Criticism arises after referring to Ayatollah Khamenei as a ‘hard-line cleric’ in obituary
Obituary of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei Sparks Controversy The New York Times published an obituary on the passing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, which ignited criticism online. In its headline, the Times referred to Khamenei as “the hard-line cleric who made Iran a regional power,” noting he died at the age of 86. The […]
Senior Iranian Cleric Urges Death Penalty for Protesters and Issues Threat to Trump
Iran’s Ahmad Khatami Calls for Execution of Protesters Ahmad Khatami, a prominent cleric in Iran’s theocratic regime and a member of several key governing bodies, has voiced strong demands for the execution of protesters. During a recent sermon, he also directed threats toward U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Khatami, regarded […]
Cleric in Iran advocates for capital punishment for arrested demonstrators
Iranian clerics have demanded the death penalty for those detained during a nationwide crackdown on protesters, amidst ongoing unrest against the Iranian regime. This statement comes shortly after President Trump warned that the U.S. might intervene if the protesters face violence. In a sermon broadcasted on state radio, Ahmad Khatami reportedly incited chants from attendees, […]
Dispute arises as Muslim cleric refuses Christian pastor entry to DFW airport chapel
A well-known Christian pastor found himself unable to enter an airport chapel last week. Tom Ascol, who leads Founders Ministry, had just returned home after spending time with family. He mentioned Voddie Baucham Jr., a notable American pastor who recently passed away. As he waited at Dallas Fort Worth Airport, Ascol noted that Terminal D […]
Leading Iranian Cleric Calls for Trump’s Death
Calls for Execution in Tehran Sermon During a sermon in Tehran on Friday, Ayatollah Ahmad Katami, a prominent cleric, openly advocated for the execution of former President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He accused both leaders of responsibility for the deaths of numerous individuals in Gaza and referenced Qasem Soleimani, a significant […]
Leading Iranian cleric pronounces a religious ruling against Trump and Netanyahu
The leading Shiite cleric in Iran has issued religious edicts targeting President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The fatwa, announced by Grand Ayatollah Nasar Makalem Siraj, calls on Muslims globally to take action. According to reports, it labels individuals or governments that threaten the leadership and unity of the Muslim community as […]
Cleric with Terror Ties Urges Muslims in the U.S. and U.K. to Leverage Their Citizenship to Promote Islam and Influence Western Policies
Muslims in Western nations should use their citizenship to apply pressure on governments, advocate for political change, and engage the global Muslim community, according to Tarek al-Swaidan, a Kuwaiti Muslim leader who is banned from the United States. During an episode of the Thinking Muslim podcast, Al-Swaidan, known for his significant influence online, discussed the […]
Pakistani Cleric Criticizes His Government as ‘Oppressive’ and Condemns War with India
In a recent video that caught significant attention online, Abdul Aziz Ghazi, a controversial cleric from Lal Masjid in Islamabad, voiced strong criticisms against the Pakistani government. He claims it to be more oppressive than India, arguing that the ongoing conflict with India doesn’t align with Islamic principles. In his address, Ghazi posed a challenging […]
Trump inauguration will reportedly include Muslim cleric who wouldn’t condemn Hezbollah
A Muslim cleric who has praised Iran and refused to call Hezbollah a terrorist organization has reportedly been chosen to deliver a benediction at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Hasham al-Hussaini is a prominent Iraqi-American imam in Michigan who oversees the Karbala Islamic Education Center in Dearborn. Mr. Al-Hussaini was one of a number of Muslim […]
Church of England Cleric Faces Calls to Resign over Child Abuse Scandal
LONDON (AP) — A senior cleric set to become interim head of the Church of England faced calls Monday to resign over his handling of the case of a priest accused of sexual misconduct. The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, allowed a priest to remain in office despite knowing he had been banned from being […]