France’s abaya ban risks isolating Muslim students, experts say Al Jazeera speaks to a teacher, rights lawyer, expert and activist on tensions between the state and Muslim minority. Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2023
Muslim Canadians express anger, concern after killing of Sikh leader Muslim activists voice solidarity with Sikhs after murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which Ottawa has linked to New Delhi. Al Jazeera · Sep 26, 2023
Anti-Muslim hate speech in India spikes around elections, report says Hindutva Watch report says the ruling BJP is linked to an ‘escalating trend’ of anti-Muslim hate speech in the country. Al Jazeera · Sep 26, 2023
Who decided comedy needed fact-checking? Hasan Minhaj's embellishments arguably serve a larger purpose. What purpose is served by destroying his career? Salon · Sep 25, 2023
Muzaffarnagar slapping case: SC questions quality of school education in U.P., points to ‘watered-down’ FIR against teacher A “watered-down” and delayed First Information Report (FIR) against a Muzaffarnagar school teacher, shown on video showering communal remarks on her seven-year-old Muslim student and goading his classmates to thrash him, raised questions in the Supreme Court about religious discrimination and quality of education in Uttar Pradesh. “This is very… The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023
Will raise Muslim quota issue with Maharashtra CM Shinde and Deputy CM Fadnavis to find road ahead: Ajit Pawar Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said he had held a meeting with the State Minorities Department Minister and officials and would raise the Muslim quota issue with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to find a road ahead. The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023
How popular music videos drove the fight against the Islamic State Almost a decade ago, the Sunni jihadist network known as the Islamic State (IS) declared the formation of an Islamic Caliphate after they captured the Iraqi city of Mosul in June 2014. The Conversation · Sep 25, 2023
Muslims join Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations in Tirupati Muslim community joins Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations organised by TDP; members offer prayers, break coconuts, offer Harathi & join hunger strike. Show of communal harmony & support for Naidu with 'I am with CBN' placards. Prasadam marks end of relay hunger strike. The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
Halal rising: Muslim food marks its UK embrace with a stadium celebration Vendors and diners at the World Halal food festival agree the industry is booming with good reason The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023
Poll pact: JD(S) Muslim leaders decide to take a call on political future after district-level interactions JD(S) Muslim leaders restive after party's entry into BJP-led NDA; leaders to meet after 10 days to decide future course. Muslim leaders under pressure from community & workers to sever ties. JD(S) leadership to meet Muslim leaders to explain party's situation & attempt to iron out differences. Muslim community supported… The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
BRS suppressed Muslim leadership to promote MIM: Congress minority leader BRS suppressed Muslim leadership to promote MIM: Congress minority leader The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023
Video about refugees by a group of Turkish writers gets mixed reaction Writers, journalists speaking in Turkish and Arabic say Muslims are one nation and Islam forbids racism. Al Jazeera · Sep 24, 2023
Emmanuel Macron faces questions over attending mass amid religious debates FRENCH president Emmanuel Macron has been accused of a “contradictory” and “exceptional act” after he attended a mass celebrated by Pope… The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2023
Two JD(S) Muslim leaders resign following alliance with BJP in Karnataka Disillusioned with the decision of the Janata Dal (Secular) to join hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, two Muslim leaders associated with the regional party have decided to cut their ties with it, while a few more are said to be contemplating a… The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023 Muslim bodies seek Bidhuri’s disqualification for remarks against BSP MP Danish Ali Muslim bodies call for disqualification of BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri for his slur-laden diatribe against BSP MP Kunwar Danish Ali. Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind & Welfare Party demand action for hate speech, citing it as a manifestation of extreme hatred for Muslims & violation of dignity of Parliamentarian.
Newslaundry · Sep 23, 2023 Hafta letters: Geopolitics, burning Ravan effigies, screening of While We Watched Hi there
The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023 Muslim Personal Law Board launches campaign on women’s inheritance rights The mothers often fail to get their due in the offspring’s property and widows do not always get their share in their late husband’s wealth.
The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023 Authorities urged to banish Mutalik from Dharwad district Various orgs & Cong leaders demand arrest & banishment of Pramod Mutalik from Dharwad district for making provocative statement about installing Ganesh idols in mosques. Prasad Abbayya & Sadanand Danganavar condemn statement & demand action. Gurunath Ullikashi & Muslim community submit memorandum to Police Commissioner seeking action. Hubballi Suburban Police…
The Guardian - US · Sep 22, 2023 US sued over 20-year-old federal terrorist list by Muslim rights group Council on American Islamic Relations (Cair) argues list is used for ‘humiliation and harassment’ and should be withdrawn
Newslaundry · Sep 22, 2023 After BJP MP’s communal slur, BSP MP says ‘may consider leaving LS if Speaker doesn’t act’ The opposition is demanding the suspension of BJP’s South Delhi MP Ramesh Bidhuri after his crude slurs targeting the Muslim community and BSP Amroha MP Kunwar Danish Ali in the Lok Sabha. While Speaker Om Birla has reportedly issued a warning against the BJP MP over the remarks, which have…
Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2023 Muslim MP called ‘terrorist, pimp’ by BJP member inside India’s parliament BJP’s Ramesh Bhiduri makes Islamophobic and threatening remarks against Kunwar Danish Ali during a debate.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 22, 2023 India's lower house of parliament votes to reserve a third of seats for women Indian MPs have voted to guarantee that a third of seats in parliament's lower house and in state assemblies go to women, a move that would more than double the number of female lawmakers in the world's biggest democracy.
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023 Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir free a key Muslim cleric after years of house arrest India has freed a key Muslim cleric after four years of house arrest and allowed him to lead Friday prayers at a mosque in Srinagar, the main city of Indian-controlled Kashmir
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023 Government needs to prevent dress code imposition on Muslim women, says think tank Report recommends government should provide clearer guidance to schools regarding dress codes
The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023 BJP clamours for Ahmednagar to be renamed as ‘Ahilyanagar’ BJP legislator demands renaming of Ahmednagar to 'Ahilyanagar' after 18th century Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar. Warns of intensifying agitation if MVA govt does not take note. NCP organised grand event in Chaundi on Ahilyabai's birth anniversary.