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Muslim Women Protest Quebec Hijab Restrictions in Montreal ——————————— A group of Muslim women held a protest in downtown Montreal against Quebec’s secularism laws, including legislation restricting the wearing of religious symbols such as the hijab in certain public-sector jobs.…

Nigeria’s Centuries-Old Tradition of Teaching Quran on Wooden Tablets Continues ——————————————- A centuries-old tradition of teaching the Quran using wooden tablets remains alive in Kano, northern Nigeria, preserving a historic method of religious education passed down through generations. At traditional…

Indian Muslim Leader Calls on Islamic Ummah to Fulfill Its Responsibility Toward Humanity —————————– Malik Moatasim Khan, deputy emir of the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, has called on Muslims around the world to recognize their shared responsibility toward humanity and play an…

Threats Against Mosques, Muslim Institutions Raise Security Concerns Across US ————————————— A series of bomb threats, death threats and other acts of violence targeting Muslim communities and Islamic institutions across the United States has heightened security concerns among mosques and…

New Islamic Center Opens in East Syracuse After Years of Community Effort ———————————- The Muslim community in East Syracuse, New York, has inaugurated a new Islamic center following years of planning, fundraising and construction supported by local residents and donors…

“Faith Over Fear”: Indiana Muslims Strengthen Mosque Security While Promoting Dialogue to Counter Islamophobia ————————————————– Muslim communities in Indiana are responding to growing concerns over Islamophobia by increasing security measures around mosques while expanding interfaith and community outreach efforts aimed…

Global Encyclopedia of Muslim Communities Project Launched to Document Muslims’ History, Realities Worldwide ———————————————————– The “Muslim Communities Around the World Encyclopedia” project is being developed as a global knowledge initiative aimed at creating a comprehensive reference on Muslim societies outside…

Texas Muslim community raises concerns over alleged rise in anti-Muslim policies and restrictions —————————————– Muslim organizations and civil rights activists in Texas have expressed growing concerns over what they describe as increasing political and legal pressures targeting Islamic institutions and…

94% of Muslim Women in Quebec Study Say Sense of Belonging Declined Due to Secularism Law ——————————————- A survey by the Canadian Muslim Forum (FMC-CMF) has found that many Muslim women who participated in the study reported social, psychological, and…

Growing Presence of Full-Time Muslim Chaplains at US Universities Supports Students’ Religious Needs ——————————————– The number of full-time Muslim chaplains and dedicated Islamic prayer spaces at universities across the United States has increased significantly in recent years, reflecting a growing…