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Istighfar in Imam Ali’s Words

Istighfar in Imam Ali’s Words

IQNA – In a Hadith, Imam Ali (AS) states the truth of asking for forgiveness and criteria of Istighfar (seeking forgiveness).
09:28 , 2025 Nov 02
In Photos: Mosque of Sheikh Shahab ol-Din Ahari Tomb in Iran’s Ahar

In Photos: Mosque of Sheikh Shahab ol-Din Ahari Tomb in Iran’s Ahar

IQNA – The historical mosque of Sheikh Shahab ol-Din Ahri’s tomb, in Ahar, northwest Iran, is an outstanding example of Safavid-era art and architecture.
22:09 , 2025 Nov 01
Concept of ‘Time’ in Quran Discussed at Pakistani University Seminar   

Concept of ‘Time’ in Quran Discussed at Pakistani University Seminar   

IQNA – A seminar titled “concept of time in the light of the Holy Quran” was organized at Hafiz Hayat Campus of the University of Gujrat in Punjab, Pakistan.
20:11 , 2025 Nov 01
Qom Holy Sites Host Mourning Ceremonies Marking Hazrat Zahra Martyrdom Anniversary   

Qom Holy Sites Host Mourning Ceremonies Marking Hazrat Zahra Martyrdom Anniversary   

IQNA – Marking the mourning days for the martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (SA), mourning rituals are held at the holy mausoleum of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) and Jamkaran Mosque in Qom.
17:20 , 2025 Nov 01
Muslim Leaders in Glasgow Say They ‘Are Not Going Anywhere’ After Mosque Vandalism

Muslim Leaders in Glasgow Say They ‘Are Not Going Anywhere’ After Mosque Vandalism

IQNA – In the wake of "Scots First" graffiti being sprayed on the Glasgow Central Mosque, Muslim community leaders have issued a firm vow that they are "not going anywhere," as police investigate what they confirm is a hate crime.
15:33 , 2025 Nov 01
Official Highlights Secret to Success of Arbaeen Service Delivery

Official Highlights Secret to Success of Arbaeen Service Delivery

IQNA – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society considered this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage the most successful in recent years in terms of service delivery.
15:30 , 2025 Nov 01
Disarming Resistance Only A Fantasy: Palestinian Analyst

Disarming Resistance Only A Fantasy: Palestinian Analyst

IQNA – Talking about ‘disarming the resistance’ is nothing more than a fantasy, because it means stripping people of their will and identity, a Palestinian political analyst said.
14:03 , 2025 Nov 01
New Branches of Quran School Launched in Egypt

New Branches of Quran School Launched in Egypt

IQNA – The Center for the Development of Education for Foreign Students at Egypt’s Al-Azhar Islamic University announced the opening of two new branches of the Imam el-Tayeb Quran Memorization and Recitation School in the country.
14:01 , 2025 Nov 01
Resurrection Day An Exhibition of Deceived Humans’ Regrets: Cleric  

Resurrection Day An Exhibition of Deceived Humans’ Regrets: Cleric  

IQNA – Explaining the concept of Yawm At-Taghabun, an Iranian seminary scholar said that on the Resurrection Day, a person will not only see the results of his actions, but also his lost place in Paradise; a scene that will be his greatest regret and spiritual torment.
12:17 , 2025 Nov 01
Son of Renowned Quran Reciter Sheikh Abdul Basit Abdul Samad Dies in Cairo

Son of Renowned Quran Reciter Sheikh Abdul Basit Abdul Samad Dies in Cairo

IQNA – The son of the late Egyptian Quran reciter Sheikh Abdul Basit Abdul Samad, one of the most celebrated voices in Quranic recitation, passed away in Cairo on Friday, October 31, 2025.
09:56 , 2025 Nov 01
US Main Sponsor of Aggression: Hezbollah Chief

US Main Sponsor of Aggression: Hezbollah Chief

IQNA – The secretary general of Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement described the United States as the main sponsor of the Israeli regime’s aggression, stressing that Washington is no neutral mediator.
08:31 , 2025 Nov 01
Concept of Istighfar in Quran and Hadith

Concept of Istighfar in Quran and Hadith

IQNA – The word “Istighfar” (asking for forgiveness) is derived from the root “Ghafara” which means “to cover” and “to have covered”; hence, Istighfar in Arabic means asking for and requesting to cover.
08:19 , 2025 Nov 01
Muslim Rights Advocate Says She Was Refused Service Amid Rising Everyday Islamophobia

Muslim Rights Advocate Says She Was Refused Service Amid Rising Everyday Islamophobia

IQNA – The head of a new UK government partner organization tackling Islamophobia has said she was refused service in a shop because she is Muslim, highlighting growing concerns over subtle and everyday discrimination against British Muslims.
16:25 , 2025 Oct 31
Researcher Says Quran Promotes Intercultural Dialogue Based on Dignity, Mutual Recognition

Researcher Says Quran Promotes Intercultural Dialogue Based on Dignity, Mutual Recognition

IQNA – Religious scholar Reza Malazadeh Yamchi says the Quran provides a moral foundation for intercultural understanding, emphasizing dignity, equality, and dialogue rather than cultural dominance or uniformity.
10:46 , 2025 Oct 31
Japanese Muslim Convert Describes Quran as a ‘Prescription That Healed What Doctors Could Not’

Japanese Muslim Convert Describes Quran as a ‘Prescription That Healed What Doctors Could Not’

IQNA – Japanese-born Islamic preacher Fatima Atsuko Hoshino says the Quran provided answers to lifelong questions and cured illnesses that medical experts failed to treat.
09:07 , 2025 Oct 31
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