UK Bans Controversial US Preacher Sheikh Uthman ibn Farooq Amid Outcry Over Extremist Views
London — The UK government has barred Sheikh Uthman ibn Farooq, a controversial US-based Islamic preacher, from entering the country
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How the Crescent and Star Hijacked Muslim Identity
This might come as a surprise, maybe even a shock to some, but neither the crescent nor the star has
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OPINION: Beyond Worship—When It Becomes a Burden on Others
True devotion is measured not only by how we pray, but also by how we uphold the dignity of our
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China’s Ruthless Assault on Islamic Heritage: Mosques Stripped of Arabic Features
Communist party slogans were added to mosque walls, and prayer services now include speeches emphasizing the Communist Party’s legitimacy rather
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Saudi gov’t sets up new council to supervise Islam’s two holiest mosques
Cairo (Reuters) – The Saudi government has set up a new council, under the direct control of the king, to
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Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 million expected after lifting of COVID measures
Associated Press The year before, some 2.5 million Muslims had taken part. Some 2 million Muslim pilgrims officially began the
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OPINION: Egyptians Religious by Nature
by Dalia Ziada President El-Sisi has shown unparalleled dedication to improving the status of religious freedom. “Egyptians are religious by
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PODCAST: Religious Intolerance — A Threat to Humanity
Dammam – Zahack Tanvir hosted a Twitter space podcast on Sunday at 9:30pm (KSA Time), titled “Religious Intolerance – A Threat
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OPINION: Boosting Muslim-Jewish relations at Rosh Hashana
by Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie Judaism and Islam are forever bound together as sister religions. The holiday of Rosh Hashana
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Sectarianism and Ideology: Cases of Iran and Saudi Arabia
by Najat AlSaied Sectarian identity became incompatible with Saudi Arabia’s 2030 Vision, while Iran shored up its sectarian identity because
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