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Ablution in Islamic Perspective
Ablution is an integral part of Islamic rituals. Even prayer, which is one of the pillars of Islam, is considered invalid unless it is preceded by a ritual bath (K.5:6).…
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Here‘s what Putin said about Gorbachev
Gorbachev had a huge impact on the course of world history Russian President Vladimir Putin today sent a telegram expressing his deep condolences to the family and relatives of the…
Africa
French oil giant EACOP project will harm East Africa with toxic fumes, warn groups
Civil society groups have accused Uganda and Tanzania of rushing to sign East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) deals with TotalEnergies and China’s CNOOC before locals were properly briefed on…
Africa
The Keys to Fulfilling Kenya’s Great Promise
Not since Kenya’s forefathers gained the country’s independence out of colonial rule six decades ago has there been a more important event in the East African nation than the Kenyan…
Europe
For a Syrian in Europe, It’s Either Migrant or Mercenary
A decade after its outbreak, the Europe migrant crisis is still treated as a temporary disease, a vexing ailment that could be cured never to return again. The European governments are persistent in their efforts to curb…
Europe
Mental Health Watchdog forced to say “I told you” about depression chemical imbalance
Landmark study disproves that a “chemical imbalance” causes depression—a scientifically meaningless theory that has misled consumers while driving up antidepressant sales to $15 billion a year.
Africa
President Macron in Benin should demand the release of Reckya Madougou and Joel Aivo
On the eve of President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Benin, the Brussels-based NGO "Human Rights Without Frontiers" urged the French President to demand the release of two famous opposition leaders, Reckya Madougou…
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Pros and cons: International Ministerial on FoRB – London 2022
The fourth annual Ministerial conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) was held in London following a strong impetus to bring awareness of, and action to, the many transgressions…
Asia
Shinzo Abe’s assassination to be called terrorist
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News
Of course, the war in Ukraine will last
If we look at most of the wars of the last 50 years, we can see that they are not becoming shorter. And even if we look at the full…