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Uyghur Activists Praise Jewish Support

When Chinese government officials burn Korans, demolish mosques, prevent the practice of Islam and carry out the “systematic genocide of Muslims in the Uyghur region regularly,” Islamic countries and ordinary Muslims do not speak out

Zenger · Jun 15, 2023

Madrid celebrates its Muslim past in Spain’s new museum

The Galeria de Colecciones Reales is due to open its doors to the public, embracing Madrid’s Islamic heritage.

Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2023

Manicurist makes nail rings so Muslim clients can wear polish without missing a prayer

After beautician Karen Boyle realised her Muslim clients could not pray whilst wearing polish or acrylics, she created nail rings - and her customers have gone 'crazy' for them

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2023

After long waits, new pilgrims prepare for return of Hajj, the first major one since COVID-19

This year’s Hajj is a landmark: the first full pilgrimage after a daunting period of three years when the COVID-19 pandemic sharply reduced the scale of one of Islam’s holiest rites

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Shops ransacked, shouts of ‘Jai Shri Ram’: What led to the exodus of Muslims from Uttarakhand’s Purola?

Shops belonging to the Muslim residents of Uttarakhand’s Purola town remain shut. Most of the Muslim shop owners have fled the town in wake of the targeted vandalism and threats furnished by right-wing organisations.  

Newslaundry · Jun 14, 2023

BJP raising inclusion of Muslims in OBC list to communalise situation ahead of panchayat polls: Trinamool

TMC alleged that the BJP was trying to communalise the situation in West Bengal ahead of the panchayat elections by pointing out that the list of OBCs in the State has more Muslims than Hindus

The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023

A year in jail for Indian activist held over Prophet remarks row

Javed Mohammad is accused of instigating demonstrations but his family and lawyers say there is no evidence against him.

Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2023

Death threats and a family revolt: Lale Gül on her book 'I Will Live'

"I Will Live" is the best-selling account of the challenges faced by a young woman growing up within the confines of a strictly religious Turkish-Dutch family, and her efforts to break free of that conservative culture. Upon its publication in 2021, Lale Gül was greeted with a wave of condemnation,…

France 24 · Jun 14, 2023

PM wants swift action on ‘Patani State’ probe

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday urged security agencies to speed up investigating a group of activists calling for a referendum on establishing an independent Muslim “Patani State” in the South.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2023

Why Muslims are fleeing a small town in India’s Uttarakhand state

Nearly a dozen families are forced to leave Purola after far-right Hindu groups threaten Muslims’ homes and businesses.

Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2023