Islam World

Muslim Women in Scottish Politics Warn of Rising Islamophobia and Racism ——————————————– Muslim politicians and activists in Scotland have warned that rising Islamophobia, racism, and anti-Muslim rhetoric are creating an increasingly hostile environment for Muslim participation in public life, particularly…

Russian City of Saratov to Mark 190th Anniversary of Its Grand Mosque with Cultural, Historical Events ———————————- The Russian city of Saratov is preparing to commemorate the 190th anniversary of its Grand Mosque with a series of cultural and historical…

Syrian Observatory: 487, Including 41 Children, Killed in 440 Criminal Incidents Since Start of 2026 ——————————– The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has reported that 487 people, including 66 women and 41 children, were killed in 440 criminal incidents across…

Arizona Town Council Rejects Proposal to Ban Islamic Sharia Law —————————————————— The town council of Fountain Hills, Arizona, has declined to advance a proposal seeking to ban Islamic Sharia law, a decision welcomed by the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Arizona…

Muslim Organization Sues New York Town Over Reversal of Approval for Islamic Boarding School ———————————– The United Muslims of America Association has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Islip on Long Island, New York, seeking to overturn a decision…

16th International Annual Martyrdom Festival Opens in Iraq’s Wasit Province —————————————— The 16th International Annual Martyrdom Festival has opened at Al-Kut University in Wasit province, Iraq, commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her). The 30-day…

Afghanistan: Reports Raise Concerns Over Exclusion of Shiites, Hazaras from Public Institutions ————————————– Human rights reports have documented dismissals of Shia academics and Hazara employees, restrictions on Shia institutions, and concerns over religious freedom and representation under Taliban rule. A…

UK Muslims Face Highest Levels of Hate Crime When Religious, Racial Motives Are Combined ——————————– A report by Middle East Eye, citing UK Home Office data and the Crime Survey for England and Wales, says Muslims experience the highest levels…

Anti-Islam March in Detroit Raises Concerns Over Rising Anti-Muslim Hate Speech ———————————————————- A march opposing Islam took place in downtown Detroit, Michigan, on Saturday, with participants chanting inflammatory slogans against Muslims and displaying signs opposing their presence in the United…

Turkey: Protest in Diyarbakır Condemns Reports of Hijab-Wearing Students Barred from Schools in Azerbaijan ——————————————– A protest was held outside the Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami) in Diyarbakır, southeastern Turkey, by Islamic civil society organizations condemning reports that hijab-wearing female students…