Islam World

Paris Restaurant Owner Says He Faced Backlash After Adding Halal Meat to Menu ——————————- A Paris restaurant owner says he has faced an online backlash and what he described as an “Islamophobic campaign” after introducing halal meat options at his…

West Bengal Government Orders Closure of 252 Madrasas After Statewide Survey ——————————— The West Bengal government has announced the closure of 252 madrasas following a three-month statewide survey that examined the status and operations of religious educational institutions across the…

Afghanistan’s Shia Community in West Kabul Faces Growing Anxiety Amid Economic Hardship, Religious Pressures ——————————————- Residents in Shia-majority areas of western Kabul are experiencing increasing concerns over their sense of security and social stability, as economic hardship, unemployment, and recent…

Islamophobic Think-Tank Gathers Data of 4M Muslims, Sparking Threats of Surveillance, Intimidation ———————————– A large archive containing more than four million records related to Muslims in the United States has drawn criticism from civil rights advocates and Muslim organizations over…

Eight Killed, More Than 15 Injured in Fire at Kobani Prison Amid Security Tensions ————————————— Eight prisoners were killed and more than 15 others injured, some critically, after a fire broke out inside a prison in Kobani, northern Aleppo, following…

The Economist: Islam Still Targeted by Extremist Narratives in Europe 25 Years After 9/11 —————————————– The Economist has highlighted the ongoing debate over Islam and Muslims in Europe, warning against conflating the religion with violent extremism and criticizing political narratives…

Taliban Arrests Dozens of Women in Herat, Allegedly Demanding Money from Families for Their Release ——————————— Local sources in Afghanistan have reported that Taliban members have arrested dozens of women in the western city of Herat, amid allegations that authorities…

War Remnants Continue to Kill in Syria, Leaving 253 Dead and 389 Injured in 2026 ——————————— Landmines, unexploded ordnance, and remnants of war continue to pose a deadly threat to civilians in Syria, with at least 253 people killed and…

Taliban Authorities Seize Hazara-Shia Elders’ Office Property in Kabul ———————————————— Afghanistan’s Ministry of Justice under the Taliban has reportedly confiscated the property and equipment of the Public Relations Office of Hazara and Shia community elders in Kabul, according to local…

Swedish Muslims Launch Dialogue Campaign to Counter Rising Islamophobia —————————————– Muslims in Sweden have stepped up efforts to challenge Islamophobia and negative stereotypes through a nationwide dialogue campaign aimed at building understanding between communities, amid growing concerns over the influence…