What Is Hajj in Islam? Meaning, Significance & Spiritual Journey
May 10, 2025 What is Hajj? Meaning, Significance, History & Key Facts Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam holding a deep spiritual significance for Muslims around the […]
Fueled by faith, some US Muslims embark on Hajj against a backdrop of regional tensions
By MARIAM FAMUpdated 7:33 PM GMT+8, May 23, 2026 Faisal Rashid and his wife jumped out of bed at 3 a.m. in a scramble to secure spots for this year’s […]
Ibn Khaldun
Ibn Khaldun Ibn Khaldun (1332–1406) was one of the most remarkable Muslim scholars of the pre-modern period. He founded what he called the science of human society or social organization, as well as a new methodology for writing history and a new purpose for it, namely to understand the causes […]
Just to recall: US ‘plans to attack seven Muslim states’ (2003 article)
US ‘plans to attack seven Muslim states’ Presidential hopeful General Wesley Clark says the White House devised a five-year plan after the 9/11 strikes to attack seven majority-Muslim countries. Published On 22 Sep 2003 A former commander of NATO’s forces in Europe, Clark claims he met a senior military officer in […]
The promised land: Reinterpreting Abraham’s covenant for peace in the modern world
Fakhar Khalifa 18th May 2026 Image: Emin Huric/Unsplash In a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stirred international debate by invoking biblical scripture to justify […]
Exclusive: Trump postponed US attack on Iran after ‘Hajj warning’
Sources tell Middle East Eye the US president was told of severe ‘reputational damage’ if he resumes war during the Muslim pilgrimage, as well as global air travel disruptions Muslim […]
Sovereignty, Palestine and power vacuum: The urgent need for a United Arab Initiative
By Ramzy Baroud|18:09 May 19, 2026| Share Story US President Donald Trump’s state visit to China will go down in history as the day the United States finally acknowledged Beijing’s ascendancy […]
For Hajj visitors, less is often more
1 / 2 Pilgrims arrive carrying personal belongings at Hajj transport hubs. (File Photo) 2 / 2 Non-essential belongings can complicate transport operations and crowd flow between holy sites. (File Photo)Next Waad […]
Eid Al-Adha on May 27 after crescent sighted in Saudi Arabia
Eid Al-Adha on May 27 after crescent sighted in Saudi Arabia Pilgrims can be seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (File/@AlharamainSA) Arab News May 17, 2026 RIYADH: Eid Al-Adha […]
Saudi Arabia expands digital Hajj services through Tawakkalna app for Makkah Route pilgrims
Pilgrims using the Tawakkalna app can now view Hajj permits and related travel documents electronically from the initial stages of their journey. (SPA photo) Arab News May 08, 2026 RIYADH: […]
Hajj health guide launched in 8 languages
The guide is available in Arabic, English, French, Urdu, Persian, Indonesian, Turkish, and Malay — ensuring health messages reach pilgrims of all nationalities and linguistic backgrounds. (SPA) Arab News May […]
Arab Americans: A larger and more Diverse Community
By James J. Zogby|17:45 May 4, 2026| During the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, this Arab American Heritage month is a good time to reflect on the history […]
Pilgrims can communicate with scholars through digital channels at Grand Mosque
Image: SPA Arab News May 06, 2026 RIYADH: Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, has inaugurated a […]
Saudi Arabia sets 10-day vaccination deadline for Hajj pilgrims
Pilgrims beginning Hajj 2025 (Saudi Press Agency). May 5, 2026 | 03:06 PM Saudi Gazette RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Health has set a deadline of no more than […]
Indonesian Hajj pilgrims praise Makkah Route initiative, smart services
Previous 1 / 6 Saudi personnel deliver efficient, human-centered pilgrim services in Makassar, Indonesia. (SPA) 2 / 6 Saudi personnel deliver efficient, human-centered pilgrim services in Makassar, Indonesia. (SPA) 3 / 6 Saudi personnel deliver efficient, human-centered pilgrim services in Makassar, Indonesia. (SPA) 4 / 6 Indonesian pilgrim Desta Ayoninig could not hold back […]
Only a win-win formula can break US-Iran gridlock
Osama Al-Sharif May 05, 2026 Short Url The US-Iran standoff over the dual blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has become the fulcrum of a global crisis unlike anything seen […]
Reviving Hejaz Railway: Türkiye wires connectivity of Middle East
by Burak Elmalı May 05, 2026 – DAILY SABAH “Originally commissioned by Abdulhamid II, the Hejaz Railway stood as one of the Ottoman Empire’s flagship infrastructure projects of the early […]
From years of waiting to seamless arrival: Indonesian pilgrim’s Hajj journey reflects Saudi push for smoother rites
Previous 1 / 3 At Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar, Indonesian pilgrims complete entry procedures before boarding, enabling them to move directly to their accommodations in Makkah and Madinah upon arrival. […]
Saudi Arabia calls for nuclear-free Middle East, says Israel stance blocks progress
April 29, 2026 | 03:05 PM Saudi Gazette Last Updated: April 29, 2026 NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia stressed the need for full implementation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of […]