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Two prophets and a century-old prayer duel birth Zion mosque

This week, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Zion, Illinois, opened its doors to the city's first mosque

The Independent UK

Belgian police arrest French-Moroccan imam fleeing deportation

A French-Moroccan imam accused of hate speech and anti-Semitism has been arrested in Belgium after trying to avoid deportation back to Morocco.

Radio France Internationale

Commentary: Iranian women are rising up to demand freedom. Are we listening?

In recent days, protests have shaken the streets of Iran in response to the killing of 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian Mahsa (Zhina) Amini. Amini died Sept. 16 after being arrested for her “improper hijab” and apparently beaten by Iran’s so-called morality police. Thousands of Iranians are occupying the streets across the…

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Islamic finance provides an alternative to debt-based systems

For years, Muslims in North America have struggled to find ways to purchase homes while complying with Islamic law, or shariah. The Qur'an prohibits both the collection and payment of interest. For more than a million Canadians, these religious structures limited access to conventional mortgages.

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Iranian women have been rebelling against restrictions since the Islamic Revolution in 1979 – with renewed hope that protests this time will end differently

Shouts of “death to the dictator” and “woman, life, freedom” are reverberating throughout the streets of Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman, while in custody of the “morality police” in Tehran.

The Conversation

Bajrang Dal working to ‘curb love jihad’ at Gujarat garba venues

"Love jihad" is a term used by right-wing groups and activists to allege a concerted effort by Muslim men to convert Hindu women to Islam through marriage

The Hindu

Centre declares PFI 'unlawful association' for 5 years

NEW DELHI: The Central government on Wednesday declared the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its associates, affiliates or fronts – specifically naming eight of them – as “unlawful association” under Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, for a period of five years.

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Over 170 PFI activists detained across India

Searches were conducted by police teams in seven States and a Union Territory

The Hindu

Yusuf al-Qaradawi, the Muslim scholar who influenced millions

Al-Qaradawi, who died on Monday aged 96, was a leading voice in the Muslim world, in religion and in politics.

Al Jazeera

Sheikh Qaradawi, Islamist champion of Arab revolts, dies at 96

Sheikh Youssef al-Qaradawi, a spiritual guide to the Muslim Brotherhood who championed the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings and unsettled rulers in Egypt and the Gulf with his Islamist preaching, died on Monday. He was 96.

Reuters

Trial Court Must Hear Challenge to "Islamic Pre-Nuptial Agreement" Before Referring Matter to Arbitration

Though the agreement provided for arbitration, under Texas family law challenges to the validity of a family law arbitration agreement can't wait until after the arbitration takes place.

Reason

Police book 11 after conversion victim files complaint

Sridhar Gangadhar of Mandya district says he developed complications after circumcision was performed by a quack

The Hindu

Man devastated after thugs inject dog with poison in street

A court heard the Christian convert could be arrested and persecuted if he returned to his home country

Liverpool Echo

Hafta letters: Bharat Jodo Yatra, incorrect lyrics, letters for Mehraj

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Dalit Christians, Dalit Muslims can’t be compared to Buddhist converts, says Centre’s 2019 affidavit

The affidavit goes against the 2011 recommendation of National Commission for Scheduled Castes

Daily Mirror

Saudi discovers huge gold deposits in Medina as its offers 'opportunities to the world'

The Saudi Geological Survey said they found large stores of gold and copper ore within the boundaries of one of Islam's holiest cities, Medina, in a find they hope will help diversify their oil-dependent economy

The Texas Tribune

When Texas students campaigned for a more diverse history course, they got a lesson in politics

Students had been pushing for the State Board of Education to adopt a new, more inclusive social studies curriculum this year. Instead, the board delayed their scheduled update until at least 2025.

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Why King Charles's support for Islam is important for Muslims and the world

As a prince, King Charles supported Muslim people and promoted unity between the Islamic and Western worlds. But as a new era begins, what do those legacy views mean for Muslims.

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Why Pope Francis chose to highlight religious freedom during his visit to Kazakhstan

Pope Francis spent three days in Kazakhstan, starting Sept. 13, 2022, to attend the Seventh Congress of World and Traditional Religions. The pope met with religious leaders, called for increased religious freedom and condemned religious justifications for war and violence.

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Internet activity, PayPal transfers: UP police lay out their case against Gorakhnath attack suspect

He “wanted to establish Islam’s superiority as endorsed by the terrorist outift ISIS” because he “was influenced by the notion of global jihad” that “those who don’t believe in Islam are idol worshippers or kafirs” and so “should be killed and sent to hell”.

Salon

The British built my elementary school

My father was a devout Bedouin Muslim who hated British rule — but loved many of the things they left behind

The Independent UK

Malcolm X becomes 1st Black honoree in Nebraska Hall of Fame

Fifteen years after being rejected as too controversial, Malcolm X is the first Black honoree to be inducted as the newest member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame

The Independent UK

Egypt's president in Qatar on 1st visit amid rapprochement

Egypt’s president was meeting with Qatar’s ruling emir during his first visit to the gas-rich nation after ties soured following the Egyptian military’s overthrow of an Islamist president backed by Doha

The Hindu

Taliban reject UN report, say no women fired from government jobs

Since the Taliban seized power, they have imposed harsh restrictions on girls and women to comply with their austere vision of Islam

The Conversation

How Shiite Islam reached Tanzania, and Ashoura processions became an annual tradition

Each year, the largest contemporary Muslim pilgrimage takes place in Iraq to remember Imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson. Before the pandemic, this event reportedly drew more than 30 million people, but in recent years participation declined to more than 14 million. This procession from Najaf to Karbala, where Hussein…

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