In 2023, Indonesia were stripped of the under-20 World Cup for refusing to allow the Israeli team entry.
Fifa's justification then was the vague "due to the current circumstances".
Quite a contrast to the hardline "FIFA is not involved in host immigration processes" now.
The visa story is the most telling controversy this World Cup has had
Fifa is going against its own rules and precedent
Should it even be held in a state that clearly doesn't see it as a World Cup
What was the point of Infantino's cravenness to Trump?
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Any other organization that dismissed concerns like this only for them to be utterly exposed as true would be facing questions about the future of its leadership. As it is, several confederations have expressed their intention to let this man continue to run the sport.
The Day of Mubahila
A day that testified to the truth of Islam and the unmatched status of the Ahlulbayt (as).
When challenged by the delegation of Najran, the Messenger of Allah brought with him only those nearest and purest to him: Imam Ali (as), Lady Fatimah (sa), Imam Hasan (as), and Imam Husain (as).
Mubahila is more than a historical event it is a reminder that truth stands firm, sincerity prevails, and those chosen by Allah hold a unique station in His divine plan.
May this blessed day inspire us to uphold truth with wisdom, faith, and unwavering trust in Allah.
اللهم صل على محمد وآل محمد
This particular part of Islamic theology that treats their vaguely malevolent spiritual beings as just normal guys who you can chill with and have debates with about their personal religious beliefs is so cool.
This week, Shia Muslims across the world observe Eid al-Ghadir, marking the anniversary of an important event in Muslim history.
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The full English text of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," is available to download, offering Catholic social teaching for the age of AI.
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