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What is Ramadan? Islamic Holy Month Begins Amidst COVID Restrictions

April 15th, 2021

Tuesday, April 13th marks the start of Islam's holiest month - Ramadan. The month long holiday focuses on fasting, prayer, and spirituality, but many Westerners may not be aware of what it is or why Muslims celebrate it. Continue Reading »

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Nude Models Arrested in Dubai for Disobeying Sharia Law

April 8th, 2021

A dozen women (and counting) were arrested in Dubai over the weekend following a nude photography session on their hotel balcony. The UAE follows Sharia law, which forbids, among other things, public indecency. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 63 Comments »

Civil Rights Groups Challenge Quebec Religious Symbols Ban in Court

October 4th, 2019

Activists are challenging Quebec's controversial religious symbols ban on the grounds it is discriminatory towards Muslims. But the courts say they've failed to show the bill has caused "irreparable harm",despite submitted testimony from Muslim women who were forced to choose between their career and their faith. Continue Reading »

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Muslim Group Launches Campaign for Time Off Work on Friday for Prayers

July 22nd, 2019

A Muslim group is calling for time off work every Friday afternoon for Muslim workers to partake in their mandatory prayers. That may be a hard sell in the United States, where some employers already struggle to reasonably accommodate Muslim employees' religious needs. Continue Reading »

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China Persecutes, Imprisons Uighur Muslims

May 24th, 2019

Millions of Uighur Muslims in China's Xinjiang region are being forced into detention camps, simply because of their religion and ethnicity. Continue Reading »

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Should Women Wear Hijabs When Visiting Muslim Countries?

April 5th, 2019

When non-Muslim women travel to majority-Islamic countries, it’s fairly common for them to don a hijab, in line with local customs (and in some cases, laws). But is that the right approach? Some feminists say absolutely not. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 44 Comments »

Fox News Host’s Comments on Muslim Legislator Spark Uproar

March 11th, 2019

Popular Fox News host Jeanine Pirro took issue with Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Muslim faith during a televised segment over the weekend, sparking charges of Islamophobia. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 83 Comments »

School Drops LGBT Program After Muslim Families Protest

March 8th, 2019

A public elementary school in the U.K. has become ground zero for an intense political standoff between two opposing groups: Muslim families and LGBT rights supporters. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights, Political & Religious Controversy | 67 Comments »

Muslim Death Row Inmate Executed Without Imam Present, Despite Pleas

February 15th, 2019

The execution of a Muslim inmate on Death Row has revived a debate about religious freedom protections – including how far and to whom they should extend. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 145 Comments »

America’s First All-Muslim Police Force Draws Backlash

February 8th, 2019

America's first all-Muslim, all-volunteer community police force is up and running in New York CIty, but some residents aren't happy about the development. Are they right to be concerned? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy | 87 Comments »