India
Indian city of Coimbatore hosts celebrations in honour of Holy Prophet’s birth anniversary
September 22, 2024
Indian city of Coimbatore hosts celebrations in honour of Holy Prophet’s birth anniversary
Muslims in the Indian city of Coimbatore, India, are organizing activities to celebrate the blessed birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family. As part of these celebrations, 40,000 meals will be distributed to the…
Muslims in India Await Supreme Court Ruling on Controversial ‘Bulldozer Justice’
September 21, 2024
Muslims in India Await Supreme Court Ruling on Controversial ‘Bulldozer Justice’
Rights advocates in India are awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on October 1 regarding the controversial practice known as “bulldozer justice,” where state governments demolish homes of individuals—often Muslims—accused of crimes, VOA reported in an article today. The Supreme Court…
India: Tensions Rise in Jahajpur as Eid-e-Milad Processions Denied
September 17, 2024
India: Tensions Rise in Jahajpur as Eid-e-Milad Processions Denied
Authorities in Jahajpur, Rajasthan, India, have denied permission for Eid-e-Milad processions due to escalating communal tensions, India Today reported. The decision follows a violent incident on Saturday, where stones were allegedly thrown at a Hindu religious procession near a mosque,…
Indore Court Rules in Favor of IMC Over Karbala Ground Dispute
September 16, 2024
Indore Court Rules in Favor of IMC Over Karbala Ground Dispute
The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has been declared the rightful owner of the 6.70-acre Karbala ground, following a ruling by the 15th District Judge Narsingh Baghel, Muslim Mirror reported today. The court overturned a 2019 lower court decision favoring the…
Delhi Riots: Court Acquits 10 Muslims, Cites Contradictions in Evidence
September 15, 2024
Delhi Riots: Court Acquits 10 Muslims, Cites Contradictions in Evidence
The Karkardooma court has acquitted ten Muslims accused of arson and rioting during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, highlighting “artificial” claims and contradictions in witness statements, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. The acquitted individuals, supported by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, faced charges of…
India: Mosque Demolished in Prayagraj Without Warning
September 15, 2024
India: Mosque Demolished in Prayagraj Without Warning
In a shocking event, local authorities demolished a mosque near the Railway Colony in Prayagraj on Friday, coinciding with the arrival of worshippers for Friday Congregational prayers, Munsif Daily reported yesterday. Located just 150 meters from the railway station, the…
India: Muslims Oppose Waqf Amendment Bill in Amritsar
September 14, 2024
India: Muslims Oppose Waqf Amendment Bill in Amritsar
Muslims in India’s Amritsar have voiced strong opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, claiming it interferes with their religious affairs, The Tribune reported yesterday. During a press conference at Khairuddin Masjid, Maulana Mufti Muhammad Khalil Qasmi, state president of Jamiat-e-Ulma…
India: NCPCR Submits Affidavit Against Madrasa Education System
September 12, 2024
India: NCPCR Submits Affidavit Against Madrasa Education System
On September 11, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court of India, raising concerns about the constitutionality of the Madrasa education system, Jurist News reported yesterday. The NCPCR highlighted discrepancies in…
India: Internet Suspended in Manipur Amid Student Protests
September 11, 2024
India: Internet Suspended in Manipur Amid Student Protests
Internet and mobile data services were suspended for five days in parts of Manipur on September 10, following violent student protests against ongoing ethnic violence, Arab News reported yesterday. The clashes erupted between the majority Meitei and minority Kuki communities,…
India: Tensions Rise in Bareilly Over Mosque Minarets
September 11, 2024
India: Tensions Rise in Bareilly Over Mosque Minarets
Tensions have escalated in Bareilly following the construction of three minarets at the Mansoori Mosque, which Hindu organizations claim were built illegally, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. Protests erupted as demonstrators, led by a Hindutva group and local councillor Dheeraj Kumar,…