Islam
Israeli activist group decries 'aggressive policy on the Temple Mount' ahead of Ramadan
Ir Amim decried what it described as recent “violations” of the status quo, which, up until recently, banned Jewish people from praying at the site.
When prayer is weaponized: Preserving faith’s sincerity in a politicized world - opinion
PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system
Syria's future: Can Ahmed al-Sharaa reconcile democracy, Islam, and minority rights? - opinion
'Wrong empathy'? Turkish and Arab students say camp visits spark fear for their own safety - study
New research argues memorials shape which emotions are deemed “legitimate,” highlighting tensions over empathy and belonging.
‘One Ring’ of pro-Palestine propaganda shaping the war on Zionism – opinion
From academia to activism, weaponized language fuels an anti-Zionist narrative that distorts history and reshapes global opinion.
The kindness that kills: Wokeness, guilt, and Islamic radicalism - opinion
When we normalize systems in which women can be disappeared, we are not showing cultural sensitivity. We are rehearsing our own surrender.
Gunfire used to disperse protests in Syria's Alawite heartlands
Hundreds of Alawite protesters had gathered to demand a reformed political system in Syria.
Trump targets Muslim Brotherhood chapters: Can Qatar's influence be ignored? - analysis
A new Trump order to target Muslim Brotherhood chapters revives Washington’s designation fight and raises fresh questions about Qatar’s influence and US advocacy groups.
Australian far-right senator wears burqa to parliament, sparking outrage
Senator Pauline Hanson wore the burqa shortly after she was denied permission to introduce a bill that would outlaw burqas and other full-face coverings in public places in Australia.
British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals Gaza protesters labeled her an ‘infidel’
Mahmood shared that she and her family faced “the most extraordinary level of abuse” during the election.
Are Muslim ‘Shariah courts’ taking root in Texas?
In a letter sent to the officials on Wednesday, Abbott pointed to the Islamic Tribunal, launched in Dallas in 2014. He said the group had set up a rival court system to illegally enforce Shariah law.
Taliban policing hospital entrances, denying entry to women without complete burqa covering - MSF
The report comes after women were left laying in rubble for hours, waiting for female rescuers following an earthquake.
Surgeon saves three-year-olds penis after botched barber-led circumcision
Experts stress that circumcisions should be treated as a surgery, with trained professionals and proper medical settings.