UK's largest Muslim event goes ahead with heightened security following rise in hate THE UK's largest Muslim event will go ahead with heightened security following a rise in hate crime The National (Scotland) · Jul 25
Former Labor senator Nova Peris accused of ‘amplifying’ anti-Muslim social media posts Olympian and Labor Friends of Israel patron shared posts about Palestinians that were ‘dehumanising’, Muslim advocacy group alleges The Guardian - AU · Jul 25
UK’s largest Muslim event goes ahead with added security as hate crime rises Jalsa Salana in Hampshire has had enhanced support from police, emergency services and local authorities The Guardian - UK · Jul 25
Church reshapes Spain's history: did Moors and Christians ever live in peace? The Cerro de la Virgen site in Calasparra, in south-eastern Spain, shows that a Christian community kept up its liturgical life until the 9th century. Archaeologists say the find points to a more harmonious coexistence between Christians and Muslims than once assumed. Euronews · Jul 24
Bhojshala row: SC to hear Muslim side's plea over location of alternative namaz site on July 29 The Supreme Court will hear a plea regarding an alternative namaz site. Muslim petitioners argue the allocated site is too far from Bhojshala. The Madhya Pradesh government stated the site is 900 metres away. The court previously directed the state to provide an adjacent prayer space. This interim plea will… The Economic Times · Jul 24
London Muslim community leader tells of 'shock' after police thwarted suspected terror attack targeting mosque A 14-year-old boy was arrested last week in connection with the alleged plot to attack the place of worship on August 28 Evening Standard · Jul 24
‘It was 100% the moment I lost innocence’: how a childhood stop-and-search led to the British debut movie of the year When Imran Perretta was young, he was abruptly pulled by police into a van for questioning. That experience, as well as the death of his mother, inspired him to make Ish, a coming-of-age tale set amongst the British Muslim community. He talks about trauma, designing toilets and making Luton look… The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
Coexistence isn’t a medieval memory. Ask the rabbis of the Muslim world Rabbi Mendy Chitrik argues that Europe should engage more with Jewish communities in Muslim-majority countries, viewing them as living bridges for dialogue, coexistence and cooperation rather than relics of the past. Euronews · Jul 23
Salman Rushdie testifies at the terrorism trial of the man convicted of stabbing him Salman Rushdie has testified for the second time about being stabbed nearly to death four years ago in a western New York amphitheater The Independent UK · Jul 23
One UK mosque attacked ‘every five days’, says British Muslim Trust More than 70 attacks have been recorded over past year, including acts of violence, property damage and vandalism The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
A mosque is being attacked in the UK ‘every five days’, British Muslim Trust warns The government said it has increased funding for protective security at mosques to £40 million in 2026/27 The Independent UK · Jul 22
Bhojshala row: SC to hear Muslim side's plea over alternate namaz site, seeks response of MP A plea regarding a different namaz site is on the Supreme Court's agenda, as Muslim petitioners argue that the proposed location is too distant from the Bhojshala complex. The court has instructed the government to explore alternatives near the controversial complex. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta has committed to a thorough… The Economic Times · Jul 22
'Ban Muslims from office': Laura Loomer calls Zohran Mamdani 'national security risk' Laura Loomer criticized Zohran Mamdani for calling Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal. Loomer urged President Trump to reinstate a Muslim ban for national security. She claimed Mamdani sympathizes with Iran and Hamas, posing a risk. Mamdani had previously called Netanyahu a war criminal and unwelcome in New York. He cited… The Times of India · Jul 22
How Gurbani Describes Waheguru: The Guru Granth Sahib's Formless God Has No Scripture Equal The Book That Is Not a BookIn 1708, at Nanded in present-day Maharashtra, Guru Gobind Singh did something no religious leader had done before or has done since. He ended the line of human Gurus and installed a book in their place. Not as a memorial. Not as a record.… Times Life · Jul 22
The Guardian - US · Jul 21 Muslim leader speaks out after more than 80 days in ICE detention: ‘It brought back memories from Palestine’ Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque and a green card holder, has lived in the US for decades
The Economic Times · Jul 21 Madhya Pradesh assembly passes UCC Bill amid protest by Congress Madhya Pradesh's assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill by voice vote. This legislation bans polygamy and mandates live-in relationship registration. The tribal community has been excluded from the bill's scope. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated Madhya Pradesh is the fourth state to implement UCC. The bill aims to ensure…
The Conversation · Jul 21 Québec’s Bill 9 doesn’t just ban symbols — it bans obligations As of Sept. 1, Muslim students at Québec’s post-secondary colleges, known as CEGEPs, will have no place to perform their daily prayers. Jewish, Christian and Muslim independent schools may lose provincial funding. And group prayer in parks will require municipal permission.
The Economic Times · Jul 20 Pakistan can hit an oil jackpot amid a widening US-Iran war Gulf states are seeking military partnerships with Pakistan amid regional tensions. Pakistan could gain oil and investment while deepening ties with Arab nations. This strategic shift complicates Pakistan's role as a mediator with Iran. The country faces challenges in fulfilling extensive military commitments to multiple nations. Pakistan must balance economic…
The Times of India · Jul 20 Singapore minister quits over 'inappropriate interactions' with a woman; PM says conduct fell short Singapore's Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim has resigned from office after his interactions with a woman ‘fell short’ of the standards expected of a political office holder and member of parliament, according to a statement by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
The Conversation · Jul 20 The government’s response to Islamophobia report is big on lofty ideals, short on details The Albanese government has handed down its response to its special envoy’s report on Islamophobia in Australia, ten months after it was tabled. Despite some positive steps forward, the response doesn’t go nearly far enough to address the scope of the problem.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20 Why has Britain’s oldest political magazine become such a rabid cheerleader for Islamophobia? A report on the Spectator’s coverage of Muslims makes for grim reading. Conservatism is now focused on this minority to the exclusion of everything else, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
Radio France Internationale · Jul 19 The Grand Mosque of Paris, 'part of the French Republic' for 100 years Inaugurated 100 years ago this week, the Grand Mosque of Paris is France's longest-serving Islamic place of worship and a landmark for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. From its origins as a tribute to Muslim soldiers who fought in the French army to its present as a centre of moderate Islam,…
The Economic Times · Jul 19 Rajeev Chandrasekhar accuses CPI(M), IUML of spreading fear over Waqf Act Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has accused the CPI(M) and the IUML of spreading "fear and misinformation" over the amended Waqf law, asserting that the issue concerns the rule of law rather than religion. His remarks come after the Kerala High Court observed that the State Waqf Board did not…
Times Life · Jul 19 How the Silkworm's Cocoon Rewrote Trade, Warfare, and the Course of Human Civilisation The Animal That Cannot Exist Without UsBombyx mori, the mulberry silkworm, is the only fully domesticated insect in the world outside the honeybee. It is blind. It cannot fly. Its wild ancestor, Bombyx mandarina, still exists in China and Japan, but Bombyx mori cannot survive outside human care, five thousand…
The Independent UK · Jul 18 Paris’ Grand Mosque celebrates its 100th anniversary and interfaith dialogue The Grand Mosque of Paris is celebrating its centenary, honoring Muslim soldiers from French colonies who fought in World War I