For Elizabeth Arif-Fear, there was no single moment when she realised she wanted to be Jewish. “It was just a journey over time,” she says. The 37-year-old interfaith activist was born Christian, then converted to Islam and was Muslim for 14 years, before realising that that faith was also not the »»»

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s main opposition alliance on Feb 22 appointed Terengganu Menteri Besar Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar as its new chairman, following weeks of uncertainty after the resignation of former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin. The decision was made at an extraordinary meeting of Perikatan N»»»

A history teacher who branded Islam 'satanic' and told pupils that 'cocaine was purer back in the day' has been banned from the profession. Patrick Lawler, 62, promoted conspiracy theories about Covid-19 and humiliated pupils with abusive language, while publishing articles attacking Islam, gay peo»»»

Hojat-ol-Islam Seyed Mehdi Khamoushi made the remark in an address to the closing ceremony of Iran’s 48th Holy Quran Competition, held in the western city of Sanandaj, Kordestan province, Monday evening. Referring to the successful holding of Quran competitions throughout the country, he said the I»»»

Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, father of MMA star Khabib, was the mastermind behind Dagestan's grappling dominance. A decorated athlete and coach, he instilled discipline and mental toughness, forging a legacy through fighters like Khabib and Islam Makhachev. His vision continues to shape a new generatio»»»

DHAKA, Sept 3, 2025 (BSS)- Education Adviser Professor Dr Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar has said the sacrifice of the youths who laid down their lives for the nation will not go in vein. “It is our collective duty to build their dreaming Bangladesh as we have got the opportunity at the cost of their sacr»»»

Claiming that their party Chairperson Khaleda Zia was subjected to extreme repression during her time in jail, BNP senior leader Mirza Abbas on Friday demanded that those responsible be brought to trial. “National leader Begum Khaleda Zia had been subjected to extreme torture in prison,” he said wh»»»

Saudi Arabia’s health ministry on Thursday launched a health awareness kit, including one in Urdu, to promote the health and well-being of Hajj pilgrims. Hajj, one of the fundamental pillars of Islam, is performed each year by millions of Muslims worldwide. Pakistan receives one of the highest Hajj»»»

- Pope Francis, who died on Monday, had an informal, lighthearted speaking style, and sometimes he even created words in a combination of his native Spanish with the Italian that he spoke as pope. Some of his memorable quotes: A simple, initial greeting "Brothers and sisters, good evening!" -- Fran»»»

Pope Francis, known for his compassion and wit, left behind memorable quotes. From his initial greeting, "Brothers and sisters, good evening!" to his plea to remember the poor, his words resonated globally. He advocated for mercy, welcomed LGBTQ+ Catholics with "Who am I to judge?", and addressed t»»»

KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — As Ramadan draws to a close in over a week, Muslims are reminded of an important obligation before celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri: paying zakat fitrah. This annual tithe, a religious donation, is intended to help those in need partake in the festive season while also serv»»»