Bernard Lewis, Eminent Historian of the Middle East, Dies At 101
The Washington PostBernard Lewis, a prominent intellectual and historian whose work shaped our understanding of modern conflict in the Middle East, has passed away.
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All Hail Ms Marvel, A Young, Female Muslim Superhero For Our Times
The GuardianAt some very delicate intersections of identities, Ms Marvel will portray a young, female Pakistani-Muslim superhero at the big screen.
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Cleric Who Fought US Takes Surprise Lead In Iraq Elections
The GuardianOnce on the fringes of Iraqi politics, the Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr won a significant number of seats in the Parliament, set to make him the countries leading political voice.
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This Ramadan, I’ll Try Praying for Enemies, Friends, Frenemies and Kanye West
The New York TimesIn light of stresses from modern life, writer Wajahat Ali remarks on the religious eminence of praying and unity in Islam, especially in this coming Ramadan.
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Behind The Rise Of Blasphemy Cases In Indonesia
The ConversationIn studying why blasphemy cases have seen a sharp increase in Indonesia since the end of their last regime, the answer lies within the political and religious cultures, seeing broad changes in piety and participation.
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Iraq Elections: Who Is Moqtada al-Sadr?
The GuardianMoqdata al-Sadr, a staunch Iraqi nationalist and Shia cleric, has made significant gains in Iraq’s parliamentary election despite fueling sectarianism, opposing U.S. armed forces, and moving away from Iranian influence.
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Commentary: China’s Muslim Minority Faces A Modern Orwellian Nightmare
ReutersBeijing has created what experts say appears the most comprehensive system of high-tech state surveillance anywhere on the planet, using it to track, monitor, and suppress their Uyghur-Muslim population.
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Why Jerusalem Is So Important To Muslims, Christians and Jews
The Washington PostIn light of recent political developments, especially the U.S. Embassy move to Jerusalem, the religious eminence of the city for the big three monotheistic faiths must be considered.
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Reconciling Faith and Modernity for Ramadan
The New York TimesWith some parts of the world observing a twenty-two hour fast of the month of Ramadan, Muslims across the world may have to reconcile and treat the literal wording versus moral intent of the Quran.
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The U.S. Is Still Harsh To Muslims, No Matter How The Travel Ban Case Goes
The Washington PostBeyond the controversy surrounding the travel ban, there are still a number of political and cultural mistreatments of Muslim in the U.S.
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Islamophobia Is Real. Stop The Obsession With Semantics
The GuardianWith no time to waste over arguing the definition and scope of Islamophobia, which can be the umbrella term for anti-Muslim racism and discrimination, institutions and governments must take measures against its rise and practice.
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Amid Conflict, Jews And Muslims In US Seek Solidarity
AP NewsAs turmoil spreads through the Middle East, American Jews and Muslims have been forming alliances to build trust and seek solidarity in more ambitious ways than in the past, a sharp contrast to the violence engulfing their homelands this week.
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Millions of Muslims Prepare For Start Of Fasting In Ramadan
AP NewsLast minute preparations are underway as Muslims around the world stocked up on groceries and dates for evening meals to break dawn-to-dusk fasting during the month of Ramadan.
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What Are Halal Foods?
The ConversationWith the beginning of Ramadan upon Muslims across the world, food that is deemed permissible by Islamic law will be especially sought after for the month long religious tradition.
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The Man Who Could Shape Iraq's Future
The AtlanticIn an unstable Iraq, the newcomer, anti-Iran cleric Moqtada Al-Sadr will have an important say in the next prime minister, who will lead the rebuilding process in a post-conflict Iraq.
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Trump’s Surprising Ramadan Message to Muslims
The Washington PostA step in a different direction, the Trump administration released a Ramadan statement commenting on the ‘rich tradition’ that Muslims bring to America.
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A Year After Myanmar Madrassas Shuttered, Street Prayer Organizers Face Ramadan In Jail
ReutersA year since Buddhist nationalists targeted Islamic Madrassas, community members that organized public street prayers are now subject to jail time.
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A Peek Into The Lives of Puerto Rican Muslims And What Ramadan Means Post Hurricane Maria
The ConversationFor the Puerto Rican Muslims like Juan, the holy month of fasting brings to the surface the tensions they feel in their daily life as minorities – and as Muslims among their Puerto Rican family and Puerto Ricans in the Muslim community.
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Chinese Mass-Indoctrination Camps Evoke Cultural Revolution
AP NewsIn China, masses of the minority Muslim population are rounded into ‘educational’ camps where they are forced to disavow Islamic beliefs and reify their dedication to the Chinese state.
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Countering The Rise of Radicalism In Private Islamic Schools In Indonesia
The ConversationGiven the increase of terrorism and Islamic extremism within Indonesia, government officials must reevaluate measures to build a better, more socially-constructive schooling system.
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A Look At The Muslim Fasting Month of Ramadan
AP NewsMuslims around the world began fasting on Thursday from sunrise to sunset for the month of Ramadan, a time of contemplation, fortitude and intense worship, through a number of practices and religious traditions.
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Meet The Muslim Princess Zaida, Spanish Ancestor of The British Royal Family
The ConversationBecause of connections from historic marriages between royal families, Zaida, a Muslim princess from Spain, was an important connection between the European and Muslim worlds.
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Can Tupac Help A Nation Turn Away From Radical Islam?
Quartz MediaWith politics and religion becoming violent and problematic in Bangladesh, the answer may lie in hip-hop and rap music, promoting messages to challenge inequality and that status quo.
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Anti-Islam Movement Has New Rallying Cry — Let’s Delete Verses of the Quran
The InterceptA new development in France’s attempt to police and regulate Islam, several authorities and celebrities have endorsed measures to delete verses from the Quran.
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Outrage After School Tells Kids To Write Islamic Faith Declaration. This Isn’t Even The Beginning.
theblazeA parent of a West Virginia student is outraged after his daughter’s school sent home a reported assignment requiring that the students copy the Islamic faith declaration in Arabic calligraphy.
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Egypt’s President Announces Rafah Crossing Open For Ramadan
AP NewsAs protests continue in Gaza, Egypt said it has opened its Rafah border crossing with Gaza for the entire Muslim holy month of Ramadan in an apparent effort to ease the crisis in the impoverished, densely populated territory.
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Muslims Must Stop Other Countries Opening Jerusalem Embassies: Turkey
ReutersMuslim leaders called for an international force to be deployed to protect Palestinians after dozens of protesters were shot dead by Israeli forces on the Gaza border this week.
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A Former FBI Agent Was Caught On Undercover Video Teaching False Muslim Conspiracy Theories To Police Officers
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Muslims Forced To Drink Alcohol And Eat Pork In China’s ‘re-education’ Camps, Former Inmate Claims
The Independent UKMuslims were detained for re-education by China‘s government and made to eat pork,drink alcohol, and repeatedly denounce and criticize their faith, according to a former internment camp inmate.
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Germany: German Catholic Bishops Call for Respect of Islam Ahead of Ramadan
QantaraIn light of increasingly troublesome political rhetoric in parts of the country, Germany’s Catholic Bishops’ Conference called for mutual respect between religious groups ahead of the start of Ramadan.
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France's Anti-Semitism Manifesto Is Islamophobic
AlJazeeraA widely endorsed public manifesto in France calling for a counter to anti-semitism is staunchly Islamophobic in nature, calling for edits of the Quran and regulation in religious teaching.
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As US Cities Re-Examine Bail, Muslims Launch A Fund At Ramadan To Pay It
Religion News ServiceThe organization ‘Believers Bail Out’ is launching a campaign for Muslims to challenge mass-incarceration through using their religious tax money to fund legislation and legal reform.
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