Nadiya Hussain: It was considered too much when I wrote a Ramadan cookbook The TV star said she fears she will not have longevity in the industry because she is not white. Evening Standard · Feb 26
Kerala Lives in Harmony: High Court Challenges Kerala Story Sequel Over Truth and Tension Kerala is often called God’s Own Country. It is a land where festivals of all religions are celebrated with equal joy. From the lamps of temples to the bells of churches and the call of mosques, life flows peacefully. Recently, the Kerala High Court questioned the makers of Kerala Story:… MyLifeXP · Feb 26
'Diminishing unity of Muslim Ummah': Pakistan condemns Netanyahu’s 'hexagon of alliances' plan Pakistan's Senate has unanimously condemned Israeli PM Netanyahu's "hexagon of alliances" plan, viewing it as an effort to fracture Muslim unity. The resolution criticizes Israel's actions, including undermining Islamic nations' sovereignty and violating international law, while reaffirming support for an independent Palestinian state. The Times of India · Feb 26
Beef force-feeding claim not heard in Kerala: RSS member and former DGP Jacob Thomas “I have never heard of beef being force fed in Kerala,” said Jacob Thomas, Kerala’s former Director General of Police (DGP) who is currently an active member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He was referring to a controversial scene in the teaser for the upcoming The Kerala Story 2, in… Newslaundry · Feb 26
Call for more police help from Manchester mosque after ‘concerning’ axe incident Greater Manchester Police say they have not declared it a terrorist incident but are working with Counter Terrorism Police to investigate. Evening Standard · Feb 25
Dubai ruler names Sheikh Al-Hussary 2026 International Quranic Personality - What it means for the Muslim world? Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has honored Mahmoud Khalil Al-Hussary as the 2026 International Quranic Personality at the Dubai International Holy Quran Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates Al-Hussary's lifelong dedication to preserving and perfecting Quranic recitation, with his recordings setting global standards for accuracy and accessibility. The Times of India · Feb 25
'It's BS': Haas reveals why he really joined Souths Payne Haas says pressing family reasons and a rapport with Wayne Bennett were key reasons for signing with South Sydney as he shed new light on his contract. AAP · Feb 25
Pauline Hanson’s no ‘good’ Muslims comment shows how normalised Islamophobia has become in Australia One Nation leader Pauline Hanson made headlines last week following an interview with Sky News in which she suggested there are no “good” Muslims. The Conversation · Feb 24
‘Kerala is secular’: HC flags concerns over The Kerala Story 2’s portrayal of state The Kerala High Court on Tuesday, February 24, questioned the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over the certification granted to The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, which has triggered outrage with its provocative portrayal of the Muslim community. The film's trailer shows the community as intending to turn India into an… Newslaundry · Feb 24
UK must recognise militant Hindutva as a form of extremism: Report on 2022 Leicester violence The 2022 clashes between Hindus and Muslims in the city of Leicester, England, were heavily fueled by “disinformation and misinformation”, an independent inquiry into the violence has found. The inquiry was carried out by researchers from the School of Oriental and African Studies and the London School of Economics. Newslaundry · Feb 24
'This is a Muslim area': Moment Met Police officer confronted in Whitechapel as she defends free speech of Christian preacher The video shows a female officer upholding the preacher’s freedom of speech during a tense confrontation in east London Evening Standard · Feb 23
What is Reform UK's proposed visa ban for six mostly Muslim countries? Reform UK’s new home affairs spokesman, Zia Yusuf, revealed details of the ‘visa freezes’ during a speech in Dover Evening Standard · Feb 23
Disinformation was ‘central accelerant’ in Leicester Hindu-Muslim clashes, inquiry finds Report into ‘unprecedented’ violence between members of two communities in 2022 calls for action on communalism The Guardian - UK · Feb 23
Rahul Gandhi Meets ‘Mohammad Deepak’, Calls Him ‘Mohabbat Ka Yoddha’ The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday met Deepak Kumar, a gym owner from Kotdwar in Uttarakhand who has recently drawn public attention for standing up against alleged harassment of a local Muslim shopkeeper. Whats Hot · Feb 23
The Independent UK · Feb 22 Catholic Italy's Olympic host cities offer different access for Muslims to observe Ramadan This year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games are located in Italy, a historically Catholic nation
The Times of India · Feb 22 Who is Sheikh Saleh Al-Maghamsi? Saudi religious leader appointed Imam of Prophet’s Mosque Sheikh Saleh bin Awad Al-Maghamsi has been appointed as an imam at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. He led his first Isha prayer on February 21. Al-Maghamsi is a respected scholar with decades of experience in Islamic teaching and Quran interpretation. He previously served as imam and khateeb of Quba…
Evening Standard · Feb 20 Fact check: Keir Starmer’s popularity, Muslim mayors and AI Epstein image Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.
The Times of India · Feb 20 'False prophet of our time': Iran's exiled prince Reza Pahlavi slams Khamenei's 'illegitimate' regime; urges Shias to 'reclaim faith' Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi has strongly criticized Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, accusing the Islamic Republic of betraying its people and faith. He urged Shia Muslims to reclaim their religion from what he called the "false prophet of our time," highlighting the regime's repression and violence. Pahlavi also called for unity…
The Independent UK · Feb 20 MAGA lawmaker launches ‘Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act’ days after anti-Muslim post Representative Randy Fine was slammed for claiming for suggesting ‘the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one’
Newslaundry · Feb 20 Kerala Story 2: Why propaganda needs to be opposed with more than just humour Offense, packaged as jokes, memes and serious discourse, was loudly and clearly expressed within minutes of the release of the trailer for The Kerala Story 2. Almost three years ago, its prequel had demonised the southern state and gone on to win the National Award for 2023. If part one had painted…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 20 Charities fear millions in Ramadan giving will not reach crisis zones as UK Muslim groups ‘debanked’ Muslims donate four times more than the average adult in Britain but banking restrictions mean many humanitarian projects already affected by aid cuts will not get donations
The Guardian - UK · Feb 20 ‘Al-Aqsa is a detonator’: six-decade agreement on prayer at Jerusalem holy site collapses Israeli police raid compound, arrest staff and curb Muslims’ access as Ramadan begins
The Guardian - AU · Feb 20 Federal police ‘received reports of a crime’ in relation to Pauline Hanson’s comments about Muslims Bilal El-Hayek, mayor of Canterbury Bankstown, says One Nation leader’s comments ‘will incite someone’
The Guardian - AU · Feb 20 For Muslims, Ramadan is a commitment to self-discipline, generosity and peace. Pauline Hanson, take note Beyond disproving the tired tropes of Muslims hating the west, Australian Muslims can show us what a month of practising to be a better person looks like
The Times of India · Feb 19 Who is Charles Bronson? Britain’s most notorious prisoner, will he finally be released after 50 years? Charles Bronson, now legally Charles Salvador, has spent over 50 years in prison, much in solitary confinement, for violent offenses including hostage-taking. At 73, he faces his ninth parole review, with the board weighing his risk against decades of notoriety, personal transformation through art, and public fascination, famously dramatized by…