Egypt and Tunisia to strengthen ties in religious scholarship
Egypt’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Bassem Hassan, met with Tunisia’s Grand Mufti, Sheikh Hichem Ben Mahmoud, to discuss deepening cooperation in...
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Women in Syria must now where burkinis in pools and beaches
The government of Syria has declared that women need to either wear burkinis or other "decent" clothing at public swimming...
UN chief says there is “disturbing rise in anti-Muslim bigotry”
Amid reports of record levels of anti-Muslim hate, UN chief Antonio Guterres on March 14th urged online tech platforms to...
Algerian imams to receive visas from France, despite tensions
Algerian Imams will receive visas from France despite the diplomatic tensions between Algeria and its former colonial power, according to...
France delivers visas for Algerian imams despite tensions
France has issued visas to Algerian imams for Ramadan despite the diplomatic tensions between the two states, according to The...
Mariam Sheibani: Islamic law misused in stifling child abuse discussions
The recent arrest and consequent indictment of prominent Texas imam, Quran teacher, and AlMaghrib Institute instructor Wisam Sharieff on multiple...
Libya: Islamic extremists destroy 400-year-old mosque
One of Libya oldest mosques was destroyed on January 6th, as the bombing of religious landmarks shakes Libya once again....
Egypt imposes near-outright ban on Syrian arrivals
Egypt has imposed a near-total ban on Syrian nationals entering the country as el-Sisi's government increasingly fear the arrival of...
Boualem Sansal: Algeria faces growing calls to release author
The European Parliament has called for the “immediate and unconditional release” of French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal who was arrested by...
Tunisia: Saied sacks minister after pilgrimage deaths
While millions make way for Mecca to complete the annual Hajj pilgrimage, Tunisia’s President took to social media to announce...
UK court rules school prayer ban is lawful
A British High Court ruled on April 16 that a prayer ban imposed by a school in North London early...
Rapper Lil Jon embraces Islam
American rapper, DJ, and producer Jonathan H. Smith, known by his stage name Lil Jon, has converted to Islam at...
London anti-Muslim hate crimes increase during Ramadan
Hate crimes against Muslims have spiked in the UK capital, in recent weeks, with a considerable increase in break ins...
France’s top court rejects appeal to overturn abaya ban
The highest court on French soil ruled that the government’s controversial ban on the abaya is legal, Middle East Monitor...
France bans Islamic dress in schools
France’s Education Minister has announced that the wearing of the abaya will be forbidden in state schools. The abaya is...
