Poets from 25 Countries Compete in Int'l 'Prophet of Mercy' Festival
IQNA – Poets from 25 countries have submitted around 1,500 poems to the International “Prophet of Mercy” Poetry Festival, held in honor of the 1500th anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Iran’s Quran Publication Center Turns to AI in Quran Printing, Design
IQNA – The Center for Printing and Publication of the Holy Quran of the Islamic Republic of Iran is developing artificial intelligence technologies to produce personalized digital Qurans, marking a new...
Nearly 4,000 Israeli Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound in a Week
IQNA – Around 3,939 illegal Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound last week under the protection of Israeli occupation forces, according to the latest figures.
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Role of Istighfar in Attracting Divine Mercy
IQNA – The effects of Istighfar (seeking divine forgiveness) are not only limited to forgiveness of sins, but it also removes the obstacles to the blessings and mercy of God reaching man.
Quranic Activities
Iran Sends Up to 150 Qaris, Memorizers Abroad Each Year: Official
IQNA – A senior Iranian Quran official says between 100 and 150 of the country’s Quran reciters and memorizers are sent abroad annually to participate in international competitions or promotional religious programs.
08 Nov 2025, 09:10
Political
Lebanon’s Stance against Normalization of Ties with Israel Unchanging: Berri
IQNA – The speaker of the Lebanese parliament stressed that normalizing relations with Israel is out of the question.
08 Nov 2025, 14:04
Religious Activities
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Role of Istighfar in Forgiveness of Sins, Deliverance from Hell
IQNA – Istighfar (seeking divine forgiveness) has many effects, but the most important and direct goal of those seeking forgiveness is to have their sins forgiven by God.
05 Nov 2025, 08:40
World
Explosives Uncovered, Two Charged in Foiled Plot against Mosque, Migrants in Northern Ireland
IQNA – A cross-border counter-terrorism operation has disrupted a planned attack on a mosque and migrant centers in Northern Ireland, leading to the seizure of explosives and court appearances for two men now facing related charges.
08 Nov 2025, 11:58
