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Joseph al-Hajj, 80, took legal action after lawmakers caused widespread outrage in Lebanon last week by getting vaccinated before their turn.
The Saudi minister of health has said in a circular that all Muslims wishing to undertake the Hajj in 2021 will need proof of vaccination.
Iran launches cyberspace research centre to increase Syria influence
Iran has found different approaches to increase its military and security influence in Syria beyond establishing armed militias.
Malcolm X's family calls to reopen investigation into murder
The daughters of prominent Black activist Malcolm X have called to reopen the investigation into his murder in light of new testimony ...
Malcolm X: Misunderstood pioneer of US civil rights movement
On the 56th anniversary of his death, we must remember the lessons of Malcolm X: To oppose racism and discrimination in all its forms.
UK imams mobilise to counter Coronavirus vaccine disinformation
Islamic religious leaders in the UK are coming together to tackle false information about the coronavirus vaccine.
Palestinian Jerusalemites mourn Aqsa 'cat man' following Covid-19 death
Palestinians are mourning Ghassan Younes, a man who used to travel to Jerusalem five days a week to feed cats, after he died of coronavirus
South African stranded in Jerusalem after year of walking
Shahid bin Yusuf Takala says his prolonged stay at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque has been a 'great blessing'.
Separatism: Bringing Islam and France's Muslims to heel
Comment: In France, lawmakers are dreaming of giving carte blanche to the intelligence police, allowing them to say who is 'too Muslim' to be ...
Iraq, Saudi reopen border crossing after 30 years
Iraq and Saudi Arabia reopened their Arar desert crossing after a 30-year closure.
Saudi Arabia reopens Umrah pilgrimage to foreigners
Saudi Arabia reopened the Umrah pilgrimage to foreign visitors on Sunday, authorities confirmed.
Saudi man crashes car into gates of Grand Mosque
The car rammed through a barrier and kept driving until it hit the gate on the Grand Mosque's southern side.
Saudi Arabia reopens Umrah to Muslims from abroad
Saudi Arabia will reopen the umrah to foreign visitors from November 1.
Prayers resume at Mecca Grand Mosque after 7-month pause
The second phase of lifting of restrictions started at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on Sunday, with prayers resuming for locals.
An unpopular Macron invokes the anti-Muslim playbook
Comment: Macron's tirade against 'Islamist separatism' is nothing but a racist and malicious attempt to win votes, writes Yasser Louati.
Pilgrims return to Mecca as Saudi eases virus restrictions
State TV showed on Sunday what appeared to be fewer than 50 people circling the Kaaba at the same time and walking several meters apart.
Mecca to reopen for limited pilgrimages after 7-month pause
Saudi Arabia will reopen for umrah pilgrimage after a long break in response to Covid-19.
Arab countries arrested, deported exiled Uighurs to China: report
A number of Muslim-led Middle Eastern countries have arrested exiled Uighur Muslims and deported them to China in collaboration with Beijing, ...
Saudi Arabia to gradually resume umrah pilgrimage
The year-round umrah pilgrimage will resume gradually from October 4, Saudi authorities said.
Bulgaria sentences two Lebanese men over attack on Israelis
A court in Bulgaria has sentence two Lebanese men to life imprisonment over a deadly 2012 bus bombing which killed five Israelis. Bulgaria has ...
Saudi to ease international flight restrictions from September 15
Saudi Arabia will partially lift its suspension on international flights from September 15, the interior ministry said, six months after travel ...
For Lebanese, recovery too heavy to bear after blast
Lebanese families are still struggling with rebuilding in the wake of the massive explosion centered at Beirut's port.
Where does STL verdict leave Lebanon's search for accountability?
Comment: Establishing the truth behind Hariri's killing and a string of other assassinations is an important step towards reconciliation, as ...
Family of convicted Hezbollah operative denounces 'injustice'
The family of a Hezbollah member convicted in the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri described his guilty verdict ...
Pilgrims in Iraq attend a shrine during the holy month despite coronavirus fears.
Exports are predicted to be sliced in half this year, primarily due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.
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