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Florida officials cite NCRI report alleging overlaps between some Florida Muslim groups and people convicted in terrorism cases
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Florida officials and lawmakers are responding to a report by the Network Contagion Research Institute that alleges documented overlap between some Florida-based nonprofits and religious organizations and individuals convicted of terrorism-related offenses or associated with groups including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, as Gov. Ron DeSantis highlights recent state actions aimed at curbing support for designated terrorist groups.
Muslims are urged to perform six days of voluntary fasting in Shawwal after Ramadan, earning rewards equivalent to a full year's fasting per Prophet Muhammad's hadiths. For 1447 H, it falls on March 22-27, 2026.
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A Catholic woman joined Argentina's Ahmadí Muslim community for Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan 2026. Guided by Imam Marwan Sarwar Gill, converts shared stories of their faith and life changes. The gathering emphasized the motto 'Love for all, hatred for none'.
The majority of ulama, including the Syafi’i school, state that sleeping all day does not invalidate the Ramadan fast as long as the intention is made at night. This view is based on Imam an-Nawawi’s explanation in a fiqh book. However, excessive sleep is advised against to avoid neglecting religious duties.
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Nahdlatul Ulama (Nu) reaffirms its commitment to the rukyatul hilal method for determining the start of Ramadhan 1447 Hijriah in 2026, without referring to the Kalender Hijriah Global Tunggal (Khgt). The decision considers differences in space, time, and hilal visibility. The statement was made by Ahmad Izzuddin from PbNu's Lembaga Falakiyah.
Sheikh Haji Ibrahim Tufa, president of Ethiopia's Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, stated that the holy month of Ramadan will be spent in charity and reflection. He extended greetings for the 1447th Ramadan, wishing peace to the Muslim community.
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President Prabowo Subianto met with Islamic organization leaders on February 3, 2026, to explain Indonesia's membership in the Board of Peace. He promised to withdraw if the initiative fails to positively impact Palestine's independence. The meeting eased initial concerns from groups like MUI and PBNU.
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