Islam
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Swedish filmmaker's "Boy from Heaven" premier at Cannes Film Festival raises religious questions in Egypt
In the movie, the young protagonist Adam, who is the son of a small-town Egyptian fisherman, is offered the privilege of studying at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo, which is the epicentre of power of Sunni Islam.
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New to Islam on road trip to explore Muslim communities
The three-part documentary series follows a young Muslim American couple (rapper Mona Haydar and husband Sebastian Robins) as they explore the Mother Road and its surrounding Muslim communities on a 2,500-mile drive from Chicago to Los Angeles.
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3rd PLURIEL International Congress on the theme “Islam and Otherness”
The congress ‘Islam and Otherness’ proposes to reflect on how Islam fits into this societal movement beyond identity resistance.
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The first Muslim Mayor of London Visits Los Angeles American Muslim community
There is one message the Mayor wanted to leave with our community, “When we celebrate and champion our diversity, rather than view it with suspicion. We choose hope over fear, and unity over division.”
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Dr. Oz condemns 'Islamophobic' comments from surging Kathy Barnette
"This state was based on religious freedom. I'm proud as a Pennsylvanian to uphold those founding beliefs that every faith has its merits," Oz said.
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'The Message' of Moustapha Akkad still needs to be heard by all
Director Moustapha Akkad's epic 'The Message' became a cultural phenomenon even before its release and continues to be a bedrock in the cinematic culture of the Islamic world to this day.
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Racism is more dangerous than ever in Germany
Even though the current German coalition government's declarations highlight that Islam and Muslim citizens are welcome in Germany, these comments must be backed up by deeds.
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The plight of the Muslim in India
Many Hindu nationalists express the idea that Muslims can never be truly Indians because, unlike Hindus, their holy sites are not in India.
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After Leak, Religious Rift Over Legal Abortion on Display
The leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that could end or limit abortion access for millions has sent shockwaves through diverse faith communities.
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Food aid for S.African families marks end of Ramadan as prices spiral
In the case of Islam, more specifically Ramadan, there is an increased call for generosity of spirit. You can't even celebrate your Eid unless you meet the needs of some poor person somewhere.
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Muslims Mark Eid Al-Fitr Holiday With Joy, Worry
Muslims are observing the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, typically marked with communal prayers, celebratory gatherings around festive meals and new clothes.
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India's Muslims Mark Eid Al-Fitr Amid Attacks on Community
Muslims across India have marked Eid al-Fitr by offering prayers outside mosques.
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Japanese academic who converted to Islam wants to promote Muslim faith
After studying Christian theology at Kyoto's Doshisha University, Ali Hiroaki Kawanishi is now PhD candidate in Islamic scholastic theology in Germany.
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Hostility towards Quran is sign of ignorance: Turkish president
‘It is impossible for anyone who reads the Quran once to harbor enmity towards this blessed book,’ says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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In Le Pen’s defeat lies French far-right’s victory
She has gone on trial for hate speech twice for her remarks comparing Muslims praying in the streets to the Nazi occupation of France and for posting graphic images of the Daesh/ISIS terrorist group’s atrocities.
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Jae Deen: rapper talks about navigating through Ramadan as a revert
My parents were not too fond of the idea of me being Muslim at first, but now they say things like “Mashallah”, and “Ramadan Mubarak” and they fully support my path to Islam and love how much it's benefited me in life.
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Israeli Restrictions on 'Holy Fire' Ignite Christian Outrage
Christians have celebrated their “Holy Fire” ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
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In India, Hate-Filled Songs Are a Weapon to Target Muslims
India’s hardline Hindu nationalists have long espoused an anti-Muslim stance, but attacks against the minority community have recently occurred more frequently.
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Le Pen is bad, but many French Muslims like me don’t want to vote for Macron either
The incumbent president has made life harder for Muslims in France, but most will vote for him reluctantly.
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Macron warns Le Pen she risks ‘civil war’ by banning headscarf in public spaces
“With me, there will be no ban on headscarves, yarmulkes and religious signs," Macron said during a widely televised debate.
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Cooking on an empty stomach: ‘It’s not particularly hard … but it is tempting’
For many western Sydney restaurants, the month of Ramadan is the busiest time of year. For fasting staff, that means a day spent around food without stopping to eat.
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Students Petition Georgia School District for Muslim Holiday
Muslim students want Georgia’s largest school district to mark the holiday Eid al-Fitr with a day off on next year’s school calendar.
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Finding a place for faith: Few options exist for Athens’ religious minorities
Al-Huda is a nonprofit religious institution funded by charitable donations and is the only mosque in Athens. Founded in 1987 by a group of Muslim UGA students, the mosque currently cannot afford to hire a full-time imam, the person who leads the prayers.
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Head of Muslim World League wants interfaith peace 'through real world action'
Former Saudi Justice Minister heads Muslim World League, aims to bring peace between Islam and other faiths through concrete action.
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Saudi Arabia increases Hajj quota to 1 million in 2022
Hajj open to those younger than 65, fully vaccinated, authorities announce after 2 years of coronavirus restrictions.
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3 US Muslims Sue Over Religious Questioning by Officers
Three Muslim Americans have filed a lawsuit alleging that U.S. border officers questioned them about their religious beliefs in violation of their constitutional rights when they returned from international travel.
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The International Union of Muslim Scholar tribute to Sheikh Gabier
He taught me the recitation of the Quran, but more crucially, how to live the Quran. No wonder Primrose Park Mosque became the Head Quarters of the Muslim struggle against apartheid, particularly of The Call of Islam.
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We believe in multidimensional synergy between religions
Dialogue should exist not only among thinkers and prominent figures, but also in the body of the society, especially among students, and the rulers of the world should believe in it.
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A Halal Financing Program Is Facilitating Albertan Muslims To Become Homeowners
Al Rashid has been working for years to find a means to overcome the financial barrier that has hindered Muslims from purchasing a property while being true to their beliefs.
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Indian state police accused of murdering Muslims and Dalits
Ahead of key Uttar Pradesh elections, state police accused of being ‘mercenaries’ of hardline Hindu nationalist government.