Religion & Culture
Tehran to Host Muslim-Christian Dialogue
The 10th round of Islam-Orthodox Christianity dialogue will be organized on May 5 and 6, 2018 in Tehran.
Iran to Hold 35th Int’l Quran Contest in April
The 35th edition of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s International Quran Competition will be held in April, the organizers announced.
Conference in Egypt to Discuss ‘Islamic Art Facing Extremism’
A conference titled “Islamic Art Facing Extremism” is planned to be held in Alexandria, Egypt, on December 5 to 7.
Muslim group translates Qur’an into Kirundi
A Burundian Muslim association has translated the Holy Quran into Kirundi, one of the two official languages of the East African country, a religious leader told Anadolu Agency on Tuesday.
Christian leaders say Trump's move on al-Quds 'insulting'
Palestinian Christian leaders have decried as "dangerous" and "insulting” US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize al-Quds as Israel's so-called capital.
What Muslims and the Quran Say About Jesus, Christmas and the Virgin Birth
When people think about Christmas, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t the Quran, the central religious text of Islam.
Muslim migrants succeed in Russia despite xenophobia
Ravshan and Joomshut are two comical characters playing labour migrants from ex-Soviet Central Asia in Our Russia, an immensely popular TV show.
Indonesia Launches Quran Translations in 3 Local Languages
Indonesia’s Religious Affairs Ministry has released translated versions of the Quran in three regional languages, namely Melayu Ambon, Balinese and Banjar.
Egypt to Hold 25th Int’l Quran Contest in March
Egypt will launch the 25th round of its annual Quran World Awards on March 24,2018, announced the country’s Ministry of Awqaf (Endowment) in a Saturday statement.
US Nat’l Quran Contest Slated for December 27
The 7th edition of a national Quran competition in the US will be held in Chicago on December 27-29.
Hospital named after Iran’s Majid Samii opens in China
A hospital named after world-class Iranian neurosurgeon Majid Samii was officially opened in Shenzhen, China, on December 18.
Islam and the Question of Violence
Despite the presence of violence in many regions of the world ranging from Ireland to Lebanon to the Pacific Basin and involving many religions from Christianity to Hinduism, the Western world associates Islam more than any other religion with violence. The Muslim conquest of Spain, the Crusades – which were not begun by Muslims -, and the Ottoman domination of eastern Europe have provided a historical memory of Islam as being related to force and power.
A believer should remember Imam Mehdi (AS) with his best name.
We should recognize Imam Mehdi (AS) names and biography and we should know that without the knowledge of Imam our responsibilities are not complete.
Our secret of getting away from problems and difficulties.
Hazrat Hujjat Ibn al Hassan Qaim Ale Muhammad Imam Mehdi (AS) tells us in one of his valuable and blessed hadith that we have not shown any laziness or delay in giving you a protection and we have not forgotten you otherwise you would have fell in difficulties and problems and the enemy would have uprooted you and you would be ended.
Armenians Enjoy Full Religious Freedom in Iran: Archbishop Sarkissian
Armenian archbishop of Tehran Sebouh Sarkissian said Armenians enjoy all rights of an ordinary citizen in Iran and can freely observe their religious ceremonies and holidays in the predominantly-Muslim country
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