Poets from 25 Countries Compete in Int'l 'Prophet of Mercy' Festival
IQNA – Poets from 25 countries have submitted around 1,500 poems to the International “Prophet of Mercy” Poetry Festival, held in honor of the 1500th anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Iran’s Quran Publication Center Turns to AI in Quran Printing, Design
IQNA – The Center for Printing and Publication of the Holy Quran of the Islamic Republic of Iran is developing artificial intelligence technologies to produce personalized digital Qurans, marking a new...
Nearly 4,000 Israeli Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in a Week
IQNA – Around 3,939 illegal Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound last week under the protection of Israeli occupation forces, according to the latest figures.
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Role of Istighfar in Attracting Divine Mercy
IQNA – The effects of Istighfar (seeking divine forgiveness) are not only limited to forgiveness of sins, but it also removes the obstacles to the blessings and mercy of God reaching man.
Quranic Activities
Iran Sends Up to 150 Qaris, Memorizers Abroad Each Year: Official
IQNA – A senior Iranian Quran official says between 100 and 150 of the country’s Quran reciters and memorizers are sent abroad annually to participate in international competitions or promotional religious programs.
08 Nov 2025, 09:10
Political
Ayatollah Qassim Elaborates on Strategy of Resistance in Nasrallah's Thought
IQNA – Bahrain’s top Shia cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim emphasized that former Hezbollah secretary general Sayed Hassan Nasrallah adhered to the original Islamic faith in all areas of life.
09 Nov 2025, 18:10
Religious Activities
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Role of Istighfar in Forgiveness of Sins, Deliverance from Hell
IQNA – Istighfar (seeking divine forgiveness) has many effects, but the most important and direct goal of those seeking forgiveness is to have their sins forgiven by God.
05 Nov 2025, 08:40
World
Irish FA Pushes for UEFA to Expel Israel from European Football
IQNA – In a decisive vote, the Football Association of Ireland has backed a resolution urging UEFA to ban Israel from participating in both international and club-level European competitions.
09 Nov 2025, 12:08
