Int’l Quran Contest for Muslim Students: Officials, Members of Executive Committee Named

IQNA – The chairman, secretary and members of the executive committee of the 7th International Quran Competition for Muslim Students were introduced.

16:00 , 2025 Nov 12

Terror Plot Targeting Mosque Foiled in Ireland, Lithuanian Suspect Held

IQNA – A Lithuanian man has been arrested in Ireland on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack on a mosque in Galway, with community officials confirming the plot involved collaboration between a Lithuanian and an Irish far-right group.

15:30 , 2025 Nov 12

Ayatollah Qassem: Resistance to Continue until Elimination of Falsehood

IQNA – The martyrdom of former Hezbollah leader Sayed Hassan Nasrallah does not mean a disruption in the leadership position and weakening of the resistance front, Bahrain’s top Shia cleric said.

15:01 , 2025 Nov 12

Indonesian Police Say Mosque Blast Suspect Influenced by Neo-Nazi Attacks

IQNA – Police in Indonesia say the teenage suspect behind last week’s mosque explosions in Jakarta acted alone, driven by feelings of revenge and influenced by white supremacist and neo-Nazi violence.

13:42 , 2025 Nov 12

Tehran, Riyadh Sign Hajj 2026 Agreement

IQNA – An agreement was signed by Hajj officials from Iran and Saudi Arabia on the participation of Iranian pilgrims in next year’s Hajj.

13:19 , 2025 Nov 12

Author Urges Use of Modern Technology to Revitalize Islamic Storytelling for Children

IQNA – New technologies, including artificial intelligence, can make Islamic and historical stories more engaging for today’s younger audiences, says an Iranian author.

11:17 , 2025 Nov 12

Saudi King Calls for Nationwide Rain-Seeking Prayers on Thursday

IQNA – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz has called on citizens and residents across the Kingdom to join in Salat al-Istisqa (rain-seeking prayers) on Thursday, following the prophetic tradition of seeking divine mercy through communal prayer.

10:38 , 2025 Nov 12

Viral Quran Recitation Video at Egyptian Museum Sparks Debate, Leads to Arrest

IQNA – A viral video of a man reciting the Quran amidst ancient Egyptian statues has ignited a social media storm and resulted in his arrest by security forces.

09:46 , 2025 Nov 12

A Century On, Sheikh al-Sha’sha’i’s Voice Still Inspires

IQNA – The anniversary of Sheikh Abdul Fattah al-Sha’sha’i’s passing marks the remembrance of one of Egypt’s most influential Quran reciters, whose humble style and mastery of tajweed earned him the title “The Pillar of Quranic Art.”

09:00 , 2025 Nov 12

Istighfar Helps One Benefit from Worldly Blessings

IQNA – Istighfar (seeking divine forgiveness) is the source of benefiting from good worldly opportunities, because Istighfar removes the obstacles and bottlenecks in receiving divine blessings, and a manifestation of that is enjoying worldly blessings.

08:32 , 2025 Nov 12