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Zakat al Mal vs Zakat al Fitr: Key difference many Muslims still get wrong ahead of Eid ul Fitr 2026; charity rules explained

As Ramadan 2026 concludes, a key question arises: the distinction between Zakat al Mal and Zakat al Fitr. While both are mandatory Islamic charities, Zakat al Mal is an annual wealth-based obligation, whereas Zakat al Fitr is a fixed per-person charity due before Eid al Fitr prayer, ensuring inclusion for…

The Times of India

'Most famous Islamic architecture': Mehdi Hasan calls out Laura Loomer over her Taj Mahal remarks

British journalist Mehdi Hasan criticised American far-right activist Laura Loomer on social media over her recent comments on the Taj Mahal, calling into question her understanding of Islamic architecture. On X, Hasan wrote, "The most famous Islamic architecture in the world! How can she be this dumb?"

The Times of India

How hatred of Jews became a common ground for Islamic terrorists and left-wing extremists, fueling domestic terrorism

Every major escalation in the Middle East sends shock waves far beyond the region. In the United States, those shock waves arrive not as distant tremors but as catalysts for domestic radicalization and violence, particularly against Jewish communities.

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Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville Compared Zohran Mamdani to 9/11 Attacks in Controversial Post

Sen. Tommy Tuberville defended his post comparing NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to the 9/11 attacks, saying 'I just go by his rhetoric.'

International Business Times UK

When war looks like prophecy: How U.S. ‘end time’ narratives frame the war with Iran

After the United States and Israel began bombing Iran, killing some of the government’s top leaders — including its supreme leader, Ali Khamenei — some of U.S. President Donald Trump’s most loyal evangelical supporters quickly framed the war as a religious battle.

The Conversation

‘How can she be this dumb?’: ‘Proud Islamophobe’ Laura Loomer enraptured by Islamic architecture

She'll be unhesitatingly reciting the Shahada in no time!

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What is Eid al-Fitr and how is it celebrated around the world?

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is drawing to an end and Muslims around the world will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr

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Eid 2026: Why the Crescent Moon Is a Test of Faith Across the Islamic World

Millions of Muslims await the Shawwal crescent moon as Eid 2026 approaches, testing faith and uniting communities worldwide

International Business Times UK

5 books to help you understand Iran – recommended by experts

Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Iran has been condemned in the West as a repressive theocracy. But the history of this vast nation of more than 90 million people is long and complicated.

The Conversation

Watch: Thousands gather at Trafalgar Square in London to break fast at Open Iftar as Sadiq Khan joins

Thousands of people from diverse backgrounds gathered at Trafalgar Square in London to break their fast together during the final week of Ramadan, in what organisers described as one of the largest Open Iftar events in the Western world.

The Times of India

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI leads emotional Laylat ul Qadr prayer at Royal Palace in Rabat

Morocco celebrated the sacred Laylat ul Qadr with King Mohammed VI leading a spiritual vigil. The event honoured Quranic scholars and students, reinforcing the nation's commitment to Islamic learning. This observance blends deep religious devotion with unique cultural traditions, showcasing the monarchy's role in preserving faith and heritage. Dignitaries attended,…

The Times of India

Ramadan 2026 holiest night Laylat ul Qadr: Thousands gather for Night of Power prayers in UAE and Saudi Arabia

Muslims in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are observing Laylat ul-Qadr, the holiest night in Islam. Thousands are gathering in mosques for special prayers and reflection. This sacred night occurs during the final ten days of Ramadan. Believers seek forgiveness of God and blessings. Preparations for Eid al-Fitr are also…

The Times of India

Eid ul Fitr 2026 moon sighted in Saudi Arabia? KSA Supreme Court calls Muslims to spot Shawwal AH 1447 crescent on March 18

Saudi Arabia has called upon Muslims to sight the Shawwal crescent moon on Wednesday evening, March 18, 2026, to determine the start of Eid Al Fitr. This sighting dictates the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the festival. Many global Muslim communities await Saudi Arabia's announcement, though South Asian…

The Times of India

Indian-origin investor defends Laura Loomer on 'Islamophobia': 'I had this face-to-face encounter...'

Indian-origin venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani defended Donald Trump aide Laura Loomer's take on 'Islamophobia' and said "feraing any ideology that calls for your murder" is normal and not phobia. Motwani said she had a face-to-face encounter with a young man distributing Qurans who told her on her face that…

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The Independent UK

Awkward moment for Laura Loomer as her deleted anti-Indian tweets are read back to her during her trip to New Delhi

The right-wing conspiracy theorist, who is close to President Donald Trump, said in 2024 that the White House would ‘smell like curry’ if then-Vice President Kamala Harris became president

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Zohran Mamdani admits to feeling profound isolation, blasting senator for his ‘bigoted’ attack

Islamophobia is back on the rise, and it gets uglier by the day.

The Independent UK

Republican Islamophobia comes unleashed in the US amid Trump’s war with Iran

ANALYSIS: The Grand Old Party used to condemn anti-Muslim rhetoric. Now, Eric Garcia writes, they tacitly accept it

Newslaundry

Why is the India Today Conclave platforming an anti-Indian racist?

The India Today Group has invited Laura Loomer – a garden-variety racist (particularly of the anti-Indian kind), Donald Trump loyalist, ‘proud Islamophobe,’ and Israel-first influencer – as a speaker to the India Today Conclave 2026. The MAGA influencer is scheduled to speak tomorrow between 12.30 pm and 1 pm on…

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Axios

"Awful f*cking idiot": Tensions erupt in Congress over Republicans' anti-Muslim posts

"We need more Islamophobia, not less. Fear of Islam is rational," said GOP Rep. Randy Fine.

The Independent UK

‘Blatant Islamophobic racism’: Democrats blast GOP Senator Tommy Tuberville over post linking NYC’s Muslim Mayor to 9/11

‘Let there be as much outrage from politicians in Washington when kids go hungry as there is when I break bread with New Yorkers,’ New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani wrote

International Business Times UK

Texas Blocks Islamic Schools From $1 Billion Programme That Helps Pay Student Tuition — Schools Fight Back

Explore the legal battle over Texas's $1 billion voucher program as Islamic schools face exclusion, sparking debates on religious discrimination and educational rights.

The Conversation

As Iran war expands, some conservative Christians interpret the conflict through biblical prophecies

As the American and Israeli war with Iran unfolds, some American Christians are speaking of the conflict in biblical terms, mapping end-time prophecies on to current events in the Middle East.

The Guardian - US

‘America’s mortal enemy’: Pete Hegseth expressed extreme antipathy toward Iran for years

Comments in books, speeches and videos shed new light on defense secretary’s personal commitment to war on Iran

The Guardian - UK

‘My family was threatened multiple times’: Arab-American rockers Prostitute on confronting an Islamophobic US

The Michigan band satirically adopt Muslim stereotypes in their songs, pushing back against post-9/11 hate. As their incendiary debut is reissued, they explain their ‘evil’ music

AAP

Debate continues over contentious terror law tweaks

The national security watchdog is contending with competing evidence about whether tweaks to terrorism laws could have a positive or negative effect.

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