Religious
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Offers Condolences Following Death of Ayatollah Fayyad
DID Press: Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei issued a message expressing sorrow over the passing of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fayyad, paying tribute to his scholarly, religious, and educational contributions and extending condolences to the religious establishment in Najaf, his…
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Herat Crackdown on Women’s Dress Sparks Religious and Legal Backlash
DID Press: Reports from Afghanistan’s western province of Herat indicate that the current authorities’ morality enforcement department has begun detaining and harassing women wearing hijab styles that do not include the chadari or chador-namaz. The development has triggered strong criticism…
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Iran Envoy Attends Memorial Ceremony for Grand Ayatollah Fayyad in Kabul
DID Press: Alireza Bikdeli attended a memorial ceremony in Kabul marking the passing of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fayyad, expressing condolences on behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Bikdeli participated in the condolence gathering and signed the memorial book,…
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Herat Under Extremism Pressure as Crackdown on Women Deepens
DID Press: The city of Herat in western Afghanistan has witnessed a sharp escalation in tensions following recent protests and reports of forceful measures against demonstrators opposing the detention of women, raising broader concerns about governance and civil liberties. Recent…
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Closure of Grand Ayatollah Fayyad Offices in Afghanistan After His Passing
DID Press: Following the passing of prominent Shia religious authority, Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fayyad, his son has announced the cessation of all affiliated offices in Afghanistan. In an official statement, Hujjat al-Islam Sheikh Mahmoud Fayyad said that with the…
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End of an Era: Grand Ayatollah Fayyad and Najaf’s Transnational Legacy
DID Press: The passing of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fayyad marks more than the loss of a prominent religious scholar; it signals the end of an important chapter in the history of Shia religious authority and the enduring transnational role…
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Grand Ayatollah Fayyad Dies, Leaving a Legacy Beyond Borders
DID Press: The passing of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fayyad marks more than the death of a prominent Shia religious authority. It closes a remarkable historical chapter that began in a small village in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province and culminated in…
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8 Muslim Countries Condemn Violations at Al-Aqsa Mosque
DID Press: Pakistan, along with seven other Muslim-majority countries, has issued a joint statement strongly condemning recent actions by Israeli settlers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem and calling for an immediate halt to escalating tensions in the city.…
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Afghan Pilgrims Begin Returning Home from Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Ministry of Hajj & Religious Affairs under the Taliban administration has announced the start of the return process for approximately 30,000 Afghan pilgrims following the completion of Hajj rituals in Saudi Arabia. The ministry said the return operation…
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Taliban-Linked Outlet Denies Forced Conversion Claims Against Shia Students
DID Press: A media outlet aligned with Taliban has rejected reports alleging that Shia students were forced to change their religious beliefs, calling the claims part of a broader media campaign against the Afghan authorities. The outlet dismissed recent reports…
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