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What Kabir Said About Religion That Made Both Hindus and Muslims Deeply Uncomfortable

The Man Who Picked No SideKabir was born into a Muslim weaver family in Varanasi sometime around 1440, and he spent his life in a city where the Ganga and the call to prayer existed within earshot of each other. He was not a scholar. He did not write treatises.…

Times Life · Jul 12

Capital punishment in Pakistan: 'Islam does not promote the death penalty'

Around the world, a total of 47 countries still retain capital punishment – including Pakistan. Barrister Sarah Belal founded the Justice Project Pakistan in 2009 to represent the most vulnerable Pakistani prisoners facing the death penalty, at home and abroad. RFI met her in Paris.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 11

Iran buries Ali Khamenei in holy shrine; new Supreme Leader remains out of sight

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried in Iran's holiest shrine after massive funeral events. His successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared publicly since the war began. Crowds chanted slogans demanding revenge against US President Donald Trump for the leader's death. Khamenei's 37-year rule concluded amidst internal challenges and economic woes. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

'Let us wail!' Iranians flock to Khamenei's funeral after wartime death

Dressed in black and draped in the red, white and green flags of the Islamic Republic of Iran, mourners held up posters and A4 printed sheets with pictures of Khamenei and his son and successor as supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. Iran is staging mass funeral processions for Khamenei, who was…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

Mahakala in Baghdad: How Buddhism and Tantra reshaped Islamic thought

A compelling historical transformation uncovers the distinctions between early Muslim rulers, known as Sultans, and the Mughal Badshahs that followed. This evolution, shaped by Tantrik Buddhism from Tibet, led Mughal leaders to assert divine authority independently of the Caliphate.

The Economic Times · Jul 3

'Undermining freedom of belief': Speakers at UNHRC event call out Pakistan over safety of religious minority women

At a UN Human Rights Council meeting, the alarming issue of forced conversions and marriages affecting minority women in Pakistan was brought to light. Advocates and lawmakers expressed their outrage over violations of religious freedom, particularly concerning Hindu, Christian, and Baloch girls. They called for immediate global intervention, emphasizing that…

The Times of India · Jul 3

Turkish comedian arrested for 'insulting' Islam and Erdogan

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş was arrested at Istanbul Airport on Thursday following a stand-up show posted to YouTube. The 32-year-old faces multiple probes, including "publicly insulting religious values" and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Euronews · Jul 3

Podcast: Adapting to heat, France's fitness boom, Paris Mosque at 100

As France's record-breaking heatwave last week raises questions about how the country will have to adapt to a warming climate, we look at what that could mean for French culture. We also explore the country's growing interest in fitness – driven in part by its most popular YouTuber – and…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 2

Indian immigrants ‘completely changing the face of Texas,’ says American resident targeting work visa holders in public meeting

A public meeting in Frisco, Texas, saw a resident voice controversial opinions against Indian immigrants and proposed religious sites. The speaker expressed concerns that temporary visa holders were altering the city's culture and criticized the rise of Indian-owned businesses. She also made remarks against Islam while opposing the rezoning applications…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

AP Was There: Millions of mourners attended funeral of Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

On June 6, 1989, millions of Iranians turned out in the streets to bury Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who had led the 1979 Islamic Revolution

The Independent UK · Jul 2