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November 7, 2026
Islamic Body Adds Khamenei Theories to Sadr PrizeThe 2nd Sadr World Prize will include a special category on the innovative views and theories of martyred Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
November 6, 2026
IIUI, Turkmenistan Expand Religious Education TiesThe International Islamic University Islamabad and Turkmenistan discussed deeper cooperation in religion and Arabic-language higher education.
November 6, 2026
Islamic Bank Strength Ranking Lists Ten African BanksTABInsights' 2026 ranking of the world's 100 strongest Islamic banks includes ten institutions from Africa.
November 5, 2026
Assembly Publishes Sixteenth Volume in EnglishThe AhlulBayt World Assembly has released an English edition of a volume comparing Shia and Sunni views on determining the Imam.
November 5, 2026
Yemeni Researcher Wins Quranic Studies AwardMohammed Atboush took the Andrew Rippin Award for best research paper, presented at a seminar hosted by the University of Vienna.
November 4, 2026
Pastor's Remark on Muslim Politicians Sparks DebateA Nigerian pastor's social media post criticizing Muslim political gains in the United States drew sharp responses online.
November 4, 2026
Hamas Leader Meets Pakistani Senator in IslamabadMarwan Abu Ras met opposition senator Raja Nasir Abbas Jafari to discuss the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
November 4, 2026
Arabic Merhamet Adaptation Begins Filming in IstanbulFilming has started in Istanbul for an Arabic remake of the Turkish series Merhamet, which is expected to run 100 episodes.
November 4, 2026
Myanmar Rejects CNA Use of Rohingya TermMyanmar's embassy in Singapore objected to CNA's use of the term 'Rohingya' in an October programme on the community in Malaysia.
November 3, 2026
Uzbek Delegation Visits Oman to Expand CooperationA delegation from Uzbekistan's Islamic Civilization Center began a working visit to Oman focused on academic and cultural ties.
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