Islam
Dutch prosecutors demand 12-year sentence for Pakistani cricketer for call to kill lawmaker Wilders
By Associated Press — August 31, 2023
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The suspect, identified by Wilders as Khalid Latif, is accused of offering a bounty of some 21,000 euros ($23,000) to anybody who killed Wilders.
Black Muslims will play a big role in the next election. Join us.
By Salima Suswell — August 30, 2023
(RNS) — Black Muslims helped elect Joe Biden president and are gearing up for 2024.
As New York’s migrant crisis grinds on, some faith-based organizations go it alone
By Fiona André — August 30, 2023
NEW YORK (RNS) — Confronted with an unprecedented migrant crisis, the city’s government has relied on faith-based organizations operating inside and out of a city-funded faith-based shelter program.
Muslim call to prayer can now be broadcast publicly in New York City without a permit
By Karen Matthews — August 30, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — Under the new rules, Adams said, mosques will not need a special permit to publicly broadcast the Islamic call to prayer, or adhan, on Fridays and at sundown during the holy month of Ramadan.
Iran’s street art shows defiance, resistance and resilience
By Pouya Afshar — August 30, 2023
(The Conversation) — Iranian artists are showing renewed determination to promote freedom as a cultural necessity in Iran, even in the face of a government crackdown.
History tells us that burning sacred texts and other books never ends well
By Anna Piela — August 29, 2023
(RNS) — Those whose books are burned or banned are often erased from a country’s life and history.
France’s education minister bans long robes in classrooms. They’re worn mainly by Muslims
By Elaine Ganley — August 29, 2023
PARIS (AP) — Critics say that abayas, worn by women, and khamis, the male garb, are no more than a fashion statement.
Quran burning in Sweden prompts debate on the fine line between freedom of expression and incitement of hatred
By Armin Langer — August 29, 2023
(The Conversation) — Several countries across Europe are introducing new legislation to curb hate speech against religions, even as they get rid of older blasphemy laws.
Danish government to present draft law making it illegal to burn the Quran or other religious texts
By Associated Press — August 28, 2023
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark has been viewed as a country that facilitates insults and denigration of the cultures, religions and traditions of other countries, the government said.
Federal judge denies religious parents’ request to opt kids out of LGBTQ+ lessons
By Fiona André — August 25, 2023
(RNS) — The year-long battle between MCPS and the families is not over yet, as the judge still needs to hear the full case before making a final decision.
How some Muslim and non-Muslim rappers alike embrace Islam’s greeting of peace
By Jeta Luboteni and Margarita Guillory — August 25, 2023
(The Conversation) — In many parts of the world, hip-hop has become a way for Muslim artists to assert their belonging and identity.
How India’s foray to the moon might help faiths get along here below
By Murali Balaji — August 24, 2023
(RNS) — In the success of the Chandrayaan-3 is a chance to build a more inclusive nationalism.
A woman interrupts a Quran-burning protest in Sweden by spraying activist with a fire extinguisher
By Associated Press — August 21, 2023
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Momika, a refugee from Iraq, has desecrated the Quran in a series of anti-Islam protests that have caused anger in many Muslim countries.
Sweden raises its terror threat level to high for fear of attacks following recent Quran burnings
By Karl Ritter and Jan M. Olsen — August 18, 2023
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Swedish Security Service, known as SÄPO, lifted the “terror threat level” one notch to “high,” the fourth of five levels, for the first time since 2016.
Faith leaders call for repentance and spiritual reformation to address climate change
By Bob Smietana — August 17, 2023
(RNS) — At the Parliament of the World’s Religions, faith leaders held a ceremony to repent for failing to care for the Earth.
