Malaysia To Jail or Fine Men For Skipping Friday Prayers in Terengganu
Malaysian state Terengganu enforces strict Shariah penalties under new Takzir law.
Bir Ghars in Madina Temporarily Closed for Development Work
Historic site near the Prophet’s Mosque shuts for maintenance.
Qatar Blocks Roblox Over Islamic Values and Child Safety
Roblox becomes inaccessible in Qatar following similar bans in China, Turkey, and Oman due to content and safety concerns.
Interactive Robots Assist Visitors at King Abdulaziz Quran Competition 2025
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has deployed multilingual robotic guides at the 45th King Abdulaziz International Quran Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation Competition in Makkah to help participants and guests navigate the event.
Harvard Opens New Muslim Prayer Spaces at Smith Campus Center
Smith Campus Center to house dedicated musallah, ending reliance on basement facilities criticized as inadequate since 1995.
Masjid al-Haram Launches Iftar Service for White Days
Masjid al-Haram to provide iftar meals on White Days Mondays and Thursdays
Venus and Jupiter Will Be Seen From Saudi Arabia on August 12 Before Dawn
Before sunrise on August 12, 2025, a rare conjunction between Venus and Jupiter will be visible across Saudi Arabia, including from the holy city of Makkah.
Smart Ritual Guides Introduced at Grand Mosque in Makkah
Interactive barcodes and handheld devices now offer multilingual worship guidance aligned with Prophetic traditions.
Masjid al Haram Volunteer Dead After Being Stabbed in the UK
20-year-old Mohammed Al-Qasim, on a UK language program and known for his service at Islam’s holiest mosque, died in an unprovoked attack; suspect charged with murder.
Man Who Tried to Burn Hagia Sophia Mosque Arrested
42-year-old suspect detained after igniting a book that sparked a small fire on the mosque carpet.
Madinah Ranked as ‘Healthiest City in the World’ Again by WHO
Madinah has once again earned international recognition as a World Health Organization (WHO) ‘Healthy City,’ for meeting strict wellness standards.
Dubai Offers 2,100 Free Mosque Parking Spots for One Hour During Prayer Times
From August 2025, worshipers can park free for one hour during prayer times under a new Islamic Affairs–Parkin partnership.
Indian Man Fakes Muslim Identity and Makes Bomb Threats on UK Flight
A 41‑year‑old Indian passenger Abhay Devdas Nayak on an EasyJet flight from London Luton to Glasgow claimed to have a bomb and shouted “Allahu Akbar” and anti‑American slogans before fellow travelers restrained him.
Man Stabbed Outside Raza Jamia Masjid in Accrington
A 40‑year‑old man sustained serious but stable injuries after being stabbed in the back outside the mosque’s car park; police treat it as an isolated incident.
New App Allows Visitors to Reserve Parking at Masjid an‑Nabawi
Saudi authorities have opened a 4,300‑space underground garage beneath the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, bookable and payable via the new Mawgif parking app.