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2009-03-04 |
Prostration on field splits scholars
Islamic scholars are divided over whether it is permissible for footballers to prostrate themselves in gratitude to God after scoring a goal, a practice which has attract... |
2009-03-05 |
Al al-Shaykh in Cairo
Minister of Islamic affairs, endowments, call and guidance Sheikh Salih al Alsheikh arrived here on Wednesday evening on a visit to Egypt. ... |
2009-03-07 |
Hai'a resolves 92% cases without police intervention
The Commission for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice, otherwise known as the Hai'a, has released figures for its activities in the year 2007. The figures revea... |
2009-03-07 |
Saudi "Obama": First Black Imam of Mecca
Sheikh Adel ben Salem Al-Kalbani, 52, is the first black Imam of al-Masjid al-Haram, Mecca's Grand Mosque where 2 million Muslims go for pilgrimage every year. He does no... |
2009-03-09 |
Sandblasting sorcerer's house in Hail suggested
HAIL - A consultant from Saudi Aramco has come forward with a solution to the fate of the Hail sorcerer's house which has provoked debate among residents and religious sc... |
2009-03-11 |
Madina Shariah Court holds first public trial
The Shariah Court held the city of Madina’s first public trial Monday. Judge Ahmad Al-Zahrani, in accordance with King Abdullah’s directives for the development of th... |
2009-03-11 |
Khulwa sentence against elderly widow causes uproar
The sentencing of a 75-year-old Arab widow to 40 lashes and four months in prison for mingling with two young men, who were reportedly bringing her bread, has sparked fre... |
2009-03-15 |
Hai'a in combat with sorcerers, magicians
The Commission for Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice (Hai'a) in Al-Ahsa arrested a sorcerer who dealt in magic and provided his services to several men and women... |
2009-03-15 |
Hai'a denies "khilwa" car chase in Jizan
The Hai'a has denied the occurrence of any car chase in the recent arrest of a man and woman charged with khilwa. The agency reiterated its policy of not involving itsel... |
2009-03-17 |
King Calls for Istisqa Prayers
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has called for performing the Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on W... |
Foreign Minister Meets Pakistan Foreign Minister
Prince Faysal bin Farhan in Pakistan
Foreign Minister Participates in GCC-Central Asia Strategic Dialogue Ministerial Meeting
Saudi Defense Minister Receives Leaders, Senior Officials
Saudi, Bahraini Crown Princes Meet in Makkah
Crown Prince Performs Eid al-Fitr Prayer at Grand Mosque, Receives Several Princes, Senior Officials
Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from U.S. Secretary of State
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Performs Eid al-Fitr Prayer in Jiddah
King Salman, Crown Prince Perform Eid al-Fitr Prayers
Prince Abd al-Aziz bin Turki Leads Saudi Arabia's Delegation at SportAccord 2024 in the UK
Saudi Crown Prince Hosts Iftar for Pakistan's PM
Crown Prince Arrives in Makkah to Observe the Last Days of Ramadan
Princess Rima, Bandar's Daughter, Navigates Rough Waters in Washington
Trump Spoke Recently With Saudi Leader
Saudi Crown Prince MbS's $100 Billion Foreign Investment Quest Falters
Saudi Crown Prince Receives Spanish Prime Minister
Madinah Governor Launches 14 Projects to Support Orphans
Crown Prince Meets with Governors of Saudi Regions
Saudi Crown Prince Receives Chairman of US House Armed Services Committee