Islam World

2025 Witnessed a Rapid Escalation of Islamophobia from Social Prejudice to Open Hostility ——————————————- The year 2025 was marked by an increasingly rapid shift from underlying anti-Muslim prejudice to openly expressed discrimination, hostility and violence, according to an analysis of…

ICRC Highlights Challenges Facing Women in Afghanistan in Accessing Healthcare and Economic Opportunities —————————— The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has highlighted the challenges facing women and girls in Afghanistan, emphasizing the importance of ensuring their access to…

Najaf: “Green Kufa” Project Launched in Schools to Expand Green Spaces, Improve Urban Environment ——————————— The Secretariat of the Great Mosque of Kufa has launched the first phase of its “Green Kufa” project, an initiative aimed at expanding green spaces…

French Muslim Councillor Defends Her Right to Wear Hijab and Participate in Political Life ———————————– A 23-year-old Muslim municipal councillor in the northern French city of Roubaix has defended her right to wear the Islamic headscarf while serving in public…

AFC Postpones 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia to December Amid Regional Security Concerns ———————————— The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the postponement of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, scheduled to be hosted by Saudi Arabia, moving the tournament…

Mosque in East London Attacked as Islamophobia Awareness Month Begins, Amid Rising Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes ——————————————- Police in London have launched an investigation after the Al-Hasana Islamic Centre in Stratford, east London, was targeted in an attack that saw its…

Saudi Arabia Showcases Digital Technologies to Enhance Religious Services and Pilgrimage Experiences —————————————- Saudi Arabia is showcasing a range of digital applications and advanced technologies designed to facilitate access to religious services and enhance visitors’ spiritual experiences at its pavilion…

Yemeni Researcher Wins International Award for Best Paper in Qur’anic Studies at Vienna University ———————————————– Yemeni researcher Mohammed Atboush has won the Andrew Rippin Award for Best Paper in Qur’anic Studies for the 2026–2027 academic year, presented by the International…

US Opinion Article Warns of Rising Islamophobia, Anti-Muslim Rhetoric in Political and Electoral Discourse ———————————————– An opinion article published by the American website The Statehouse File has warned of growing Islamophobia in the United States, highlighting the increasing use of…

Spain: Muslim Community in Ceuta Reports Rising Discrimination, Questioning of National Identity Amid Migration Crisis ————————— Muslim residents of Ceuta, a Spanish-administered city in North Africa, have reported increasing racial discrimination, harassment and questioning of their national identity following waves…