 'Iran seeks to take control of Mecca and MedinaFormer Shin Bet head: 'Iran knows that the more Arab states they recruit, the easier fighting against Saudi Arabia will be.' Religion and politics in the feud between Saudi Arabia and QatarAre the strained relations between Qatar, Iran and Turkey on one side and the Saudis, Bahrain, the Emirates and Egypt on the other leading to head-on war? The Hajj and the struggle for Islamic leadershipThe annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca symbolizes much more than the desire of the worshipers to be closer to Allah. Saudi Arabia foils attack on Mecca mosqueSaudi security forces foil attack targeting the Grand Mosque in Mecca. 'Dome of the Rock inspired by Jewish Temple'Archaeological findings and historical records show Dome of Rock inspired by Jewish temple. Findings presented today in Knesset. Holidays, Motivation and ShaheedsThese holidays are the culmination of a period in which religion, faith in Allah, stringent observance of the commandments and the avoidance of sin, in addition to the vilification of infidels, are paramount. 'First Temple Mount, then Mecca'Islamic council slam plans for cable-car to Western Wall as Fatah warns Israel's next target is Muslim holy city of Mecca. The real al Aqsa Mosque is not in JerusalemExpose: Muslim canards about Jerusalem and the al Aqsa Mosque revealed and proven to be lies through the publicizing of original sources. Jewish Leaders Send Condolences to Saudi KingWJC heads representing over 100 Jewish communities tell King Salman: 'may we worship our common God with love and in peace.' Over Half of Hajj Stampede Deaths Are Iranian464 Iranians among the 769 killed in 'stoning the devil' stampede, followed by Egypt with 75 dead; Iran steps up anti-Saudi rhetoric. Khamenei Says Saudis Caused Hajj Stampede'Government of Saudi Arabia must take huge responsibility for catastrophe,' says Iranian Supreme Leader, declaring 3 days of mourning. Saudi Prince Calls for Investigation into StampedeNew details of how lethal stampede occurred surface as death toll set to keep rising; deaths occurred during 'binding of Ishmael' ritual.Iran Summons Saudi Envoy Over Mecca StampedeIranian officials lose no time accusing Saudi Arabia of neglect causing lethal stampede, after previously suggesting holy sites be divided.Mecca Stampede Death Toll Rises to 717Fatal stampede of Muslim pilgrims during 'Hajj' pilgrimage 'worst in 25 years'; Iran blames Saudi safety errors. Will Islam's Holiest Site be Taken From Saudis?Egyptian leaders say Saudis failing Hajj pilgrimage after crane fall, indicating possible division of authority among Muslim states.Binladin Group Barred for Lethal Mosque CollapseConstruction group of Osama bin Laden's family suspended, banned from leaving, after lethal 9/11 snafu at Islam's holiest site. More Than 80 Dead in Crane Collapse in MeccaAt least 87 people dead and more than 200 injured in a crane collapse into a part of a mosque in Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Iraq Changes Prayer Direction: Karbala, Not MeccaAmid rising violence and concerns of all-out sectarian war, Iraqi PM raises tension, calls for Shi'ite holy city to be direction of prayer. Home of Mohammed's Wife Turned into a ToiletBritish Independent says disregard for Islam’s early history is due to Saudi regime’s adoption of Wahabism. Hariri and King Abdullah Meet in MeccaLebanese opposition leader Saad Hariri met with King Abdullah in Mecca for Ei al-Fatr as Beirut politics remain tense.Mecca Monument in Eilat?Eilat residents shocked at city's plan to establish a monument in the heart of the city’s downtown to commemorate Arab pilgrims to Mecca. |
