Islam World

US Muslim Civil Rights Group Praises Switzerland’s Hijab Ban Rejection —————————— The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has welcomed the Swiss government’s decision to reject a proposed ban on the hijab, or Islamic headscarf, in schools, the organization’s website reported.…

Afghanistan Faces Health, Data and Media Crises Under Taliban Rule —————————————– Afghanistan is experiencing multiple interconnected crises — from rapidly deteriorating air quality to mass data breaches of resettlement applicants, and a sharp deterioration in media freedom under the Taliban…

Afghan Groups Urge UN to Halt Forced Deportations from Pakistan ………….. A coalition of 113 Afghan civil society groups and protest movements based in Pakistan has appealed to the international community and the United Nations to intervene and stop the…

Canada: Manitoba Celebrates Islamic Heritage Month Highlighting Faith, Culture, and Unity …………….. Manitoba is marking October as Islamic Heritage Month (IHM), a time to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Muslims to the province’s social, cultural, and economic life,…

European Historian Publishes New Book Highlighting Islam’s Message of Tolerance and Reason …………….. European historian and researcher John Tolan has released a new book titled “Islam: A New History from Muhammad to the Present,” offering a scholarly and balanced perspective…

U.S. Congressman Tells Shia Muslim Journalist to “Go Back to the UK”; Indian Politician Defends Ban on Halal-Certified Products ————————————- Some recent developments have put a spotlight on growing Islamophobic trends worldwide as Muslims face continued harassment and restrictions. A…

Afghan Migrants in Pakistan Face Rising Pressure Amid Deportation Drive …………. Afghan migrants in Pakistan say they are facing mounting pressure from authorities amid renewed border tensions and an expanded deportation campaign, Amu TV reported. The crackdown follows recent clashes…

Syria’s fragile post-war landscape is showing signs of deepening instability as rivalries between armed factions and foreign-linked militias intensify, with analysts warning that the country risks sliding toward a security crisis similar to Libya’s. According to reports from Al-Akhbar and…

Misbah Al-Hussain Foundation Plans Holy Karbala Vision to Host 50 Million Pilgrims by 2030 ……………. The Misbah Al-Hussain Foundation for Relief and Development, one of the centres affiliated with the office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, is advancing…

Syria’s Post-Conflict Reconstruction to Cost at Least $216 Billion: World Bank —————————————- According to a report by the World Bank, Syria faces a staggering reconstruction bill of at least $216 billion, as the country recovers from over a decade of…