In Denmark, Harsh New Laws for Immigrant ‘Ghettos’
The New York TimesLow-income immigrant Muslim neighborhoods in Denmark are called “ghettos” by the government, and the children there must be taught Danish values from the age of 1 as part of the laws that require to regulate life in Muslim enclaves.
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Muslim Arabs Find Warm Welcome in Russia’s Remote Grozny
AP NewsIn an attempt to engage Arab Muslims, Grozny is making connections to its tourists through Islam.
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UN's Guterres: Rohingya Face 'Unimaginable' Atrocities
Al JazeeraSecretary-General of the UN Antonio Guterres described the ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya as a nightmare and stated that refugee camps must be relocated due to the monsoon season.
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Can the Saudis Break Up With Wahhabism?
The New York TimesCrown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s initiatives to modernize Saudi Arabia have been interpreted by some as a change from the Wahhabi religious establishment.
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Slam from Sudan: How Emtithal Mahmoud Shook the World
The GuardianPoet Emtithal Mahmoud shares her inspiration behind her poetry and her journey in humanitarian work for Sudan.
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Arab Democracy Depends on Normalizing Islamist Parties
The AtlanticThe success of a democracy in Arab countries is unlikely due to the continued presence of powerful Islamist parties and power-sharing in politics.
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Compromise Reached in German Government Migration Standoff
AP NewsChancellor Angela Merkel and Interior Minister Horst Seehofer have come to an agreement regarding the situation of refugees seeking asylum in Germany after applying for protection in another country in the European Union.
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Active Citizenship, a Social Contract, Islam and Democracy in Egypt
The ConversationIn order for Egypt’s government to become a democracy, citizens of the country must participate in its politics and actively work to change the way the government is operating.
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Monsoon Season Threatens Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
Al JazeeraRohingya refugees are now facing the destruction of their camps due to the intense monsoon rains in Bangladesh.
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Woman from Moderate Islamic Party Elected Mayor of Tunis
AP NewsSouad Abderrahim is the first woman to be elected the mayor of Tunis, defeating her main opponent Kamel Idir.
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The Muslim Ban Expands the Cruel Policy of Family Separation
The Washington PostWith the new Muslim ban in place, Trump’s administration will be separating more families in addition to the families already being separated at the border.
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How Trump is Changing the Face of Legal Immigration
The Washington PostData analysis shows that legal immigration will drop significantly due to President Trump’s immigration policies and actions.
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By Any Other Name: Why the ‘Travel Ban’ Really is a Muslim Ban
Religion News ServiceDespite the Supreme Court’s ruling, the current administration’s travel ban was created with the intentions to discriminate against Muslims.
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Shaikh Al-Qaradawi Writes Heartbreaking Letter to Imprisoned Daughter
Middle East MonitorMuslim scholar Shaikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi wrote a letter to his daughter, claiming she has been in Egypt’s prison for a year because of her Qatari nationality.
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No More Excuses. Time for an Inquiry into Tory Islamophobia
The GuardianSayeeda Warsi calls for an extensive and public inquiry into Islamophobia in the Conservative party in the UK.
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Our Founders Showed Greater Respect for Islam Than Trump and the Supreme Court
The NationRespect and acceptance of practicing different religions dates to the time of Thomas Jefferson and his inclusive views towards Islam.
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Football and Religion: Two Competing Domains with a Lot to Offer Africa
The ConversationReligion is a critical factor in the way Africans see the rest of the world and how they live their lives, including how they accept the culture of football.
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Wives and Children of ISIS: Warehoused in Syria, Unwanted Back Home
The New York TimesAfter being considered members of the Islamic State by others, many Syrian women and children are left with no choice but to live in detention camps with little hopes of escaping.
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Out of the Shadows: Rohingya Rape Survivors’ Babies Arrive
AP NewsMyanmar soldiers have raped numerous Rohingya girls and women-many are now left with traumatic and unwanted pregnancies.
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'Our Community is Terrorised': Muslims Abused as Men Invade Brisbane Mosque
The GuardianThe Muslim community in Brisbane faced Islamophobia by right-wing extremists at their mosque, and the police will be investigating the incident.
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Islamic Art at the National Museum is Spectacular, but Misses Opportunities to Bridge a Cultural Gap
The ConversationAustralia’s National Museum is displaying Islamic art, but it does not quite make an effort to demonstrate the history and culture.
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Leader of French Anti-Muslim Group Suspected of Plots Released
The New ArabOut of the ten arrested for planning anti-Muslim attacks, only four remain in custody while others have been released on bail.
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A Hollow Victory for Jordanian Protesters
Atlantic CouncilThe Jordanian government announced to withdraw a proposed income tax law after protests, but many wonder whether this small victory will benefit the demonstrators.
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Morsi Refused ‘Royal Offer’ to Leave Egypt
Middle East MonitorPresident Mohamed Morsi is holding on to this presidential legitimacy and is refusing to surrender to the current regime.
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US Teen to Meet Somali President After Quran Recitation Win
AP NewsWinner of the Dubai International Holy Quran award Ahmed Burhan Mohamed has gained attention from around the world and will soon meet Somalia’s president.
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Vatican Diplomat Who Helped Heal Wounds with Islam Dies
ReutersCardinal Jean-Louis Tauran has died after suffering from Parkinson’s disease and dedicating his life to improving interfaith relations around the world.
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The Rise of Iraq's Young Secularists
The AtlanticMany young Iraqis oppose the existence of religious political parties and want to see a system of state institutions in the government free from any ties to religion.
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Lost Legacy of Female Scholars of Islam
Daily SabahDespite the long history of female jurists, poets, and religious figures, women are very rarely seen in the modern Islamic intellectual world.
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How Trump’s Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Has Tainted Even Well-Intentioned Efforts to Address Extremist Violence
Los Angeles TimesIslamophobia and anti-Muslim rhetoric from the current White House administration have changed the ways of social service programs.
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Israeli Lawmakers Visit Contested Jerusalem Holy Site
AP NewsAfter lifting the ban on Israeli parliamentarians entering the Temple Mount, Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel and Likud party member Sharren Haskel visited the site.
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An Impact Report of Muslim Contributions to New York City
Muslims for American ProgressMuslims for American Progress curated information about the contributions and services provided by Muslims in hopes of educating the public and changing any biases or negative perception held by the public.
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