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SHAFAQNA- Octopuses are notorious escape artists, able to squeeze and squish themselves into and around nearly any obstacle they encounter. In an ode to these crafty cephalopods, researchers have created the first completely soft-bodied robot, dubbed the “octobot.” The palm-sized machine’s exterior is made of silicone. And whereas other soft robots have had at least a few hard parts, such as batteries or wires, the octobot uses a small reservoir of hydrogen peroxide as fuel. When the hydrogen peroxide washes over flecks of platinum embedded within the octobot, the resulting chemical reaction produces gas that inflates and flexes the robot’s arms. As described online today in Nature, the ga...

SHAFAQNA-“Women Want GENDER EQUALITY – FINE. Then As a FIRST Step We Need to Implement EQUAL Representation of BOTH Men & Women in the Armed Forces of a Country Before We Go Any Further. The Defense of a Country’s TerritorialIntegrity & Its Interests MUST Take Precedence Over Everything Else.” – AB By Dr. Huwayda Ismaeel Rendered into English from Al-Bayaan Magazine Get on the train of repentance my sister, before it passes by your station. Deeply consider my sister, what is happening today before tomorrow comes. Think, my sister – starting now. All praise is due to Allah Ta`ala as is deserved by His Majesty and Great Power. I send prayers and ask for blessings upon His Noble Messen...

SHAFAQNA –Daesh (ISIS/IS) profess to kill Shia Muslims across DI Khan if they not change their religion and take down their flags (Alams). An envelope bearing a threat letter has been delivered to Shiite Muslims across Dera Ismail Khan demanding allegiance to ISIS or be killed. News prevail on social media with images of a threat letter stating “to kill an infidel is highly abounding and bountiful in the eyes of Islam, unless you pledge allegiance to ISIS and take down the Flags (ALAM) from your houses, lets be ready to be killed.” The message was clear accept our form of Islam or be mutilated. Shiites remain the only faction that has defended the true essence of Islam in 1400 years of hist...

SHAFAQNA –A ceremony was held here in the Iranian capital on Wednesday to present the 3rd Islamic Human Rights Award. Iran’s Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani and a number of other senior officials attended the ceremony held at the IRIB Conference Hall on the occasion of the Inteational Day of Islamic Human Rights and Human Dignity. Senior Bahraini cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassem and Arzu Merali, a founding member of the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC), were aounced as the wiers of this year’s award. The Iranian Judiciary’s Human Rights Committee holds the event aually to recognize the efforts and achievements of Muslims promoting human rights. In previous years, the...

SHAFAQNA –The principle of “coexistence in Quran” was highlighted in a forum recently held for students in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq. According to the Astan (custodianship) of Imam Hussein (AS) holy shrine, the program was organized by “Al-Hawra Zeynab (SA)” Cultural Institute, which is affiliated to the Astan. Fatemeh Ismail, expert in Quranic sciences from Qatif, a Shia-dominated city in Saudi Arabia, at the forum stressed the importance of realizing Quranic teachings in daily life. She described the Holy Quran as “the bright path of life” and “the key to secrets of creation”. The scholar also stressed that it is necessary to pay attention to the principle of coexistence in the Quran...

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SHAFAQNA –The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group has threatened more attacks against the Hazara minority days after the terror group claimed responsibility behind a deadly attack in Kabul city. A commander of the group has said the attacks would be carried out to retaliate against support by some in the mainly Shi’ite group for the Assad regime in Syria. The commander of the group, Abu Omar Khosrasani, has told Reuters that the attack on a peaceful demonstration in Deh Mazang was in retaliation to the deployment of the community fighters to Syria. “Unless they stop going to Syria and stop being slaves of Iran, we will definitely continue such attacks,” the militantcomman...

SHAFAQNA –After a court extended Bahrain Centre for Human Rights president Nabeel Rajab’s detention in coection with some tweets for another three weeks yesterday, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reiterates its condemnation of Bahrain’s constant obstruction of freedom of information and its repeated harassment of joualists and bloggers. Arrested at his home on 13 June, Rajab was transferred to a military hospital with cardiac problems on 28 June after two weeks in solitary confinement. According to Bahraini human rights NGOs, he was examined by a doctor and was then retued to West Riffa police station for further custody. He is facing up to 13 years in prison on charges of “spreading false ...

SHAFAQNA –A British parliamentary committee says Saudi Arabia and other Arab states must prevent their rich ruling families from funding the Daesh terrorist group. In a report on the state of Daesh finances, lawmakers from the Foreign Affairs Select Committee say the terror organization is enjoying financial support from wealthy Arab families. The report also says Daesh funding has dwindled because of the collapse in oil prices as well asairstrikes targeting its financial sources. The group is thereforeresorting to “gangsterism and protection rackets” to fund its operations The committee further urges Riyadh to enforce laws the interior ministry passed last year to make it illegal for Saudi...

SHAFAQNA –Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin promised closer cooperation and oversaw a series of deals Saturday, as the two countries deepen ties in the face of growing tensions with the West. According to RT, the Russian state-funded news organisation, the deals worth$50 billion were also facilitated by a contingent accompanying Putin, including Kremlin administration head Sergey Ivanov, five deputy prime ministers, Gazprom and Rosneft oil and gas companies heads. In what was Putin’s fourth trip to China since Xi became president in 2013, the two men laid emphasis ontheir shared outlook which mirrors the countries’ converging trade, investment and geopo...

SHAFAQNA –Organisers of national march in London next week to support occupied and displaced Palestinians say they fear the event may be targeted by Zionist extremists after a decision by officials to not police the event. The Metropolitan Police have said they will not be policing the aual event this year breaking with a historic policy to make sure the march passes off peacefully. This has left organisers fearful that Zionist extremists who have called a rival rally on the same day will seek to disrupt the pro-Palestinian march. A promotional YouTube video posted by the Zionists is highly dramatic and antagonistic, and the Facebook page appears to be a ‘call to arms’. Violence has broken ...

SHAFAQNA-People in Regina, the capital city of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, were able to enjoy something not every community in the world is able or willing to accomplish. Under a large tent in downtown’s Victoria Park, dozens of people from all different backgrounds and beliefs shared a meal together. The Ramadan tent Iftar diers are being organized by the Intercultural Dialogue Institute Regina. Iftar is a meal that is eaten at the end of a day’s fast during Ramadan. Organizers said Ramadan represents “a time of fasting charity, prayer, and unity.” Ayhan Ozturk, chair of the Intercultural Dialogue Institute Regina, said he wants to share Ramadan with everyone, regardless of their...

SHAFAQNA –With Ramadan 2016 well under way the United Nations has suddenly awaken to the sheer devastation its main “sponsor”, Saudi Arabia, unleashed on the impoverished Yemeni nation. Alone, shun by the high and mighty of this world, it took the holy month of Ramadan for Weste nations to finally acknowledge the unbearable tragedy of being Yemeni … Are we buying into this newfound sense of responsibility? I hope not because crocodile tears are never a good luck … not on the United Nations, not on anyone ever! “Yemen’s civilians are facing an immeasurable crisis with the onset of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan,” UN officials complained to the press on early June 2016 … I would personally ...

SHAFAQNA – The Grand Ayatollah Shobairi Zanjani answered a question about ruling for Salaat and fasting when stopping jouey after about 25 kilometers. Question: If a passenger stops the jouey after about 25 kilometers and does not want to continue, and stays in that place for 10 days or retus home, what is the ruling about Salaat and fasting in that place or in the middle of the way? The Grand Ayatollah Shobairi: In the first condition, perform full Salaat and fasting is correct. But in the second condition the person is a passenger and Salaat is broken (Qasr) and the fasting is not correct. Source: PERSIAN SHAFAQNA SHARE Facebook Twitter Previous articleMalaysia Launches Fir...

SAFAQNA-Bahrainis held hundreds-strong protests throughout Manama, venting rage at a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling that has more than doubled the jail sentence against the country’s top opposition leader. On Tuesday, the protesters defied a curfew placed over the village of Saar, west of the capital, chanting angry slogans and setting the British flag on fire. Protesters also took to the streets in the Bilad al-Qadeem area of Manama, calling for the immediate release of Sheikh Ali Salman. Security forces fired tear gas canisters in the al-Ma’ameer area south of the capital to counter a similar protest, Press TV reported. The Shia cleric, Salman, who is the secretary general of Bahrain’s mai...

SHAFAQNA – It is narrated from Imam Mahdi (AJ) who said: Your aim and intention in relation to your love and friendship towards Ahlul Bait (AS) must be based on acting on the Divine Tradition and Decrees. I have given the necessary advice and preaching and Allah (SWT) is a witness for all of us [1]. [1] Beharul Anwaar, Vol. 53, Page 179, Appendix to Hadith 9. SHARE Facebook Twitter Previous articleWhat did Imam Mahdi (AJ) say about Ahlul Bait (AS)? Let's block ads! بخوانید...

[embedded content] SHAFAQNA-Muslim scholar and philosopher Tariq Ramadan got a nastysurprise Sunday when a group of feminist activists posing in Islamic dress jumped the stage he was speaking on and stripped to thewaist. Ramadan was speaking on a panel atan Islamic conference in Le Bourget, France, when he was suddenly confronted by several pairs of bare breasts. The women belonged to the radical feminist group FEMEN, which describes itself as “an inteational women’s movement of brave topless female activists painted with the slogans and crowned with flowers. The group opposes “male economic, cultural and ideological occupation.” SHARE Facebook Twitter Previous articleSome o...

SHAFAQNA – Do not consider any Dua small, maybe (Divine) acceptance is in that (small) Dua. After performing Salaat evry person is allowed one Dua to be accepted by God, then stands up and goes, do not stand up and leave the moment you finish performing Salaat, recite the follow ups, recite Dua. As the kite does not go up without tail, the salaat also does not go up without follow ups. After performing Salaats, certainly recite follow ups, sit down by the door of God’s house and beg and request (your) wishes, maybe tonight, your Dua is accepted. A person must be persistent in begging God, as Allah (SWT) said: You call me, I will grant your Duas (requests) [1]. [1] Tariqe Wasl, Ayatollah Mo...

SHAFAQNA – The heart which is saddened with sadness of others and the heart which is ready to accept advice, take heed and wisdom, and in this condition such a heart is called a tender and kind heart [1]. [1] Merajal Sa’aadah, Page 256 and Dars’hayee az Akhlaq, page 259. SHARE Facebook Twitter Previous articleWhat are the most important deeds after finding knowledge of God? Let's block ads! بخوانید...

SHAFAQNA –The family members of Malama Zeenatuddeen Ibraheem Zakzaky has called on the South West political leaders, traditional rulers and the entire civil societies to intervene and struggle over the immediate and unconditional release of their daughter and her husband Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky. In an exclusive interview with Pointer Express Malama Nafisat Ibrahim at their family house at Mofa in Ibadan City, the elder sister to the wife of the influential leader of Islamic Movement has strongly condemned the brutal killing of over 1000+ iocent Muslims faithful at Hussainiyya Bakyatillah and Gyallesu resident of Shock Ibrahim Zakzaky in December, 2015 Malama Nafisat said the family members ...