US progressives reject Republican push against Ilhan Omar Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy promises to remove Muslim congresswoman from committee, sparking backlash. Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2022
Malaysian polls see Islamist surge Malaysia's election has not immediately resulted in a new government, but it has produced an instant winner -- political Islam. Bangkok Post · Nov 22, 2022
Cost of Living Crisis: Calls for better finance options for UK Muslims as new study finds they are struggling to pay bills A lack of options on no-interest financial products means British Muslims are being disproportionately affected by the cost-of-living crisis, a new study suggests Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2022
The Uighur 'influencers' peddling Beijing's propaganda narrative While part of the international community denounces the repression of the Uighur ethnic group in Xinjiang, a region in western China, Uighur "influencers" offer an idyllic vision of their daily life. But a growing number of human rights organisations and the United Nations have documented China’s severe repression of this… France 24 · Nov 22, 2022
Trial resumes for suspects in 2015 Bangkok shrine bombing A Thai court has resumed the long-delayed trial of two members of China’s Muslim Uyghur minority accused of carrying out a 2015 bombing at a Bangkok landmark that killed 20 people The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022
What do we know about talks to form a new Malaysian government? The weekend election left the leading coalitions scrambling to secure a majority in a polarised political environment. Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2022
Iranian World Cup Squad Declines to Sing National Anthem, Backing Protests Iran's World Cup team declined to sing their anthem before their opening World Cup match on Monday in a sign of support for mass protests back home after many fans accused the squad of siding with a violent state crackdown on the unrest. Protests demanding the fall of the ruling… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 21, 2022
Latin American Countries Recognize Saudi Islamic Affairs Minister’s Role in Promoting Tolerance Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Endowment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh has been recognized as the most influential personality in promoting moderate Islam by the Standing Commission of the Islamic Call Center for Latin America and the Caribbean Sea… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 21, 2022
EXPLAINER: Islam's ban on alcohol and how it's applied The last-minute decision to ban the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums in Qatar is the latest example of some of the tensions that have played out ahead of the tournament The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022
Saudi Crown Prince Orders Govt Agencies to Support Qatar’s Hosting of World Cup Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal revealed on Sunday that Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, had ordered that all of the Kingdom’s ministries, agencies and government departments offer any additional support needed by their counterparts in Qatar as it hosts the FIFA World Cup.… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 20, 2022
Muslim man having sex with minor wife is a POCSO offence: Kerala HC KOCHI: If one of the parties to a marriage between Muslims is a minor, offences under the POCSO Act will be attracted, irrespective of the validity of the marriage, the Kerala High Court has held. The Times of India · Nov 20, 2022
Headstone installed at grave of 'inspiring' woman left unmarked since Victorian era "I just wanted something to honour her and give her a voice" Liverpool Echo · Nov 20, 2022
Al Qaeda urges Muslims to shun World Cup, stops short of threats Al Qaeda's regional branch urged Muslims around the world to shun the soccer World Cup in Qatar, though it stopped short of threatening attacks or promoting violence in connection with the event, according to a statement reported by a monitoring group. Reuters · Nov 19, 2022
Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Speaker of Thai Senate Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Saturday at his residence in the Thai capital, the Senate Speaker, Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, and several chairmen of the council's committees. During the meeting, the two sides discussed aspects of bilateral relations. The Crown Prince also met separately with members of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 19, 2022
The Times of India · Nov 19, 2022 We will start campaign to restore original names of Muslim historical heritage sites, says Shia cleric Maulana Yasoob Abbas LUCKNOW: Shia religious leaders will start a campaign and write letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to restore original names of Muslim historical heritage sites said Maulana Mohammad Mirza Yasoob Abbas to TOI, after after archaeological survey of India (ASI) raised sign board which mentioned Imambara Shah Najaf as Ghazi-ud-Din-Haider's…
WEKU · Nov 19, 2022 Here are things World Cup fans are restricted from doing in Qatar A FIFA boss once said, "Alcoholic drinks are part of the FIFA World Cup." But that was then. A beer ban in stadiums is just one of the changes fans face in Qatar.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 19, 2022 Two New Brotherhood Administrations, Leaderships Provoke Egypt’s Political Circles The recent developments within the Muslim Brotherhood, which Egypt classifies as a terrorist organization, have preoccupied the political circles, especially with the battle over leadership. The competition became apparent after the recent decisions that led to establishment of two administrations and two acting guides in London and Istanbul.
The Times of India · Nov 19, 2022 Counter case lodged against AMU student injured during cricket match violence ALIGARH: A counter case has been registered against an Aligarh Muslim University student who suffered serious injuries after allegedly being hit on the head earlier this week when a tiff during a cricket match turned violent, a police official said on Saturday. Sajid Husain, the victim, and Shobhit Singh --…
Newslaundry · Nov 19, 2022 Misogyny, bigotry and everything else that went wrong with Shraddha Walkar case coverage A scant unassuming apartment in the tight lanes of Delhi’s Chhatarpur and the dense neighbouring forest of Mehrauli transformed into a stage to play out a macabre story of murder and madness. Aaftab Ameen Poonawala, a trained chef and Instagram food influencer, used his dexterity with knives on his live-in…
Chicago Tribune · Nov 17, 2022 Ex-DePaul student gets 7½ years in federal prison for writing computer code to help ISIS terrorist group A former DePaul University student was sentenced Thursday to 7 ½ years in federal prison for using his developing computer skills to help the Islamic State terrorist group spread violent propaganda on social media.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 17, 2022 Jakarta Islamic Center... a Cultural Destination in Southeast Asia The Islamic Center in Jakarta is considered one of the most prominent Islamic and cultural destinations in South and Southeast Asia. Its importance stems from being the largest Islamic center in the biggest Islamic country in terms of population. Its affairs are managed by the Jakarta city government. The center…
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022 Culture clash? Conservative Qatar preps for World Cup party A recent outpouring of local anger to scenes of foreign artists and models reveling in Qatar underscored the tensions tearing at the conservative Muslim emirate
The Times of India · Nov 17, 2022 Bengal Partition literature offers more than a stereotypical discourse It's a question that has continued to haunt till today, even after 75 years of the Partition. Cyril Radcliff, whose fateful line of demarcation divided the Indian territory into a Hindu India and a Muslim Pakistan, had never before been to India, nor had he the necessary skills for drawing…
Birmingham Post · Nov 17, 2022 Ummazing.com website for finding Muslim-friendly service providers expands its offering Platform is free to use and will be developed into a mobile application in 2023
The Conversation · Nov 15, 2022 80 years ago, Nazi Germany occupied Tunisia – but North Africans' experiences of World War II often go unheard Eighty years ago, in November 1942, the Nazis occupied Tunisia. For the next six months, Tunisian Jews and Muslims were subjected to the Third Reich’s reign of terror, as well as its antisemitic and racist legislation. Residents lived in fear – “under the Nazi boot,” as Tunisian Jewish lawyer Paul…