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Sinead O’Connor’s Muslim identity missing in obituaries, some fans say

O’Connor converted to Islam in 2018, a key moment of her life some say is not highlighted in tributes.

Al Jazeera

Israeli far-right minister leads incursion of Al-Aqsa compound

The visit comes as some hardline Israeli Jewish settlers promote the destruction of the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Al Jazeera

Notable moments from Sinead O’Connor’s trailblazing career

The Nothing Compares 2 U singer was a major cultural figure who was unafraid to stand up for what she believed in.

The Independent UK

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Sinéad O'Connor dead at 56

O'Connor gained worldwide fame in 1990 with the single "Nothing Compares 2 U," written by Prince

Salon

Indian woman marries her Facebook friend in Pakistan

Anju, an Indian mother of two, converted to Islam and married her Facebook friend Nasrullah in Pakistan on July 25. She was granted a 30-day visa and is staying with Nasrullah, who has been instructed to look after her. Her husband Arvind is hopeful she will return. This case is…

The Hindu

Day before Alwar woman's wedding in Pakistan, police visited her Indian husband's village

Police have visited the village of the husband of the woman who recently travelled to a remote corner of Pakistan to meet a Facebook friend, and conducted a "preliminary investigation", officials said here on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Women can now undertake Islamic pilgrimages without a male guardian in Saudi Arabia, but that doesn't mean they're traveling alone -- communities are an important part of the religious experience

Saudi Arabia has changed its decadeslong rule that mandated single women be accompanied by a male relative when performing an Islamic pilgrimage, facilitating the participation of thousands of single Muslim women in the Hajj in 2023.

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Taliban bans beauty salons in Afghanistan despite UN concern and rare public protest

The Taliban has announced that all beauty salons in Afghanistan must now close as a one-month deadline ended, despite rare public opposition to the edict

The Independent UK

Iraq condemns burning of Quran in front of its Copenhagen embassy

Two anti-Islam protesters set fire to a copy of Islam’s holy book in front of the Iraqi embassy in the Danish capital on Monday

Evening Standard

Muslims protesting against LGBTQ+ pride are ignoring Islam's tradition of inclusion

Each summer, Pride is celebrated across the world in support of LGBTQ+ inclusion, diversity and human rights. Given the recent backlash against LGBTQ+ communities in Canada and elsewhere, Pride is more important than ever to promote visibility and challenge discrimination.

The Conversation

Countries summon Sweden’s envoys to protest against Quran burning

Sweden’s ambassadors summoned by various countries to lodge protest over incidents in Stockholm.

Al Jazeera

Why does Sweden allow Quran burnings?

A recent string of public desecrations of the Quran by a handful of anti-Islam activists in Sweden has sparked an angry reaction in Muslim countries and raised questions about why such acts are allowed

The Independent UK

Muslim convert behind Hyde Park plot ‘pondered terror attack on Queen’s funeral’

Edward Little has pleaded guilty to preparing acts of terrorism.

The Independent UK

Latest blasphemy killing highlights Nigeria’s problem with religious extremism

Police are yet to make arrests after a butcher was stoned to death by a mob for perceived insult to Islam

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The Conversation

Canadian law enforcement agencies continue to target Muslims

As Canadians, we often take pride in perceiving ourselves as different from the United States, proudly asserting our contempt about events south of the border.

Al Jazeera

Muslim nations demand action after ‘Islamophobic’ Quran burning

Motion at UN Human Rights Council urges action over Quran burnings in Sweden that it said incited ‘religious hatred’.

Newslaundry

‘Doval sahib, we love you’: At Delhi event with Saudi moderate, a packed hall, praise for India and NSA

“We love you, sir.” Sirajuddin Qureshi, president of India Islamic Cultural Centre was addressing national security adviser Ajit Doval, lauding him for his outreach efforts for the Muslim community.

Dynamite News

India is extremely responsible power, has upheld rule of law in war against terror: Ajit Doval

India is an extremely responsible power but when the need for a hot pursuit against terrorist havens was felt, the country went all out to destroy terrorism in the national interest, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Hindu

Islam occupies a unique ‘position of pride’ amongst religious groups in India: NSA Ajit Doval

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on July 11 said India has been a melting pot of cultures and religions that have co-existed in harmony for centuries, and Islam occupies a unique and significant “position of pride” amongst the religious groups in the country

The Conversation

The Islamic State flag hijacks Muslim words of faith. Banning it could cause confusion and unfair targeting of Muslims

The Australian government may make the Muslim community a target through an ill-informed proposal.

Newslaundry

Hafta letters: Gandhi and celibacy, battling propaganda, Uniform Civil Code

Great work, Newslaundry, and a special shoutout to Manisha for watching painful Godi media and making TV Newsance. I would love to hear the panel’s views on Gandhi’s celibacy experiments, particularly the controversial aspect of him sleeping in the same room as his grand niece, sometimes naked, as part of…

The Independent UK

Muslims across Pakistan hold anti-Sweden rallies to denounce burning of Islam's holy book

Muslims in Pakistan are holding rallies to observe a “Day of the Sanctity of Quran” after the prime minister of the South Asian Islamic nation issued a call for anti-Sweden protests over last week’s burning of Islam’s holy book in Stockholm

The Hindu

CBI books seven in Malda for forced religious conversion

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against seven members of the Muslim community from Malda in West Bengal for involvement in forced religious conversion of two Hindu brothers.

The Independent UK

The Afghan Taliban say they banned beauty salons because they offered forbidden services

The Taliban says beauty salons have been banned in Afghanistan because they offered services forbidden by Islam and caused economic hardships for grooms’ families

The Independent UK

Quran burnings have Sweden torn between free speech and respecting minorities

A Quran burning and requests to approve the destruction of more holy books have left Sweden torn between its commitment to free speech and respect for religious minorities

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