'We Don't Like Islamic Invasion': The Leader of Germany's Rising Right Speaks Out
The AtlanticIn an interview with AfD co-founder Alexander Gauland, the AfD’s anti-Islamic platform is discussed as a protection of German culture and democratic values.
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Saudi fund to expand investments in Mecca, Medina holy sites
Associated PressTwo new companies have been founded by the Saudi government as part of an effort to increase the number of pilgrims the country can accommodate to between 25 and 30 million.
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Hijabi Monologues: Dating, the Weather and Islamophobia in Frank, Funny Tales
The GuardianTaking to theatre, 3 Muslim American women created a series of monologues to depict the public and private nature of wearing the Hijab.
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Islam is the Official State Religion in 27 Countries: Survey
The Express TribuneA report from the Pew Research Center finds that Islam is the most popular official religion of state in the world.
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Belgium Withdraws Residence Permit of 'Salafist' Saudi Imam
ReutersBelgian authorities have taken action to expel a Saudi Imam who has been accused of preaching Salafi Islam and is linked with the Islamic State.
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Can’t We Talk About This?: More anti-Muslim propaganda from Pamela Geller
Southern Poverty Law CenterPamela Geller’s recent documentary, Can’t We Talk About This, is an anti-Islamic film featuring a cast of Islamophobic leaders who denounce Islam and Muslim immigration.
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Muslim Professor in Orlando Sues UCF
Orlando SentinelProfessor Vibert White at UCF is suing the University based on the claim that UCF discriminated against him based on his faith and race.
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How Two Moms and a Teacher are Helping Toronto Celebrate Islamic Heritage Month
TheStar.comThe Toronto District School System and 2 local mothers have teamed up to raise cultural awareness by sharing the stories of 12 prominent Canadian Muslims.
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Many Countries Favor Specific Religions, Officially or Unofficially
Pew Research CenterPew Research Center data analyses show more than eighty countries have state religions or preferred religions, Islam being the most common state religion and Christianity the most common preferred religion.
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Birmingham imam can be extradited to stand trial in Spain, court rules
The GuardianA Moroccan born, Belgian imam is facing charges of collaborating with an armed group for producing videos encouraging young men to go fight in Syria.
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A Fifth of Globe's Nations Officially Endorse One Religion, with Islam Ranking as the Most Common State Faith
The Salt Lake TribuneForty-three countries have a state religion, Islam the state religion in twenty-seven, while forty countries have a preferred religion and ten countries are considered hostile towards religion.
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White American Men are a Bigger Domestic Terrorist Threat than Muslim Foreigners
VoxIn the US, 2017 has witnessed more and deadlier attacks by white American men than by foreign Muslims.
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Muslim Feminism beyond driving
AlJazeeraRafia Zakaria argues that real advancements for women in Saudi Arabia, beyond the superficial issues like the ability to drive, are impossible, as the Kingdom remains opposed to any semblance of gender equity.
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Malaysia's Slide Toward More Conservative Islam
The Diplomat In an attempt to gain votes and outside funding from Saudi Arabia, the Malay government has taken to enforcing more conservative Islamic policies, such as arresting moderates and stricter social codes.
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How America Changed Its Approach to Political Islam
The Atlantic As the Muslim world has taken a rightwards lurch on the political spectrum, the change in U.S. administration must recalculate and work on implementing more protections for women and minorities.
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Rohingya Crisis Splits Asean on Religious Lines
Asia TimesMyanmar’s crisis and conflict stirs divisions amongst ASEAN’s Buddhist, Christian, and Muslim communities.
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Ghribi: Don’t Fall for the Tunisian President’s Fake Feminism
The Washington PostJournalist Asma Ghribi argues that despite legislative measures to increase women’s rights, Tunisian President Essebsi working behind the doors to consolidate his own power in a common route many Arab dictators have taken.
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Communities Must Unite to Combat Extremism: DPM Teo
The Straits TimesThe Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore urges communities of different ethnic, lingual, and religious lines to unite in a stand against the rise of Islamism and prejudices.
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Mosques hold open day for non-Muslims in Germany
The International News900 mosques across Germany hold “Open Mosque Day” to invite non-Muslims for the chance to learn about Islam and meet Muslims.
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If the Gunman was Muslim, Would we be Talking about Las Vegas ‘Terrorism’?
The Washington PostHow the media frames an attacker’s identity and motivations significantly changes the likelihood that an incident is characterized as terrorism, including cases when the full details have not yet been parsed through.
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French Muslims enraged by passage of Macron’s version of Patriot Act
The Washington PostA piece of anti-terrorism legislation that allows for stop-and-frisk measures and for closing places of worship that disseminate hate has received strong backlash from Anti-Islamophobic organizations.
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Nouman Ali Khan Shows Us that We Need More Women Religious Leaders
PatheosAfter recent controversies involving promiscuous Shaykhs, Shabana Mir argues that communities would benefit from more female leaderships.
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America’s ‘Largest Anti-Muslim Hate Convention’ Proceeds Despite Concerns from Rights Groups
NewsweekACTCon 2017 Will take place in Arlington, VA despite protests from groups such as the Council on American-Islamic Relations, who feel that the event promotes hate and bigotry.
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When Do We Get to Call Someone a Terrorist?
The AtlanticA look at the statistics involving mass attacks on the public show that Non-Muslim White men pose a bigger threat to the population, despite the popular narrative.
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U.N. Fears 'Further Exodus' of Muslim Rohingya from Myanmar
ReutersOfficials count thousands of more Rohingya Muslims escaping into Bangladesh for asylum, and raise concerns over housing, supplies, and food for the refugees.
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Viking Age script deciphered – mentions ‘Allah’ and ‘Ali’
Uppsala UniversitySwedish historians find grave relics, mainly fine garments made of silk, to be inscribed with ‘Allah’, which suggest an Islamic influence on Viking burial tradition.
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