Islam
What You Must Do Before Going to Hajj
Hajj is one of the main rituals of Islam, and it takes tremendous physical and mental effort, as well as spiritual dedication. Because of the nature of it, like all types of pilgrimage, it can be quite challenging and requires certain preparations too. It's not a matter that can be taken lightly or suddenly decided upon. Hajj demands thorough and meticulous preparation that takes time.
26 May 2022, 10:33 AM
The Islamic strain in Kazi Nazrul Islam
Nazrul’s iconic poem uses both Islamic lore as well as Hindu myths to rebel against all that dehumanises and discriminates against human beings.
23 May 2022, 09:12 AM
Azaan on loudspeaker ‘not fundamental right’, India’s Allahabad High Court rules
The Allahabad High Court in India today (May 6, 2022) ruled that delivering azaan on loudspeakers is not a fundamental right, ANI reported.
6 May 2022, 16:24 PM
Essential questions on COVID-19 vaccination in Ramadan
During Ramadan, adult Muslims are obligated to abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset, up to 19 hours each day, depending on location. However, there are exemptions for travellers, menstruating women, and those with specific disorders or disabilities.
25 April 2022, 09:09 AM
Shab-e-Barat tonight
The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune and forgiveness, will be observed in the country tonight with due religious fervour.
20 April 2019, 18:00 PM
Islamic Solidarity Games: BD to send 31-man team
Bangladesh will take part in 4th Islamic Solidarity Games which is scheduled to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from May 12 to 22, an official of Bangladesh Olympic Association informed.
15 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Rabbi shines in bleak tour
Pace bowler Kamrul Islam Rabbi was a fringe player on his Test debut against England in Chittagong last year.
23 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Ex-boxing champ steers young Belgians away from jihad
He was one of the best middleweight boxers of his time and is now a Belgian lawmaker, but Bea Diallo says he understands what turns youngsters to the dark side.
14 November 2016, 07:26 AM
Malaysia frees Australia's 'Budgie Nine' after F1 stunt
Nine Australian men who provoked anger in Malaysia by donning skimpy swimwear bearing the Muslim country's national flag at a Formula 1 race are released without charge.
6 October 2016, 09:14 AM
Football: Champions Leicester break club record for striker Slimani
Premier League champions Leicester City pay a club record fee for Sporting Lisbon's Algeria striker Islam Slimani just hours before the transfer window closed.
1 September 2016, 07:11 AM
Football: Champions Leicester break club record for striker Slimani
Premier League champions Leicester City pay a club record fee for Sporting Lisbon's Algeria striker Islam Slimani just hours before the transfer window closed.
1 September 2016, 07:11 AM
Mumbai cops begin probe against Zakir Naik
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directs the Mumbai Police officials to open an inquiry against Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, according to Zee News.
8 July 2016, 07:23 AM
OPINION: Why so-called IS chooses to bomb during Ramadan
To the radical mind, if additional prayer and alms giving is encouraged in Ramadan - then why not more bloodshed too? View it that way and you understand precisely the line of reasoning that has given rise to such a grisly and gruesome death toll this year.
5 July 2016, 05:29 AM
Dhaka siege: Bodies of 7 Japanese victims reach Tokyo
Bodies of the seven Japanese nationals who were killed in a militant attack at Holey Artisan Bakery in Bangladesh capital Dhaka return to home soil Tuesday morning.
5 July 2016, 03:50 AM
‘Bangladesh assured Muslim world of fighting terrorism’
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tells the parliament that Bangladesh assured the Muslim world of doing everything necessary to fight militancy and terrorism. She says that the Saudi coalition formed recently is a chance for the Muslim Ummah to unite against terrorism in the name of Islam.
22 June 2016, 06:00 AM
Imran Tahir says Ramadan won't put him in a spin
When Ramadan starts, Imran Tahir will begin juggling the demands of observing his Muslim faith and playing a full day of international cricket for a team sponsored by a beer company.
3 June 2016, 06:44 AM
Pope Francis meets top Sunni cleric after five-year freeze
Pope Francis has met the grand imam of Cairo's al-Azhar mosque after a five-year pause in dialogue between the Roman Catholic Church and the mosque, the highest authority of Sunni Islam.
24 May 2016, 03:12 AM
Lalmonirhat imam, 2 others sent to jail for ‘demeaning Islam’
An imam (religious leader) and two others have been sent to jail in Lalmonirhat over a case filed for allegedly demeaning Islam.
23 May 2016, 09:52 AM
Shab-e-Barat observed
The holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, has been observed across the country with due religious fervor and solemnity.
23 May 2016, 04:45 AM
No fireworks on Shab-e-Barat: DMP
DMP imposes restriction on carrying of all types of explosives, crackers as well as explosion of firecrackers in the capital on the occasion of holy Shab-e-Barat to be observed on tonight.
22 May 2016, 09:15 AM