Author: News of Muslim

Ukraine and the United States have bridged significant gaps on a comprehensive 20-point peace proposal to end the nearly four-year conflict with Russia, though control over eastern territories and a critical nuclear site remains a major hurdle. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Wednesday that while consensus has been reached on the vast majority of the framework, the two allies remain at odds over the future of the Donbas region and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP). The diplomatic push comes as Washington shares the draft with Russian negotiators. Moscow is expected to deliver its formal response on Wednesday, a moment…

Libya is entering a period of profound uncertainty following the death of its top military commander, Lieutenant General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, who was killed when his aircraft went down shortly after takeoff in central Turkiye. The crash, which occurred Tuesday evening near Ankara, claimed the lives of all eight people on board. Among the deceased were four senior Libyan military officials and three crew members. The news has cast a long shadow over Libya, a nation where al-Haddad was uniquely viewed as a bridge between warring factions. According to Turkish communications officials, the 37-year-old Dassault Falcon 50 jet departed…

In the moments following a Muslim’s passing, the community’s focus shifts to the final rites—the Janaza and burial. Islamic tradition emphasizes urgency in these matters, guided by the prophetic instruction to avoid unnecessary delays. According to a narration by Tirmidhi, the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) advised his son-in-law, Ali (RA), never to delay three things: the obligatory prayer when its time arrives, the funeral prayer when the body is present, and marriage when a suitable match is found. Beyond the speed of the burial, the Janaza prayer holds immense spiritual weight. The Prophet (SAW) taught that those who participate in the…

The long-standing duopoly of Real Madrid and Barcelona at the summit of Spanish football faces a legitimate threat this Sunday. Villarreal, often the bridesmaid of the top flight, is preparing to host league leaders Barcelona at the Estadio de la Ceramica in a clash that could redefine the title race before the winter break. Marcelino Garcia Toral has transformed the “Yellow Submarine” into a defensive juggernaut. Currently sitting in third place, Villarreal trails Barcelona by eight points but crucially holds two games in hand. A victory on home soil wouldn’t just be three points; it would be a statement of…

The narrative of Prophet Isa, or Jesus, holds a place of profound reverence within Islamic theology. Far from being a mere historical figure, he and his mother, Maryam, are presented in the Quran as enduring symbols of faith and divine intervention. For Muslims, Isa is a pivotal messenger whose life was defined by a series of extraordinary signs from the Almighty. The Quranic text details seven specific miracles—known as mu’jizah—that served to validate his prophethood and demonstrate the creative power of God. These events are not viewed as independent feats, but as “permissions” granted by the Creator to guide a…

In a sweeping four-and-a-half-hour year-end news conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin struck a dual tone of battlefield defiance and diplomatic openness, telling the international press that “no more wars” would follow the Ukraine conflict if the West began treating Moscow with mutual respect. The marathon event on Friday served as a platform for the Kremlin to respond to a flurry of diplomatic activity. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed earlier on Thursday that Moscow is currently preparing for high-level briefings with U.S. officials to digest the outcome of recent multilateral discussions held in Berlin. Those Berlin talks, which involved European and…

Israeli military activity in southern Syria intensified on Saturday as ground troops pushed further into the Quneitra governorate, establishing new military checkpoints in a move that has further strained regional tensions. According to reports from the ground, the operation centered on the villages of Ain Ziwan and al-Ajraf. Witnesses described at least five military vehicles moving into Ain Ziwan to set up a permanent presence, marking a significant hardening of Israel’s footprint in the area. This latest incursion is not an isolated event. Over the past several months, the border region has seen near-daily Israeli activity, ranging from land bulldozing…

The humanitarian cost of Friday’s missile strike on Odesa has deepened, with local emergency services confirming on Saturday that the death toll has risen to eight. As recovery teams continue to sift through the wreckage in the southern port city, officials reported that at least 27 others were wounded in the blast. The strike, which utilized Iskander-M ballistic missiles, caught many off guard; several victims were reportedly traveling on a civilian bus when the explosion occurred. The regional governor, Oleh Kiper, confirmed that the port’s infrastructure was the primary target, though the surrounding civilian areas bore the brunt of the…

The Lebanese government is signaling a major milestone in its efforts to stabilize the south, claiming that the disarmament of Hezbollah units south of the Litani River is now just “days away” from completion. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced the progress on Saturday, marking a critical juncture in the US-backed ceasefire agreement reached last year. The deal, which ended over fourteen months of devastating cross-border warfare between Israel and the Shia armed group, hinges on the state’s ability to reclaim a monopoly on the use of force. Under the terms of the truce, Lebanese authorities are racing against a year-end…

The White House significantly escalated its “America First” immigration agenda Tuesday, expanding the United States’ travel ban to include Palestine, Syria, and five other nations. The move brings the total number of countries facing full or partial entry restrictions to nearly 40, marking one of the most sweeping border crackdowns in modern U.S. history. Under the new proclamation, which takes effect January 1, 2026, the administration has imposed full travel bans on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. It also targets individuals traveling on Palestinian Authority-issued documents. Additionally, Laos and Sierra Leone—previously under partial restrictions—have been moved to…