Qala-e-Ikhtiyaruddin Citadel, the minarets, and the shrine of Khwaja Abdullah Ansari have been restored.
Ahmadullah Muttaqi, head of Herat’s Department of Information and Culture, said: "With the efforts of Herat’s Department of Information and Culture, restoration work on the Great Mosque, Qala-e-Ikhtiyaruddin, the minarets, Kazergaah Sharif, the mosque’s domes, and other affected monuments began immediately and has now been mostly completed."
Mohammad Siddiq Mir, a historical monuments expert, said: "A large number of historical sites have been restored in both the city and its outskirts. These restorations were carried out by the Department of Information and Culture, along with partner organizations linked to the Ministry of Information and Culture. The Aga Khan Foundation is active in Herat. Two or three other organizations, including Turkey’s TIKA office, are also doing notable work in this area."
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Europe
London mosque faces criticism over 'men and young girls only' charity fun run
Michael Howie
12 October 2025
A mosque is facing criticism over entry rules for a charity fun run.
The 5km run being held in London’s Victoria Park, billed as “inclusive” and “family-friendly”, is only open to men and girls under the age of 12.
Baroness Shaista Gohir OBE, the chief executive of the Muslim Women's Network UK, told the Mail on Sunday that the organisers were “likely” in breach of the Equality Act.
Kellie-Jay Keen, founder of feminist group Party Of Women, said: “Banning women and girls over the age of 12 from a public charity event is plainly unlawful… and reinforces regressive sexist attitudes towards women's place in public life.
“No charity should be allowed to operate under a different set of rules because of religion or culture. Equality before the law must apply to everyone.”
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'Very cheap' - Council decision to sell land to mosque for car park ‘called in’ for further scrutiny
By Chris Gee
12th Oct 2025
Bolton council have agreed in principle to sell the area of open space on Harold Street North, Halliwell, to the trustees of the Makki Muslim Society with a restriction in place that it can only be used for a car park.
A meeting of the deputy leader’s portfolio heard the mosque was to be expanded and that development would ‘eat into’ part of their existing car park.
The valuation of £40,000 for the area was produced independently by chartered surveyors Fletchers CRE. The mosque is set to pay an up front premium of £40,000 and subsequently have a lease of 125 years with a nominal rent.
The meeting heard that the proposals would improve off street car parking in that area with Harold Street described as a ‘bit of a rat run’ for vehicles.
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Volunteers welcome neighbours to annual mosque open day
By Shuiab Khan
12-10-2025
Visitors from across the county attended the Masjid-e-Saliheen in Preston eager to learn more about Islam and the local Muslim community.
Guests were given guided tours of the mosque, with volunteers explaining the daily life and role of the mosque as a place not only of worship but also of community support and learning.
Inside the main hall, visitors explored exhibitions of Islamic art and Arabic calligraphy, offering insight into centuries of artistic tradition and spiritual expression.
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Call for ‘courage’ after councillor receives hate-filled letter
By Betty Woolerton
Oct 11, 2025
The leader of a Bristol mosque targeted by a hate letter has called the act “an attack on the soul of our city”.
Posted to Easton Jamia Mosque and personally addressed to Abdul Malik, the handwritten note contains extremely abusive language and makes reference to far-right groups, including Bristol Patriots.
Malik described the letter, seen by Bristol24/7, as the worst example of hate mail he has ever received as a city councillor and faith leader, and it reflects rising Islamaphobic and racist hatred in Bristol.
“The letter tries to spread fear, but our answer has got to be courage and community,” said the chairperson of the place of worship on St Mark’s Road in Easton.
Malik, who recently wrote in an opinion piece that racism is becoming more visible and aggressive in Bristol, has called for unity and strength in the wake of the disturbing incident.
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Mideast
Iran capable of exporting missiles: Top Iranian Cmdr.
October 11, 2025
TEHRAN – A senior Iranian military commander says the country has reached self-sufficiency and developed the capability to export its products in sensitive military areas, adding Iran is now is capable of exporting missiles to other countries.
“Today, we are proud to be one of the countries that can export missiles, drones and vessels,” said Brigadier General AlirezaTangsiri, the commander of the Naval Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
The top general stressed that Iran was the target of military aggression during the 8-year Iraqi-imposed war in the 1890s and had very limited military equipment back then.
“They attacked us. We had bare hands. We had nothing, and they didn’t give us anything, either. As the Supreme Leader of the [Islamic] Revolution [Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei] aptly said, they even denied us barbed wire,” he noted.
The Israeli regime claimed that it had taken out Iran’s capability to develop missiles and drones during its recent military aggression against the country.
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Tehran hosts Islamic Awakening Conf. on Palestine Resistance
Oct 12, 2025
The 8th International Conference on Solidarity with Palestinian Children and Youths has started in Tehran.
Over 100 participants from 32 countries attended the international event in Tehran on Sunday.
The event is held to commemorate Mohammed al-Durrah, a young Palestinian boy, killed by Israeli forces in 2000.
The international event features attendees from various countries such as Palestine, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Lebanon, Turkey, Bangladesh, Tunesia, Serbia, Malaysia, and Zimbabwe, among others.
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Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque
12 Oct 2025
Occupied Quds - Saba: Zionist settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday morning, under heavy Israeli police protection, on the fourth day of the Jewish Sukkot holiday.
According to the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA), local sources reported that settlers stormed the Buraq Square adjacent to Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the Bab Al-Qattanin and Bab Al-Hatta gates in the Old City of occupied Quds, under heavy Israeli police protection. They organized provocative tours, performed Talmudic rituals, and carried vegetable offerings.
Israeli forces tightened restrictions and set up checkpoints in the streets of Quds, around the Old City, and at its gates to secure the settlers' incursions.
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All is set for historic signing of Gaza peace plan in Egyptian city tomorrow
MATEEN HAIDER
October 12, 2025
ISLAMABAD - All is set in Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh for historic signing of Gaza peace plan and an international summit on Monday October 13th, which would be co chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and US President Donald Trump. Egypt has invited leaders and foreign Ministers from European and Arab and Islamic countries to witness the historic signing of the peace agreement and to discuss the reconstruction of Gaza. It is expected that heads of states and Prime Ministers and Foreign Ministers from Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Indonesia will participate in the summit, according to diplomatic sources. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will represent Pakistan in the summit and would lead Pakistani delegation which includes DPM/ FM Ishaq Dar. The summit on reconstruction will be held following the official signing ceremony of the agreement to end the war in Gaza, in which eight Arab and Islamic countries including Pakistan played important role. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would hold meetings with other leaders on the sidelines of the summit. Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty on Saturday contacted Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on phone and discussed with him the upcoming summit in Egypt on Monday. The two foreign ministers exchanged views on the ongoing situation in the Middle East, particularly the developments in Gaza and Palestine and Gaza peace plan. They also discussed regional diplomatic efforts and coordination ahead of the forthcoming Summit scheduled to take place in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday. Egyptian Foreign Minister invited Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Dar to attend the conference and witness the signing ceremony. Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar also spoke with the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, JeyhunBayramov. They discussed the situation in the Middle East and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The two ministers also exchanged views on the broader efforts by Arab-Islamic countries to promote peace and stability in the region, as well as on the forthcoming summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. After Qatar, Egypt has been quite active in bringing peace in Gaza and hosted several rounds of peace dialogue among stakeholders including Hamas in the past. United States President Trump will visiting Israel on Monday, which is the same day that the remaining 20 living hostages and the remains of 28, are expected to be released.
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Destruction Assessment Continues as Hamas Security Deploys in Gaza
12 October 2025
The security apparatus of the Hamas-run government in the Gaza Strip has widened its deployment across new areas of the enclave, seeking to reassert control and restore public order after months of chaos and Israeli pursuit of its members during the war that ended with a ceasefire taking effect at noon on Friday.
From the first moments of the ceasefire, small groups of Hamas security officers appeared in the streets, with their presence growing notably by Saturday morning. The deployment was visible in Gaza City following Israel’s withdrawal, as well as in parts of central and southern Gaza.
Security officers were seen at intersections and major roads, inspecting vehicles, particularly in eastern Gaza City, where Israeli forces and armed groups remain active.
Field sources reported that internal security units and members of Hamas’ military intelligence, affiliated with the Qassam Brigades, were heavily deployed in northern Gaza, especially in Jabalia town and its refugee camp.
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Israel Vows to Destroy Gaza Tunnels Once Hostages Free
12 October 2025
Israel plans to destroy what remains of Hamas's network of tunnels under Gaza, working with US approval after its hostages are freed, it said Sunday.
Defense Minister Israel Katz said the operation would be conducted under an "international mechanism" led by the United States, sponsor of the three-day-old Gaza ceasefire.
"Israel's great challenge after the hostage release phase will be the destruction of all Hamas terrorist tunnels in Gaza," Katz said in a statement.
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Arab World
Shia Alliance Condemns US Sanctions on PMF-Affiliated Company
11/10/2025
ERBIL — Iraq’s Coordination Framework (CF), the Shiite political alliance leading the current government, on Saturday condemned the latest US sanctions imposed on Al-Muhandis General Company, describing the move as a violation of Iraq’s sovereignty and an attack on the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
The US Department of the Treasury recently sanctioned several Iraqi entities and individuals, including Al-Muhandis General Company and Baladna Agricultural Investments, accusing them of channeling funds and intelligence to Iran-backed militias, particularly Kataib Hezbollah.
The Treasury said the designations aimed to disrupt financial networks that support groups responsible for attacks on US and Coalition personnel in Iraq and Syria.
CF lawmaker Mukhtar al-Mousawi told Iraqi local media that the sanctions “represent a direct assault on the PMF and Iraqi sovereignty,” calling them “a blatant interference” in domestic affairs and an attempt to undermine Iraqi state institutions.
He emphasized that Al-Muhandis Company plays “a vital national role” by contributing to reconstruction and strategic service projects across multiple provinces, employing thousands of Iraqis, and supporting the rebuilding of areas liberated from the Islamic State (IS).
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13 million pilgrims visit Two Holy Mosques in Rabi’ Al-Akhir
October 11, 2025
MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced on Friday that the number of Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the current Hijri month of Rabi’ Al-Akhir reached 13,029,471.
At the Grand Mosque, the number of visitors totaled 4,197,055, including 22,786 who prayed at Hijr Ismail (Al-Hateem). The number of Umrah pilgrims reached 2,887,516.
The authority also reported that the Prophet’s Mosque received 179,088,5 visitors, including 355,532 who prayed in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah. Meanwhile, 478,403 visitors offered greetings to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his two Companions.
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KSrelief continues global humanitarian work
October 12, 2025
RIYADH: King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continues its global initiatives with the delivery of needed aid including food, shelter and medicine.
In Yemen’s Marib governorate, the agency distributed emergency aid including 200 tents and 400 shelter kits to 400 families affected by rains and floods.
In Khartoum state of Sudan, KSrelief distributed 650 food boxes under the third phase of the 2025 Food Security Support Project in the conflict-stricken country.
In Suwayda and Daraa governorate of Syria, 670 food boxes were distributed to displaced people as part of an ongoing relief and humanitarian initiative of the Kingdom.
Meanwhile, the aid agency gave out 4,700 shelter kits in various areas in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan provinces of Pakistan to help the most vulnerable families in flood-affected areas. The distribution was part of the fourth phase of the project to distribute 15,500 shelter kits in Pakistan for 2025.
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Saudi Arabia calls for restraint in Pakistan–Afghanistan border tensions, condemns attack on civilians in Sudan
Arab News
October 12, 2025
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia voiced concern over rising tensions along the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and also strongly condemned a separate attack on displaced civilians in El-Fasher, Sudan over the weekend.
According to statements published by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Kingdom is “following with concern the tensions and clashes taking place along the border areas between Pakistan and Afghanistan.”
Saudi Arabia called on all parties to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and adopt dialogue and wisdom to ease tensions and preserve the security and stability of the region.
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Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi thanks Crown Prince for backing science
Arab News
October 12, 2025
RIYADH: Saudi/Palestinian scientist Professor Omar Yaghi, winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, expressed deep gratitude to the Kingdom’s leadership for its unwavering support of scientific research and innovation.
In remarks published by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Yaghi thanked Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his continuous encouragement of his scientific journey – support that Yaghi said played a “pivotal role” in achieving this historic milestone.
Yaghi also acknowledged the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) for its long-term backing through the KACST–UC Berkeley Center of Excellence, describing it as instrumental to his success.
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Saudi Arabia launches Mostaqbali program to train 50,000 Saudis in AI, digital skills
Arab News
October 11, 2025
RIYADH: The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched an educational initiative to empower 50,000 Saudis for the most in-demand jobs of the future through training, upskilling, and reskilling.
In collaboration with Oracle and the National eLearning Center, the Mostaqbali (My Future) program will be delivered via the national eLearning platform FutureX, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The initiative aims to develop national competencies and equip Saudi men and women with artificial intelligence and other in-demand digital skills for the future labor market.
The program builds on the ministry’s efforts to support the shift toward smart technologies, enabling citizens to pursue eLearning and enhance their technological capabilities.
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Health of Gulf children is "a strategic priority for shaping future of region,” says GCC chief
Arab News
October 11, 2025
KUWAIT CITY: JasemAlbudaiwi, secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, has said that safeguarding the health of Gulf children is “a strategic priority for shaping the region’s future.”
Albudaiwi was speaking at the opening of the first Gulf Conference on Pediatrics in Kuwait on Saturday. He also said that Gulf health action “extends beyond awareness to the comprehensive GCC Health Strategy to strengthen regional health security,” the General Secretariat said in a statement.
Kuwaiti Minister of Health Ahmed Al-Awadhi and a number of specialists, doctors, and researchers from the GCC were in attendance at the conference.
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North America
In Queens, a holiday effort to foster dialogue between Jews and Muslims
By Arun Venugopal
Oct 11, 2025
Dan Fleshler, a Jewish resident of Jackson Heights, proudly identifies with his Queens neighborhood, one that is by many measures the nation’s most diverse. But he also recognizes the limitations of his day-to-day life.
“I really don’t have a whole lot of contact with my Muslim neighbors,” Fleshler said. He added that, outside of a monthly open-mic night he takes part in at local coffee shop Espresso 77, “it’s incidental contact.”
Fleshler, as a partial remedy, said he plans to attend a Jewish-Muslim gathering on Sunday that, in the multicultural spirit of Jackson Heights, is taking place in the garden of St. Marks, an Episcopal church.
The event, “Finding shelter in each other,” is being hosted by Malkhut, a 10-year-old organization whose stated purpose is to build “a creative, progressive, intergenerational Jewish community in Western Queens.” The event will be held in the organization’s sukkah, a temporary outdoor structure built for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.
Malkhut founder Rabbi Rachel Goldenberg said the event, which is at capacity, grew out of the relationship she has forged with Imam Shamsi Ali, the director of the Jamaica Muslim Center in Queens.
“It has been sort of a fraught thing, I think, for Jews and Muslims to share space with each other,” Goldenberg said. “ There are various, powerful interests who would probably rather us not be in relationship with each other.”
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‘Outstanding achievement’: VolodymyrZelenskyy praises Trump for Gaza ceasefire; suggests it could help resolve Russian conflict
Oct 12, 2025
Ukraine’s President VolodymyrZelenskyy praised his US counterpart Donald Trump for his “outstanding achievement” in securing a Gaza ceasefire during a “very positive and productive” phone call.
"I had a call with US President Donald Trump—a very positive and productive one. I congratulated @POTUS on his success and the Middle East deal he was able to secure, which is an outstanding achievement. If a war can be stopped in one region, then surely other wars can be stopped as well—including the Russian war," Zelenskyy said through a post on X.
The two leaders also discussed Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and measures to strengthen the country’s air defences, Zelenskyy said, “as well as concrete agreements that we are working on to ensure this.”
The leaders also discussed the possible supply of Tomahawk long-range missiles, according to two sources familiar with the matter, as reported by Axios.
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Explained: US Shutdown Showdown - How Donald Trump plans to pay American troops
Oct 12, 2025
Even as the federal government shutdown drags into its third week with no end in sight, President Donald Trump says American troops will still see their paycheques on October 15. Here’s how — and why it’s controversial.
Trump announced on Truth Social that his administration has “identified funds” to ensure service members are paid on time, despite the budget impasse in Congress. He directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to “use all available funds” to get troops paid.
According to the White House Office of Management and Budget, the administration plans to redirect around $8 billion from the Pentagon’s unobligated research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) funds from the previous fiscal year. These funds, which remain available for two years, will now be used to issue paycheques if the shutdown continues past October 15.
Historic stakes: If not for the move, troops could have missed their first paycheques — a politically explosive scenario as the shutdown enters its third week.
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Africa
Grand Mufti raises objections to CBL’s supposedly Islamic – Sharia compliant certificates of deposit
by Sami Zaptia
October 12, 2025
Libya’s Grand Mufti, Sheikh Al-Sadeg Al-Ghiriani said that the ‘‘Absolute Speculative’’ (referred to as Mudaraba in Islamic – Sharia) certificates of deposit proposed for sale by the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) are not 100 percent Islamic – Sharia compliant.
The Fatwa by the Grand Mufti could not only wreck the sale of the CBL’s planned certificates of deposit but it could also create enemies and agitate activism against it if it is perceived to be acting in a non-Islamic manner.
The Grand Mufti, speaking on his dedicated satellite TV channel last Thursday (9 October), said these certificates of deposits offered by the CBL include a guaranteed profit, which is not permissible under Islamic law. Sharia-compliant speculation does not specify profit limits and requires a specific activity, he explained.
He therefore insisted that the CBL’s planned certificates of deposit must not be ‘‘absolute’’ but must specify in which sector they are to be invested.
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Balancing faith and pets: Somali families navigate dog ownership in Minnesota
12-10-2025
Mohamud’s connection to dogs stretches back to his childhood in Mogadishu’s Hodanneighborhood, where he often watched local Italian expatriates and diplomats walking their dogs.
Local imams sometimes ease up on rulings to acknowledge the reality of raising families in the U.S., where nearly 45.5% of households have a dog. Imam Abdirahman Bashir, a former judge in Djibouti and an imam at Dar Al-Farooq Center in Bloomington, has advised that dogs are not impure when dry and that Muslims may keep them if precautions are taken against contact with saliva.
In Egypt and many Muslim countries, the number of registered dog owners has grown significantly over the past decade. The halal pet food industry is booming, with projections estimating a global market value of $2.5 billion this year.
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Holy Antiochian Synod focused on Christian–Muslim relations and social care
Oct 11, 2025
The fourth day of the Holy Antiochian Synod continued with dialogue sessions moderated by journalist ZeinaYazigi.
The first session, titled “Christian-Muslim Relations,” featured interventions by Dr. Mohammed Sammak, Secretary-General of the National Islamic-Christian Dialogue Committee in Lebanon; AsmaaKaftaro, member of the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board; and Prof. George Tamer, scholar of philosophy and Islamic studies.
Speakers emphasized that in the East, “we live as one nation of multiple religions, ethnicities, and sects.” They stressed that “coexistence or civil peace should not be seen as a theoretical concept used in discussions, but as a living value that allows us to express both our unity of will and the diversity of our identities.”
They affirmed that Christians are an integral part of the national fabric and called for “a constructive and open Church discourse” that counters exclusion and launches practical initiatives—through meetings and dialogues—on issues of public concern.
Such actions, they noted, highlight the historic dimension of coexistence as a guarantee of social and national stability and underline the crucial role of Orthodox Christianity in building bridges of trust and understanding among religiously and ethnically diverse communities.
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ADC condemns Akpabio for mocking plane crash that claimed Sultan of Sokoto’s life
By Nana Ismail
October 11, 2025
Senate President GodswillAkpabio has come under criticism after he made a joke allegedly referencing the 2006 ADC Airlines plane crash that killed 96 people, including the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Maccido.
The tragedy occurred on October 29, 2006, when ADC Airlines Flight 053 crashed in Abuja shortly after takeoff. The Sultan and other victims were travelling to attend an education summit organised by the Federal Government.
“I am in total sympathy with what’s going on. The PDP is on the ground, their umbrella is turned. The Labour Party is scattered… ADC airline, ADC crashed, sorry ADC crashed even before it took off,” he said, laughing.
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Insecurity: Frank asks Tinubu to sack Service Chiefs, commends Trump, others
October 12, 2025
A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately sack the nation’s security chiefs following the unabated killings of Nigerians across the country.
Frank, in a statement in Abuja, in reaction to the fresh killing of soldiers in Borno state by suspected Boko Haram insurgents, expressed deep concern over the rising wave of insecurity, banditry, and kidnappings, describing the situation as a national tragedy that requires urgent executive action.
According to Frank, Nigerians are being killed “like chickens” daily across the North, South, East, and West, a clear indication that the country’s security architecture has collapsed under the current leadership.
“Our soldiers and policemen are dying in large numbers due to poor funding and lack of proper equipment. Despite massive budgetary allocations to the security sector, the funds do not reach the men and women on the front lines, nor are they used to purchase the right equipment needed to combat insecurity,” the statement read.
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Southeast Asia
Seetee Ais ahwaqf land development brings long-term benefits to Penang
2025-10-12
GEORGE TOWN: The SeeteeAisahwaqf land has become a prime example of how waqf assets can be developed to provide continuous benefits to the Muslim community.
Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid said various mixed-phase developments are underway on the 17-acre waqf land through a strategic partnership between the Penang Islamic Religious Council and UDA Holdings Berhad.
Currently Taman Waqf SeeteeAisah Phases 2 and 3 and Taman Sultan Sallehuddin Phases 1B and 2B are actively being implemented with an investment of nearly 250 million ringgit.
“The first phase of the project was completed in 2012 and as a result we have generated annual rental income of around 480,000 ringgit with a significant portion of these proceeds distributed to the beneficiaries including PermatangJanggus Mosque and the needy in the state,“ he said after officiating the Jelajah Takaful MasukKampung Carnival at SekolahMenengahKebangsaan Sungai Ara.
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Popular Muslim-owned Korean eatery Meokja by Jungga reopens at North Bridge Road
October 12, 2025
BY Melissa Teo
If you were one of the diners disappointed by the closure of Meokja by Jungga at Gr:id in September, there's no need to be anymore.
The popular Muslim-owned Korean eatery has found a new home at North Bridge Road, they shared in a series of Instagram Stories.
Their soft launch began on Oct 9 and during this period, the restaurant will be open from 11.30am to 9.30pm on Saturdays to Thursdays, and 11am to 12.15pm and 3pm to 9.30pm on Fridays to facilitate Friday prayers. Last orders are at 9pm daily.
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Fahmi, Gobind call for stronger digital ecosystem to drive Malaysia’s AI future
12 Oct 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo have stressed the urgent need for Malaysia to strengthen its digital ecosystem to fully harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and remain competitive amid rapid global technological change.
Speaking at the ‘Ministerial Forum: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Future Workforce’, held in conjunction with the International Young Future Leaders Summit (iFuture) 2025 here today, both ministers underlined the importance of readiness, responsible adoption and a whole-of-nation approach in embracing AI.
“What’s more important than using these technologies is to possess the right frame of mind. It’s no longer ‘to be or not to be’ but the question now is, what is the question?” he said.
Fahmi said students are generally more open to embracing AI compared to lecturers or administrators, emphasising the role of leadership in guiding its responsible use.
“Those in leadership positions tend to be more conservative. But as leaders, we must show the way on how best to adapt and adopt emerging technologies,” he said.
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Anwar to join national Deepavali Madani Open House at KL Sentral next Saturday
12 Oct 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to attend the national-level Deepavali MADANI Open House 2025, which will be held next Saturday (Oct 18) at Lot F, KL Sentral here.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said the event, which will take place from 10 am to 2 pm, is open to all to celebrate Deepavali in the spirit of unity and harmony.
“This celebration is an opportunity for all of us to come together as one big Malaysian Madani family. I invite everyone to join us in making this year’s Deepavali Madani celebration a joyous occasion,” he said.
He told Bernama this after attending the ‘Ministers’ Forum: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Future Workforce’ held in conjunction with the International Young Future Leaders Summit (iFuture) 2025, which also featured Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
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MoH: Four-year-old Sarawak boy who died with influenza developed encephalitis
12 Oct 2025
KUCHING, Oct 12 — A four-year-old boy from Samarahan who was admitted to Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) after suffering seizures died on Oct 8 from brain inflammation (encephalitis), according to the Ministry of Health (MoH).
The ministry in a statement said initial investigations had found that the child had developed a high fever on Oct 5 and sought treatment at a private clinic the following day.
“Due to his critical condition, he was admitted to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) but could not be saved despite medical efforts,” the statement read.
The ministry said preliminary investigations found that the cause of death was brain inflammation (encephalitis), which can be caused by various types of viruses.
“Among the results obtained was a positive finding for Influenza A, but the actual cause of death is still under further investigation by the Sarawak State Health Department,” it said.
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Lorry smashes toll gates, rams police cars in 150km chase before driver’s arrest in Kampar
By Malay Mail
12 Oct 2025
KAMPAR, Oct 12 — A 52-year-old cement lorry driver, who later tested positive for drugs, led police on a dramatic 150km high-speed chase from Hulu Selangor to Seri Iskandar before being arrested in a bushy area near UniversitiTeknologi Petronas (UTP) yesterday.
Kampar district police chief Supt Mohamad Nazri Daud said the incident began after police received information about a lorry that had refused to stop for an inspection on the northbound North-South Expressway.
As patrol cars from Tapah, Kampar, and Perak Tengah joined the pursuit, the situation escalated at the Gopeng Toll Plaza, SinarHarian reported.
“The Kampar MPV team attempted to block the road using water barriers, but the lorry crashed through the toll gate and sped towards Kampar,” Mohamad Nazri was quoted as saying.
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DPM Zahid calls on Bumiputera youth to become job creators and drive Malaysia’s economic future
By Dhesegaan Bala Krishnan
12 Oct 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged young Bumiputera graduates to venture into entrepreneurship over being just jobseekers, citing concerning statistics on the community’ unemployment and corporate equity ownership.
Speaking at the PuTERA35 @ UiTM outreach program today, Ahmad Zahid warned that if young graduates only compete for existing jobs, the Bumiputera unemployment rate — which, at four per cent, is already higher than the national average — will remain chronic.
“But today’s world offers you bigger opportunities to become creators of jobs, wealth, and opportunities,” Ahmad Zahid said. “If we are slow, others will take the lead. But if we move fast, we will lead the way.”
He also said Bumiputera corporate equity ownership still hovers around 18.4 per cent, far from the 30 per cent target set under the New Economic Policy.
Source: Www.Malaymail.Com
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