Giuliani launches anti-Muslim attack against Mamdani over 9/11 memorial events IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 7
Giuliani says Mamdani should skip 9/11 ceremony during rant against Islam New York City mayor confirms he will attend memorial service but declines to respond to Giuliani’s remarks The Guardian - US · Sep 7
South Central 91: CM Vijay’s PM dream | Samastha cannot dictate to Muslim women Should women be confined to their homes? Kerala’s latest controversy over a Muslim religious leader’s remarks has sparked a wider debate on patriarchy, women’s agency and reform within religious communities. Newslaundry · Sep 7
Austria’s under-14 headscarf ban faces first test as schools reopen Austria’s headscarf ban for girls under 14 faces its first test as schools reopen, with the country’s main Muslim organisation planning a constitutional challenge. Schools must initially hold discussions with pupils who continue wearing headscarves, while subsequent violations can attract fines of €150-€800. The Economic Times · Sep 7
VHP bars participation of Muslims in garba, dandiya events in Maharashtra; sets rules for organisers The Vishva Hindu Parishad will prevent Muslims from participating in Navratri garba and dandiya events. Organizers must verify Hindu identity through Aadhaar cards and tilak application. The organization states these are precautionary measures to protect cultural character. VHP spokesperson Shriraj Nair questioned Muslim participation in idol worship festivals. He suggested… The Economic Times · Sep 5
Texas Labeling Islamic Group a Terrorist Organization Infringes on Campus Free Speech By labeling this group a terrorist organization, the state is chilling more than Muslims' freedom of expression. Reason · Sep 4
Germany: Hans-Thomas Tillschneider, the ideologist behind the AFD’s plans in Saxony-Anhalt The far-right German political party Alternative for Germany could win a historical victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt in key elections this Sunday. The party’s agenda is more radical than ever and inspired by the proposals of an influential ideologist in the region: Hans-Thomas Tillschneider. France 24 · Sep 4
‘I feel more comfortable asking questions’: how we worked with mosques to talk with Muslim women about reproductive health Governments across Australia have pledged hundreds of millions of dollars towards women’s health services in recent months and years – but having more health services won’t help if people don’t know they’re available or how to access them. The Conversation · Sep 4
Starbucks Faces Boycott Calls After Manager Refused To Serve Muslim Woman Over Autistic Son's 'Annoying' Crying A Muslim woman claims a Starbucks manager refused service due to her autistic son's crying, sparking calls for a boycott and criticism of the company's handling of the situation. International Business Times UK · Sep 3
Loomer is the last MAGA woman standing The anti-Muslim activist outlasts Marjorie Taylor Greene and Kristi Noem in Trump loyalty race Salon · Sep 3
Mecca Pact and Bangladesh: Why Dhaka is keeping the door open to 'Islamic Nato' In August, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye unveiled what has informally been dubbed the “Islamic Nato”. Named after Makkah, Islam’s holiest city, the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement or simply the Mecca pact—is based on the principle that an armed attack on one member would be considered an attack on all… The Times of India · Sep 2
Muslim social worker started Janmashtami celebration in Kolkata's Mominpore 58 yrs ago but now the muslim organisers have been removed and Hindus have taken over the committee This year, a well-known Kolkata Janmashtami celebration is undergoing a noteworthy organizational change. The event, which has historically embraced multicultural involvement, will now be exclusively managed by Hindu members. This decision comes in light of comments made by a local BJP representative regarding religious festivities. The Muslim community has been… The Economic Times · Sep 2
Montreal transit agency bans workplace prayers from September 1 under Quebec’s new secularism law: What employees need to know about Bill 9 Montreal’s public transit agency STM has banned employees from praying on workplace property from September 1 under Quebec’s new secularism law, Bill 9. The move affects rooms that were previously available for prayer but will still be used for non-religious activities such as meditation and yoga, sparking criticism from Muslim… The Economic Times · Sep 1
Pakistan court allows Hindu woman to return home after alleged forced conversion, marriage A court in Pakistan on Tuesday allowed a 21-year-old Hindu woman to return to her parents after she told the magistrate that she wished to go home of her own free will, days after her family alleged that she had been abducted and pressured to convert to Islam and marry… The Times of India · Sep 1
The Guardian - US · Sep 1 The media’s Hasan Piker obsession is letting Republican Mike Rogers off the hook Mike Rogers isn’t merely campaigning alongside a controversial supporter. His campaign put an extremist on its faith leadership team
The Texas Tribune · Aug 31 Muslims push back as Texas Republicans sharpen attacks on sharia law Islamic scholars and Muslim Texans say fear and political opportunism distort the meaning of sharia.
The Guardian - US · Aug 31 Cisco probably violated Middle Eastern and Muslim employees’ civil rights, US agency finds Equal Employment Opportunity Commission finds ‘reasonable cause to believe’ tech firm subjected workers who spoke up about Palestine to hostile work environment
The Conversation · Aug 31 In Texas, ordinary Muslim religious practices are increasingly being treated as political threats Elected officials across Texas are increasingly treating ordinary Muslim religious practice – prayer, dress, marriage counseling, even mosques themselves – as evidence of a political threat and saying so openly.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 31 State education board finalizes anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons The final votes conclude years of debate over how social studies lessons should broach race and religion.
The Economic Times · Aug 31 Iran's supreme leader calls for Muslim unity against US and Israel Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim countries to unite against Israel and the United States amid wider Middle East tensions. A tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, Israel evacuated Netanyahu’s son from the US over a threat, and an Israeli strike killed two Palestinians in Gaza.
The Economic Times · Aug 30 Iran's leader calls for Muslim unity, other Mideast news Iran's supreme leader has urged Muslims to unite in opposition to the United States and Israel amid escalating tensions. In the occupied West Bank, settlers attacked an NBC news team, while a British activist was handed over to police by settlers, facing possible deportation. Additionally, an Israeli airstrike in central…
The Independent UK · Aug 30 Iran's leader calls for Muslim unity, NBC crew attacked in West Bank and other Mideast news Iran’s supreme leader has called on leaders of Muslim countries to stand together against Israel and the United States, imploring them to “know your real enemy.”
The Guardian - US · Aug 29 Democrats ignored the uncommitted movement for Gaza in 2024. Now, it’s winning elections By linking progressive politics with nominally Arab American issues, organizers are building winning coalitions
Newslaundry · Aug 28 Uttarakhand SIR: The unsolved mystery of BJP agents’ ‘forged’ objections against Muslim voters In Uttarakhand’s Jhabrera constituency, 35 people listed as applicants in 1,657 objections to the draft electoral roll say they never filed them and that their identities were misused. Most of the voters targeted were Muslim.
Salon · Aug 28 Why the right is afraid of Girl Scouts Behind the cookies and badges is a quietly radical idea: Girls should be curious about the world