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IRGC to Stage Biodefense War Game, Massive Cleaning Operations

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Ground Force will launch a biological defense exercise and countrywide disinfection operations on Wednesday to help contain the coronavirus epidemic, a top commander said. IRGC Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour announced at a press conference on Tuesday that his forces will start the …

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Over 41mln Iranians Screened for Coronavirus Infection

– Iranian medical authorities have screened more than 41mln people since the coronavirus outbreak in the country, an official said on Tuesday. “Over 41mln people who count for 50% of our target society have been screened within the framework of the mobilization plan against coronavirus. Also, over 1,200 medical centers …

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AL Urges Efforts for Release of Palestinian Prisoners amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Assistant Secretary-General of the 22-member regional organization, Said Abu Ali, highlighted in a press statement that protection of prisoners is an imperative, especially in times of pandemics such as the current coronavirus crisis across the globe. He also called on the international community to pressure Israeli authorities for the release …

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New Dates of Int’l Quran Contests Unclear

Head of the Quranic Affairs Center of Iran’s Awqaf and Charity Affairs Organization said the international Quranic contests of Iran, Russia, Malaysia, Jordan and Kuwait are annually organized in March and April. This year, however, they have been delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak, Mehdi Qarasheikhlu noted. He added that …

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What Does Tayammum Mean?

What Does Tayammum Mean?   Tayammum is the Islamic term for “dry ablution”. This is the type of ablution performed when clean water is not readily available, or it is not feasible for a person to perform regular ghusl or wudhu because of medical reasons or similar issues. In such …

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What Does “Ghusl” Mean?

What does “Ghusl” mean?   Ghusl literally means “bath”. In cetain circumstances Muslims are required to bathe completely with clean water as a means of purification. This ritual bath in Islam is called “Ghusl”. The circumstances where ghusl is required include (but is not limited to): . After ejaculation (through …

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By Sadiq Al mussawi

2. ALI “peace be up on him” His agnomen: The believers’iýý prince His title’s: Abul- Hassan “Al- Hassan’s father” Abul- Hassanain “Al- Hassanain’s father” Abus- sibtain “As-sibtain’s father” Abu- turaab. His father’s name: Abu talib “the prophet’s uncle”, Abd Munaf the son of abdilmuttalib. His mother’s name: Fatima, the daughter …

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What does Wudu Mean?

What does Wudu Mean?   Wudhu is the ritual ablution in Islam. It is the act of washing or wiping specific parts of the body with clean water, which Muslims perform prior to certain acts of worship (primarily Salah).

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The book of Intelligence and ignorance

H 2, Ch. 1, h 2 Ali ibn Muhammad has narrated from Sahl ibn Ziyad, from ‘Amr ibn ‘Uthman, from Mufaddal ibn Salih from Sa‘d ibn Tarif from Asbagh ibn Nabatah, from Ali (a.s) who has said the following. “Once Jibril came to Adam (a.s) and said, ‘I am ordered …

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Do All Muslims Pray the Same Way?

Do all Muslims pray the same way?   No. There are many different denominations within Islam, and the mothod of offering prayers by certain denominations may differ from that of others. For example, the Ja’fery Shia method of offering prayers is different from that of Hanafi Sunnis. These differences arise …

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