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Why a Prenup in India Feels Like an Insult When It Should Just Be a Marriage Conversation

The insult that wasn't meant as oneYou brought it up once. Maybe carefully, maybe after reading something, maybe because a friend's divorce left her with nothing. And the room changed. Your partner's face did something you couldn't name. His mother found out and called it inauspicious. Your own mother asked…

Times Life · Sep 25

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's Najeeb Naqi elected as Pakistani occupied Kashmir 'President'

Najeeb Naqi from the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz was elected as the 'President' of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He won the election with 32 votes against Chaudhry Latif Akbar of Pakistan People's Party, who received 13 votes. The elections took place at PoK's legislative assembly. The office of president had been vacant since…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief's remarks threat to India's sovereignty: VHP

Vishva Hindu Parishad has responded to Mahmood Madani's allegations regarding the treatment of Muslims in India. Madani expressed concerns over targeted actions and judicial system effectiveness, prompting VHP's criticism. VHP spokesperson Vinod Bansal claimed Madani's comments threaten Indian sovereignty and questioned his commitment to India's Constitution. The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, founded…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

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In 2024, researchers used Cold War spy-satellite images to identify a possible site of a pivotal seventh-century battle in Iraq

Archaeologists from Durham University used Cold War-era American spy satellite images to locate the site of the battle. This battle, fought between Arab Muslims and the Sassanid Empire, occurred around 636 AD. Their initial goal involved mapping historical routes for UNESCO, leading to the discovery. They found matching features such…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Pakistan wants to be the Muslim world's security guard. Can its economy pay the bill?

Pakistan is betting that military muscle can buy it a bigger seat at the global table. Islamabad has deepened defence ties with Saudi Arabia and Turkey through the Mecca pact, sought a larger role in Gulf security, marketed its fighter jets and drones abroad and cast itself as an emerging…

The Times of India · Sep 23

Polanski ally accuses Labour of 'identity politics' by choosing Black Muslim woman to fight London by-election

Emny Kadri, who signed the Green Party leader's Holborn by-election nomination form, accused Labour of being ‘slyly strategic’ for picking Sagal Abdi-Wali as their candidate

Evening Standard · Sep 23

UP Assembly polls: BSP Chief Mayawati to chair all-India meet on electoral roadmaps, candidate selection

Mayawati will chair a significant all-India meeting in Lucknow to discuss the party's electoral strategies. This meeting is set to focus on preparations for upcoming Assembly elections in several states. Ram Gopal Yadav of the Samajwadi Party has expressed his interest in contesting the Rajya Sabha elections. Mayawati previously questioned…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

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Divorce is ‘illegal’ in these two countries? What happens when marriages break down there

The Philippines and Vatican City are often described as countries where divorce is illegal, but the legal reality is more nuanced. The Philippines has no general divorce law for most marriages, while Muslim Filipinos have specific divorce provisions. In Vatican City, Catholic canon law does not allow divorce for valid,…

The Times of India · Sep 21

A decade on, Somalia’s federal pact benefits elites and al-Shabaab – but it fails the people

The federal government of Somalia was established in 2013 after years of peace and reconciliation talks, held in the context of a famine in 2011 and the rise of militant Islam in the form of al-Shabaab. It was the first permanent central government in Somalia since the start of the…

The Conversation · Sep 21

As war in the Middle East widens, Saudi Arabia’s new defence pact could face a major test

Last Thursday, US President Donald Trump said he had a “big decision” coming up about Iran’s regime:

The Conversation · Sep 21

‘Brown men are fearless, funny and sexy’: Salman Toor on clubbing, queerness and New York’s Muslim moment

Toor’s electrifying pictures have made him a global star – and he’s even painted Zohran Mamdani. As the artist hits London’s prestigious Courtauld Gallery, he talks about Manet, mullahs and the mayor

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

UP elections: AIMIM open to alliance with parties looking to prevent BJP, says Owaisi

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressed openness to alliances aimed at preventing a third BJP term in Uttar Pradesh. He urged voters to strengthen AIMIM's presence, stating the community needs a voice in the assembly. Owaisi mentioned his party will announce any alliance decisions after October 2. He criticized past governments…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

‘The fears begin to fall away’: why Britain’s mosques are opening their doors to public

As attacks on Muslim places of worship rise, this weekend more than 100 mosques offered conversation, food and friendship to challenge prejudice

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20

Online Spat Over Zero-Edge Gambling: Clavicular defends Duel as halal; Sneako faces backlash over Islam claims

Sneako called Clavicular after reportedly blaming him for a casino terror attack, sparking an online dispute. Clavicular responded with a lengthy post defending his views on Islam, zero-edge gambling and religious teachings. He challenged Sneako's criticism of Muslims and cited Islamic scriptures to support his argument. The exchange intensified their…

The Times of India · Sep 20

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The Economic Times · Sep 19

Michigan city defends itself against accusations of favouring Muslim holidays over other faiths

A statement from the Detroit suburb issued by a spokesperson came in response to a lawsuit on Thursday that accused the city and its mayor of spending thousands of dollars to celebrate Muslim holidays while ignoring Christian and Jewish holidays.

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Michigan city defends itself against accusations of favoring Muslim holidays over other faiths

The city of Dearborn, Michigan, says its diversity and welcoming nature are to blame for a lawsuit accusing it of favoring Muslim holidays over the holidays of other religious faiths

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Man United fan group says Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘must go’ after anti-immigration comments

The billionaire Manchester United owner described the UK as ‘on the slide’

The Times of India · Sep 18

Archbishop withdraws award to Muslim cleric who called Osama bin Laden 'Muslim warrior'

The office of the Archbishop of Canterbury has withdrawn an interfaith award given to Pakistani Muslim cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, after earlier comments in which he praised Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden resurfaced. The office said Thursday that it was 'urgently reviewing' the award.

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Newslaundry · Sep 18

Saharanpur mosque, Satya Niketan PG are monuments to the same politics of violence and neglect

Two ruins have featured prominently in the news recently. The collapse of a student PG in Delhi’s Satya Niketan, and the demolition of a 100-year-old mosque in Saharanpur. In one case, the state failed to enforce building regulations – resulting in seven deaths – and in the other, it invoked…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Iran warns against politicising Mecca drone claims, cautions against 'false flag' tactics to divide Muslim nations

Iran on Thursday urged caution over allegations that Yemen’s Houthis targeted Mecca, saying claims without concrete evidence should not be used to accuse specific parties or inflame regional tensions. The remarks followed Saudi Arabia’s interception of a drone south of the holy city, which the Houthis have denied targeting.

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Archbishop of Canterbury strips Muslim cleric of award over Osama bin Laden remark

Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi was presented the honour on the 25th anniversary of 9/11

Evening Standard · Sep 17

Lambeth Palace withdraws award to Muslim cleric over Osama bin Laden remarks

In a statement, a spokesperson for Mr Ashrafi said his remarks were being reported ‘without their proper context’.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17

Meta ordered to remove UK deepfakes as oversight board criticises ‘inadequate’ safeguards

Facebook told it was wrong in leaving up AI-generated videos of a Labour councillor and Muslim campaigner, amid calls to curb fakes

The Times of India · Sep 17

'No ambiguity': Pak says Mecca pact applies as Saudi Arabia faces Houthi threat

Pakistan reiterated its commitment to a defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. This agreement mandates collective deterrence against any armed attack on members. Saudi Arabia reported intercepting a Houthi drone near Mecca, which the Houthis denied. Pakistan emphasized its duty to protect Muslim holy sites, even without a formal…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Mahua Moitra moves UN rights body over 'exclusion of Muslim officers' from Amit Shah's Bengal events

Mahua Moitra has written to the UN Special Rapporteur alleging discrimination against Muslim officers. Senior Muslim IAS and IPS officers were reportedly excluded from official events. These exclusions occurred during Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent visits to West Bengal. Moitra cited specific instances involving prominent officers and alleged religious…

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