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Muslims protesting against LGBTQ+ pride are ignoring Islam's tradition of inclusion

Each summer, Pride is celebrated across the world in support of LGBTQ+ inclusion, diversity and human rights. Given the recent backlash against LGBTQ+ communities in Canada and elsewhere, Pride is more important than ever to promote visibility and challenge discrimination.

The Conversation

Countries summon Sweden’s envoys to protest against Quran burning

Sweden’s ambassadors summoned by various countries to lodge protest over incidents in Stockholm.

Al Jazeera

Why does Sweden allow Quran burnings?

A recent string of public desecrations of the Quran by a handful of anti-Islam activists in Sweden has sparked an angry reaction in Muslim countries and raised questions about why such acts are allowed

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Muslim convert behind Hyde Park plot ‘pondered terror attack on Queen’s funeral’

Edward Little has pleaded guilty to preparing acts of terrorism.

The Independent UK

Latest blasphemy killing highlights Nigeria’s problem with religious extremism

Police are yet to make arrests after a butcher was stoned to death by a mob for perceived insult to Islam

The Guardian - UK

Canadian law enforcement agencies continue to target Muslims

As Canadians, we often take pride in perceiving ourselves as different from the United States, proudly asserting our contempt about events south of the border.

The Conversation

Muslim nations demand action after ‘Islamophobic’ Quran burning

Motion at UN Human Rights Council urges action over Quran burnings in Sweden that it said incited ‘religious hatred’.

Al Jazeera

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‘Doval sahib, we love you’: At Delhi event with Saudi moderate, a packed hall, praise for India and NSA

“We love you, sir.” Sirajuddin Qureshi, president of India Islamic Cultural Centre was addressing national security adviser Ajit Doval, lauding him for his outreach efforts for the Muslim community.

Newslaundry

India is extremely responsible power, has upheld rule of law in war against terror: Ajit Doval

India is an extremely responsible power but when the need for a hot pursuit against terrorist havens was felt, the country went all out to destroy terrorism in the national interest, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Islam occupies a unique ‘position of pride’ amongst religious groups in India: NSA Ajit Doval

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on July 11 said India has been a melting pot of cultures and religions that have co-existed in harmony for centuries, and Islam occupies a unique and significant “position of pride” amongst the religious groups in the country

The Hindu

The Islamic State flag hijacks Muslim words of faith. Banning it could cause confusion and unfair targeting of Muslims

The Australian government may make the Muslim community a target through an ill-informed proposal.

The Conversation

Hafta letters: Gandhi and celibacy, battling propaganda, Uniform Civil Code

Great work, Newslaundry, and a special shoutout to Manisha for watching painful Godi media and making TV Newsance. I would love to hear the panel’s views on Gandhi’s celibacy experiments, particularly the controversial aspect of him sleeping in the same room as his grand niece, sometimes naked, as part of…

Newslaundry

Muslims across Pakistan hold anti-Sweden rallies to denounce burning of Islam's holy book

Muslims in Pakistan are holding rallies to observe a “Day of the Sanctity of Quran” after the prime minister of the South Asian Islamic nation issued a call for anti-Sweden protests over last week’s burning of Islam’s holy book in Stockholm

The Independent UK

CBI books seven in Malda for forced religious conversion

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against seven members of the Muslim community from Malda in West Bengal for involvement in forced religious conversion of two Hindu brothers.

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The Independent UK

The Afghan Taliban say they banned beauty salons because they offered forbidden services

The Taliban says beauty salons have been banned in Afghanistan because they offered services forbidden by Islam and caused economic hardships for grooms’ families

The Independent UK

Quran burnings have Sweden torn between free speech and respecting minorities

A Quran burning and requests to approve the destruction of more holy books have left Sweden torn between its commitment to free speech and respect for religious minorities

The Conversation

Christians in Pakistan risk greater persecution from blasphemy laws, while living in poverty

Two Christian Pakistani teenagers, one 18 and another 14, were arrested in their homes in Lahore in May 2023 on charges of blasphemy after a policeman claimed he heard them being disrespectful of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Edinburgh art historian helps build Assassin's Creed world after a push from son

An art historian from Edinburgh has helped build a gaming world after her son introduced her to the platform, using her expertise on medieval Islamic history, art, architecture and archeology.

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Traditional way of living of tribals has to be protected, says Jharkhand Governor Radhakrishnan

Jharkhand Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan speaks on tribals issue, UCC in an interview with The Hindu

Tribune News Service

Turkey’s Erdogan pours cold water on Sweden NATO entry talks

Turkey’s president downplayed the chances of a significant breakthrough at talks this week to bring Sweden into NATO, amid a row over the burning of a Quran in Stockholm.

The Hindu

Supreme Court to hear plea to make Scheduled Caste status ‘religion-neutral’

“Since the word ‘religion’ does not even exist in Article 341(1), the ban concerning Christians and Muslims in Paragraph 3 of the 1950 Order should be deleted.”

The Canberra Times

Islamic State flag should be cut from ban list, Canberra group argues

The words of the Islamic state flag are used by Muslims on a daily basis.

Daily Mirror

'Eid is the best time of year - but UK Muslims have to find their own way of celebrating'

Whilst Eid would normally be a national commotion in Pakistan, Muslims born here often must find our own ways to build community and celebrate, Shaheena Uddin writes

Daily Mirror

'I'm one of Britain's youngest Imams - one day I want to have my own TV show'

EXCLUSIVE: Sabah Ahmedi, 29, is one of the UK's youngest Imams - and has been bringing his message to social media to help people learn about Islam and the festival of Eid

The Independent UK

How Mecca is the lynchpin for Saudi Arabia's hospitality and tourism drive

Saudi Arabia is pumping billions of dollars into the holy city of Mecca to meet its ambitious economic targets, with high-end hotels, apartment blocks, retailers and restaurants planned for areas around the Grand Mosque

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