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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Jersey's first imam to leave as family couldn't join him
Jersey's first Muslim prayer leader is leaving the island because he has had problems bringing his wife and children over to live with him. Imam Abdul Samad has been in Jersey for 18 months, living in a flat that the Muslim community had bought for anyone taking on the role. However, he has not been able to bring his family to the island and has decided to return to London. He said living in Jersey had been "one of the most heartwarming and spiritually fulfilling periods of my life" but being separated from his family had been hard. "I have family commitments," he said. "I have a wife and children and I'm living in a studio flat." There is no doubt he has enjoyed his time in Jersey and he spoke warmly about the island's beautiful coastline and its welcoming people. He had hoped his wife would have been able to work in Jersey because she is a maths teacher but said that "unfortunately things did not work out as I expected". Mr Samad said he had to be practical and return to London, where he will continue to work as an imam. In Jersey, other members of the Muslim community will step in to lead the prayers. Mr Samad said he has had opportunities to meet different communities on the island and some from other faiths had even joined for Friday prayers. He said the Muslim community had also raised money for people who have been struggling across the island. "I would say one of the most memorable parts of my chair was the month of Ramadan, which is a month of mercy, unity, and spiritual growth," he said. It was announced at Friday congressional prayers that Mr Samad would be leaving Jersey. Dr Sarfraz Jamali, a well-known member of Jersey's Muslim community, said: "When I announced that imam is leaving and thanked him on behalf of the whole community, a couple of members said he will be missed. "Imam has an important role because he leads all five daily prayers. He also plays an important role in engaging with the people, giving sermons and teaching sessions to adults and children." Dr Jamali said he was now looking for another imam. Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to More than 150 people celebrate Eid in Jersey Ramadan event helping bring community together Jersey Islamic Trust
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Business Upturn
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Upturn
[WATCH] Nicholas Pooran loses cool after Abdul Samad's dismissal; slams pads in frustration during LSG innings collapse
Lucknow Super Giants' star batter Nicholas Pooran was visibly enraged in the dressing room during the final over against Sunrisers Hyderabad after a series of chaotic dismissals — all triggered after he was run out due to Abdul Samad's failure to rotate strike. Pooran, who was looking dangerous with 45 off just 26 balls, was left stranded and eventually run out in the 19th over while Samad remained on strike. In the very next over, frustration peaked when Samad was dismissed on the 5th ball (19.5) — bowled by Nitish Reddy. Pooran, watching from the dugout, was seen slamming his pads against the glass wall, clearly upset over how the final overs unfolded. Advertisement Video show Pooran's outburst just moments after Samad's wicket. His anger stemmed from the fact that he not only got run out without facing more balls but also had to watch Shardul Thakur get run out and then Samad bowled — all within the space of 4 balls — completely derailing LSG's momentum. Samad Run Out Pooran Samad Run Out Shardul Thakur Samad Finally Bowled 😅#LSGvsSRH #askstar — Nawang Sonam (@nawangofficial) May 19, 2025 LSG, who were cruising past 190 with firepower left, could only reach 205/7 after a promising start. Pooran's frustration captured the mood in the LSG camp as what could have been a massive finish ended with three wickets tumbling and no real contribution from the lower order.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025: ‘Gained vital experience this season,' says Abdul Samad
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) middle-order batter caught everyone's attention this season. The 23-year-old from played a few crucial innings under pressure. In 10 matches, he contributed 160 runs at an impressive strike rate of 186.04. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Before the untimely pause to the season, Samad spoke to TOI and said he had more to offer. Excerpts... Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. Talk us through your IPL season... I'm not satisfied as such. The potential I have is yet to come through. Hopefully it will happen soon. What I can say is I've gained vital experience this season. I learnt a lot from the IPL matches I played and still have much to learn. IPL 2025 suspended: What happens next? Tell us about the inputs you've got from the coaching staff.. . I think the coaching staff we have has also done a very commendable job. They backed each player and made the plans. Our job was to execute those plans. Especially (team mentor) and (coach) . We all know what kind of a player these two were. Especially Zaheer, he helped a lot. Are you satisfied playing in the middle order? I can't complain. I want to stay till the end. Your father was a national volleyball player and physical education teacher. Did you ever think of becoming a volleyball player? No, from the beginning my interest was in cricket. My father was a very good volleyball player. I played that game a lot as well. Initially my height was short, so he insisted I play volleyball to grow tall! Playing volleyball helped me improve my fitness as well, and helped in cricket too.
Rudaw Net
06-05-2025
- Climate
- Rudaw Net
Erbil to face more frequent dust storms: Researcher
Also in Kurdistan Fastlink, FIB launch partnership Rojava initiative aims to create a 'unique' generation Kurdish Islamic party politician sues Erbil parliament for not convening sessions Kurdish shepherd proves it is never too late to learn A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Dust storms are set to engulf Erbil more frequently and with greater intensity this year, a researcher warned on Monday, as Iraq faces accelerating desertification after a dry winter season. 'This year, dust storm waves in the Kurdistan Region, especially in Erbil, will be more frequent compared to previous years. This is because Erbil is located on the dust storm path between Iraq and the southwestern Mediterranean Sea,' Rebin Samad, head of the surveying department at Erbil Polytechnic University, told Rudaw. Samad explained that reduced rainfall this year has given way to nine dust storms in Erbil so far. 'More intense waves are predicted,' he added. On Monday, health officials told Rudaw that nearly 550 people had been hospitalized across Iraq in a single day as a severe dust storm swept through multiple provinces, causing widespread respiratory problems. Earlier in the day, Amer al-Jabri, spokesperson for Iraq's meteorology and seismology directorate, said the storm was strongest in Iraq's central and western areas, with a lower impact expected in the north. Wind speeds were reported between 30 and 50 kilometers per hour, reducing visibility to as low as four kilometers. In Kirkuk alone, the number of hospitalizations doubled on Tuesday to more than 200. "There are two types of dust storms. One is an intense wave that covers Erbil, like what has been recorded these days. The other type is just dust settling rather than direct exposure to the wave, which causes less damage and has fewer negative effects,' Samad explained. According to his research findings, the most impacted neighborhoods lie in the south and west of Erbil, particularly those between the Kirkuk-Erbil and Mosul-Erbil roads. Samad recommended that an Erbil green belt initiative be prioritized in the southern part of the city, where the risk and damage are greatest. Samad explained that Iraq's weather is influenced by patterns in the northwestern Mediterranean, and Erbil acts as a corridor for dust waves moving through Iraq, making central Erbil particularly vulnerable. He further lamented that 41 percent of Iraq is now desert, and climate change is worsening the situation. A drop in rainfall and vegetation has caused a yearly decline in the number of date palms, further intensifying dust storm conditions. With desertification increasingly taking its toll on Iraq, the researcher warned that agricultural land and inhabited areas could soon be threatened unless urgent climate measures are undertaken. Dust storms are a familiar seasonal challenge in Iraq, but their frequency and intensity have worsened due to long-term drought, expanding desertification, and rising temperatures. In mid-April, over 3,700 people were admitted to hospitals across the country due to breathing difficulties caused by dust storms. The United Nations has urged immediate action to tackle Iraq's environmental deterioration. According to the environment ministry, Iraq has recorded an average of 272 dusty days annually over the last two decades. That figure could rise to 300 days per year by 2050 if current trends continue. Iraq is considered among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, with poor water resource management and upstream dam projects in neighboring countries further decreasing the flow of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Nwenar Fatih contributed to this report.
India Today
05-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Ayush Badoni delighted with his valiant 74 vs PBKS: I always thrive under pressure
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batter Ayush Badoni revealed that he loves batting under pressure, following his heroic innings against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 54 of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). Badoni registered the highest score of his IPL career with his innings of 74 off 40 balls with the help of five fours and as many 25-year-old got involved in a quick-fire 81-run stand off 41 balls with Abdul Samad (45 off 24) as the duo bailed their team out of trouble after they were left reeling at 73/5 in 9.5 overs. Following his innings, the youngster revealed that his main focus was to win the match for his team as he always loves batting under such Samad and I were batting, and whenever I'm at the crease, my only focus is on how to win the match for my team. And whenever LSG is in a tough situation, I enjoy stepping up and playing under pressure—it motivates me. It was a good wicket, I think good for both batsmen and especially for fast bowlers—it offered some seam. So overall, I think it was a good pitch for a cricket match,' said Samad in the post-match press conference. However, Badoni couldn't help his team get over the line as he got dismissed in the 17th over as LSG finished their innings on 199/7 chasing a target of 237 and lost the match by 37 runs. Badoni is having his best-ever IPL season with 326 runs from ten innings at an average of 36.22 with two fifties to his following their loss against PBKS, Lucknow have made their road to the playoffs a lot tougher as they're now ranked seventh on the points table. The Rishabh Pant-led side has ten points to their name with five wins from 11 matches. They will be desperate to win all three of their remaining fixtures to finish in top updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!
