Religion Religion 2019-05-03 Iran lays foundation for long-term influence in Syria By consolidating its military, economic, cultural and religious presence in Syria, the Iranian regime seeks to ensure its influence will endure. Religion 2019-03-06 Christian families slowly return to Mosul Despite their small numbers, the gradual return of Christians to Mosul is a significant rebuke to ISIS efforts to tear the city's social fabric apart, officials say. Religion 2019-02-06 Iraqi Christians return to pray at Anbar churches Christian families from Baghdad and other parts of the country visited churches in Anbar's al-Khalidiya and al-Habbaniya to pray. Religion 2019-01-21 Al-Qaeda calls for the destruction of ISIS and its 'deviant' caliph al-Baghdadi Al-Qaeda says ISIS members are unable to understand Islamic texts and are bent on carrying out treason and treachery wherever they have influence. The same however could be said of al-Qaeda. Religion 2018-11-26 Tahrir al-Sham confiscates properties of Idlib Christians The extremist alliance has summoned those who occupy or administer the homes of Christians and ordered them to turn over the properties. Religion 2018-10-17 Sufi takiyas return to Anbar after ISIS ouster Since ISIS was defeated in Iraq's westernmost province, Sufi takiyas have been reopening for religious gatherings and cultural events. Religion 2018-06-18 Eid atmosphere permeates northern Syria Activities for children have brought welcome respite to some areas of Idlib and Aleppo provinces, where festivities go on despite the war. Religion 2018-05-17 Iraqi army helps to restore houses of worship Since successfully driving out ISIS, members of the security forces have been helping to rebuild houses of worship destroyed by the group. Religion 2018-02-01 Sufis can once again practice rituals in Fallujah Once oppressed under ISIS rule, Sufi followers are now able to perform their ancient rituals with freedom. Religion 2018-01-23 Sunni Endowment in Anbar regulates discourse The province's Sunni authority has taken a series of steps to ensure the doors of Anbar mosques are firmly closed to extremist ideology. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Next