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'Phobias are for spiders' Ex-Monty Python star John Cleese claims criticism of Islam is 'not racist'

Ex-Monty Python star John Cleese has insisted criticism of Islam is "not racist" and he claims phobias are "for spiders", after MP Rupert Lowe - who is carrying out an independent inquiry into sex abuse gangs - claimed the Muslim Council of Britain stated his inquiry's findings were "Islamophobic".

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Rejecting Muslim hostility definition sends message ‘your safety doesn’t matter’, peer says

Shaista Gohir says every group has right to be protected after critics warn proposed definition risks breaking law

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Pakistan Defence Minister Says Country Was ‘Used Like Toilet Paper’ by US in Afghan Wars

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has delivered a blistering critique of the country’s past alliances with the United States, telling the National Assembly that Islamabad had been “used like toilet paper and then discarded” after serving American interests in Afghanistan.

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'Used & threw us like toilet paper, we didn't learn': Pakistan's Khwaja Asif's big remark on US

Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif lambasted past alliances with Washington, stating Islamabad was "used like toilet paper" after serving US interests in Afghanistan. He described terrorism as "blowback" from dictators' past mistakes, lamenting Pakistan's failure to learn from history and its shifting allegiances for short-term gains. The remarks followed a…

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Mecca museum unveils legendary Blue Quran: Viral pictures of 1,100-year-old masterpiece with Surah Al-Baqarah verses break the Internet

The Holy Quran Museum in Mecca has unveiled a rare folio from the legendary ‘Blue Quran’, a 9th-century manuscript renowned for its deep blue parchment and gold ink. This significant exhibit highlights the rich history of Islamic calligraphy and manuscript art, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's role in safeguarding global religious heritage.

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Fifteen years after Egypt’s uprising, how faith and politics reshaped a generation

Fifteen years ago, Egyptians from all walks of life took to the street to demand “bread, freedom, social justice.” They were protesting the oppressive 30-year rule of Hosni Mubarak.

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Sacred Kaaba cloth used as carpet? New Epstein files image sparks outrage across Muslim world after Kiswa seen on Jeffrey Epstein’s floor

Newly unsealed Epstein Files reveal fragments of the sacred Kaaba cloth, the Kiswa, laid on the floor of Jeffrey Epstein's US residence. The shipment, declared as "artwork", had earlier sparked global outrage and deep cultural backlash within Muslim communities. Unanswered questions persist regarding the purpose and oversight of this transfer.

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‘Keeping Indian wife happy’: Row over Republican congressman saying Texans go to malls and ‘feel like they’re in Pakistan’

A Republican congressman stirred a row after warning that Texans should not visit shopping centres and feel like they are in Pakistan, with social media saying the comments were made in order to appease his wife, who is of Indian origin.

The Times of India

‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ hasn’t faded in Iran — it’s being actively eliminated

Anti-government protests in Iran have killed thousands of people. The relative calm in the country today was imposed by force. Protests that began over economic collapse quickly evolved into an overt political uprising, as chants moved from demands for survival to outright rejection of the regime.

The Conversation

‘Importing radical Islam will destroy America’: Texas congressman Brandon Gill warns of ‘consequences like Europe’

Texas lawmaker Brandon Gill's viral speech linking immigration to radical Islam and citing Europe's challenges sparked fierce online debate. He warned of security and social threats, drawing parallels to European integration issues. Supporters lauded his stance on national security, while critics accused him of conflating Islam with extremism and ignoring…

The Times of India

Nigeria sets up new military command to slow spread of Islamic militants after deadly attack

The Nigerian government has announced a new military operation to tackle Islamic militants after more than 160 people were killed in western Kwara state

The Independent UK

'Married to daughter of Indian immigrant': Row over Republican leader saying immigration system is 'suicidal'

British journalist Mehdi Hasan criticised Republican Congressman Brandon Gill after the lawmaker made controversial remarks about Islam and immigration in the US. Hasan pointed out that Gill is married to the daughter of an Indian immigrant.

The Times of India

Faith groups in UK say proposed Islamophobia definition will stifle free speech

A letter from the Hindu Council UK, Network of Sikh Organisations, Christian Concern, and Muslims Against Antisemitism and Faith Matters, says that the language used in the definition, which has been leaked, is “so vague that it is open to misuse by those who seek to limit freedom of speech”.

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Shab-e-Barat 2026: UAE fatwa council permits Haq Al Laila celebration during mid-Shaban under Islamic law

The UAE Fatwa Council has declared the traditional Haq Al Laila celebration permissible under Islamic law, provided it aligns with core principles. This mid-Sha'ban festivity, involving children collecting sweets and community gatherings, strengthens family and social bonds. The ruling permits cultural observances and spiritual reflection, encouraging unity and joy as…

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Regulating Islamic education can strengthen trust and authority, if religious scholars lead the way

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called for greater regulation of Islamic preachers in Australia in the aftermath of the Bondi terror attack. His comments triggered an immediate backlash.

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Epstein Files: 3 sacred pieces of Kaaba cloth, Kiswa, shipped from Saudi Arabia's Mecca via UAE contacts to Jeffrey Epstein in US Virgin Islands

Shocking Epstein Files reveal three sacred Kiswa pieces from Makkah's Kaaba were shipped to the convicted sex offender in 2017. Arranged via UAE-linked contacts, the sacred cloth, described as 'artwork' for customs, has sparked outrage and debate over religious respect and the handling of holy artefacts. The motive behind the…

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia Ramadan 2026 moon sighting date: KSA Supreme Court calls on Muslims to sight Al Hijri 1447 crescent

Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has called on Muslims to sight the Ramadan crescent on February 17, 2026. This traditional practice determines the start of the holy month. Believers are asked to report sightings to local courts. This annual appeal highlights the importance of moon sighting in Islamic tradition and Saudi…

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‘Anglo Jihadi’ who was planning terror attack jailed for life

Jordan Richardson, who joked about going into a synagogue in a suicide vest, was planning an ‘atrocity’ with targets including a shopping centre.

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Scott Morrison accused of ‘deeply ill-informed’ attack on religious freedom after Islam speech

Former PM called for national register and accreditation for imams, sparking backlash from Muslim leaders

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Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror

Former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison has faced backlash after suggesting accreditation should be required for Muslim preachers after the Bondi attack.

The Guardian - UK

Reform byelection candidate refuses to disown claim that people born in UK not necessarily British

Matthew Goodwin, who is standing in Gorton and Denton, said UK-born people from minority ethnic backgrounds were not always British

The Independent UK

Australia revokes visa of Israeli influencer who had called Islam a ‘murderous ideology’

Influencer Sammy Yahood, 25, was due to fly to Australia for a speaking tour

The Texas Tribune

Anti-Islam rhetoric takes center stage in Texas Republican primary

As the GOP and its factions debate what constitutes American identity, opposition to Islam has become a key campaign pillar for some Texas Republicans in statewide races and beyond.

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Australia cancels visa of Jewish influencer who previously called for Islam to be banned

Sammy Yahood accuses Labor of ‘tyranny’ after the government cancelled his visa hours before his flight was due to depart

The Texas Tribune

North Texas school district cancels Islamic Games for alleged ties to group governor calls terroristic

The games' organizers said it was not associated with the group Gov. Greg Abbott has targeted.

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