Religious
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Turkey’s “Soft Power” Expands in Russia’s Muslim Regions
DID Press: Turkey is exerting cultural and identity influence across Russia’s Muslim-majority republics, reshaping loyalties rather than borders. The Ankara-led “Turkish Bow” project, spanning from Tatarstan to the North Caucasus, uses identity reconstruction and cultural corridors to strengthen ties with…
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Afghan, Pakistani Clerics Signal De-escalation in Border Tensions
DID Press: A recent gathering of Afghan clerics in Kabul, presented publicly as a religious and social forum promoting peace and restraint, has also served as a platform for conveying indirect political messages to Pakistan and other regional actors, analysts…
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Pakistan’s Clerics Urge Taliban to Enforce Anti-Militancy Fatwa
DID Press: Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) urged the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan to fully implement a recent resolution issued by more than 1,000 Afghan religious scholars, which rejects participation in militant activities beyond Afghanistan’s borders. Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, Chairman…
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Putin’s Ice-Water Ritual: Orthodox Faith and Its Influence on Russia’s Conservative Policies
DID Press: Vladimir Putin not only asserts himself as Russia’s political leader but also as a devout Orthodox Christian, publicly demonstrating his religious beliefs. His ritual of immersing himself in icy waters has become a symbol of personal faith and…
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Tashkent’s Islamic Civilization Center Showcases History with Future Tech
DID Press: The newly established “Islamic Civilization” center in Tashkent, described as four times taller than the iconic Hollywood sign and roughly seven times larger than the White House, is set to open to the public in March 2026. The…
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With Unity and Devotion, Afghanistan Observes Grand Fatimiya Ceremonies
DID Press: With the commencement of Fatimiya days, commemorative ceremonies honoring Lady Fatima Zahra (peace be upon her) were held across Afghanistan, attracting large crowds and creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere. Religious authorities highlighted unity and coexistence during the observances,…
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Fatimah Zahra (S): The Guiding Light of Unity for Muslim Ummah
DID Press: At the international “Shamim-e-Fatemi” conference, attended by poets from Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, Iran’s cultural attaché in Afghanistan emphasized that Fatimah Zahra (S) is a central figure of unity among Muslim countries. Respect for her by all…
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Indonesia’s NU Demands Leader’s Resignation Over Pro-Israel Scholar Invitation
DID Press: Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the world’s largest Islamic organization with approximately 100 million members, has called on its leader, Yahya Cholil Istaquf, to resign within three days for inviting a U.S. scholar supportive of Israel. If he refuses, he…
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Thousands Rallying in Solidarity with Gaza in Herat
DID Press: In a large public gathering in western Herat province, over two thousand people rallied in support of Gazans and the Palestinian resistance, emphasizing the importance of unity within the Islamic world. The rally, titled “Palestine: The Axis of…
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Taliban Signs Contracts to Ensure Services for Afghan Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Taliban-led Ministry of Guidance, Hajj, and Endowments signed agreements with two companies and a hospital in Saudi Arabia to ensure high-quality services for Afghanistan pilgrims during Hajj 1447 AH. The contracts, finalized at the International Hajj and Umrah…
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