Death in custody of black man would automatically lead to tension, inquiry told An inquiry into the circumstances around Mr Bayoh’s death is continuing. The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023
Sudan’s FFC: New Govt to Be Formed During Ramadan Civilian and military signatories of the Political Framework Agreement in Sudan agreed to speed up steps for finding a political settlement and finalizing outstanding issues in the coming week. The Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC) also predicted that the formation of a civilian Sudanese government will be concluded before… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 17, 2023
Rules of Ramadan: what you can and can't do during the Holy Month Ramadan is considered to be one of the most important months in the Islamic calendar Liverpool Echo · Mar 17, 2023
Ways sought to lure big-spending Muslim tourists PHUKET: The Department of Tourism (DoT) plans to promote Thailand as a friendly destination for Muslim tourists. Bangkok Post · Mar 17, 2023
'I used to hide my period during Ramadan - but I refuse to feel shame any longer' A young woman has shared some of the challenges Muslim women face when menstruating during Ramadan and how she wishes the taboo around periods would end Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023
Toyin Falola: 3 recent books that explain the work of Nigeria's famous decolonial scholar Toyin Falola, distinguished professor of history, is one of Africa’s most accomplished intellectuals. Born Oloruntoyin Falola in 1953 in the Nigerian city of Ibadan, he grew up in a sprawling, polygamous household that practised Islam, Christianity and ancient Yoruba spirituality. The Conversation · Mar 15, 2023
Hamas Warns Israel against 'Violations' during Ramadan The Palestinian movement Hamas warned Israel on Tuesday it would react to any possible "violations" at a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem during the upcoming Muslim holy month of Ramadan Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, issued the warning less than two weeks before the start of Ramadan and amid… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2023
Four years after Christchurch massacre, families want to teach world about love Three mothers who lost sons in the terrorist attacks say working to prevent others suffering the same violence has both helped and frustrated them The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2023
Muslim TikTok comedian ‘attacked’ over Jeffrey Marsh criticism Shumirun Nessa says she has faced a backlash that has spilled into the real world after posting about the US activist. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2023
NIA files first charge sheet in PFI case, names two from Rajasthan The NIA has filed its first chargesheet in one of its cases against the banned outfit Popular Front of India naming two accused from Rajasthan for driving a wedge between different communities in India through radicalisation and arms-training of gullible Muslim youth, training them in handling weapons and explosives and… Dynamite News · Mar 14, 2023
Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin unanimously elected Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, head of the Bohra Muslim community, has been elected as the chancellor of the Jamia Millia Islamia for a five-year term. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Mar 14, 2023
MWL Asserts Role of Shared Values in Promoting Communication Among Civilizations Muslim World League Secretary-General Mohammed al-Issa arrived in London to chair the Conference of Leaders of Muslims European Communities in the presence of more than 300 religious leaders and jurists. Issa attended several diplomatic meetings during his visit, holding talks with several British officials and executive bodies. The British Parliament… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 14, 2023
Director Joslyn Lyons on Former NBA Star Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf’s Long, Strange Journey The Showtime documentary 'Stand' chronicles the life and controversial career of the former Denver Nuggets guard. Capital & Main · Mar 13, 2023
Saudi Arabia blocks Israelis from attending UN event A group of Israeli Muslims invited to a United Nations tourism event to honor their picturesque mountain village was unexpectedly blocked from attending by host Saudi Arabia, a sign that Israel’s hopes of warming relations with Riyadh may be premature. Tribune News Service · Mar 12, 2023
Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2023 Reason why Kate's handshake to community leader was awkwardly left hanging on royal visit William and Kate, the Prince and Princess of Wales, recently met volunteers at Hayes Muslim Centre who are helping to fundraise for families left homeless after the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Bristol Post · Mar 12, 2023 Reason why Kate Middleton refused handshake during visit to community centre The Princess was instead met with a bow
Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2023 Timeline: Iran and Saudi Arabia, from rivalry to rapprochement Iran and Saudi Arabia have had an adversarial history. Here’s a look at recent important events in their relations.
The Conversation · Mar 10, 2023 Uncovering the secret religious and spiritual lives of sex workers Tanya* is telling me just how important her Methodist Christianity is to her. We’re chatting over a video call, and I can see Tanya’s living room in the background. This also happens to be her workspace because Tanya, who is 50, is a full-time phone and cam sex worker. For…
The Conversation · Mar 9, 2023 The world's first Islamic art biennale shines a light on Muslim African artists The inaugural Islamic Arts Biennale is underway in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Biennales are large and prestigious international art exhibitions held every two years.) This important new event for the Muslim world features numerous African artists. And the biennale’s artistic director is Sumayya Vally, a South African architecture professor and principal…
Daily Mirror · Mar 9, 2023 Kate Middleton covers head with a scarf as she and William praise earthquake volunteers Prince William and Kate Middleton have visited the Hayes Muslim Centre in west London, where they have thanked those helping survivors of earthquakes that have devastated Turkey and Syria
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023 German woman risks tougher sentence over Yazidi girl's death A German appeals court has ordered a new sentencing hearing for a German convert to Islam who was given 10 years in prison on charges that as a member of the Islamic State group in Iraq she allowed a 5-year-old Yazidi girl she and her husband kept as a slave…
Los Angeles Times · Mar 9, 2023 Can religion save us from Artificial Intelligence? Sometimes Rabbi Joshua Franklin knows exactly what he wants to talk about in his weekly Shabbat sermons — other times, not so much. It was on one of those not-so-much days on a cold afternoon in late December that the spiritual leader of the Jewish Center of the Hamptons decided…
WEKU · Mar 8, 2023 Police try to stop International Women's Day protests in Pakistan. Protesters persist Women marched on International Women's Day to demand equal rights in Pakistan. But their slogans, like "my body, my choice," are red meat for conservatives who see the protesters as un-Islamic.
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023 Terror suspect used Twitter account to glorify terrorist beheadings, court told Ajmal Shahpal, from Nottingham, is alleged to have encouraged others to commit, prepare or instigate acts of terrorism.
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023 'Stranger at the Gate,' an Oscar nominee on love after hate Angry and filled with hate for Muslims, Richard McKinney once wanted to plant an explosive device outside the Islamic Center of Muncie in Indiana