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Namaz near Qutub Minar in Delhi: Centre, ASI get time to reply to plea

NEW DELHI: Delhi High Court on Thursday granted time to the Centre and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to place their stand on a plea by Delhi Waqf Board claiming that prayers have been stopped at a Mughal-era mosque near Qutub Minar in Mehrauli.

The Times of India

We are not looking for a shivling in every mosque but we are looking for it where it existed, says VHP leader Alok Kumar

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) international working president Alok Kumar spoke to The Hindu on issues such as the Kashi and Mathura mosques, suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma and the violence that followed her statement. Mr. Kumar said Kashi and Mathura continued to be an agenda of the Hindus, including the…

The Hindu

Madras High Court permits Tiruppur mosque to function until disposal of appeal by Housing Secretary

It directs the Secretary to dispose of the appeal against Collector’s refusal to grant NOC by July 26 and inform it to Wakf board within three days thereafter

The Hindu

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Mosques’ safety ‘shattered by one night of hatred’ as Muslims ‘on edge’ over rising Islamophobic attacks

Muslim community leaders are calling for better protection and safeguarding from the government and police following a rise in Islamophobic attacks

The Independent UK

Three-storey mosque set to be built in Bolton

The Makkah Mosque has had plans to demolish its exisiting building and gradually redevelop the site approved

Manchester Evening News

Bleak, hidden and uninviting: It’s time to improve women’s prayer spaces in UK mosques

Having grown up feeling isolated from her local mosque, Saman Javed speaks to other Muslim women about their experiences and examines how the worship space came to be dominated by men

The Independent UK

Footage shows man throwing rock at Cardiff mosque window while people prayed inside

The mosque said the incident has left people fearful of further attacks

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Gyanvapi case: Prominent Hindu seer says will offer prayers before claimed ‘Shivling’ on June 4

This comes in the wake of claims by Hindu litigants in the Shringar Gauri-Gyanvapi Mosque case that a ‘Shivling’ was found in the complex during a court-mandated survey of the premises last month

The Hindu

Curbs on Idgah entry, but temple open, claim Mathura residents

SP denies charge and claims that all are allowed for prayers in mosque after checking IDs

The Hindu

Dispute over mosque becomes religious flashpoint in India

For nearly three centuries, Muslims and Hindus in India’s Varanasi city have prayed to their gods in a mosque and a temple that are separated by one wall

The Independent UK

Fact check round-up: Misinformation on Gyanvapi mosque survey

Here is a compilation on various claims going around regarding Kashi Viswanath temple and Gyanvapi mosque, and the truth behind them.

The Hindu

Hindu women press for access to Indian mosque, in latest dispute

A court case started by five Hindu women in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political constituency has become the latest battleground in India between the Hindu majority and minority Muslims over access to historically contested religious sites.

Reuters

SC stalls Gyanvapi proceedings in trial court for a day

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday stalled Gyanvapi mosque survey related proceedings before a Varanasi court for a day after the mosque management committee alleged a concerted attempt is underway to widen the ambit of a suit seeking right to worship of deities inside the mosque.

The Times of India

Gyanvapi: SC to hear plea for stay on trial court proceedings today

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday stalled Gyanvapi mosque survey related proceedings before a Varanasi court for a day after the mosque management committee alleged a concerted attempt is under way to widen the ambit of a suit seeking right to worship of deities inside the mosque.

The Times of India

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The intriguing social media response to the Christchurch mosque attacks

A new research report on social media and the Christchurch attacks finds that a 'kinder' online space in the aftermath was short-lived, but notes the power of everyday users to help shape it

Reuters

Hindu groups file fresh petitions to stop Muslims from entering historic Indian mosque

Members of hardline Hindu groups filed petitions in a court in northern India to stop Muslims from entering a historic mosque, until the court decides on an earlier plea seeking approval to look for any Hindu relics which may be on the site, lawyers said on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Gyanvapi complex: ‘Structure’ appeared after pond was drained, says DM

VARANASI: In his application claiming a shivling was found in the ablution pond of the Kashi VishwanathGyanvapi complex, plaintiff Rakhi Singh’s lawyer Harishankar Jain demanded restricting the number of people offering namaz at the mosque to 20 at a time.

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High tension, higher stakes: What Varanasi residents think of Gyanvapi mosque 'video survey'

On May 12, a Varanasi court ordered the resumption of the video survey of Varanasi’s Gyanvapi mosque, located next to the Kashi Viswanath temple.

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Varanasi court to decide on survey inside Gyanvapi mosque

The court will also decide if advocate commissioner will be replaced.

The Hindu

Replace biased official, say Gyanvapi mosque caretakers

Mosque committee moves court.

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Whitley Bay mosque submits plans to build minaret and mihrab

Council officers will decide whether the North Tyneside Bangladeshi Association and Mosque can built its silent minaret

Asharq Al-Awsat

OIC Urges Int'l Community to Assume its Responsibilities Towards Israeli Violations at Al-Aqsa

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) warned on Wednesday of the ongoing violations by Israeli settlers at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, reported the Saudi Press Agency. It said the settlers, under the protection of Israeli forces, were seeking to perform Talmudic prayers in its courtyard and raise the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

PA Calls on International Community to Intervene to End Israeli Aggression

The Palestinian presidency said attacks by Israeli settlers and the occupation forces against worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque amount to a “declaration of war.” The international community should intervene immediately to “stop the Israeli aggression against Al-Aqsa mosque and prevent things from going out of control,” said Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesperson…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Mosque

Israeli settlers have stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque flanked by Israeli police following a series of clashes that escalated since the start of the Holy month of Ramadan last week. Tens of settlers entered the holy compound and performed the Talmud rituals in the Mosque’s courtyards despite the objection of guards and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli Police Attack Palestinians Celebrating Isra Wal Miraj in Jerusalem

Israeli police attacked Palestinians at Bab al-Amoud in Jerusalem who were celebrating al-Isra Wal Miraj Muslim holiday, a religious festival marking Prophet Mohammad's journey to the heavens. Tensions grew in the city as more people arrived at al-Aqsa Mosque. The Israeli police assaulted and clashed with the Palestinians before bringing…

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