Religious
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Pakistan’s Ummat Unity Calls for Blocking Troop Deployment to Gaza
DID Press: Ummat Unity Conference of Pakistan called on the government to prevent the deployment of Pakistani military forces to Gaza for the purpose of disarming Hamas, according to a statement issued at the end of the gathering. The conference,…
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Iranian Official: Quran Key to Solving Muslim World’s Challenges
DID Press: Dr. Sayed Rouhollah Hussaini, Iran’s Cultural Attaché for Afghanistan, emphasized during a meeting with prominent Afghan migrant Quran reciters in Iran that returning to teachings of the Holy Quran is the only way for the Islamic Ummah to…
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Pakistani Clerics Condemn Taliban Ban on Girls’ Education as Un-Islamic
DID Press: Pakistani organization of Islamic scholars issued a statement urging the Taliban government to reopen educational institutions for girls and lift restrictive policies. Led by Maulana Fazlur Rehman, head of the Jamaat-e-Islami Scholars, Pakistani clerics criticized the Taliban for…
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UN-Habitat: Herat Jami Mosque Symbol of Afghanistan’s Heritage
DID Press: UN-Habitat has highlighted Herat Grand Jami Mosque (Masjid-i Jāmi) as one of the most magnificent and valuable Islamic monuments in Afghanistan and Central Asia, emphasizing the urgent need for its preservation. Built over 800 years ago, the mosque…
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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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