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Taliban bans key university textbooks on women’s rights, human rights and Western philosophy

Some textbooks were written by women while others were deemed ‘incompatible with Islamic sharia’

The Independent UK

Texas Republican candidate causes outrage with anti-Islamic campaign ad

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NSW religious schools see 30% rise in enrolments in a decade – and not necessarily due to beliefs

The face of independent schools is changing, led by more affordable Christian, Islamic and Anglican schools

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Pressure builds in Malaysia to reject Trump’s pro-Israel pick as ambassador

Nick Adams, known for criticising Islam, was nominated for the role of US ambassador to the Muslim-majority country.

Al Jazeera

ICE is now hunting for clergy members willing to work in Guantánamo Bay

Exclusive: The chaplain will earn between $28 and $32 an hour and will minister to ‘major Christian denominations,’ as well as ‘Islam, Hinduism, Rastafarian, Judaism, etc,’ according to an ICE solicitation reviewed by The Independent

The Independent UK

Anti-Israel/Anti-Zionist Speech Doesn't Violate School Board Members' Ethics Obligations, When Said in the Member's Personal Capacity as Professor

But speech sharply critical of Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, and of Sharia (and thus perhaps of traditionalist Islam) had been found, by the same commission, to be unethical.

Reason

The hidden struggles of Britain’s ‘ex-Muslims’: ‘My family don’t know that my flatmate is my girlfriend of 20 years’

IN FOCUS: The number of ex-Muslims in Britain is impossible to quantify, as publicly leaving your faith behind could lead to rejection and isolation from your family and your community. For some, the only option is to mask who they are and the people that they love, writes Taz Ali

The Independent UK

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The 45-page guide to staying safe at the Hajj this year

Saudi authorities have published a 45-page safety kit in eight languages

The Independent UK

Man who burned Koran convicted of religiously aggravated public order offence

Hamit Coskun yelled ‘Islam is religion of terrorism,’ a court heard

The Independent UK

Man who burned Quran outside Turkish consulate in London guilty of religiously aggravated public order offence

Hamit Coskun, 50, held the flaming Islamic text aloft before being attacked by a passerby

Evening Standard

Judge set to pass verdict after trial of man who burned Koran

Hamit Coskun, 50, was on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court last week.

Evening Standard

Burning of Koran outside Turkish consulate in Knightsbridge ‘posed a threat to public order’, trial hears

Hamit Coskun, 50, allegedly shouted ‘f*** Islam’, ‘Islam is religion of terrorism’ and ‘Koran is burning’ as he held the flaming Islamic text aloft

Evening Standard

Burning of Koran ‘posed a threat to public order’, prosecutors say

Hamit Coskun, 50, is on trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

The Independent UK

Koran-burning conviction ‘could resurrect crime of blasphemy’, say campaigners

Hamit Coskun, 50, is facing trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday after pleading not guilty to two charges

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Conviction of man over Koran burning ‘could resurrect crime of blasphemy’

Hamit Coskun, 50, is due to stand trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

The Guardian - AU

My sister was diagnosed with cancer – and it taught me the meaning of surrender

Spiritual practices can induce a sense of being part of something that is bigger than oneself

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12 Religions You Didn’t Know Existed

While many are familiar with the world’s major religions, numerous lesser-known spiritual paths offer fascinating insights into human belief and the diversity of ways we seek understanding and connection. Here are 12 lesser-known religions, each with its unique traditions and perspectives. 1. Zoroastrianism One of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions,…

Euronews

Pope Francis' relationship with Islam: Guided by belief in dialogue and brotherhood

Pope Francis had very positive attitudes towards Muslims and called for dialogue between them and Christians as "brothers and sisters, as they should be". The Pontiff visited 10 Muslim countries, which established him as an advocate for genuine dialogue between the two religions.

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Euronews

'We are against any form of hatred, no matter what manifestation it takes,' Al-Issa says

Mohammed Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League, in an interview with Euronews, discusses a wide range of religious and political issues of shared concern between Europe and the Islamic world.

The Guardian - UK

‘It never happened – but the picture says it did’: 28 fake images that fooled the world

From the pope in a puffer to the Princess of Wales and family, baby Hitler to Mussolini on horseback, people have always manipulated photographs, whether for political power, image control – or just for fun …

Evening Standard

Ex-soldier Lisa Smith’s terror conviction based on ‘housewife’ role, court told

Lisa Smith is appealing against her conviction for being a member of the so-called Islamic State terror group.

The Independent UK

Former Irish soldier Lisa Smith led ‘totally anonymous’ life in Syria – lawyer

Smith, from Dundalk in Co Louth, is outlining her case against her conviction for being a member of so-called Islamic State at the Court of Appeal.

The Guardian - UK

Briton held by Taliban with wife describes dire conditions in Kabul jail

Peter Reynolds, 79, detained with his wife, Barbie, since February, says prison is ‘nearest thing to hell I can imagine’

The Independent UK

Muslims with tattoo regrets flock to a free removal service during Ramadan

A growing number of people in Indonesia’s capital have signed up for free tattoo removal services offered by an Islamic charity organization during Ramadan to give practicing Muslims an opportunity to “repent.”

The Guardian - UK

British Hindus engage in most eco-friendly actions of all faith groups, research shows

As the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life study found Hindus are at the forefront of environmental activism, British Hindu, Muslim, and Christian participants discuss how they reconcile faith and the environment

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