Taraweeh (Ramadan Night Prayers) Namaz Row: Gujarat University Asks 7 Afghan Students To Leave Hostel
New
Age Islam News Bureau
07
April 2024
Neerja
Gupta, vice chancellor of Gujarat University
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• Taraweeh (Ramadan Night Prayers) Namaz Row: Gujarat
University Asks 7 Afghan Students To Leave Hostel
• Iran Tells US To "Step Aside" As It
Prepares To Attack Israel
• Banning Arms Sales To Israel Would Be ‘Insane’, Says
Boris Johnson
• Afghanistan Taliban Shift To Methamphetamine
Production After Poppy Ban: Australian Media Reports
• Pahang Mufti: Muslims Must Be Vigilant, Reject
Deviant Teachingsof Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah
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India
• Srinagar's Grand Mosque Locked Again On The Occasion
Of Shab-e-Qadr After Jumu'at-Ul-Widaa
• Yogi Adityanath Cites UK Report, Asserts BJP Has
'Zero Tolerance For Terror'
• Congress Manifesto Reflects Policies Of Muslim
League Before Independence: PM Narendra Modi
• 'SP Mukherjee Was Part Of Muslim League Govt In Bengal
In 1940s': Cong Hits Back At PM
• Akhilesh visit to Ansari house may unleash tough
fight for Muslim support
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Mideast
• Iran Says ISIL Members Planning Eid al-Fitr ‘Suicide
Attack’ Arrested
• US On High Alert As Iran Vows Revenge For Israel
Strike On Tehran's Syria Embassy: 'Stay Away So You Won't Get Hurt'
• Iran Army Chief Promises ‘Maximum Damage’ As It
Seeks To Avenge Killing Of Top General
• Tehran Politician Calls For More Mosques Amid Public
Opposition
• Thousands of Israelis protest against government,
urging captive deal
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Europe
• 'Accepted not rejected' - How Mosque fought for
disabled children's place at Eid Celebrations
• Police Attend Iftar Event At Newport Mosque
• UK sends Royal Navy ship to boost aid for Gaza and
set up a new maritime corridor
• Dates and water for Ramadan: A balm of 'hope' on the
wounds of the Holy Land
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South
Asia
• Taliban Worried Over Possible ISIS Attack On
Hibatullah Akhundzada During Eid Prayers: Report
• UN requests $620 million to support Afghan migrants
in Iran and Pakistan
• WB recommends crawling peg for Bangladesh to build
reserve
• Expedite MMF apparel production in Bangladesh to
boost exports: Study
• How government can utilise the private sector to
improve Bangladesh’s health
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Southeast
Asia
• Norwegian Police To Carry Arms After Threats Against
Muslims
• RM131m Allocation For School, Mosque Development In
Sabah, Says CM
• Second Chance For Inmates: Aidilfitri Celebrations
With Loved Ones
• IGP: Police extend remand of Israeli man detained
with six pistols
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North
America
• American Islamic Figure, AbdulraheemMccarthy, Says I
Only Know Truth About Islam From Gaza
• UK sends Royal Navy ship to boost aid for Gaza and
set up a new maritime corridor
• Muslim organizations pack 20,000 meals to give away
during Ramadan
• Muslim Association shares end of Ramadan information
at Airdrie Library
• US nuclear industry upbeat on small reactors,
despite setback
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Pakistan
• Sunni Ittehad Council Asks ECP To Postpone Election
Of Senate Heads
• MWL secretary general to lead Eid prayer at Faisal
Mosque
• ‘Some party leaders’ talking to establishment: Imran
• Six law enforcers martyred in attacks in KP,
Balochistan
• Paramedics in Quetta protest against govt hospitals’
‘privatisation’
• Govt’s economic measures show positive signs, claims
Tarar
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Arab World
• Crown Prince Arrives In Makkah For Remainder Of
Ramadan, Receives Somali President And Bahraini Counterpart
• Scene Of Peace: Over 70,000 Worshippers Gather For
Record-Breaking Night Of Prayer At Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• Makkah museums elevate pilgrims’ experience
• Ramadan’s Lucrative Economic Opportunities For Saudi
Small Business
• Saudi ambassador meets French senators in Paris
• Kingdom arrests 21,505 illegals in one week
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Africa
• Reintegrating Terrorists Into Society Dangerous,
Ex-Soldiers Tell FG
• Lebanese Islamic Resistance Targets IOF Soldiers,
Downs Hermes 900
• ‘Nasarawagov pushed me to establish militia group’ –
Miyetti Allah president
• How Nasarawagov pressurised me to establish militia
group, Miyetti Allah leader tells investigators
• How Army Lieutenant, six soldiers were killed in
Boko Haram ambush on Borno-Yobe Road
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Month After Namaz Row, Gujarat University Asks 7 Afghan
Students To Leave Hostel
Neerja
Gupta, vice chancellor of Gujarat University
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Apr 7, 2024
AHMEDABAD: Authorities at Gujarat University (GU) have
issued official notices to seven students from Afghanistan, instructing them to
vacate hostel rooms. Five of these students have already complied with the
directive, officials confirmed.
The move comes in the wake of a recent controversy
involving Afghan students who engaged in an altercation with a local group over
offering namaz in the open within the hostel premises. Following this incident,
a delegation from the Afghan consulate visited the university after the
ministry of external affairs (MEA) took up the issue.
“These students either have completed their courses or
have formalities, such as obtaining transcripts or certificates, pending that
do not require their presence on campus. University regulations prohibit
students from using hostel facilities once their studies are concluded. All
seven students fall into this category,” explained a senior GU official. “Four
have finished their courses, and three have only administrative tasks
remaining.”
GU currently hosts approximately 180 students from
various countries. University sources revealed that rules are being strictly
enforced in response to several instances where students attempt to prolong
their stay after completing their coursework and other obligations.
Dr Nirja Gupta, the vice-chancellor of GU, stated that
five of the seven students have already left the campus, while the remaining
two are expected to comply with the regulations.
“We have notified the Afghan consulate regarding this
matter. It was one of the issues discussed during their recent visit to the
campus,” she confirmed.
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Iran Tells US To "Step Aside" As It Prepares
To Attack Israel
The US hasn't commented on
the alleged message Iran had sent. Photo: NDTV
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06 April, 2024
Iran has warned the United States not to get involved
as the country prepares to respond to a suspected Israeli airstrike that hit the
Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria, on Monday.
In post on X on Friday, the Iranian president's deputy
chief of staff for political affairs, told the US to "step aside so you
won't get hit" and warned Washington not fall into Prime Minister
Netanyahu's "trap".
Iran pledged to punish Israel at a funeral for the
seven officers killed on Friday. State television showed demonstrators carrying
pictures of those killed and banners with slogans such as "Death to
Israel" and "Death to America".
The US is reportedly on "high alert" and is
preparing for a possible attack by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in
the region. An American official told CNN that an attack could come in the next
week.
Seven officers were killed after the suspected Israeli
warplanes targeted Iran's embassy in Damascus, marking an escalation in
Israel's war with Iran.
The airstrike was the boldest and deadliest attack in
a series that had killed Iranian officials in Syria since December when an
Israeli airstrike killed a senior adviser in Iran's Revolutionary Guards in
Damascus.
One of Iran's top soldiers, Brigadier General Mohammad
Reza Zahedi, a senior commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
(IRGC), was one of the seven officers murdered while visiting the embassy.
An Israeli source confirmed to Israeli media that 28
Israeli embassies worldwide were closed on Friday as a "precautionary
move" amid fears of a retaliatory response as pro-Palestinian protesters
gathered in Iran and around the world to celebrate Quds (Jerusalem) Day, marked
on the last Friday of Ramadan.
Iran and its proxies and allies in the so-called
"Axis of Resistance", including Yemen's Houthi militants, Hezbollah
in Lebanon, and groups in Syria and Iraq, have been carrying out attacks on
Israel and its allies to show solidarity with the Palestinians.
The head of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, said that the
Lebanese group was "fully prepared" for a war with Israel in a speech
on Friday celebrating Jerusalem Day.
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Banning Arms Sales To Israel Would Be ‘Insane’, Says Boris
Johnson
Former British PM Johnson on
a visit to Jerusalem in November 2023. Photograph: Ammar Awad/Reuters
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Daniel Lavelle
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The former prime minister also criticised the foreign
secretary, David Cameron, for remaining silent on the debate over curtailing UK
arms sales to Israel.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes
on Monday, killing three British aid workers associated with the World Central
Kitchen (WCK). In the aftermath, MPs from all major political parties have
called on the government to end arms trading with Israel. The same sentiment
was expressed in a letter signed by more than 600 lawyers, including former
supreme court justices.
Israel claimed the strike was not deliberate,
describing the attack on the aid convoy as a “grave mistake stemming from a
serious failure”. Israel officials have since dismissed two officers involved
in the strikes.
In a scathing column in the Daily Mail, Johnson wrote
that the attacks on the WCK convoy were “shattering” but then defended Israel,
claiming it was sending warnings of the IDF’s attacks, which are “trying to use
precision munitions”.
Johnson added: “If the west continues to crumble – and
especially if Britain and the US crumble – then the Israelis will be prevented
from getting into Rafah. They will be prevented from achieving their objective:
of finishing Hamas as a military force in Gaza.”
He added: “Is that really what you want, all you legal
experts who say that Israel’s actions now necessitate an arms embargo? Do you
want to hand victory to a bunch of murderers and rapists? We are being asked to
shun the Israelis, to mount a total moral repudiation of Israel – when that
country has only recently suffered the biggest and most horrifying massacre of
Jewish people since world war two.”
Johnson added that if Hamas released its hostages, it
would “mean the immediate withdrawal of the Israeli Defense Forces and the end
of the conflict”. Johnson concluded that banning arms sales to Israel would be
“insane” and “shameful”. “The sooner the government formally denounces the
idea, the better,” he said.
Cameron said the government would review the IDF’s
report, which was released on Friday, but stopped short of coming down on
either side of the debate. Johnson wrote that Cameron has “gone into a kind of
purdah on the subject”.
Cameron said: “Lessons must be learnt from today’s
initial findings from the IDF. It’s clear major reform of Israel’s
deconfliction mechanism is badly needed to ensure the safety of aid workers.”
The Labour leader, Keir Starmer, is also facing
mounting pressure to back an arms embargo after the London mayor, Sadiq Khan,
stressed the need for the government to take immediate action.
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Alicia Kearns, the Conservative chair of the foreign
affairs select committee, has been more forthright, stating that it was
“devastating” that it had taken six months and the deaths of western aid
workers for Israel to change their approach to supplying international
humanitarian aid”.
The US president, Joe Biden, has reportedly written a
letter to leaders in Egypt and Qatar calling for help to broker a deal with
Israel and Hamas over the release of more hostages.
Biden is also facing pressure to halt arms to Israel.
More than three dozen congressional Democrats, including the former House
speaker Nancy Pelosi, have signed a letter to the president and the secretary
of state, Antony Blinken, calling for a halt to weapons transfers to Israel.
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Afghanistan Taliban Shift To Methamphetamine
Production After Poppy Ban: Australian Media Reports
Photo: Khaama Press
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By Fidel Rahmati
April 7, 2024
The Australian weekly “Saturday Paper” reported that
the Taliban, following the announcement of the poppy cultivation ban, has
shifted its focus to the production and trafficking of methamphetamine instead
of heroin. According to the report, a significant portion of methamphetamine
(crystal meth) originates from Afghanistan and reaches drug markets in Australia.
The efforts by the Taliban to replace heroin with
methamphetamine began before the complete takeover of Afghanistan by this
group, as stated in the report.
An expert from a global drug control agency told
“Saturday Paper” that in the early days of the Taliban, alongside heroin
packages, they would also send a package of methamphetamine for free to their
customers to familiarize them with this substance.
The expert stated, “They send you a hundred kilograms
of heroin and add five kilograms of methamphetamine for free.” According to
him, the aim of this was to attract customers to this substance in the initial
stage.
According to this report, the shift towards
methamphetamine has allowed the Taliban to transform their “vast heroin empire
into a more profitable, more dangerous, and deadlier trade” and fund their rule
in Afghanistan through it.
The ban on poppy cultivation by the Taliban is
referred to as “part of the group’s agenda” in the report, as this order has
boosted the value of larger reserves of raw opium, “which appears to be held by
some senior leaders of the group.” “Saturday Paper” wrote that it seems
unlikely that these reserves will diminish for many years.
The Weekly noted that while the Taliban issued the
order to ban poppy cultivation in 2022, this order was not implemented
practically during the year, and drug producers had plenty of time to increase
production and stockpile.
The media outlet wrote that according to experts and
evidence, the rise of methamphetamine “is set to make the Taliban endlessly
wealthy, strengthen their power, and simultaneously fund dozens of terrorist
and jihadist organizations that currently enjoy Taliban support in
Afghanistan.”
As an example, the report mentioned that the price of
one kilogram of heroin from Afghanistan was $250,000 before the issuance of the
ban, while the same amount of methamphetamine was valued at $700,000.
In September 2023, the United Nations Office on Drugs
and Crime revealed a twelvefold increase in the smuggling of crystal meth from
Afghanistan and neighbouring countries. Seizures surged from 2.5 tons in 2017
to 29.7 tons in 2021, as reported. Additionally, Iran’s Drug Control
Headquarters highlighted the daily production of industrial drugs, including
methamphetamine, in Afghanistan.
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Pahang Mufti: Muslims Must Be Vigilant, Reject Deviant
Teachingsof Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah
Muslims need to be vigilant
and reject any deviant or heretical teaching as it can influence thinking and
behaviour and bring division in society if not curbed from the beginning. ―
Picture by Hari Anggara
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KUANTAN, April 7 — Muslims need to be vigilant and
reject any deviant or heretical teaching as it can influence thinking and
behaviour and bring division in society if not curbed from the beginning.
Pahang mufti Prof Datuk Dr Asmadi Mohamed Naim said
Muslims need to refer to religious members who are certified and authoritative
if any confusion and teachings conflict with the teachings of Ahli Sunnah Wal
Jamaah.
“The Pahang Mufti Department upholds the decree of His
Royal Highness the Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa
Billah Shah Ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah who reminds Muslims in this state
to stay clear from any form of deviant teachings and to remain firm to the
teachings of Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah.
“Society needs to adhere firmly to the Ahli Sunnah Wal
Jamaah teachings which are based on the AhlussunnahWal Jamaah as described by
Imam Abu Hassan al-Ash’ari (Asyairah) and Imam Abu Mansur al-Maturidi
(Maturidiyah), the Syafie school of fiqh in daily practice (and still
respecting the other three schools of fiqh — Maliki, Hanafi and Hanbali), and
the Sufism of Imam Ghazali and Imam Junaid al-Baghdadi,” he said in a
statement.
He said the Pahang Mufti Department will always
cooperate with all parties from time to time and will always monitor any form
of suspicious teachings or beliefs so that they can be curbed and dealt with as
best as possible for the sake of the faith of Muslims in the state.
“The Pahang Mufti Department calls on the public not
to allow themselves to be caught in the web of heresy. May we remain strong
together to protect ourselves, our families, and the community from any form of
threat of deviant or misguided teachings or beliefs,” he said.
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India
Srinagar's Grand Mosque Locked Again On The Occasion
Of Shab-e-Qadr After Jumu'at-Ul-Widaa
By ChanshimlaVarah
07 Apr 2024
The Grand Mosque in Srinagar was closed to the public
by the Jammu and Kashmir administration on the occasion of Shab-e-Qadr, one of
the most auspicious nights of the Islamic calendar.
The instruction came after the mosque was closed for
Jumu'at-ul-Widaa, the last Friday of Ramadan, and Jamia Masjid senior cleric
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest by authorities.
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Yogi Adityanath cites UK report, asserts BJP has 'zero
tolerance for terror'
Apr 7, 2024
SAHARANPUR: UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said a
"reputed newspaper in Britain mentioned how India had identified
terrorists in Pakistan and killed them from 2020 to 2022".
He said, "Two days ago, the Guardian in an
article claimed how terrorists were killed. The source of this information can
only be shared by the Guardian. BJP's intention is also clear. We won't
tolerate corruption and terrorism and will continue with a zero-tolerance
policy. Even the world has now accepted that terrorism is a huge challenge that
will be dealt with, and India will lead the world in its effort."
The Guardian report, quoting 'intelligence operatives'
under the headline 'Indian govt ordered killings in Pakistan, intelligence
officials claim' had purportedly stated that "the Indian govt assassinated
individuals in Pakistan as part of a wider strategy to eliminate terrorists
living on foreign soil".
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Congress manifesto reflects policies of Muslim League
before Independence: PM Narendra Modi
Piyush Srivastava
07.04.24
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday alleged the
Congress manifesto reflected “the policies of the Muslim League before
Independence”, capping his earlier references to the Ram temple and
cross-border terrorism on the campaign trail.
Since the erstwhile Muslim League is widely considered
the prime mover behind the creation of Pakistan, Modi’s comment seemed to
obliquely tie the Congress to the neighbouring country. The Muslim League is,
however, not to be confused with the Congress’s present-day ally in Kerala, the
Indian Union Muslim League.
“The manifesto of the Congress, released yesterday,
shows that it cannot fulfil the aspirations of the country. The Congress
manifesto has the imprint of the policies of the Muslim League before
Independence,” Modi told an election rally in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
His choice of venue appeared no accident: Saharanpur
is home to the Darul Uloom Deoband, one of the biggest Islamic seminaries in
the world that is considered the ideological hub of Indian Sunni Muslims.
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'SP Mukherjee was part of Muslim League govt in Bengal
in 1940s': Cong hits back at PM
Apr 7, 2024
Congress on Saturday hit back at PM Modi over his
remarks that the party's manifesto bore a Muslim League imprint, saying the PM
"does not know his history".
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said,
"PM does not know his history. It was, in fact, Syama Prasad Mukherjee,
president of Hindu Mahasabha then, who was part of a coalition govt in Bengal
with Muslim League in early 1940s."
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Akhilesh visit to Ansari house may unleash tough fight
for Muslim support
By Rajesh Kumar Singh
Apr 07, 2024
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav’s
visit to gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari’s ancestral house in
Mohammadabad town of Ghazipur district on Sunday (April 7) to condole his death
is likely to set the pitch for the fight of Muslim votes in east Uttar Pradesh
in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
The visit of All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen
(AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi (who has launched Pichchda, Dalit, Muslim (PDM)
Nyay Morcha with Apna Dal (K) led by Krishna Patel) to Ansari’s residence on
Monday has sparked a buzz among the Muslims over the initiative taken by AIMIM
that is working to spread base among the Muslim community.
A large number of people assembled near Ansari’s
residence, known as ‘Phatak’, at midnight to welcome Owaisi and to express
solidarity with the Ansari family.
Blaming the state government for Mukhtar Ansari’s
death, Owaisi said Ansari died in judicial custody and the state government was
responsible for this. “In this difficult time, we stand with his family,
supporters and loved ones. We will fight whoever is our opponent in Uttar
Pradesh. AIMIM’s performance in the last civic elections was good and more than
100 councillors had won,” he said.
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Mideast
Iran Says ISIL Members Planning Eid Al-Fitr ‘Suicide
Attack’ Arrested
By MaziarMotamedi
6 Apr 2024
Iran says it has arrested members of the ISIL (ISIS)
group who were planning an attack at the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
A concerned citizen called law enforcement in Mahdasht
in the province of Alborz, about 60km (37 miles) west of the capital Tehran,
which led to the arrest of “senior” ISIL member Mohammad “Ramesh” Zaker, police
spokesman Saeed Montazerolmahdi said on Saturday.
Zaker and two other ISIL members were taken into
custody, he said, adding that eight people accompanying the “terrorists
planning a suicide attack” next week during Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of
Ramadan, were arrested.
In January, twin bombings during a ceremony to
commemorate the anniversary of the assassination of top commander Qassem
Soleimani in the southeastern city of Kerman killed nearly 100 people and
wounded more than 200.
The Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) – the
Afghanistan-based branch of ISIL behind last month’s attack on a concert hall
near Moscow that killed at least 144 people – claimed responsibility for the
Kerman assault.
The group was also behind attacks on a major Shia
shrine in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz. Iran later publicly executed two
assailants after a trial.
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US on high alert as Iran vows revenge for Israel
strike on Tehran's Syria Embassy: 'Stay away so you won't get hurt'
By Shweta Kukreti
Apr 06, 2024
In response to the Israeli strike on the Iranian
embassy in Syria, the US has been put on high alert as it is gearing up for a
potential attack by Iran.
Although US and Israeli officials believe that an
attack by Iran is "inevitable," both the countries remain uncertain
about Iran's way of responding to the strikes.
Iran's senior military commanders was killed when
Israeli war planes targeted Iran's embassy in Damascus on Monday, signaling a
significant escalation in Israel's conflict with its neighbours in the Middle
East region.
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Iran army chief promises ‘maximum damage’ as it seeks
to avenge killing of top general
6 April 2024
Iran on Saturday again threatened retaliation for the
deaths of seven Revolutionary Guards in a strike on Damascus, with the army
chief saying his country’s enemies will “regret” the killings and threatening
to exact “maximum damage.”
The attack leveled the Iranian embassy’s consular
annex in Damascus, killing seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
members including two generals.
Iran’s response “will be carried out at the right
time, with the necessary precision and planning, and with maximum damage to the
enemy so that they regret their action,” Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri said
on Saturday.
He was speaking at a ceremony in the central city of
Isfahan to commemorate Mohammad Reza Zahedi, one of the two dead brigadier
generals from the Quds Force, the IRGC’s foreign operations arm.
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Tehran Politician Calls For More Mosques Amid Public
Opposition
07-04-2024
Mohammad Aghamiri, a member of Tehran City Council,
has ignited controversy by advocating the construction of at least one thousand
additional mosques in the Iranian capital.
Aghamiri's statement comes amidst heightened criticism
over a government initiative to convert parks into mosque grounds, drawing ire
from citizens and sparking a broader debate on the allocation of public funds
and urban planning.
Currently, Tehran hosts 2,100 mosques, with the
highest concentration located in the southern part of the city, according to
Aghamiri. However, he claimed that “while the municipality assists in
construction efforts, it does not directly undertake mosque building projects.”
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Thousands of Israelis protest against government,
urging captive deal
6 Apr 2024
Thousands of Israeli antigovernment protesters have
gathered in Tel Aviv, among other parts of the country, to call on the
government to reach a deal to free dozens of captives held by the Hamas group
in Gaza and to hold early elections.
The demonstrators shouted slogans late on Saturday,
expressing anger at Benjamin Netanyahu’s government for its inability to secure
the release of the captives after six months of fighting.
Israeli media reported scenes of confrontations
between security forces and protesters in Tel Aviv, where demonstrators
reportedly started several fires, before they were quickly put out by the
police.
People chanted “Police, police who exactly are you
guarding?”, and “Ben-Gvir is a terrorist”, referring to Israel’s minister of
national security, the Haaretz newspaper reported.
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Europe
'Accepted not rejected' - How Mosque fought for
disabled children's place at Eid Celebrations
By Husna Anjum
7 APR 2024
When Kamran claims when she asked a fellow Muslim how
his Eid prayer was, the man bluntly replied 'what Eid prayer?' As a father of a
disabled child he insisted their Eid was a lot more complicated.
Although dressing up and cooking giant feasts are
standard for the Islamic celebration, many never consider the experience for
families with disabled children. Changing their routine or visiting large
crowds can be a nightmare for special needs children.
This leads to many Muslim families skipping
celebrations altogether and not visiting their local Mosque. Kamran, a
volunteer at Hazrat Sultan Bahu Trust (Masjid), was "embarrassed"
after realising Mosques don't do enough to cater for disabled children during
Eid.
Five years later the Mosque hosts an annual Eid prayer
event for disabled Muslim children and their families. Parents weep tears of
gratitude as their children can run about, wear headphones and pray alongside
everyone without being judged.
Kamran Shezad, 43, said: "When you have disabled children
it is not easy getting them ready or organising a big meal, some kids don't
like big crowds.
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Police attend iftar event at Newport mosque
Ruby Qaimkhani
Sun, 7 April 2024
A WOMEN'S group in Newport held a Ramadan iftar night
and invited local police officers to show their appreciation for the work they
do in the community.
The Welsh Sisters Circle, a community-based group in
Newport, hosted an iftar night at Al-Taqwa mosque in Newport on Thursday, April
4.
Lesley Wood, community cohesion officer at Gwent
Police, was invited to the event and said their goal is to "make people
feel comfortable" while making communities feel seen and heard.
Samina Lewis, a community engagement officer that attended
the iftar night on Thursday, said: "Our job also includes raising
awareness within the officers like what to expect from communities and how to
talk to them."
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UK sends Royal Navy ship to boost aid for Gaza and set
up a new maritime corridor
Apr 7, 2024
LONDON: A British Royal Navy ship will supply aid to
Gaza as part of an international effort to help set up a new humanitarian
maritime corridor in early May, the foreign office and ministry of defence said
on Saturday.
The multinational effort, involving the United States,
Cyprus and other partners, will develop a new temporary pier off the coast of
Gaza, British foreign minister David Cameron said.
"The situation in Gaza is dire and the prospect
of famine is real. We remain committed to getting aid to those who so
desperately need it," Cameron said in a statement.
Cameron has also pledged 9.7 million pounds ($12.26
million) for aid equipment and logistical expertise to help set up the maritime
corridor from Cyprus to Gaza, his office said.
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Dates and water for Ramadan: A balm of 'hope' on the
wounds of the Holy Land
04/06/2024
The Custody, a Jewish group and Tag Meir activists
offered gifts to Muslims leaving al-Aqsa every Thursday at the Damascus Gate.
Fr. Pari: An initiative that has been
carried out for some time, but
this year takes on special value in the context of war. Years to rebuild
relations and trust, but the role of Christians will be essential because they
are the only ones who have 'forgiveness' as an intrinsic element 'of faith'.
Jerusalem (AsiaNews) - A man, of Muslim faith, after
receiving dates and a glass of water "went on his way" and then
turned back and "asked a friar why, what was the meaning of that
gesture", to which the cleric responded by saying that it was "an
attempt to give a sign of hope. Because it helps people understand that
coexitnec is possible'; hearing these words, the man 'was moved'.
This small episode shared with AsiaNews by Fr. Alberto
Joan Pari, friar minor of the Custody of the Holy Land in Jerusalem, testifies
to the value of the initiative which takes place every Thursday of Ramadan: the
distribution of fruit and bottles of water outside the Damascus Gate to the
Islamic faithful who have recently concluded prayer at the al-Aqsa mosque.
"This has been taking place for some time," the cleric continued,
"but, even more so this year, it was intended as a sign of trust" in
a context of war in Gaza and (also) confessional violence.
It is promoted by the brothers of the Custody, a
synagogue they have been working with for some time, and Hebrew-speaking
Christians. Last Thursday, 4 April, Fr Alberto himself, Ilana Nelson of the
Kehilat Zion Community and Tag Meir activists were present.
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South
Asia
Taliban worried over possible ISIS attack on
Hibatullah Akhundzada during Eid prayers: Report
By Fidel Rahmati
April 6, 2024
According to media reports, Taliban officials
expressed concerns on Friday, April 5th, during a security meeting in Kandahar
about the possibility of ISIS attacks during Eid prayers.
It was also discussed in the meeting that ISIS might
attack Taliban leader, HibatullahAkhunzada, during Eid prayers in Kandahar, as
cited by the Afghanistan International.
According to the report, two locations have been
considered for the Eid prayer for Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban leader.
One is the Grand Mosque of Hazrat Mohammad, and the other is the Eidgah Mosque
in Kandahar.
However, it was mentioned in the meeting that the
location for holding prayers on Eid night will be decided by the security
forces loyal to Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada.
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UN requests $620 million to support Afghan migrants in
Iran and Pakistan
By Fidel Rahmati
April 6, 2024
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees office in South
Asia has stated that it needs $620 million to protect and support Afghan
migrants in Iran and Pakistan.
The organization said in a message on its social media
platform X, on Friday, April 5th, that the situation in Afghanistan and
neighbouring countries will be challenging in 2024.
According to the UNHCR report, 4.8 million Afghan
migrants and 2.5 million members of their host communities will be assisted in
2024.
This entity stated that alongside the expulsion of
Afghan migrants from Pakistan and Iran, devastating natural disasters, the
crisis of climate change, and deadly earthquakes have worsened the situation in
the country in 2022 and 2023.
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WB recommends crawling peg for Bangladesh to build
reserve
07 Apr '24
According to the World Bank, implementing a
market-clearing exchange rate mechanism, such as the crawling peg, is
imperative for Bangladesh. This mechanism aims to narrow the gap between formal
and informal exchange rates, thereby facilitating the rebuilding of external
buffers.
By making formal remittance channels more attractive
and reducing the financial account deficit through enhanced trade credit and
external financing, this approach could bolster external reserves, as stated in
the latest Bangladesh Development Update report released recently.
Currently, the official exchange rate stands at Taka
110 per dollar, while unofficial rates hover around Taka 115-120. The
Bangladesh Bank’s Monetary Policy Statements from January to June 2024 suggest
a potential adoption of the crawling peg system, although the timeline and
technical details remain undisclosed.
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Expedite MMF apparel production in Bangladesh to boost
exports: Study
07 Apr '24
Bangladesh should expedite garment production from
man-made fibre (MMF) as global exports of such apparel is estimated to rise
from 50 per cent in 2022 to 60 per cent in 2030, a recent study by PwC
revealed.
Global export of garments will rise from $953 billion
in 2022 to $1,121 billion by 2030, the study projected.
PwC shared the findings of the study at a press
conference held at the office of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and
Exporters Association (BGMEA).
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How government can utilise the private sector to
improve Bangladesh’s health
Monaemul Islam Sizear
07 April, 2024
Since 1950, just two years after the establishment of
the World Health Organization (WHO),
World Health Day has been celebrated on 7 April as a global health
awareness day.
Every country's context is unique and different, and
the focus depends accordingly. Considering Bangladesh's contemporary health
requirements, this article focuses on the proven potential of the private
sector's increasing role in the health sector and the government's essential
responsibilities.
Private entities, compromising both for-profit and
non-profit entities, are integral to the Bangladesh healthcare sector. They
cover not only doctors, technicians and hospitals but also all prevention and
primary healthcare services through different tiers of healthcare services. For
instance, more than 110 non-government organisations (NGOs) and 40
international non-government organisations (INGOs) provide health services in
Bangladesh to some extent.
In the complex landscape of health systems, the role
and coverage of the private sector have been expanding in many forms. Private
sectors cover a range of health services, such as primary and preventive
healthcare, nutrition, social awareness, counselling, etc.
Regarding coverage, private sector entrepreneurship
holds around 60% of the health sector in Bangladesh, which has approximately
70,000 doctors and 1,00,000 hospital beds. These numbers indicate the intensity
and importance of the private sector.
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Southeast
Asia
Norwegian police to carry arms after threats against
Muslims
07 Apr 2024
OSLO, Norway, Apr 7 — Norwegian police said today that
on-duty officers would be armed following threats made against the Muslim
community.
Police in Norway, like in other Scandinavian
countries, do not generally carry arms.
But a statement said the police director general “has
decided to arm police on a national level from today.”
“The context is that of threats made against the
Muslim religious community and the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr next week,”
the statement added.
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RM131m allocation for school, mosque development in
Sabah, says CM
06 Apr 2024
KOTA KINABALU, April 6 — A total of RM131 million has
been allocated for the development and operation of Islamic religious schools
and mosques, along with spiritual programmes under the supervision of the Sabah
Islamic Religious Affairs Department (JHEAINS) throughout 2024, said Chief
Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
He said it was part of the state government’s efforts
to support programmes related to the development of dakwah and upholding the
principles of Islam in Sabah.
“These programmes can be further strengthened with the
solid support from federal government agencies such as the Department of
Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), the Malaysian Islamic Economic
Development Foundation (YaPEIM), the Malaysian Islamic Dakwah Foundation
(Yadim) and others,” he said at the breaking-of-fast event and opening ceremony
of the Al-Falah Mosque, Kepayan, here today.
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Second chance for inmates: Aidilfitri celebrations
with loved ones
07 Apr 2024
MACHANG, April 7 — For two men, this year’s Aidilfitri
celebration is even more meaningful as they were chosen to participate in the
Ihsan Madani Licensed Release of Prisoners (PBSL), allowing them to create
beautiful memories with their loved ones.
A prospect who only wishes to be known as Isa, 40,
said the conditional release allows him to help his family and deepen his
religious knowledge to become a better person.
“I am deeply remorseful and while in prison I have
learned a lot especially about religious knowledge, which has strengthened my
determination to change for the better and not repeat the offence,” the Pahang
native told reporters when met after the launching ceremony of the PBSL
programme at the Machang Moral Rehabilitation Centre, here, today.
“The first thing I want to do is to visit my parents’
graves. I truly regret the actions I’ve taken all this time. My life had no
purpose, and while serving time in prison, I learned a lot about life and wish
to become a disciplined and responsible person,” he said.
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IGP: Police extend remand of Israeli man detained with
six pistols
07 Apr 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — The remand order on an Israeli
man who was detained with six pistols has been extended for another seven days
from today.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said
the extension for Shalom Avitan’s remand, which was due to end today, is to
allow the police time to finalise a detailed investigation report.
“We still require some time to gather all firm
evidence related to this main suspect (Shalom) and the local married couple who
were also remanded last Friday.
“Currently, we (the police) are still looking into the
motives and main reasons behind the suspect’s possession of six pistols and 200
rounds of ammunition,” he said when contacted today.
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North
America
American Islamic Figure, AbdulraheemMccarthy, Says I
Only Know Truth About Islam From Gaza
06/April/2024
WASHINGTON April 07. 2024 (Saba) - American Islamic
figure Abdulraheem McCarthy has stressed that he only knew Islam from Gaza.
McCarthy stressed that he has been seeking knowledge
for 30 years and calling to God for about 20 years. However, he did not know
the truth of Islam except through seeing the people of Gaza apply the teachings
of their religion.
McCarthy said, in an interview with the “Days of God”
program on Al Jazeera Live last night, “Their patience, their certainty in God,
their attachment to God, and their faith in Him is a wondrous thing... Glory be
to God! They are suffering and I ask God to lift the calamity from them, but
they teach us what it is like to adhere to Islam.”
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UK sends Royal Navy ship to boost aid for Gaza and set
up a new maritime corridor
Apr 7, 2024
LONDON: A British Royal Navy ship will supply aid to
Gaza as part of an international effort to help set up a new humanitarian
maritime corridor in early May, the foreign office and ministry of defence said
on Saturday.
The multinational effort, involving the United States,
Cyprus and other partners, will develop a new temporary pier off the coast of
Gaza, British foreign minister David Cameron said.
"The situation in Gaza is dire and the prospect
of famine is real. We remain committed to getting aid to those who so
desperately need it," Cameron said in a statement.
Cameron has also pledged 9.7 million pounds ($12.26
million) for aid equipment and logistical expertise to help set up the maritime
corridor from Cyprus to Gaza, his office said.
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Muslim organizations pack 20,000 meals to give away
during Ramadan
Apr 07, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS — Local Muslim organizations are giving
back as Ramadan comes to an end.
Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA), a nonprofit humanitarian
and advocacy organization, and Middle Eastern Student Association are joining
forces to pack 20,000 meals to give to those in need.
The meals consist of basmati rice, dehydrated carrot
flakes, halal pinto beans, and a seven-spice mix.
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Muslim Association shares end of Ramadan information
at Airdrie Library
Apr 07, 2024
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association set up a booth at the
Airdrie Public Library on April 6 that shared information about Eid al-Fitr,
which signifies the end of Ramadan.
Ramadan lasted from March 11 to April 10, with Eid
al-Fitr falling on April 10, when Muslims can break the Ramadan fast.
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US nuclear industry upbeat on small reactors, despite
setback
Apr 7, 2024
NEW YORK: Despite the recent cancellation of a
next-generation US nuclear plant, backers of the carbon-free power source
remain hopeful new projects will come on line by the end of the decade.
Late last year, the US energy company NuScale
announced it was pulling the plug on a small modular reactor (SMR) project in
the western state of Idaho.
The project -- the sole SMR design yet to be approved
by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission -- faced exploding costs that took the
estimated price from $5.3 billion up to $9.3 billion.
The "collapse of NuScale's project should spell
the end for small modular nuclear reactors," MV Ramana, a professor at the
University of British Columbia, predicted.
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Pakistan
Sunni Ittehad Council asks ECP to postpone election of
Senate heads
Nasir Iqbal
April 7, 2024
ISLAMABAD: Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) Chairman
Mohammad Hamid Raza on Saturday approached the Election Commission of Pakistan
(ECP) to seek postponement of April 9 elections being held to fill the seats of
Senate chairman and deputy chairman.
A petition filed through senior counsel Hamid Khan in
this regard said that election should be held to a date after polls in the
upper house from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
It argued that election on the 11 vacant Senate seats
from KP and its notification were prerequisite under the Constitution for the
election of Senate chairman and deputy chairman. The petition has been filed
under Article 60, read with Article 218(3).
On April 2, election on the 11 seats were postponed on
ECP order. The election was postponed on the grounds that members of the
provincial assembly purportedly elected on the reserved seats as provided under
Article 106 had not taken the oath of their offices and since the electoral
college was incomplete, the arrangement for Senate election could not be made.
The petition regretted that the ECP, in utter
violation of the Constitution, delayed the elections to the KP Assembly despite
clear mandate of the green book. This deviance from the Constitution should end
at once to save the democracy in Pakistan, the petition pleaded.
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MWL secretary general to lead Eid prayer at Faisal
Mosque
April 07, 2024
ISLAMABAD
- The Secretary General of Muslim
World League (MWL), Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, is set to mark
Eid-ul-Fitr in a compassionate and inclusive manner in Pakistan. Dr. Al-Issa’s
itinerary includes leading the Eid prayer at Faisal Mosque and spending the day
with orphans, embodying the spirit of generosity and solidarity. According to
Muhammad Umar Butt, the Spokesperson of Ministry of Religious Affairs and
Interfaith Harmony, Dr. Al-Issa is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on April 7
for a nine-day high-profile visit. During his stay, Dr. Al-Issa will lay the
foundation stone of the Seerat-ul-Nabi Museum in the federal capital. Umar
Butt further elaborated that Dr. Al-Issa’s agenda comprises meetings with key
figures including the President, Prime Minister, Chief Justice of Pakistan, and
the Religious Affairs Minister. Additionally, Dr. Al-Issa will participate in
various significant events and engage in discussions aimed at fostering
interfaith dialogue and cooperation.
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‘Some party leaders’ talking to establishment: Imran
Malik Asad
April 7, 2024
ISLAMABAD: After his party faced pressure in the form
of arrests and desertions in the wake of the May 9 violence, former prime
minister Imran Khan on Saturday revealed that some PTI leaders were still in
contact with the establishment.
Speaking to reporters at Adiala Jail after the hearing
of the Al-Qadir Trust case, Mr Khan implied he was ready to hold a dialogue
with anyone for the sake of the country.
The PTI founder said if he could hold talks with
former army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa, who he later accused of being instrumental
in the fall of the PTI government in April 2022, then he could meet anyone,
since the country was passing through a difficult phase.
Mr Khan said that a few leaders in the PTI “are still
in contact with the establishment”, apparently for negotiations. However, he
did not elaborate.
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Six law enforcers martyred in attacks in KP,
Balochistan
April 7, 2024
DERA ISMAIL KHAN / LAKKI MARWAT: Six security
personnel, including a DSP, were martyred and 12 militants killed in separate
incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan on Friday night and Saturday.
In one incident, eight militants were killed in a gun
battle with security forces during an intelligence-based operation conducted in
the Kot Sultan area of Kulachi tehsil, Dera Ismail Khan district, on Friday,
the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Saturday.
It said security forces conducted the operation on the
reported presence of militants in Kot Sultan. The militants had remained
actively involved in numerous activities against security forces and targeted
killing of civilians, it added.
Meanwhile, two suspected militants were killed in an
exchange of fire with security forces in North Waziristan district on Saturday.
The ISPR said the security forces carried out an operation in the district
where the forces effectively engaged the militants’ location and killed two of
them in the gun battle.
In LakkiMarwat, a DSP and two cops were martyred and a
constable was injured by armed miscreants in two incidents on Friday night,
officials said.
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Paramedics in Quetta protest against govt hospitals’
‘privatisation’
Saleem Shahid
April 7, 2024
QUETTA: Grand Health Alliance Balochistan staged a
rally on Saturday against a plan to privatise government hospitals in the
provincial capital.
A large number of government hospital employees,
including paramedics and nurses, gathered in the Civil Hospital and marched
on the main roads and streets of Quetta.
The alliance leaders Salam Zehri, Jamal Shah Kakar,
Haji ShafaaMengal, Lala Sultan and others addressed the protesters.
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Govt’s economic measures show positive signs, claims
Tarar
April 7, 2024
LAHORE: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on
Saturday said that the incumbent government is actively taking measures to
strengthen both the economy and industry, which are displaying positive signs.
In a press conference at the PML-N’s Secretariat, he
mentioned that Bloomberg had clearly stated that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
had a good experience in engaging with financial institutions and implementing
economic reforms.
“The previous 16-month government rescued the country
from default and stabilised the Pakistani rupee. Even during the interim
government’s tenure, the rupee remained stable. This stability in the currency
contributed to the stabilisation of the country’s economy, with positive
developments observed in the stock exchange as well,” he emphasised.
Contrary to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s
statement, Mr Tarar said the positive economic indicators showed that business
confidence had increased in the country.
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Arab
World
Crown prince arrives in Makkah for remainder of
Ramadan, receives Somali president and Bahraini counterpart
ARAB NEWS
April 06, 2024
MAKKAH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in
Makkah on Saturday from Jeddah where he will spend the rest of Ramadan, Saudi
Press Agency reported.
Prince Turki bin Mohammed, Minister of State and
Member of the Council of Ministers, foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan,
sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz and Prince
Abdullah bin Bandar, Minister of the Guard, arrived with the crown prince, SPA
added.
Also on Saturday, Prince Mohammed received President
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia and his Bahraini counterpart Sheikh Salman bin
Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa after they arrived in the Kingdom.
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Scene of peace: Over 70,000 worshippers gather for
record-breaking night of prayer at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
07-04-2024
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi welcomed a
record number of worshippers on the 27th night of Ramadan. Atotal of 70,000
people attended prayers, including 11,589 performing Taraweeh and 59,091
praying Tahajjud as the mosque provided Iftar meals for 33,500 people.
The prayers were led by Sheikh Idris Abkar, the imam
of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque who prayed for the continuing security and
prosperity of the UAE, for the guidance of its leaders and for forgiveness for
the Founding Fathers.
The mosque's halls, corridors, and courtyards were
filled with worshippers from all walks of life, creating a scene of peace and
tranquillity.
In addition to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu
Dhabi, large numbers of worshippers also attended prayers at other mosques in
the UAE.
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Makkah museums elevate pilgrims’ experience
TAREQ AL-THAQAFI
April 07, 2024
MAKKAH: Makkah’s museums attract Muslims from across
the world and enrich the pilgrimage experience. They also offer revealing
insights into the Kingdom’s history and its dedication to Hajj and Umrah
performers.
Dr. Fahd Al-Maliki, vice chairman of the Saudi
Historical Society and professor of graduate studies at Umm Al-Qura University,
told Arab News that the emergence of museums in the Arab world was slowed by
political, economic, social, educational, and religious challenges.
Worshippers from around the world flocked to the Grand
Mosque in Makkah for ‘Laylat Al-Qadr’ prayers that was observed in the wee
hours of Saturday. (SPA)
The latter, Al-Maliki said, included some factions
viewing the collection of artifacts and statues as reminiscent of pre-Islamic
idol worship. This led to the destruction of such items in many Arab countries,
driven by fears of paganism, which hindered the development of museums in the region.
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Ramadan’s lucrative economic opportunities for Saudi
small business
RAHAF JAMBI
April 06, 2024
RIYADH: The holy month of Ramadan holds immense
significance for Muslims around the world, marking a period of fasting, prayer,
reflection and community gatherings.
It is customary for people to gift items that are
associated with Ramadan, such as dates, rosary beads, prayer mats and gowns,
creating excellent economic opportunities for small businesses in Saudi Arabia.
People like to order more date maamoul (date cookies)
from Rawan Sweets during Ramadan, according to Hanan Al-Harithi, the owner of
the business.
Al-Harthi sells Saudi coffee that she makes from
scratch and Arabic sweets like maamoul, which are associated with Saudi
cultural heritage and hospitality.
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Saudi ambassador meets French senators in Paris
ARAB NEWS
April 06, 2024
PARIS: Fahd bin Mayouf Al-Ruwaili, Saudi Arabia’s
ambassador to France, recently met with Vivette Lopez, French senator and
secretary of the Foreign Affairs, Defense and Armed Forces Committee, and a
member of the France-Gulf States Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group.
The meeting offered an opportunity for talks on the
strategic partnership between the two countries, and “the economic, cultural
and artistic cooperation between them in light of Saudi Vision 2030,”
Al-Ruwaili, who is also permanent representative of the Kingdom to UNESCO,
wrote in a post on X.
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Kingdom arrests 21,505 illegals in one week
ARAB NEWS
April 06, 2024
Riyadh: Saudi authorities arrested 21,505 people in
one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the
Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
According to an official report, a total of 14,323
people were arrested for violations of residency laws, while 4,778 were held
over illegal border crossing attempts, and a further 2,404 for labor-related
issues.
The report showed that among the 1,295 people arrested
for trying to enter the Kingdom illegally, 61 percent were Ethiopian, 37
percent Yemeni, and 2 percent were of other nationalities.
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Africa
Reintegrating terrorists into society dangerous,
ex-soldiers tell FG
7th April 2024
Some retired soldiers have again warned the Federal Government
to be careful with its decision to rehabilitate and reintegrate some repentant
terrorists who have gone through the government’s deradicalisation programme,
Operations Safe Corridor.
The OSC which began under former president Muhammadu
Buhari has run for several years and seen no fewer than 4,000 ex-Boko Haram
members go through the programme.
In Gombe State alone, for instance, in September 2023,
no fewer than 2,168 ex-Boko Haram members were said to have passed through the
De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration camp at the Kwami Local
Government Area of Gombe State in the last eight years.
In January 2023, no fewer than 613 rehabilitated
terrorists undergoing de-radicalisation were scheduled to be handed over by the
military authorities to their respective state governors.
However, in July 2022, some repentant Boko Haram
members, despite renouncing their membership of the terror group, were accused
of having contact with their former colleagues, supplying them intelligence.
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Lebanese Islamic Resistance Targets IOF Soldiers,
Downs Hermes 900
April 7, 2024
In support of the Palestinian people and resistance in
Gaza and in light of the Israeli aggression on the various South Lebanon
villages, the Islamic Resistance continued on Saturday striking the Zionist
occupation sites near the Lebanese borders with occupied Palestine, inflicting
losses upon the enemy forces.
Today’s operations showcased exceptional precision as
the Islamic Resistance successfully hit an Israeli anti-UAV jamming system and
intercepted a Hermes 900 drone. It’s worth noting that Hezbollah previously
downed an IOF drone of the Hermes 450 type on February 26, 2024.
The initial statement stated that at 02:00 AM on
Saturday, April 6, 2024, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted a gathering of
Zionist soldiers near the Ramya site with artillery shells.
In retaliation to Israeli assaults on southern
villages, notably in Marjayoun, the fighters of the Islamic Resistance struck
the Jal Al-Alam site at 12:40 noon on Saturday, April 6, 2024. They also
targeted enemy soldiers positioned between the site and the Shlomi settlement
with Burkan missiles, achieving direct hits.
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‘Nasarawagov pushed me to establish militia group’ –
Miyetti Allah president
Goodness Adaoyiche
April 7, 2024
President of Miyetti Allah KautalHore, Bello Bodejo,
has alleged that the Governor of Nasarawa State, AbdullahiSule, influenced the
establishment of the ethnic militia group, Kungiya Zaman Lafiya.
Recall that the Miyetti Allah leader was arrested by
operatives of the Defence Intelligence Agency on January 23, 2024, and was
arraigned before Justice InyangEkwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on three
counts of terrorism on March 22, 2024.
Bodejo alleged that he received a call from the
governor earlier in the year expressing his desire to establish a vigilante
group different from those of his counterparts, according to Punch.
Bodejo’s confessional statement reads: “I was arrested
because of the vigilantes I paraded in Nasarawa State. Sometime in early
January 2024, Governor Sule called me and said that he wanted me to see him
concerning a Fulani group called Kungiya Zaman Lafiya, which I told him I
didn’t know about. The governor said what he called me for was because all the
governors had agreed to form vigilante groups in their states like Katsina
State had done, but he did not want to organise his like other state governors.
“He said he wanted to use all those who participated
in the political rally before the election. And he intended to link them with
the Army and they would work for him as vigilantes. The governor asked if I
could work with Akajo, the leader of the group and I told him that I couldn’t
come down to work with Akajo because I am from the national level.
Later, I called Akajo to meet me and we discussed how
to operate the Kungiya Zaman Lafiya in the state. I told the Emir of Lafia that
people complained about the group and I didn’t like them.
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How Nasarawagov pressurised me to establish militia group,
Miyetti Allah leader tells investigators
7th April 2024
The President of Miyetti Allah KautalHore, Bello
Bodejo, has alleged that the Governor of Nasarawa State, AbdullahiSule, was
behind the establishment of the ethnic militia group, Kungiya Zaman Lafiya.
The Miyetti Allah leader was arrested by operatives of
the Defence Intelligence Agency on January 23, 2024, at the group’s office in
the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State for allegedly unveiling a
militia group and has been in custody since then.
However, in his confessional statement exclusively
obtained by Sunday PUNCH, Bodejo alleged that the Nasarawa State governor was
behind the formation of the militia group.
He stated that he received a call from the governor
earlier in the year expressing his desire to establish a vigilante group
different from those of his counterparts.
Bodejo said, “I was arrested because of the vigilantes
I paraded in Nasarawa State. Sometime in early January 2024, Governor Sule
called me and said that he wanted me to see him concerning a Fulani group
called Kungiya Zaman Lafiya, which I told him I didn’t know about. The governor
said what he called me for was because all the governors had agreed to form
vigilante groups in their states like Katsina State had done, but he did not
want to organise his like other state governors.
“He said he wanted to use all those who participated
in the political rally before the election. And he intended to link them with
the Army and they would work for him as vigilantes. The governor asked if I
could work with Akajo, the leader of the group and I told him that I couldn’t
come down to work with Akajo because I am from the national level. Later, I
called Akajo to meet me and we discussed how to operate the Kungiya Zaman
Lafiya in the state. I told the Emir of Lafia that people complained about the
group and I didn’t like them.
“However, I asked Akajo about the number of his men.
He said there were about 700 men. I demanded for their ID cards which he showed
me; the ID cards were authorised and signed by the CSO to the Nasarawa State
governor. About two weeks later, Governor A. A. Sule called me to come with
Akajo.”
He said despite informing the governor of the negative
narratives about Akajo’s group, he insisted that he (Bodejo) worked with him.
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How Army Lieutenant, six soldiers were killed in Boko
Haram ambush on Borno-Yobe Road
April 7, 2024
Armed Boko Haram members have ambushed a military
vehicle conveying a Lieutenant (names withheld) and other soldiers along Biu-
Buratai- BuniYadi Road.
Reliable sources revealed that the attack, which
occurred on Thursday evening, led to the killing of the officer, a driver, a
gunner and four other soldiers.
Several terrorists were said to have been killed
during an exchange of gunfire with troops near Kamuya village.
He said: “Yes, based on the situation report, soldiers
of 135 Special Force BN FOB in Buratai were ambushed by terrorists on their way
to Damaturu, Yobe State capital. “Unfortunately, one officer was killed,
including a driver, a gunner plus four other escorts.”
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