Europe

A historic manuscript dating back centuries, preserved in Málaga, documents an aspect of Islamic heritage in Spain. The Spanish province of Málaga holds a rare copy of the Holy Quran, dating back centuries, as part of a collection of Islamic…

Albania: “Tupkhane” Mosque Regains Presence After 421 Years Since Its Endowment The Mufti Office in Shkodër, in collaboration with “Qatar Charity,” inaugurated the new “Tupkhane” Mosque in the city of Shkodër in northwestern Albania. This step revived an Islamic endowment…

Hijab-Wearing Woman Reports Alleged Racist Attack in Sweden Amid Concerns Over Rising Anti-Muslim Hate ———————————————————————– A Muslim woman wearing a hijab in Sweden has reported being subjected to racist insults and intimidation because of her religious clothing, renewing concerns over…

German Court Blocks Blanket Cancellation of Afghan Resettlement Commitments ————————————— Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that the government cannot collectively cancel previously approved resettlement commitments for Afghan nationals and must review each case individually. The ruling came after an…

Italy’s 1.7 Million Muslims Face Growing Challenges Over Mosques, Cemeteries and Religious Rights ——————————————– Italy’s Muslim population, estimated at more than 1.7 million people, has played an active role in the country’s social and economic life for decades. However, the…

EU Gender Pay Gap Persists as Women Earn Nearly €3,900 Less Annually Than Men —————————————— Recent European data shows that the gender pay gap remains a significant challenge across the European Union, with female workers earning an average of nearly…

Sweden Democrats Call for Closure of Islamic Schools, Ban on Hijab in Public Institutions —————————————– Sweden’s right-wing Sweden Democrats (SD) party has renewed calls for stricter policies targeting Islamic institutions, proposing a halt to the establishment of new Islamic schools…

Portugal’s Face Covering Ban Draws Criticism from Rights Groups ————————————————— Portugal’s approval of legislation banning face coverings in public spaces has sparked criticism from Amnesty International and civil liberties advocates, who warn that the law could negatively affect religious freedom…

Swedish Fatwa Council Calls on Muslims to Participate in Upcoming Parliamentary Elections ———————————— The Swedish Fatwa Council has issued a statement urging Muslims in Sweden to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections, describing voting as both a religious and civic…

New Book Explores Burial Traditions and Religious Diversity in Spain ——————————————— A newly published book examining funeral traditions and mourning practices in Spain explores how burial rituals reflect religious beliefs, cultural identity and social values within the country’s diverse communities.…