July 24-30

New Photo of Nigeria's Ailing President Buhari Surfaces

New Photo of Nigeria's Ailing President Buhari Surfaces

VOA News

The first picture of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari seen in 78 days — since he left Abuja for medical treatment in Britain — surfaced on Sunday.
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Five things you need to know about al-Aqsa

Five things you need to know about al-Aqsa

Al Jazeera

Amid growing tensions at al-Aqsa Mosque compound, Al Jazeera explains why the holy site is a flashpoint.
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Hundreds in St. Louis march for Muslims' 'right to worship' in Jerusalem

Hundreds in St. Louis march for Muslims' 'right to worship' in Jerusalem

St. Louis Public Radio

Amidst rising tension in Israel, St. Louis citizens protest in support of Palestinian Muslims.
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PA, Israel security coordination out as Temple Mount crisis continues

PA, Israel security coordination out as Temple Mount crisis continues

Al Monitor

The Palestinian Authority and Israel have ceased cooperation with security while protests rage throughout Israel.
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The Muslims of Myanmar: Has the UN failed the Rohingya?

The Muslims of Myanmar: Has the UN failed the Rohingya?

Middle East Eye

Aid workers and human rights groups are critical of how the Rohingya crisis has been handled by senior UN officials.
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Why Muslim supermodels Bella and Gigi Hadid are powerful weapons against Trump

Why Muslim supermodels Bella and Gigi Hadid are powerful weapons against Trump

The Guardian

For a new generation, the names ‘Hadid’ and ‘Malik’ bring to mind a heart emoji and not ‘Ugh, terrorist’. In her weekly advice column, our style expert suggests this can only be a good thing.
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Richard Dawkins event cancelled over his 'abusive speech against Islam'

Richard Dawkins event cancelled over his 'abusive speech against Islam'

The Guardian

Berkeley’s KPFA Radio cancels appearance by evolutionary biologist after learning of his ‘hurtful speech’ against the religion – a charge the author contests.
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Pastor of church providing school scripture describes Qur’an as a ‘virus’

Pastor of church providing school scripture describes Qur’an as a ‘virus’

The Guardian

Liberty Baptist Church referred to education department after Keith Piper posts YouTube videos saying Islamism is a cancer that must be destroyed.
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Young Iraqi filmmakers break taboos

Young Iraqi filmmakers break taboos

Al Monitor

Two young Iraqi filmmakers have been taking on forbidden subjects in their productions despite the risks involved from offending tribal customs and traditions as well as some religious groups.
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American Muslims growing more liberal, survey shows

American Muslims growing more liberal, survey shows

CNN

American Muslims are growing more religiously and socially liberal, with the number who say society should accept homosexuality nearly doubling during the past decade, according to a major new survey.
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The Burqini Debate's Irresolvable Tension

The Burqini Debate's Irresolvable Tension

The Atlantic

Liberals emphasize personal choice, but their conception of choice has its limits.
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U.S. Muslims Concerned About Their Place in Society, but Continue to Believe in the American Dream

U.S. Muslims Concerned About Their Place in Society, but Continue to Believe in the American Dream

Pew Research Center

While U.S. Muslims are wary of the Trump administration and see themselves as an unwelcome minority, they’re still optimistic about their future in the country.
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IU professor: Muslims proudly embrace America

IU professor: Muslims proudly embrace America

Indy Star

The 2017 Pew Research Center’s poll of U.S. Muslims released today has one overarching message: even though half the country might disagree, Muslim and non-Muslim Americans really are more similar than different.
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Discrimination against Muslims is increasing in U.S., Pew study finds

Discrimination against Muslims is increasing in U.S., Pew study finds

The Washington Post

Anti-Muslim discrimination is common and on the rise — and so, too, are expressions of support for Muslims, according to a new study on one of the United States’ fastest-growing religious minorities.
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‘Muslim Town’: A look inside Philadelphia’s thriving Muslim culture

‘Muslim Town’: A look inside Philadelphia’s thriving Muslim culture

The Washington Post

Philadelphia has an small but significant Muslim community.
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In a Fearful Moment, This Growing Fund Channels Muslim American Philanthropy

In a Fearful Moment, This Growing Fund Channels Muslim American Philanthropy

Inside Philantropy

Under fire from the Trump administration and the right-wing press, American Muslims are eager to push back against caricatures and intolerance and support each other on the ground.
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Back to the Black: Are Black Muslims the new (old) face of Islam?

Back to the Black: Are Black Muslims the new (old) face of Islam?

HuffPost

Scholar Su’ad Abdul Khabeer reflects on recent media depictions of black Muslims.
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