Cleric Advises Youth: ‘Think Before You Go on Umrah; Pilgrimage Begins with Reflection’
IQNA – A senior Iranian cleric has advised young people to approach Umrah and Hajj only after thoughtful reflection, saying spiritual maturity is a prerequisite for pilgrimage.
Dates for Russia’s 2025 Int’l Quran Contest Announced
IQNA – The organizing committee of the 23rd edition of Russia’s international Quran competition has revealed the dates for the Quranic event.
Syrians Protest Cuts to Religious Education Amid Reports of Policy Reversal
IQNA – A controversial decision by Syria’s Education Ministry to reduce religious education hours and remove Quran lessons from schools has triggered widespread protests, while unconfirmed reports suggest...
Iran’s 48th Nat’l Quran Competition: Schedules for Final Round Released
IQNA – The schedules of the turns for Quran reciters and memorizers to show their performance in the final stage of Iran’s 48th National Holy Quran Competition were published.
Quranic Activities
Embroidered Quran on Display at Riyadh Int’l Book Fair
IQNA – An embroidered copy of the Quran created by Syrian calligrapher Muhammad Maher Hazari has been displayed at the Riyadh International Book Fair 2025 in Saudi Arabia.
05 Oct 2025, 17:02
Political
Hezbollah Chief Calls Trump Plan for Gaza Ceasefire A ‘US-Engineered Israeli Plot’
IQNA – The Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement’s leader described the 20-point plan proposed by US President Donald Trump to end Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza as a “US-engineered Israeli plot”.
05 Oct 2025, 08:25
Religious Activities
Paradise Is Not for One Group Alone, Scholar Says, Citing Quranic Verse
IQNA – A prominent Iranian scholar said the Quran rejects any claim of exclusive entry to paradise, emphasizing that true salvation lies in sincere submission to God and righteous action.
05 Oct 2025, 09:40
World
Man Arrested After Graffiti Attack on Watford Mosque Investigated as Hate Crime
IQNA – A man has been arrested on suspicion of religiously aggravated criminal damage after graffiti was painted on a mosque in Watford, England.
06 Oct 2025, 10:06
