‘We Want Peace’: A Rohingya Family’s 40 Years of Suffering
Al JazeeraA family of Rohingya refugees recall the persecution they have faced for decades by the people of Myanmar.
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The Guardian View on Forcible Integration in Denmark: This Cannot End Well
The GuardianDenmark’s plan to eliminate ghettos has troubling intentions and is a sign of growing Danish nationalism.
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Is Indonesia Retreating from Democracy?
The ConversationIndonesia’s liberal-democratic system is threatened by conservatism with the rise of intolerance, violence, and the targeting of minorities.
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A Neighbor’s Word Can Bring Death Sentence in Iraq IS Trials
AP NewsThe number of death sentences issued in Iraq have significantly increased. Thousands have been sentenced after being accused of having ties with the Islamic State.
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German Author Sues Random House for Not Releasing Book on Islam
The GuardianThilo Sarrazin is suing publishing group Random House for deciding against publishing his book with the working title Hostile Takeover: How Islam Hampers Progress and Threatens Society.
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Look at Art for the Deep Connection Between Europe and Islam
The GuardianA new exhibition in Florence called “Islamic Art and Florence form the Medici to the 20th Century” aims to show how the two worlds of the East and West are intertwined.
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We Spent A Month Swiping Right on Minder, the Muslim Tinder
VICEStaffers at VICE explore and share their experiences with the Muslim Tinder app, Minder, where Muslims can meet possible partners online.
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Imran Khan Criticised for Defence of Pakistan Blasphemy Laws
The GuardianLeader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party Imran Khan defended the country’s blasphemy laws, which has caused critics to claim he is attempting to gain support from right-wing voters.
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How the Trump Administration Is Exploiting Iran’s Burgeoning Feminist Movement
The New YorkerU.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is using the feminist movement in Iran to benefit his political agenda against the Iranian government.
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France, the World Cup’s Last Standing ‘African’ Team
The UndefeatedAlthough no African team has advanced to the knockout stages in this year’s World Cup, half of France’s team is comprised of players of African ancestry. This further demonstrates the complicated issue of racism in France and soccer.
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Afghanistan: At Least 10 Killed in Jalalabad Suicide Attack
Al JazeeraA suicide bomber has killed ten and injured four at a checkpoint in Jalalabad.
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Uighur Children Fall Victim to China Anti-Terror Drive
Financial TimesThe Uighurs, a Muslim Turkic ethnic group in China, have been forcibly separated from their families and imprisoned as China’s way to combat terrorism.
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President Macron Promises to Reform Practice of Islam in France
Al ArabiyaIn order to fight extremism and the public fear of Islam, French President Emmanuel Macron will be working with French Muslims and representatives to ensure that Islam is practiced in accordance with French laws.
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Saudi Bid to Protect Pre-Islamic Sites Upends Religious Dictates
ReutersCrown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s reforms include preserving Saudi Arabia’s heritage, which will most likely result in backlash from conservatives.
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Fresh Violence Kills Over 15 in Afghanistan as Islamic Scholars Debate Taliban War
The Washington PostTwo separate attacks, one in Jalalabad and the other in Ghazni, took place as Islamic scholars came together to discuss the Taliban’s war.
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Ofsted Chief Accuses Minority Groups of 'Entitlement' in Hijab Row
The GuardianThe head of Ofsted, Amanda Spielman, says that minority groups have a sense of entitlement regarding the topic of wearing a hijab and also stated that school officials should be allowed to control what students wear.
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Trump’s Travel Ban Is Already Hurting America’s Medical System
Huffington PostPresident Trump’s travel ban is keeping promising young physicians from coming to America for medical training and residency.
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Trial Begins for Man Accused of Setting Fire to Texas Mosque
AP NewsMarq Vincent Perez is charged with a hate crime for setting a Texas mosque on fire, believing the worshippers were terrorists.
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Understanding the Crusades from an Islamic perspective
The ConversationThe Crusades are often taught from the Christian point of view, but it is also important to learn the Muslim narrative and the complex relationship between the Muslims and Crusaders.
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What a Foiled Plot to Execute Muslims Reveals About Islamophobia in France
The NationWith far-right groups targeting Muslims, Islamophobia in France is continuing to increase as individuals believe Muslims refuse to assimilate and cannot be French citizens.
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Denmark’s ‘Anti-Ghetto’ Laws are a Betrayal of Our Tolerant Values
The GuardianIslamophobia is on the rise in Denmark with the “ghetto deal,” which aims to target and abolish regions that reside minority groups.
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The Maps of Israeli Settlements That Shocked Barack Obama
The New YorkerIn 2015, a map of the West Bank was found Frank Lowenstein that showed the systematic settlement of Palestinian land. The map surprised the Obama administration and convinced the Palestinian president that the U.S. does not believe in a Palestinian state.
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The House of Islam by Ed Husain Review-A Powerful Corrective
The GuardianEd Husain’s book discusses religion, criticizes certain Islamic practices, and calls for Muslims to adapt to modern-day values.
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Accused Mosque Burner’s Own Words Part of Trial
San Antonio Express NewsMarq Perez’s hostile words towards Muslims and online Islamophobia are being used against him in the courtroom for his trial after burning down a mosque.
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Jurors Shown Mosque Arson Suspect’s Anti-Muslim Writings
AP NewsAnti-Muslim messages and posts of Marq Vincent Perez were shown to jurors regarding the attack on a mosque in Victoria.
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The Travel Ban in Numbers: Why Families and Refugees Lose Big
The ConversationWith the new travel ban in place, Trump has significantly reduced the number of refugees entering the United States.
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Turkish Police Detain Islamic Televangelist and Followers
AP NewsAdnan Oktar and his followers have been detained in Turkey after being accused of alleged crimes that include fraud, kidnapping, and sexual assault.
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Bosnian Muslims to Bury 35 Srebrenica Massacre Victims
The Washington PostBosnian Muslims gathered to mark the Srebrenica massacre’s 23rd anniversary and attend the funeral of recently identified victims in Bosnia.
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Orgies, Blackmail and Anti-Semitism: Inside the Islamic Cult Whose Leader Is Embraced by Israeli Figures
HaaretzIsraeli politicians and rabbis are linked to Adnan Oktar, the Turkish religious figure who has been detained for multiple crimes.
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New Kids' Books Put A Human Face On The Refugee Crisis
NPR Children’s books will be presenting positive narratives of Muslim refugees in hopes of humanizing the crisis and showing what the war and trauma is like for young children.
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Memories Lost and Futures on Hold: A Look Inside a Camp for Syria’s Displaced
The New York TimesThe Jandaris camp shelters thousands of displaced people who have no hopes of a safe and better future as the living conditions are poor and basic necessities are scarce.
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Settlers Storm Muslim Sites in Nablus
Middle East MonitorIsraelis broke into a West Bank village with the help of the Israeli army and performed Jewish rituals at Muslim holy sites.
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Sri Lankan Islamic Center Condemns Ban on Female Circumcision as 'Affront'
ReutersMuslims in Sri Lanka are criticizing the government for banning female genital cutting, claiming it infringes on religious rights.
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Raqqa Was the Capital of ISIS. Can It Ever Be Home Again?
The New York TimesThe New York Times covers destruction and recovery in Raqqa, a city once controlled by ISIS and a target for American bombs.
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The Trump Administration and the Islamophobia Industry
Al JazeeraAl Jazeera discusses the connections between the Islamophobia industry and members of the Trump administration.
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Maryland Mayor Criticized for Calling London’s Muslim Mayor a ‘Terrorist’
The Washington PostRobert Bruchey II, mayor of Hagerstown, called the Muslim mayor of London Sadiq Khan a terrorist and claims his words had nothing to do with Khan’s race or religion.
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US Funding Freeze Will Lead to Cuts in Palestinian Refugee Projects: UN
Middle East EyeA US funding freeze will result in many programs in the West Bank to run out of funds, which include programs for food assistance and mental health support.
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Lancashire Council Bans Non-Stunned Halal Meat From Schools
The GuardianThe county council of Lancashire has voted to stop providing non-stunned halal meat in schools despite there being to demand for stunned halal meat. Many are calling this ban Islamophobic and anti-Semitic.
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Radicals, Extremists Campaign Ahead of Pakistan Elections
AP NewsPakistan will likely be further radicalized with the participation of multiple extremists and radical groups present during the time of elections that are to be held soon.
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Pakistan: 88 Dead After Two Separate Attacks on Political Rallies
Al JazeeraThe upcoming Pakistani election has created great political tension and violence in the country that has resulted in at least 88 deaths.
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Indonesia’s Aceh Carries Out Public Canings Despite Pledge
AP NewsSeveral hundred people witnessed a public caning of individuals who violated the Sharia Law in a conservative Muslim region in Indonesia.
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Tory MP Apologises for Tweet of Sadiq Khan Image with Pig Balloon
The GuardianMichael Fabricant, a member of the Conservative party, claims he accidentally tweeted a picture of Sadiq Khan with a pig after being accused of Islamophobia.
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'We Are Always Missing You': Torn Apart by Violence, Rohingya Families Connect Through Letters
ReutersNotes are sent from Rohingya families living in camps to loved ones in Rakhine jails in hopes of getting a reply and keeping in touch as they are forced to live away from each other.
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Racist Tweet Reignites Trump’s Feud With London’s Muslim Mayor
The Daily BeastParliamentarian Michael Fabricant tweeted an Islamophobic image of London mayor Sadiq Khan as a response to the approval of the Trump baby balloon.
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Egypt's Millennials Turn to Sufism
Al-MonitorEgypt is experiencing a Sufi revival with young adults being drawn to the openness and spirituality of the religion.
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Quetta Hazaras Despair as Religious Supremacists Contest Election
Al JazeeraRamzan Mengal, the Balochistan chief of the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jammat and political leader who declares Shias to be heretics, is being allowed to campaign freely after being arrested multiple times.
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Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif and Daughter ‘Arrested’ on Return to Pakistan
Al JazeeraNawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam submitted themselves for arrest after being accused of corruption by the Pakistan Supreme Court.
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Foreign Residents in Palestinian Territories Denied Visa Renewals
Al JazeeraIsraeli authorities are refusing to renew visas to foreign residents, forcing them to leave Palestinian land.
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Israeli Forces Kill 15-Year-Old Palestinian, Wound Scores
Al JazeeraMore than 100 protesters have been killed and thousands injured since the start of the Great March of Return.
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Public Prayers and Orange Jumpsuits: How London's Muslims Stood Up to Trump
Middle East EyeDonald Trump was welcomed with thousands of protesters in the UK, which also included hundreds of Muslims praying in public.
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Minnesota Teen Brings Home Top Prize In International Quran Competition
NPRSeventeen-year-old Ahmed Burhan Mohamed is the first American to win the Dubai International Holy Quran Award.
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Donald Trump Shared Twitter Account Tied to Anti-Muslim Tweets That Once Called Michelle Obama a ‘Tranny’
NewsweekDuring his visit in the United Kingdom, Donald Trump shared a post from a Twitter account that has many controversial tweets about Muslims and the last administration.
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American Islam--Muftah Roundtable
MuftahA collection of articles exploring some of the central issues and questions facing American Muslim communities today.
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Calls for France to End Xenophobia, Islamophobia as Migrant, Players Workers Clinch World Cup Win
Daily SabahAs France celebrates its second World Cup win, some fans and onlookers point to a dissonance between the country’s Islamophobic and xenophobic social policies, and a national football team where 78.3 percent of the players are immigrants.
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