Dozens killed as sectarian violence flares up in Pakistan’s Kurram Renewed fighting between Sunni and Shia Muslim groups latest in a string of attacks to hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2024
Voter suppression in UP? Police flash pistol, locals allege Muslims barred from voting “You cannot vote. Muslims will not vote.” Newslaundry · Nov 21, 2024
Sudan’s national treasures have been stolen – we spoke with the director of museums In September, amid the ongoing war in Sudan, reports began to surface of the looting of the Sudan National Museum in the capital, Khartoum. The museum is internationally celebrated for the breadth of its collection. It illustrates powerful and unique African kingdoms from the ancient and medieval past in a… The Conversation · Nov 21, 2024
Why you should get to know Thomas Aquinas, even 800 years after he lived Some years ago, I was rushing past the treasures of the Louvre in Paris, on the way to the “Mona Lisa,” when a painting stopped me in my tracks. The Conversation · Nov 21, 2024
Layla review – heartbreak looms in coming-of-age yarn of a secret affair and queer identity A drag artist from a strict Muslim family embarks on a relationship with a strait-laced executive in Amrou Al-Kadhi’s strong feature debut The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2024
Swara Bhasker shuts down trolls criticising her "conservative" wardrobe post-marriage: 'Im sorry Fahad Ahmad doesn’t fit your stereotype' Swara Bhasker was in the news this past week after her photo with Maulana Sajjad Nomani provoked online backlash. The actress was called out for 'double standards' as the Muslim cleric previously sparked controversy over his views on women's rights. While some slammed her for meeting the cleric, others began… The Times of India · Nov 21, 2024
Modi’s party told to take down campaign ad targeting Muslims Opposition leaders criticise ad as ‘deplorably communal’ and betrayal of India’s secular principles The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024
In India’s tribal-dominated Jharkhand, BJP labels Muslims as ‘Bangladeshis’ BJP accused of trying to divide tribal and Muslim votes by raising bogey of ‘Bangladeshi infiltrators’ in a key region. Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2024
AR Rahman and Saira Banu announce separation: When singer spoke about conversion to Islam; revealed 'Hindu astrologer gave me my Muslim name' AR Rahman and Saira Banu found themselves at the centre of social media speculation after they announced their separation after nearly 30 years of marriage. Amidst the chatter, vicious rumours circulating online falsely claim that Rahman converted to Islam for his wife. However, these claims were rubbished, as Rahman himself… The Times of India · Nov 20, 2024
Taliban Govt Clearing 'Un-Islamic' Books From Afghanistan Shelves Checking imported books, removing texts from libraries and distributing lists of banned titles -- Taliban authorities are working to remove "un-Islamic" and anti-government literature from circulation. International Business Times · Nov 20, 2024
Most Muslims feel Islamophobia has become more widespread summer riots Just under three-quarters felt anti-Muslim hatred and Islamophobia had become more widespread The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024
Many Muslims feel Islamophobia has grown but half more open on identity – poll Tell Mama released polling as part of an annual campaign. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024
Trump Administration Fills Top Posts With Pro-Israel Supporters President-elect Trump's appointments of pro-Israel officials evoke diverse responses among Arab Americans and Muslims in Michigan. Top News · Nov 18, 2024
‘We’re Indians or not?’: Pune Muslim voters on hate speech, targeted crime, political representation Maharashtra, known for its cultural diversity, has seen a troubling rise in hate speeches and targeted hate crimes in recent years. Last year, the state recorded the highest number of such incidents in the country – 118 hate speeches, mostly aimed at Muslims. Newslaundry · Nov 18, 2024
Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2024 Lebanese Australians reminded of past wars as Israel attacks Lebanon again Israel’s latest military attacks on Lebanon stir up traumatic memories of civil war for Australia’s Lebanese community.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2024 Muslims face ‘bleak and dystopian’ climate in UK, says head of thinktank Shabna Begum says racist riots will return if Islamophobia continues being ‘an acceptable currency’ in politics
The Conversation · Nov 17, 2024 Nigeria’s terror group Lakurawa is nothing new – it exists because of government’s failure: analysts The Nigerian army has spoken of attacks on the Niger-Nigeria border in 2024 as being carried out by a new terrorist group.
Al Jazeera · Nov 16, 2024 ‘Need a change’: Sri Lanka’s leftist win sparks hopes, bridges old divides President Dissanayake’s party has won a two-thirds majority in parliament, including among Tamils and Muslims.
The Conversation · Nov 15, 2024 Islamic scholar’s ‘fatwa’ criticising October 7 attack echoes growing unhappiness in Gaza towards Hamas An Islamic scholar in Gaza has issued a legal ruling – or fatwa – denouncing the October 7 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas. Salman al-Dayah’s fatwa condemned Hamas’s actions for violating Islamic principles governing jihad, because they resulted in harm to Israeli and Gazan civilians.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2024 ‘Who benefits from this?’ Soul-searching after the Amsterdam violence Jewish and Muslim communities speak of heightened fears as questions linger about events around football match
LiveScience · Nov 14, 2024 Declassified spy satellite images reveal 1,400-year-old battle site in Iraq that set off the Muslim conquest Historical texts that mentioned details about the battle site helped researchers match the images to the lost town of al-Qadisiyyah.
The Conversation · Nov 14, 2024 35 years after The Satanic Verses controversy, newly unearthed letters reveal some uncomfortable truths Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is famous for his forthright statements to other world leaders. In March 1989, Mahathir wrote a letter to then UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher that was blunt even by his standards. Unlike a lot of his angry letters, this one wasn’t published.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2024 Many NHS staff would use ‘conscience clause’ if assisted dying legalised, say doctors Christian and Muslim groups say medics who refuse to help patients to die are not protected enough in England and Wales bill
International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024 London Mayor Says Trump Attacks Due To His Ethnicity And Religion London Mayor Sadiq Khan has accused Donald Trump of repeatedly criticising him because of his "ethnicity" and Muslim faith, in comments likely to renew his long-running feud with the US president-elect.
Dynamite News · Nov 14, 2024 J&K: Blaze erupts in Muslim Public school building in Srinagar A fire broke out in the Muslim Public school building in the Kursoo Rajbagh area of Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar. Read further on Dynamite News: