Religious
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Pakistani Youth at Risk in Tensions with Afghanistan, Warns Fazl-ur-Rehman
DID Press: Fazl-ur-Rehman, leader of Pakistan’s Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI), has sharply criticized Islamabad’s military policies, warning that certain influential circles within the government are pushing the country toward a pointless war with Afghanistan. Speaking at a public gathering, Fazl-ur-Rehman denounced…
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Mazar-e-Sharif Iconic Shrine Neglected due to Taliban’s Ideology
DID Press: The revered Rawza-e-Sakhi shrine, believed by many to be the burial site of Imam Ali (A.S.), is facing alarming neglect and structural decay — a situation cultural expert said it reflects the Taliban’s ideological disregard for Afghanistan’s religious…
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Pope Leo to Visit Turkey, Lebanon on First Foreign Trip
DID Press: Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Leo, the first North American pontiff, will make his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2, with peace in the Middle East expected to be a central…
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German Court Hands Life Term to Afghan Over Anti-Islam Rally Attack
DID Press: A German court has sentenced an Afghan man to life imprisonment for killing a police officer and injuring five others in a knife attack at an anti-Islam rally in Mannheim. The ruling comes amid heightened political debates over…
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US and Israel Obstruct Islamic Unity, says Iran’s Cultural Attaché in Afghanistan
DID Press: Dr. Sayed Rohullah Hussaini, Iran’s Cultural Attaché in Afghanistan, said today the Islamic Ummah needs to follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) more than ever and remain united and vigilant against the oppression and aggression of hostile…
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Role of Religion in Afghanistan: Examining Faith in Constitution and Society
DID Press: Afghanistan’s 2004 Constitution declares Islam as the official religion of the country and stipulates that all laws must align with the principles of Islamic Sharia. Religion in Afghanistan extends beyond personal belief, serving as a cornerstone of national…
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Poll Highlights Islamic Solidarity as Key Achievement of Unity Week
DID Press: A recent poll conducted by DID Press on the outcomes of Unity Week reveals that a vast majority of participants consider the reinforcement of solidarity among Muslims to be its most significant achievement. The findings underscore that, in…
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Senior Afghanistani Shia Figures Welcome Taliban’s Initiatives to Address Internal Divisions
DID Press: Mohammad Abdul Kabir, Acting Minister for Refugees and Repatriation in Afghanistan’s caretaker government, met with a group of prominent Shia scholars and community leaders to discuss national unity and the reintegration of returnees. During the meeting, Abdul Kabir…
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Poll Identified 3 Equal Priorities to Strengthen Muslim Unity
DID Press: A recent poll conducted during the Week of Unity reveals that participants are evenly split on the most effective approach to fostering greater unity and cohesion among Muslims. The responses highlight three equally prioritized strategies: interfaith dialogue among…
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Taliban Orders Civil Servants to Study Religious Lessons Focused on “Jihad”
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has issued a written directive requiring all government employees to study religious lessons centered on “jihad” and sit for related examinations. The order also includes strict guidelines…
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