Islam
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Afghanistan
Hekmatyar’s Son: Taliban Uses Religion to Marginalize Women
DID Press: Habib-ur-Rahman Hekmatyar has accused the Taliban of using religious interpretations to justify the exclusion of women from public life, arguing that the group’s policies reflect an extremist reading of Islam rather than mainstream Islamic teachings. In a post…
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Athlete
Religious Expressions Highlight Faith and Identity at 2026 World Cup
DID Press: FIFA World Cup 2026 has become more than a sporting competition, emerging as a global stage for expressions of faith, identity, and cultural values among players and communities. The tournament has featured visible religious gestures, including Muslim players…
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Afghanistan
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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Government
UN Official: Muslims in Russia Face Better Conditions Than in EU, US
DID Press: Miguel Ángel Moratinos, former UN under-secretary-general and current high representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, has praised the condition of Muslims in Russia, saying their situation is “much better” than in Europe and the United States.…
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Afghanistan
Hekmatyar Criticizes Taliban for Prioritizing Appearance Over Islamic Principles
DID Press: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has issued rare criticism of the Taliban, accusing them of distorting Islamic values and arguing that Islam is founded on justice, consultation, and the protection of the oppressed—not external symbols such as clothing style or beard…
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Muslim
Role of Imam Reza (A.S.) in Building Islamic Civilization
DID Press: Imam Ali bin Musa al-Reza (A.S.), the eighth Shiite Imam, was one of the most influential figures in the history of Islam, particularly in the realm of civilization-building. His blessed lifetime, which coincided with the era of Abbasid…
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Muslim
Poll Finds Wide Gap Between Modern Muslims and Prophet’s (PBUH) Lifestyle
DID Press: On the eve of the anniversary of the passing of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), known as the Messenger of Mercy, DID Press carried out an online survey to assess how closely contemporary Muslims adhere and follow his teachings and…
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Analysis
School of Imam Khomeini (RA); Model Beyond Time and Place
DIDPress: Imam Khomeini, with a revolutionary outlook, brought religion out of the private sphere into the realm of society and governance. He demonstrated that Islam is not merely a set of rituals but a framework for the just administration of…
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