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Sheikh Sanqour Calls for Caring for the Less Fortunate, Resolving Prisoners' Issue in Ramadan, Warns Against Israeli Occupation's Starving pf Gazans
2024-03-09
The Friday preacher at Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque in Bahrain's Diraz, west of the capital Manama, Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour, urged Bahrainis, as the Month of Ramadan approaches, to "take care of those in need among their relatives and neighbors" and to "be economical in food consumption" and "not to overindulge in food," also emphasizing the "urgent need to resolve the prisoners' issue."
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2023 Portfolios: Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour Arrested Amidst Regime's Irritation at Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque's Role
2024-02-23
The Bahraini regime's latest escalatory move in 2023 took the form of the arrest of Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour, the imam of the Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque in Diraz. This arrest evoked memories of the most intense escalation phase, marked by the arrest of Sheikh Ali Salman, the revocation of Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim's citizenship, and the closure of Al-Wefaq headquarters.
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ADHRB: Self-censorship Is Bahrainis' Refuge from the Guillotine of Government Pursuit
2024-02-06
Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB) asserts the right guaranteed to all citizens in Bahrain for freedom of opinion and expression, calling on the government of Bahrain to adhere to the international laws and treaties it has ratified.
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Why Do Authorities Hate Friday Prayer Platform of Diraz Mosque?
2023-06-08
Since its construction in 1983, the Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque in Diraz has been a milestone in Bahrain's modern history, as it was the most important platform for the most important religious and national discourse throughout several stages.
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Security Authorities Summon Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour for Investigation
2023-05-22
The security authorities summoned Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour, preacher of Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque in Diraz, for investigation on Monday (May 22, 2023).
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Sheikh Sanqour Stresses Religion and Religious People Have Part in Political and Economic Reform
2023-02-24
Preacher of Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque in Diraz, Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour, called on people to stop saying that "religion and religious people have nothing to do with political and economic reform.
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Sheikh Sanqour: Reform Made by Repression and Harsh Security Measures Doesn't Last
2023-01-28
Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour stressed in a speech on the need to adhere to justice and fairness in managing the affairs of the country and its people, by caring for and preserving people's rights, creating equal opportunities for all and rejecting all forms of discrimination.
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Sheikh Sanqour: Suspicions Surrounding Scholarship Distribution will Remain until Data Transparently Published
2022-07-25
Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour, preacher of Diraz Mosque, said that the suspicions surrounding the fairness of scholarship distribution will remain unless the names of those who receive them, their scores and specialties are released.
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Senior Scholars Calls to Stop Religious Events in Obsequies to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus
2020-03-02
Senior Shia clerics in Bahrain called to stop all religious events in obsequies and other religious sites until the end of the coming week to prevent the outbreak of Coronavirus.
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Senior Shiite Clerics in Statement: We Hope Step to Overrule Death Sentences Will Affect Remaining Inmates, Look Forward to Nation with No Prisoners
2018-04-29
Bahrain's top Shiite clerics described in a statement the decision to “overrule the death sentences” of those accused of plotting to assassinate the army chief as “a welcomed and praised step.”
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One Year Since the Diraz Friday Prayers Ban: Bahraini Regime Condemns Israel's Prohibition of Prayers
2017-07-15
Ironically, Bahraini authorities condemn Israelis for banning Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque, while they continue to impose a siege on the village of Diraz, preventing worshipers from performing Friday Prayers.
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Senior Clerics: Unified Family Draft Law Contains Many Errors, Transgressions of Sects
2017-04-19
Senior Bahraini clerics stressed that they continue to demand constitutional guarantees that protect family law, an issue not yet made available.
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Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior Demands Appointing New Imam to Allow Shiite Friday Prayers
2016-08-31
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior claimed that it did not prevent performing Friday prayer in Diraz, after the religious leader Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim condemned the prevention of Imam of the mosque and worshipers from reaching the Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque.
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Authorities Prevent Friday Prayer in Largest Mosque since Over Month
2016-08-27
The Bahraini authorities have banned performing prayers in the Imam Al-Sadiq Mosque, the largest mosque in Diraz, amid escalation of the security attack against Shia.
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Bahrain Imams of Mosques: Prayers to be Held in Diraz Despite Crackdown and Siege
2016-07-29
Imams of Shia Mosques said Friday Prayers will be held at Diraz's Imam Sadiq Mosque despite crackdown practiced by authorities.
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PHOTOS: Protestors in Bahrain’s Diraz Call for Ending Persecution of Shia in Country
2016-07-23
Reports say at least 50 people were arrested during their attempt to perform prayers at a mosque in Diraz.
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Bahraini Authorities Detain Sheikh al-Asfour, Reciter al-Dirazi and a Number of Diraz Residents
2016-07-21
Sheikh Saeed al-Asfour and religious vocal reciter Abdul Jabar al-Dirazi, were detained by authorities on Wednesday.
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Ayatollah Qassim and Senior Clerics: Detention of Sheikh Sanqour a Blatant Targeting of Friday Rituals
2016-07-18
Senior Bahrain clerics say "detention of Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour is blatant targeting of Friday ritual and religious discourse.”
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Authorities Release Sheikh Sanqour, Prevent him from Preaching
2016-07-18
Bahraini authorities released Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour, Imam of largest Friday prayer, after he was arrested on Sunday.
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Newspaper Linked to Bahrain Royal Court Attacks Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour, Accuses him of Breaking Law
2016-07-16
Local Al-Watan newspaper, linked to royal court, published inflammatory article against prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Mohammad Sanqour.