EXPLAINER: Islam’s ban on alcohol and how it’s applied
The last-minute decision to ban the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums in Qatar is the latest example of some of the tensions that have played out ahead of […]
Cryptocurrency and Islam
4th February 2022 Ahmad Umair, Bachelor of Commerce A journey that started from a barter system and reached ATM bank cards; banking has taken yet another turn. A so-called currency […]
Is Bitcoin Halal or Haram? Here’s What Islamic Scholars Are Saying
Alex Lielacher @alex-lielacher Bitcoin and other crypto assets have Islamic scholars racking their brains as they attempt to discern how this new technology fits into Islamic finance, a concept that […]
Ramadan rituals’ welcome return in Makkah and Madinah after two years
In Ramadan this year, worshippers will again enjoy being part of communal iftar sufras at the two Grand Mosques in Makkah and Madinah. (Supplied) Short Url https://arab.news/cx5rp Updated 14 sec […]
Indonesian regulator takes cue from Islamic NGOs, bars crypto sales for institutions
The warning from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) comes on the heels of several calls for a crypto ban from Islamic NGOs in the country.1748Total views28Total sharesListen to article2:17 NEWs […]
Islamic organization in Indonesia declares digital currencies as haram
BUSINESS 1 NOVEMBER 2021 Steve Kaaru A regional branch of the world’s largest Islamic organization in Indonesia has declared digital currencies “haram,” meaning they are prohibited under Islamic religious law. The […]
Opinion: If certain things are haram, why did Allah create them?
10th September 2021 Rumana Ashraf, USA The terms halal and haram were coined 1500 years ago to define two separate concepts – halal meaning “permissible” and haram meaning “forbidden.” However, it is important to understand that the terms halal and haram have […]
DeFi can be halal but not DOGE? Decentralizing Islamic finance
“We are looking forward to having it blessed, but we’re not looking forward to having a Sharia council because it’s a burden.” by Elias Ahonen July 16, 2021in Columns, Journeys While Islamic scholars […]
The Islamic Concept of Halal
Farrukh Tahir ISLAM 8th July 2021 Farrukh Tahir, Canada Islam is a religion that strives to enable one to reach their greatest potential – especially in respect to one’s purification. […]
BLOG: The post-coronavirus world will look at sustainability through a new lens
Written by: Maisam Fazal 11/06/2020 Ethical and sustainability issues have been on the agenda for a while, but this year, they’ve seen an unprecedented level of attention. As we emerge […]
Here’s How Science Backs Islam’s Logic Of Declaring Pig “Haraam”
Ever wondered why the meat of pig, pork, has been prohibited in Islam? Why Muslims cannot eat pig? Why pig has been labeled as the filthiest animal? Let us back […]
There Should be no Separation in Makkah Haram – Saudi Imam
Source: Al-Bawaba The former Imam of the Holy Mosque in Makkah, Sheikh Adil Al-Kalbani, has called for men and women not to be separated using a partition during prayers. In a televised interview with Saudi Broadcasting Corp. (SBC), he said that this type of segregation did not happen during […]
What others say: The Ismaili Imamat’s Guidance against Drinking Alcohol
Posted on September 5, 2014 by Ismaili Gnostic The Imam’s word on the Faith is taken as an absolute rule. Every Ismaili is expected to accept it. Imam Shah Karim […]
Garbage collector Syrian finds gold in trash, hands it to Turkish police
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL A Syrian man making a living by collecting recyclable garbage in an eastern Turkish city was hailed for taking gold jewelry he found in a dumpster to […]
World’s Muslims speak with signs, gestures in Mecca
MECCA — Nods, smiles, frowns, and hand gestures speak volumes in the holy city of Mecca where Muslims gathered from across the world for the annual pilgrimage manage to communicate […]
Al-Sudais: Uphold Harams’ sanctity
MAKKAH: ARAB NEWS Friday 10 August 2012 Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency for Two Holy Mosques, has called on all pilgrims and worshippers to uphold the sanctity of the two holy mosques. He reminded women worshippers at the mosque that it is better for them to stay […]
Madinah: Central Haram area to be tripled
JEDDAH: HASSAN CHERUPPA arab news staff Islam’s two holy mosques are witnessing the largest ever expansion in their history. After launching the massive expansion works of the Grand Mosque in […]