‘A choice of soul’: French model Marine El Himer converts to Islam
BY ANADOLU AGENCY ANKARA NOV 06, 2022 – DAILY SABAH French model Marine El Himer in a combination of photos, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 5, 2022. (Photos from Marine El […]
‘Chilling effect’: People expressing pro-Palestinian views censured, suspended from work and school
Canada Employers, institutions alerted to individuals supporting Palestinians in Israel-Hamas war, CBC has learned Brishti Basu · CBC News · Posted: Dec 22, 2023 Restaurant staff losing their jobs for cheering on a pro-Palestinian protest. A Palestinian Canadian journalist fired for her social media posts calling for a #freepalestine. Medical residents flagged to potential […]
The eight Arab states that openly and unabashedly deal with Israel
Arab states carefully deny any meaningful ties to Israel, but reality is surprisingly different. Most Arab states are quick to deny any official or covert ties with Israel, but were […]
The Sunni-Shia Divide
Sectarian conflict is becoming entrenched in a growing number of Muslim countries and is threatening to fracture Iraq and Syria. Tensions between Sunnis and Shias, exploited by regional rivals Saudi […]
Why Is There So Little Shia–Sunni Dialogue?
Understanding the Deficit of Intra-Muslim Dialogue and Interreligious Peacemaking by Dino Krause 1,2,*,†,Isak Svensson 1 andGöran Larsson 3 1 Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University, 75120 Uppsala, Sweden 2 Danish Institute for International Studies, Østbanegade 117, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark 3 Department of Literature, History of Ideas, and Religion, University of Gothenburg, 40530 Göteborg, […]
More than 20m pilgrims visit Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during first 20 days of Ramadan
Previous 1 / 3 The mosque’s authority said it would continue providing integrated services and all means to comfort visitors and worshippers. (SPA) 2 / 3 The mosque’s authority said it would […]
Concerns over Jordan’s stability — the view from Riyadh
DR. ABDULAZIZ SAGER April 03, 2024 Since last week, tens of thousands of people have protested at the Israeli Embassy in the Rabieh neighborhood of Amman in Jordan. Tensions have […]
Frankly Speaking: How Saudis view the war in Gaza
Frankly Speaking: How Saudis view the war in Gaza 1 Would a Saudi-Israeli normalization deal stop war in Gaza? More Videos 1 Would a Saudi-Israeli normalization deal stop war in […]
KSrelief delivers food aid to thousands for Ramadan
The distribution is part of the relief efforts provided by the Kingdom through KSrelief to help needy and affected people around the world.(SPA) ARAB NEWS March 23, 2024 RIYADH: The […]
Who does the single grave in the tomb of Prophet Muhammad belong to?
BY EKREM BUĞRA EKINCI SEP 04, 2021 – DAILY SABAH Al-Masjid al-Nabawi, often called the prophet’s mosque, is the second holiest site in Islam in Medina, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 8, […]
Thousands flock to Saudi Arabia’s 2 Holy Mosques to break fast on first day of Ramadan
1 / 11 Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. (SPA) 2 / 11 Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. (SPA) 3 / 11 Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. (SPA) 4 / 11 Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. (SPA) 5 / 11 […]
Ramadan, a Golden Sari & the Mercy of God
Farhat MahmoodEXPERIENCING GOD 20th March 2024 Add Comment Farhat Mahmood, UK Like many South Asian brides, my wedding entailed the giving of gifts by parents in what is called a […]
Why is Muslim world merely watching genocide in Gaza?
BY İBRAHIM KARATAŞ MAR 19, 2024 – DAILY SABAH A Palestinian woman reacts as she craddles a wounded boy after the Israeli bombardment in central Gaza City, Palestine, March 18, […]
Saudi Arabia announces $40m donation to UN Palestinian refugee agency
Previous 1 / 2 KSrelief chief Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah and UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini signed the financial support memorandum. (SPA) 2 / 2 KSrelief chief Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah and UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe […]
Saudi Haramain High Speed Railway gears up to transport 1.3m Umrah pilgrims during Ramadan
Previous 1 / 3 The operational capacity of the train will be increased and will cover a distance of 449 km between the two holy cities. (SPA) 2 / 3 The operational […]
Volunteer teams serving visitors at Two Holy Mosques
1 / 3 The volunteer teams provide welcome services, assistance for lost individuals, the elderly and children, management of women’s sections and water for worshipers and fasting individuals. (SPA) 2 / 3 […]
Soothing and soulful voices of the Grand Mosque in Makkah
Pilgrims from around the world circumambulate the Holy Kaaba before sunset on the first day of fasting in Ramadan at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, last year. (AFP file photo/Supplied) […]
Multilingual support ensures seamless entry for Umrah pilgrims in Madinah
Previous 1 / 3 The directorate has reminded Umrah performers of the importance of adhering to arrival regulations and instructions. (SPA) 2 / 3 The directorate has reminded Umrah performers of the […]
Iraq seeks to avoid entanglement in regional conflict
TALMIZ AHMAD March 16, 2024 The Iraq-based Kata’ib Hezbollah, a major part of the Iran-sponsored Popular Mobilization Units, in January directed a drone strike at America’s Tower 22 base in […]
Turkiye’s mediation plans face complex challenges
SINEM CENGIZ March 15, 2024 In the 2000s, Turkiye actively engaged in high-profile mediation attempts in some perennial intrastate and interstate conflicts in the Middle East to both consolidate its […]