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A colonial discourse on the veil

On hijab, there is an overlap in the objectives of the Western colonial project and the Hindutva’s majoritarian agenda

The Hindu

Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders has withdrawn a 2018 proposal to ban mosques and the Quran

Far-right Dutch election winner Geert Wilders is withdrawing legislation he proposed in 2018 that calls for a ban on mosques and the Quran

The Independent UK

The Lotus Sutra − an ancient Buddhist scripture from the 3rd century − continues to have relevance today

State legislatures across the United States have introduced over 400 bills to limit transgender Americans’ rights. Many of these bills’ sponsors, such as the Christian nonprofit Alliance Defending Freedom, cite Christian values as well as the values of the other Abrahamic faiths – Judaism and Islam – to justify their…

The Conversation

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China targets friendly media, diplomats to ‘tell story of Xinjiang’

Beijing organises visits to region where it is accused of potential crimes against humanity, but not all are convinced.

Al Jazeera

Best of 2023: Editor’s picks from the Asia Pacific

From the continuing crisis in Myanmar to the US’s expanding military ties, these are Al Jazeera’s highlights.

Al Jazeera

‘Outraged’: Brazilian Muslims face growing Islamophobia over Gaza war

A survey released last month suggests approximately 60 percent of Brazilian Muslims experienced religious intolerance.

Al Jazeera

Far-right activist blasts Speaker Phelan for being "pro-Muslim" in political mailer

The card insinuates that Phelan wants to wish his constituents a happy Ramadan instead of a merry Christmas. Muslim Texans say it’s Islamophobic and some Republicans say it doesn't reflect Christian values.

The Texas Tribune

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Nativity season in France means peace, goodwill – and an annual row in the town hall

Secularists and traditionalists are at loggerheads over the proper place for a crib – and it’s a godsend for the far right, says Paul Taylor of the Friends of Europe thinktank

The Guardian - UK

Taliban official says Afghan girls of all ages permitted to study in religious schools

A Taliban official says Afghan girls of all ages are allowed to study in Islamic religious schools that are traditionally boys-only

The Independent UK

‘Seen as less human’: Why has Islamophobia surged amid Israel’s Gaza war?

Hate crimes and complaints are at record levels. Al Jazeera speaks to Professor John Esposito to better understand why.

Al Jazeera

Finding objective ways to talk about religion in the classroom is tough − but the cost of not doing so is clear

Despite the holiday season’s calls for joy and peace, religious strife continues in many places. While the United States has a great deal of litigation and controversy over religion’s place in public life, it has largely avoided violence. Yet our society often seems unprepared to talk constructively about this contentious…

The Conversation

After seeing the struggle of Palestinians in Gaza, TikTok users are learning about Islam

The ongoing conflict in Gaza between Hamas and Israel is playing out on screens like never before. Through social media, millions are witnessing the violence that has killed thousands since Oct. 7.

The Conversation

A tale of two Rumis – of the East and of the West

Exactly 750 years after death, Jalaluddin Mohammad Rumi remains a mystery. Was he a Muslim scholar or spiritual pundit?

Al Jazeera

Hyde Park terror plotter Edward Little jailed for at least 16 years

Edward Little has been jailed for at least 16 years after admitting planning a terror attack at Speaker's Corner with a gun

Evening Standard

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Homegrown terrorist who considered Queen's funeral attack and Macron assassination jailed for life

Edward Little has been jailed for at least 16 years after admitting planning a terror attack at Speaker's Corner with a gun

The Conversation

Is Hamas the same as ISIS, the Islamic State group? No − and yes

In the aftermath of Hamas’ bloody raid into Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, many Israelis and people around the world equated the newly ultraviolent and audacious Palestinian militant organization with the world’s deadliest terrorist group, ISIS – the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria.

WEKU

With the Israel-Hamas war, Sunni and Shia armed groups find uncommon unity

The war draws together Iran-backed Shia and Sunni militants in what appears to be closer cooperation between groups that differ in ideology but are united by opposition to Israel and the U.S.

The Independent UK

Six French teenagers found guilty over roles in Islamic extremist’s killing of a teacher

School pupils given brief or suspended prison terms

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France 24

Paris knife attacker 'swore allegiance to IS' terrorist group, suffered from mental issues

The man who stabbed a tourist to death near the Eiffel Tower in Paris swore allegiance to the Islamic State group in a video posted to social media, French anti-terrorist prosecutors said Sunday.

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Social media reacts to Arman Tsarukyan’s 64-second KO of Beneil Dariush at UFC on ESPN 52

The MMA community reacted to Arman Tsarukyan's brutal knockout of Beneil Dariush in the UFC Austin main event.

Evening Standard

What the US can teach us about free speech — Evgeny Lebedev talks to Sam Harris

Philosopher Sam Harris talks free speech, Islam and the future of the media with Evening Standard proprietor Evgeny Lebedev

Dynamite News

Indian girl Anju, who left for Pakistan to marry her love, returns home to take her children

In June, she left for Pakistan to meet Nasrullah. In Pakistan, Anju converted to Islam to marry Nasrullah and changed her name to Fatima. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

What is behind the Halal certificate ban in U.P.? | Explained

Uttar Pradesh Govt. bans halal-certified products, leading to raids on malls. Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind's Halal Unit & Halal Shariat Islamic Law Board issue halal certificates.

The Hindu

Teachers glorified in all religions: Prince of Arcot

Nawab Abdul Ali praised teaching as a noble profession, citing its importance in Islam and the Holy Quran. He was the chief guest at MEASI College of Education's 15th Graduation Day, awarding degrees to new graduates. Imthiaz Pasha, Elias Sait, and K. Uma Maheshwari also attended.

Fortune

World's first AI minister likens risk of overregulation to calligraphers that kept the printing press out of the Middle East for nearly 200 years

In his 1515 rejection of the printing press, an Ottoman sultan brought the golden age of Islamic math and science to an abrupt end.

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