Muslims pray for peace ahead of verdict on a disputed religious site in Ayodhya, inside a mosque premises in Ahmedabad, India, November 8, 2019. — Reuters HARIDWAR: A year after extremists forced Muslim neighbours from their homes in India, victims live in despair as their tormentors seek to drive the minority community from what they … Read more
A year after extremists forced Muslim neighbours from their homes in India, victims live in despair as their tormentors seek to drive Islam from what they consider a Hindu “holy land”. Mohammad Salim shudders when he remembers the campaign that erupted in May 2023 against his Muslim minority community in Purola, a seemingly sleepy town … Read more
ISNA Member of Board of Directors Azhar Azeez speaking at the ISNA Convention in Dallas, Texas, USA, on August 30, 2024. —Facebook/ @isnahq Convention in Dallas marks first such event in ISNA’s history. It is the largest gathering of Muslims in the United States. Convention to address issues faced by Muslim community. DALLAS: The 61 … Read more
MUMBAI: An alliance of Muslim community leaders in Maharashtra, India, has demanded greater representation in the state assembly elections, citing their significant electoral influence and lack of representation in the recently-held Lok Sabha elections. The Secularwadi Muslim Front, a collective of religious, social, and political representative forum of the Muslim community, has begun a dialogue … Read more
LONDON: Three-quarters of Muslims in the UK are now fearful for their safety following a series of far-right riots, a survey by the Muslim Women’s Network revealed. Prior to the violence, only 16 percent of respondents reported feeling unsafe, highlighting a significant rise in anxiety within the community. The unrest began after a mass stabbing … Read more
Muslim women walk in the park after finishing a GCSE exam near their school in Hackney, London. —Reuters/File 71% British Muslims think UK media negatively portrays them. Researcher say insights crucial for fostering cultural awareness. 39% of Muslims in UK describe themselves as Pakistani. LONDON: Most British Muslims agree that their faith is bound up … Read more