QURAN
The age-old business of liberation & salvation
Moksa, or spiritual investment, mirrors historical practices like indulgences sold by the Church five centuries ago. Islamic finance offers similar concepts, rebranding interest-based transactions while still capitalizing on profit. In India, wealth managers curate portfolios aligned with moral principles while sidelining ethical considerations about labor. Temple towns, including Tirupati, create systems where money enhances access to religious experiences for the wealthy.
Mr Faisu and his bride, Tanya, to live in his lavish Mumbai home: Versova house has marble walls, crystal chandelier. A look at his impressive net worth
Faisu took to Instagram to share the joyous announcement with his followers, posting a collection of pictures from the wedding festivities. He disclosed that the couple exchanged Nikah vows in Madinah in the presence of his family, calling the occasion the fulfilment of a cherished dream. He also asked well-wishers to pray for their new life together and seek blessings for their marriage.
Mr Faisal gets married in Madina, Saudi Arabia. Who is Celebrity Master Chef’s bride, Tanya?
It’s official, Mr Faisal aka Faisu is now a married man. The popular social media influencer recently got married to a woman named Tanya. The wedding took place at the holy place, Madina, in Saudi Arabia. Taking to Instagram, Mr Faisal dropped lovely pictures of the ceremony and shared the good news with fans.
India’s app economy goes spiritual: Religious and astrology apps clock nearly 30 crore downloads in nine months
Religious, spiritual and astrology apps recorded nearly 30 crore downloads in India between January and September 2026, surpassing their combined total for all of 2025. According to Sensor Tower data, astrology app downloads rose 75% to 15 crore, while religious and spiritual apps grew 47% to 14.6 crore. Astrotalk led astrology app downloads, while AI astrology platforms such as AstroSage Kundli and AstroLokal recorded significant growth.
Gandhi’s ‘Ram Rajya’ phrase could have put off Muslims, says Ramachandra Guha
Historian Ramachandra Guha addressed Gandhi's use of the phrase 'Ram Rajya' at the launch of his book. Guha acknowledged that the phrase could be seen as off-putting to Muslims despite Gandhi's interfaith practices. He highlighted Gandhi's contributions against untouchability and noted his significant role in bringing women into politics. Guha also emphasized the importance of understanding Gandhi and Ambedkar as complementary figures.
- Go To Page 1
Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt's backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince met Egypt's President seeking support against Houthi rebel attacks. These attacks threaten vital shipping lanes and Saudi oil infrastructure significantly. The Houthi advances have also intensified the conflict within Yemen itself. Egypt's backing offers political influence and international rallying for Saudi Arabia. The kingdom faces difficult choices regarding military action or diplomatic solutions.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, others meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Kashmiri leaders met Iran's foreign minister on the BRICS Summit sidelines. They discussed regional tensions and the need for restraint and diplomacy. The delegation expressed solidarity with Iran and concern over regional conflicts. They stressed the importance of Muslim Ummah unity and dialogue for dispute resolution. India's role in encouraging peaceful engagement was also highlighted.
A quarter-century after 9/11, New York’s Muslims find strength in belonging
New York's Muslim community faced significant Islamophobia and surveillance after the 9/11 attacks. Many Muslims experienced increased harassment and suspicion in the years following the tragedy. However, the city now sees a growing Muslim presence in public life and politics. New mosques are rising and Muslim leaders hold prominent public offices. This transformation reflects a community's resilience and increasing integration into the city.
‘Hijab is integral to Islam’: Clerics hit back after Allahabad HC order
Islamic Centre of India Chairman Maulana Khalid Rasheed on Tuesday criticised the Allahabad High Court's order, dismissing a petition filed by a minor student of a school in Prayagraj, who had sought permission to wear a Hijab additionally along with the prescribed school dress code.
Zohran Mamdani’s oath: Why New York’s first Muslim mayor used two Qurans, and what we know
Zohran Mamdani became New York City's 112th mayor on January 1, 2026. He took his oath using two Qurans, one from his grandfather and another historic copy from the New York Public Library. This gesture highlights his heritage and the long presence of Muslims in the city. Mamdani succeeds Eric Adams and faces significant urban challenges.
Zohran Mamdani to take oath on Quran as New York City mayor today
Zohran Mamdani is set to become New York City's first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor, making history by taking his oath on a Quran. His inauguration will feature two ceremonies: a private midnight event at a historic subway station and a public ceremony at City Hall later that day.
Salwan Momika, man who burned Quran in 2023, shot dead in Sweden
Iraqi immigrant and anti-Islam campaigner Salwan Momika was killed in Sodertalje, a city near Stockholm, hours before he was expected to receive a court verdict following a trial in the 2023 Quran burning case. Five people have been arrested by police in connection with the murder.
An Iraqi man who carried out several Quran burnings in Sweden has been killed
Salwan Momika, an Iraqi man known for multiple Quran burnings in Sweden, was shot dead near Stockholm. His actions in 2023 had ignited global outrage and unrest in Muslim countries. A trial verdict was delayed due to his death. Swedish police launched a preliminary murder investigation, arresting five individuals. Momika had sought to highlight his protest against the Quran.
Pakistani Maulana Tariq Masood, known for demanding death for blasphemy, now hiding to save his own life
Pakistani cleric Maulana Tariq Masood, known for advocating the death penalty for blasphemy, is now accused of the same crime. His remarks questioning Prophet Mohammad's literacy and highlighting perceived flaws in the Quran have sparked outrage. Masood is on the run, seeking to apologize amid public anger and debate over blasphemy laws.
Iran sent thousands of SMS to Swedes calling for revenge over 2023 Quran burnings
Sweden has accused Iran of sending thousands of text messages calling for revenge over Quran burnings in the country. Authorities claim that Iran's Revolutionary Guard carried out a data breach at a Swedish SMS service company. The messages were sent by a group named Anzu team, following protests approved under Sweden's freedom of speech laws.
Sweden raises its terror threat level to 2nd-highest following recent Quran burnings
In neighbouring Denmark, where there also have been several public Quran desecrations, police said Wednesday that "on the recommendation" of the domestic intelligence service PET, it was "necessary to maintain the temporarily-intensified efforts at the internal Danish borders". Sweden, too, has stepped up border controls and identity checks at crossing points.
Protesters try to storm Baghdad's Green Zone over the burning of Quran and Iraqi flag in Denmark
An Iraqi asylum-seeker who burned a copy of the Quran during a demonstration last month in Stockholm had threatened to do the same thing again Thursday but ultimately stopped short of setting fire to the book. He did, however, kick and step on it, and did the same with an Iraqi flag and a photo of influential Iraqi Shiite cleric and political leader Muqtada al-Sadr and of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Protesters try to storm Baghdad's Green Zone over the burning of Quran and Iraqi flag in Denmark
Hundreds of protesters attempted to storm Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, which houses foreign embassies and the seat of Iraq's government, early Saturday following reports of the burning of a Quran carried out by a ultranationalist group in front of the Iraqi Embassy in Copenhagen.
Muslim-majority nations express outrage and plan street protests over Quran desecration in Sweden
In Iran, Iraq and Lebanon, protesters planned demonstrations after Swedish police permitted a protest Thursday in which an Iraqi Christian living in Stockholm kicked and stood on a Quran, Islam's holy book, outside of the Iraqi Embassy. Hours before that, demonstrators in Baghdad broke into the Swedish Embassy and lit a fire to show their anger at his threats to burn the book.
Videos purport to show protesters storming Swedish Embassy in Baghdad in anger over Quran burning
The videos showed dozens of men climbing over the fence at the complex, with the sound of them trying to break down a front door. Another showed what appeared to be a small fire being set. Other footage showed men, some shirtless in the summer heat, inside what appeared to be a room at the embassy, an alarm audible in the background. Others later performed predawn prayers outside of the embassy.
India votes in favour of UNHRC resolution that strongly rejects acts of desecration of Quran
India has voted in favour of a draft resolution by the United Nations Human Rights Council, condemning acts of desecration of the Holy Quran. The resolution, titled 'Countering religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence', was tabled by Pakistan on behalf of members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the State of Palestine.
Laylat al-Qadr: When and how is the Night of Power celebrated
According to Islam, Laylat al-Qadr is celebrated on the last ten nights of Ramadan.
BJP condemns Rizvi's Supreme Court petition over Quran verses: Shahnawaz
"I strongly object and condemn Wasim Rizvi's petition seeking removal of 26 verses from Quran. It is my party's stand that saying absurd things about any religious texts, including Quran, is a highly condemnable act," Hussain told .
Declaring triple talaq illegal akin to rewriting Quran: AIMPLB to SC
Explaining that triple talaq was mandated by Quran, AIMPLB said, “once 3 pronouncements of talaq are made, wife becomes unlawful to her former husband unless the process of ‘halala’ takes place”.
Holy Quran bats for gender rights: MJ Akbar
I am asking the qazis opposing triple talaq to go research the holy Quran, said MJ Akbar.
Why a Uniform Civil Code could be advantageous to Muslims
The true triple talaq, as ordained by the Holy Quran, is one of the more humane therapies to deal with a downward spiralling marital relationship.
US pastor supervises Quran burning, sparking outrage in Pak
American pastor Terry Jones, who oversaw burning of the holy Quran by an evangelical preacher in a Florida church, today prompted Pakistan to condemn it as a "despicable act".
Australian burns Quran and Bible
The Islamic Association of Australia on Monday morning called on Muslims to remain calm following widespread criticism of the act.
Load More
