Muslims
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US city of Minneapolis allows Muslim call to prayer from mosque speakers
Muslim call to prayer can now be played by loudspeaker in largest city in state of Minnesota 3 times a day.
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Anti-Islam rhetoric in French election risks ‘spiral of hatred’, says Paris mosque rector
Chems-eddine Hafiz says rightwing candidates are competing with each other to criticise Islam and Muslims.
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ACLU sues US Homeland Security on questioning of Muslims at border
“How often do you pray?” was one of the questions listed by the plaintiffs according to the lawsuit. “Do you attend mosque?,” “Which mosque do you attend?,” and “Are you Sunni or Shi’a?” were some of the other questions plaintiffs said they were asked about their faith.
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Pakistan celebrates Lahore Resolution on March 23
March 23 marks the historic day, 82 years ago, when Muslims of the South Asian subcontinent decided to unite in their democratic demand for a separate homeland, where they could establish and practice their lives in accordance with their values and traditions.
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States use the nexus of mental health and security to scapegoat minorities
The framing of mental health and psychology in terms of national security cannot be divorced from the wider discussions on race or the increasing management of mental health services through the state apparatus.
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Leadership, cooperation crucial to fight Islamophobia
The "Orientalists' perspective" is a concept rooted in racism that aims to negatively impact the image and reputation of Muslims by systematically associating Islamic values with a sense of negativity.
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Chelsea's Muslim stars 'uncomfortable' about Ricketts family buying club
Chelsea fans were left concerned about the Ricketts family's involvement when details resurfaced of the father of the family, Joe, describing Muslims as his ‘enemy’, describing Islam as a 'cult' and laughing at bigoted jokes.
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The UN’s Int'l Day to Combat Islamophobia is a step in the right direction
Such an institutional approach clearly turns the question towards the UN itself, given its central role in creating the global framework for deradicalisation policies that have harmed many fundamental freedoms and have been legitimised in the backdrop of an imagined Muslim threat.
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OIC Holds 48th Session of Council of Foreign Ministers in Islamabad
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold the 48th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) under the theme (Building Partnerships for Unity, Justice, and Development) in Islamabad.
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France closes another mosque for allegedly defending 'radical Islam’
Al-Farouk Mosque in Pessac district near city of Bordeaux shut down for 6 months, says local governorate.
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Connecting with Muslims in Dewsbury and Batley
On March 4 and 5, the Muslim Council of Britain’s leadership team visited the towns of Batley and Dewsbury to meet its affiliates, community activists, faith leaders and politicians.
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Clarence Seedorf becomes Muslim but what other footballers are converts to Islam?
A practising Muslim, Ellington has in the past shared stories about his experiences of being a Muslim footballer, including how he was dropped by a manager because he was fasting during Ramadan.
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WCC acting general secretary had dialogue with other religious leaders in Iran
The WCC delegation held a dialogue meeting at the Center for Interreligious Dialogue of the Islamic Culture and Relations in Teheran with clergy and high-level representatives from Muslim and Zoroastrian communites in Iran as well as with representatives of the Assyrian Church of the East in Iran.
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How ‘Multiculturalism’ Became a Bad Word in South Korea
A mosque dispute in a conservative city has forced some South Koreans to confront what it means to live in an increasingly diverse society.
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Muslims still bear the stigma of the ‘Trojan horse’ scandal
The events are historical, but it’s a mistake to believe they are behind us. The atmosphere that fed such lies is still here.
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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.
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ASEAN’s Islamic Banking Sector Has A Promising Future
Islamic banking is unique in that it has always been centered on a values-based approach to finance. Some of the industry’s guiding principles are avoiding socially harmful practices, including investing in businesses such as cigarettes, alcohol, and gambling.
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Muslims in France face ongoing discrimination in higher learning
Researchers find that those with non-French names encounter difficulty vying for spots in graduate programs.
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Hijab row escalates further in India
Government in state of Karnataka announces closure of all high schools and colleges for next 3 days.
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Taraba gov Ishaku is a Muslim hater
The allegation was made by an Islamic human rights organisation, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) which claimed it has evidence that the governor has been sacking Muslim workers without following due process and replacing them with his Christian brethren.
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Muslims marginalized in India’s politics, say experts
‘Muslim leadership has been destroyed and it is not being allowed to grow,’ journalist says at webinar.
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An Initiative To Empower Muslims In The Film Industry
An advocacy group Pillars Fund collaborated with The Walt Disney Company to start an initiative to include more Muslims in the production process and to shift narratives.
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Investigation launched in France into mural depicting woman wearing hijab
Mural, drawn 8 months ago, is subject of probe for 'disputing the existence of crimes against humanity'.
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Islamophobic attacks continue across France
2 separate attacks in southwestern provinces of Lot-et-Garonne, Toulouse target Muslims.
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MURIC accuse Taraba GOV of religious cleansing
An Islamic human rights organisation, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has accused the governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, of carrying out intensive religious cleansing against Muslims in the state.
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The Halal Guys bring their Culinary Traditions to Pearland
Halal Guys’ menu is kept simple, and the cuisine is cooked in accordance with halal standards.
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Islamophobia isn’t just a Tory problem, it runs right through British society
Media coverage, political rhetoric and the failure of non-Muslims to speak out have made anti-Muslim racism mainstream.
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Helping Muslim Parents Navigate the Modern Challenges of Raising a Strong & Loving Muslim Family
Our mission is to create helpful content that supports Muslim parents in their dream to nurture Muslim children who are successful in this world and confident in their Muslim identity.
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Helping Muslims Learn about what they are Consuming
Even if a product is labeled Halal, most Muslims nowadays are unaware of what they are eating.
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‘They cut him into pieces’: India’s ‘love jihad’ conspiracy theory turns lethal
Hindu extremists are carrying out violent attacks to stop interfaith relationships with Muslims.