Islam
Ben-Gvir-backed 'muezzin bill' to limit mosque loudspeakers passes preliminary Knesset reading
The bill's proposal argues that in many Muslim countries there are clear restrictions on noise levels, and "some countries have almost entirely prohibited the use of loudspeaker systems in mosques."
Iran, Egypt decry World Cup 'Pride Match' as Seattle locals have no plans to tone down celebrations
Christian converts still face discrimination, arrests in Egypt, US State Dept. confirms
Christian Zionists confront a crisis inside their own camp - analysis
‘Pax Americana’ in the Middle East - opinion
Political Islam, or Islamism, despite its modern aspects and appearance, has its roots in the original Islam of Medina. It was there that the Prophet Muhammad established the first Islamic state.
UK Jewish leaders want answers after Muslim Police group says Zionism 'form of anti-Muslim hatred'
The 39-page paper titled “From Past Prejudices to Present Policies: Confronting anti-Muslim hatred and Promoting Human Rights,” was written by NAMP’s then-vice president, Khaldoun Kabbani.
The mirage of an 'Islamic NATO': The Muslim world’s military unity is a political myth - opinion
The Muslim is moving toward a more fragmented, interest-driven and multipolar order in which national calculations consistently override religious solidarity
Slain security guard of California mosque engaged gunmen in shootout, hailed as hero
The security guard of the San Diego mosque, identified as Amin Abdullah, opened fire on the two gunmen before being fatally shot in the parking lot.
‘Anti-Islamic writings’ found in car of California mosque shooting suspects, official says
The two teenage suspects of the Islamic Center of San Diego shooting appear to have been radicalized online, said an FBI agent.
Hamas seeks to exploit Hajj pilgrimage to smuggle funds into Gaza - report
In Egypt, the sources explained, the smuggled finances will be laundered or “redirected” using various methods before being transferred to Gaza.
Jerusalem Day: Israelis cannot afford to take a united Jerusalem for granted - opinion
Jerusalem Day should be appreciated and celebrated in all its manifestations – as a historic achievement, a political challenge, and a spiritual opportunity.
One in 10 successful candidates in UK local elections elected on Gaza-related or Muslim issues
For context, this means that over 1 in 10 candidates who were elected to English local councils are Muslim sectarians.
The US is ignoring Iran’s religious agenda at its own peril - opinion
The Trump administration needs to be conscious that Iran is not only an Islamic state and not only a Shi’ite variety, but the elites directing the country are steeped in its Twelver sect version.
Christian persecution in the Middle East, the fight over genocide claims - opinion
Persecution, population decline, and politics collide in the fight over how Middle East Christians are described.
