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Islamic headscarf returns to heart of Turkish political debate

Turkey's government and opposition both vowed legal steps to enshrine women's right to wear Islamic headscarves on Wednesday, restoring to…

Reuters

Iran rocked by protests; world watches politely

Massive and spreading protests have rocked Iran in the wake of widening social discontent following the death of a woman…

Bangkok Post

The Reason Iran Turned Out to Be So Repressive

Shiite clerics in earlier centuries could never have imagined so intrusive a system.

The Atlantic

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How believers in China keep the faith under Xi Jinping's watchful eye

China is a communist and atheist state but religious belief and practice continue under the watchful eye of President Xi…

ABC News

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…

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…

Los Angeles Times

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…

The Hindu

PFI banned: Did you know these 5 groups are also outlawed in India?

Forty organisations are now prohibited nationwide in India as a result of the Popular Front of India ban.

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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…

The Times of India

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…

Reuters

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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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Newslaundry

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

The Hindu

Respect Christiane Amanpour: Internet lauds CNN journo for not giving in to Iran's Prez demand to wear headscarf

Amanpour said she often wears a head scarf while reporting in Iran to comply with the country's laws but she…

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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…

Daily Mirror

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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…

The Texas Tribune

Taliban supreme leader appoints new education minister

Kabul (AFP) - The Taliban supreme leader has installed a loyalist cleric as Afghanistan's education minister, with the hardline Islamists…

AFP

Central Asia: ignored by the West, carefully cultivated by China

Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Central Asian countries would indicate Beijing sees the region as both a possible opportunity to…

Crikey

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…

ABC News

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…

Newslaundry

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…

Salon