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Jerusalem on brink of religious conflict over ‘imminent’ threat to Muslim site, Jordan says

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The Independent UK · Aug 4

Israeli takeover of Jerusalem’s most important Muslim site is ‘imminent’, warns Jordan

Jordan has held custodianship of the Muslim site for more than 100 years, but a minister has voiced concerns that its stewardship is under serious threat

The Independent UK · Aug 4

'Blatant falsehood, malicious slander': AIMPLB slams Taslima Nasreen for remarks on madrassas

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board condemned Taslima Nasreen's statements about madrassas. Nasreen suggested these institutions should not exist, citing concerns about radicalization and abuse. The Board labeled her comments as inflammatory and an interference in India's internal affairs. They urged the government to prevent foreign refugees from making…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Should multiple marriages be banned among muslims, asks SC

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response to a PIL challenging Muslim polygamy. This petition argues the practice violates fundamental constitutional rights. It also seeks stronger legal protection for women in such situations. The court will hear this plea alongside other challenges to Muslim personal law. This development follows…

The Economic Times · Aug 1

Why Arbaeen – the Shiite Muslim pilgrimage of mourning – has a deep significance that brings millions to Iraq each year

Every year, millions of pilgrims walk from the deserts of southern Iraq to the holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen, one of the largest annual pilgrimages in the world. In 2026, pilgrims will converge on Karbala on Aug. 5.

The Conversation · Jul 31

'No Muslims in Office Period!': MAGA Erupts as Trump Endorses Born-Again Christian Candidate

Donald Trump's endorsement of Amir Hassan for Michigan's 8th Congressional District sparked backlash among MAGA supporters, who mistakenly assumed Hassan was Muslim despite his Christian faith.

International Business Times UK · Jul 31

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea to declare polygamy among Muslims as unconstitutional

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice to the Centre on a petition filed by women's rights activists Zakia Soman and Noorjehan Safia Niaz and others. The bench tagged the plea with pending matters.

The Economic Times · Jul 31

TV tonight: a great comedy drama about a flawed Muslim American

Ramy Youssef’s excellent show finally returns to UK terrestrial TV. Plus: a post-apocalyptic origin story. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Pauline Hanson’s no ‘good Muslims’ comment don’t breach hate speech laws, Australian federal police finds

One Nation leader’s ‘how can you tell me there are good Muslims?’ remarks were the subject of complaints, but police say the matter has now been finalised

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31

Tennessee Governor candidate claims ‘Islam is incongruent’ with Constitution, promises to ban non-Christian places of worship on campaign trail

State Representative Monty Fritts is running for governor of Tennessee with a campaign platform that includes a goal to ban mosques and what he refers to as pagan religions, including Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. The 63-year-old Republican candidate made these comments while on the campaign trail with just four days…

We Got This Covered · Jul 30