Asia

The Indonesian national newspaper, Kompas, dedicated its historical pages to the greatest battle for truth that humanity has witnessed, the eternal battle of Karbala, in which the great principles of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, triumphed over the Umayyad…

All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) has sent a legal notice to US entertainment company Netflix and producers of “A Suitable Boy” web series for intentionally harming Shia religious sentiments by demonstrating the desecration of a replica of Imam…

The U.N. humanitarian chief urged Myanmar’s military leaders on Monday to provide unimpeded access to the more than 3 million people in need of life-saving humanitarian assistance since government forces seized power on Feb. 1 “because of growing conflict and…

The Muslim Minorities Observatory confirmed that the Chinese authorities had demolished a number of mosques in different parts of the country.The observatory said on its official website, followed by Shia Waves, that the Chinese Communist Party continues its campaign to…

The Presidency of the Religious Administration of Muslims in Russia called on all Muslims to participate in the 2021 census in Russia.The religious administration said in a statement that the 2021 census in Russia began last October 15 and will…

The decision of the Indian authorities to revoke prayer permission in 8 mosques in the Gurgan area raised a wave of tension among all Muslims in the capital, Delhi, amid fears of more campaigns to revoke permission to pray.The authorities…

Tripura Police have invoked the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against two lawyers who alleged Muslims were targeted in the violence in the state last month and also named fringe outfits Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), Hindu Jagran Manch (HJM), and Bajrang…

Singapore’s government on Monday banned a book on censorship over offensive images containing controversial cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his progeny.The book, “Red Lines: Political Cartoons and the Struggle Against Censorship,” was deemed “objectionable” by…

Mosques, homes and shops of Muslims in the Indian state of Tripura were attacked and vandalized by extremist Hindu gangs.Videos circulating on social networking sites sparked a wave of anger and widespread condemnation among human rights organizations and Muslims around…

Indian authorities have arrested dozens of people, most of whom belong to far-right groups, after they obstructed Muslims from performing Friday prayers.This came according to what was reported by local media, quoting a number of officials.Hindu groups have been pressing…