What is it like living in Mecca? For residents, Islam's holiest sites are simply home For residents, Islam's most sacred city Mecca is simply home The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
‘Bombed Muslim nations’: BJP ministers to Obama over Modi remark Former US president said last week Indian PM Narendra Modi’s government should do more to protect Muslims. Al Jazeera · Jun 26, 2023
The main chapter of how Hindutva sees the past The Hindutva effort is to create an idea of the Indian nation in which the Hindu religious identity coincides with the cultural The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023
A man of the times and ahead of it Imtiaz Ahmad was first and foremost a scholar interested in the play of power in society and what it was doing to communities The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023
Follow government norms while offering Id sacrifice: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind has asked the Muslim community to refrain from sharing photographs of the animals sacrificed on the occasion of Id-ul-Azha which falls on June 29. The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023
Assam will have fewer Muslim-majority constituencies, say Opposition leaders The draft delimitation proposal for Assam increases the number of seats reserved for the Scheduled Tribes in the State Assembly to 19 from 16 and that for the Scheduled Castes to nine from eight, while retaining the total number of Assembly constituencies at 126 and Lok Sabha constituencies at 14. The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023
Happy Eid-ul-Adha 2023: Best Eid Mubarak Messages, Quotes, Wishes, Images and Greetings to share on Bakrid One of the most important occasions in the Islamic calendar is Eid al Adha, which is observed by millions of Muslims around the world. The celebration of Eid al Adha marks the end of the hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca and its neighbouring sites. Selected Muslims from throughout the world… The Times of India · Jun 26, 2023
India minister derides Barack Obama for raising religious rights: ‘He bombed six Muslim countries’ ‘More than 26,000 bombs were dropped – from Syria and Yemen to Saudi (Arabia) and Iraq’ The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
Hajj essentials as record-breaking numbers expected in Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage Around two million people will take part in the five-day experience in Saudi Arabia which brings Muslims closer to God and to the entire Muslim world Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticises former U.S. President Obama’s remarks on minority rights in India Former U.S. President Barak Obama’s remarks during a television interview expressing apprehensions over minority rights in India continues to be roundly and publicly criticised in India at the highest levels of government. After Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also spoke out against Mr. Obama’s remarks, reminding the… The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023
Jamiat urges Muslims to strictly follow guidelines while offering sacrifice on Eid-ul-Azha Prominent Muslim organisation Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on June 26 urged Muslims to strictly follow government guidelines while offering sacrifice on Eid-ul-Azha and not to share pictures of slaughtered animals on social media. The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023
Huge crowds swarm from Mecca for hajj climax MINA, Saudi Arabia: Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims walked or rode buses Monday to a giant tented city near Mecca for the climax of the annual hajj that Saudi officials say could break attendance records. Bangkok Post · Jun 26, 2023
Halal Sex: Growing Up Devoutly Sufi and Nonbinary What happens when Muslims from traditional families set out to pursue open and active sex lives in the West The Walrus · Jun 26, 2023
Essentials for the Hajj: From sunhats to shoe bags, a guide to gear Muslims bring to the pilgrimage The five-day Hajj pilgrimage will see some 2 million Muslims embark on a series of rituals in the desert city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023 Saima Razzaq: First Muslim woman to lead Pride says life’s mission is to promote inclusivity Saima Razzaq, from Birmingham, says becoming first Muslim woman to lead a Pride parade in Britain was a ‘monumental moment’
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023 My life mission is to promote inclusivity, says first Muslim woman to lead Pride Saima Razzaq, from Birmingham, said becoming the first Muslim woman to lead a Pride parade in Britain was a ‘monumental moment’.
The Times of India · Jun 25, 2023 Happy Eid-al-Adha 2023: Top 50 Eid Mubarak Wishes, Messages and Quotes to share with your friends and family on Bakrid Eid-al-Adha is celebrated to commemorate the devotion of Abraham and Ishmael. This year it will be celebrated on June 28. It is known as the festival of sacrifice and is a festival of immense religious significance in Islam. On this day, Islam believers and followers remember the prophet Ibrahim's willingness…
The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023 Obama’s remarks about minority rights in India are surprising, says Nirmala Sitharaman Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on June 25 pointed out that former U.S. President Barack Obama’s statement about minority rights in India under the BJP government was surprising as six Muslim-majority countries had faced U.S. “bombing” during his tenure. Read the full story on The Hindu.
The Hindu · Jun 25, 2023 Uniform Civil Code will affect all Indians, not just Muslims, says Kanthapuram Sunni scholar Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar has said that there has been no clarity so far on the implementation of the proposed Uniform Civil Code in the country.
The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023 EXPLAINER: What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims? Over 2 million Muslims will take part in this week’s Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia
Bangkok Post · Jun 25, 2023 Huge crowds circle Kaaba as hajj begins in Saudi heat MECCA, Saudi Arabia: Vast crowds of robed pilgrims made solemn circles around the Kaaba, the black cube at Mecca's Grand Mosque, on Sunday as the biggest hajj pilgrimage in years began in the heat of the Saudi summer.
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023 Hajj pilgrims perform final rituals in Mecca before heading to Mina Pilgrims in Mecca are performing their final rituals before heading to Mina in preparation for the Hajj
The Hindu · Jun 24, 2023 For the first time, Muslim Students Federation in Kerala inducts 3 women to State committee The Muslim Students Federation (MSF), the students’ wing of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), witnessed a historic moment on Saturday when three women students were selected to its State committee.
The Hindu · Jun 24, 2023 School staff booked for asking students to remove headscarves in Hyderabad The principal told the girls that the school is a secular place and that everyone is equal. She asked them to take the scarves off and further informed them that Muslim teachers also remove burkha when they enter the school premises.
Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2023 Prayer, henna, charity: Eid al-Adha traditions around the world There are many shared traditions, but Muslims in different countries also have Eid customs distinctly their own.