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Indian Minister Praises Islam, Asserts: The Holy Quran is Not Exclusive to Muslims Basavaraj Rayareddi, the Minister of Higher Education in the Indian state of Karnataka, praised Islam and the human and ethical values it encompasses, affirming that the Holy…

Malaysia Allocates 4.6 Million Ringgit for the Development of 27 Islamic Educational Institutions The Malaysian government has announced the allocation of an additional 4.6 million ringgit this year to develop the infrastructure and essential facilities of 27 Islamic educational institutions…

Calgary Islamic Heritage Festival Celebrates Cultural Diversity and Community Connections The Canadian city of Calgary hosted the 16th edition of the Islamic Heritage Festival, with broad participation from Arab and Muslim communities and various segments of Canadian society. The cultural…

The UMEED online registry launched by the Indian government to document waqf properties is struggling to achieve its objectives more than a year after its launch, with large numbers of waqf properties still absent from the database. This has raised…

Islamic organizations in the Indian state of Rajasthan staged a protest in Jaipur against a Uniform Personal Law Bill proposed by the state government, amid concerns over its impact on Muslim personal laws and the religious freedoms guaranteed by the…

Legal Concerns in India After the Demolition of Over 23 Mosques and Islamic Schools Within 45 Days The demolition operations targeting more than 23 mosques, Islamic schools, and Eid prayer grounds in India over approximately 45 days have sparked a…

An Indian court rejects a Shia student’s request to wear a hijab along with the school uniform The Allahabad High Court in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has rejected a request by a Shia Muslim student to be allowed…

The Restriction of Protest Space in India Raises Concerns About Freedom of Expression and Assembly The manner in which Indian authorities have handled protests across various parts of the country has raised concerns about the shrinking space for freedom of…

Tanzania: Educational Program to Enhance the Capabilities of Preachers and Develop Methods of Islamic Outreach The Bilal Muslim Mission in Tanzania organized a specialized educational program aimed at developing the knowledge and skills of preachers and individuals working in the…

7 People Dead and 12 Others Injured in a Stampede at a Temple in India At least seven people lost their lives and more than 12 others were injured on Monday morning following a stampede at the Ashok Dham Temple…