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Jamaat-i-Islami questions timing of Uniform Civil Code exercise

Muslim opinion consolidating against proposed Uniform Civil Code; Jamaat-e-Islami Hind expresses lack of confidence in Law Commission to lead discussion. Jamaat points to absence of coercion in Constitution's wordings; highlights religious obligation of Muslims to adhere to Islamic law.

The Hindu

Muslim prayer spots increase around Mt. Fuji

KOFU -- Places for prayer have been set up in Fuji-Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, amid an increase in the number of Muslims visiting Mt. Fuji.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Officials file more charges, but not hate crimes, against man accused of attacking Muslim lawmaker

A prosecutor has added felony charges, including sexual assault, against a man accused of attacking Connecticut’s first Muslim state representative after a prayer service

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A common civil code spelling equality for every Indian

Confining the discussion of India’s personal laws within a Hindu-Muslim binary leaves out the potential to empower a wide section of the population

The Hindu

Bihar Sunni Wakf Board opposes Uniform Civil Code

Sunni Wakf Board of Bihar has opposed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) saying that its implementation will hurt the religious sentiment of people of different religions. The Board also said that the Narendra Modi government wanted to implement it forcefully which was “not a welcome decision”.

The Hindu

Surendran sings a different tune on rail project

BJP to discuss E.Sreedharan's alternative proposal to Silverline; K.Surendran says govt. took u-turn; slams CPI(M) for seminar on UCC without allowing Muslim women to speak. BJP to decide if it will support Kerala's bid for mass rapid transport system.

The Hindu

My Eid dinner with VP Kamala Harris

This was the first time ever that a U.S. vice president celebrated Eid at their residence

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The man who threatened to burn holy books outside the Israeli Embassy in Sweden abandons the plan

The man who said he would burn the Torah and the Bible outside the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm gave up his plan and instead held a one-person demonstration against burning holy books

The Independent UK

Kenyan religious leaders urge the president to repeal a new tax law as protests surge

Christian and Muslim leaders in Kenya are urging President William Ruto to repeal a finance bill whose new taxes have sparked protests and police killings of civilians

The Independent UK

Plea to include Muslims in scheme for Backward Classes Vocational Communities

A non-governmental organisation has requested the inclusion of Muslims in the scheme for Backward Classes Vocational Communities .

The Hindu

Minority ethnic politicians are pushing harsh immigration policies – why representation doesn't always mean racial justice

There’s no question that British politics is becoming more diverse. From only four minority ethnic MPs elected in 1987, now 67 MPs are from a minority ethnic background.

The Conversation

Pune principal’s assault: No evidence of ‘forced’ Christian prayers, complainant backtracks too

Last week, media and social media was flooded with reports on the Christian principal of a school in Pune being thrashed for purportedly forcing students to recite Christian prayers. Alexander Coates Reed, principal of DY Patil High School in Talegaon, was also accused of installing CCTVs in the girls’ toilet.

Newslaundry

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

President Murmu hails unity in diversity, tolerance

President Murmu welcomed Muslim World League Sec. Gen. Al-Issa & appreciated his stand against extremism, terrorism & violence. Both countries have longstanding ties & valuable teachings to share.

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Police throw security around the house of accused in the murder of Jain monk

BelagaviPolice deploy constables around house of Narayan Mali, main accused in murder of Jain monk.Relatives of accused have left village in fear of retaliation.Police looking after two cows, two buffaloes, 40 sheep/goats.Team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Basavaraj Yaligar investigating.Accused produced before court, granted seven-day police custody.Muslim organisations protest,…

The Hindu

If gender parity is the issue, amend personal law instead of rolling out UCC, says Kadeeja Mumthaz

Dr. Khadeeja Mumtaz explains why amendments to personal laws are necessary rather than the proposed implementation of the UCC. She argues that the BJP's track record and the fear of Hindutva forces make the UCC a scary prospect.

Al Jazeera

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’.

The Hindu

The unseemly politics of the Uniform Civil Code

A common civil and penal code would ensure that all are equal under the law

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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.

The Hindu

UCC not a Muslim-only issue, says CPI(M) Kozhikode district secretary

CPM has invited leaders of Christian congregations, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes to the national seminar being organised in Kozhikode on July 15.

Daily Mirror

'I'm the first Muslim paramedic at my ambulance service and I've been called a terrorist'

Araf Saddiq didn't initially realise he was the first Muslim to work in the Scottish Ambulance Service - but as a paramedic he faced horrific racist abuse that saw one man calling him a terrorist and attacking him

The Independent UK

Jews and Muslims come together at Srebrenica anniversary of Europe's only post-World War II genocide

Jews and Muslims have come together in Bosnia on the eve of the 28th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, Europe’s only acknowledged genocide since the Holocaust

Newslaundry

DD News passes off BJP members as ‘common Muslim citizens’ batting for UCC

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi batted for a Uniform Civil Code last week, everyone’s got an opinion on it – from editorials to political parties to social groups.

The Hindu

CPI(M)’s attempt to divide IUML from UDF will never work: K. Sudhakaran

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee President K. Sudhakaran said that the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) will not fall into the trap set by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and they will never leave the United Democratic Front.

The Hindu

UDF passes a political stress test with IUML spurning CPI(M)’s bid to forge a broad anti-UCC front

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) coalition seems to have survived a crucial political stress test

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