In the verses of the Holy Quran and the Hadiths of the Infallibles (peace be upon them), Istighfar (seeking forgiveness from God) is highly emphasized and introduced in a unique way.
IQNA – A record-breaking achievement in Islamic calligraphy has been unveiled in Istanbul: the world's largest handwritten Quran, which is the product of six years of painstaking work.
IQNA – A 120-year-old handwritten Quran created by a local calligrapher was unveiled in the village of Shurcheh, in Quchan County, northeastern Iran, during a ceremony attended by cultural and Quranic officials.
IQNA – A new chapter in travel begins this November as the M/V Piano Land departs from Malaysia, offering the world's first fully Muslim-friendly cruise experience.
IQNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry denounced the Zionist regime’s violation of the ceasefire deal in Gaza that has prevented the smooth delivery of much needed humanitarian aid.
IQNA – Scotland’s largest mosque has condemned an act of vandalism after its wall was defaced with racist graffiti, calling it an attack on the city’s spirit of unity and diversity.
IQNA – When Israeli aggression on Iran shocked the region in June, translator Farideh Mahdavi Damghani turned to poetry—not politics—to speak for and defend her nation.
IQNA – Those willing to take part in the 30th Sheikh Jassim bin Muhammad bin Thani Noble Quran Competition in Qatar have until the end of today to register for the Quranic event.
IQNA – The closing ceremony of the 48th National Holy Quran Competition of the Islamic Republic of Iran was held on Monday evening, October 27, 2025, at the Fajr Hall in Sanandaj, western province of Kordestan.
