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EU states announce formal recognition of Palestinian state

Spanish PM calls Palestinian statehood ‘only route to peace’; Israel accuses Madrid of incitement to Jewish ‘genocide’. The establishment of a Palestinian state is “the only route to peace” in the Middle East, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said as his country announced formal recognition, alongside Norway and Ireland. Sanchez spoke on Tuesday before a cabinet vote that approved …

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Iran helicopter crash live news: President Raisi, FM Amirabdollahian die

Rescuers say ‘no sign of life’ as wrecked helicopter of Iran’s Raisi found The helicopter, which was also carrying Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, went down in poor weather. Rescuers say they have found the wreckage of a helicopter that was carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials, but “no sign of life” had been detected. …

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Britain’s first ever Turkish mosque at risk of closing

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A mosque that has a close connection to the Ottoman royal family, this special legacy is at risk of disappearing altogether In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Him, and may His peace and blessings be upon His final Messenger, Muhammad. Contents Many British Muslims are aware of the illustrious history …

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Hijamah (Cupping)

Hijamah (Cupping)

Authentic Narrations About Hijama – Cupping Therapy Cupping is the Best of Remedies “If there is something excellent to be used as a remedy, then it is Hijama Cupping”. Reported by Abu Huraira.[Sunan Ibn Maajah] The Prophet (PBUH) explained that Hijama is one of the best medicines: “The best medicine with which you treat yourselves is Hijama, or it is one …

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What is Hajj? A step-by-step guide to the Muslim pilgrimage

What is Hajj

What is Hajj? Here’s how Muslims perform the rituals of Hajj every year, following an ancient example. Muslim pilgrims pray around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca on July 6, 2022 during the annual Hajj pilgrimage [AFP] Every year, millions of Muslims from around the world gather annually in Mecca …

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Palestinian Colonisation: A historical perspective

By Prof. Rasheen Bappu The Allon Colonisation Plan: After decades of perfecting colonial control mechanisms for Palestinians inside the green line, Israel was more than equipped to impose an effective military governing system on the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. In 1966, Israel ended its martial law regulations for Palestinian villages inside the Green Line only to …

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