IQNA – The 48th National Holy Quran Competition of Iran, featuring 330 finalists from across the country, will be held this year in the western city of Sanandaj under the slogan “The Quran, the Book of Unity.”
IQNA – A prominent Quran translator says clarity, accessibility, and scholarly depth are essential for any translation of the Quran to resonate with modern audiences.
IQNA – Dr. Abdullah bin Omar bin Muhammad Naseef, former Secretary General of the Muslim World League and Deputy Chairman of the Shura Council, has died in Jeddah after a long illness, national media reported.
IQNA – Hafez’s poetry is distinguished by its layered allegory, where surface meaning conceals deeper truth—a technique reflecting the Quranic movement from the apparent to the hidden.
IQNA – The Israeli regime cannot be trusted with the ceasefire in Gaza as it has breached previous ceasefire deals it has signed, demonstrators in London said.
IQNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson expressed concern over the recent clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, stressing mutual respect and resolving differences through diplomacy.
IQNA – Some Syrian and Iraqi media outlets reported on Sunday morning that an explosion was heard near the holy shrine of Hazrat Zeynab (SA) in the Damascus countryside.
IQNA – Iran’s culture minister says the poetry of Hafez reflects the deep link between Islamic teachings and Iranian spirituality, calling his Divan “the essence of Iranian-Islamic mysticism.”
IQNA – An Iranian religious scholar says parents can most effectively encourage children to pray by modeling Islamic values and making worship a natural part of family life.