Row over Muslim scholar's invitation to preach at Anglican service
The Guardian A conservative Church of England Archbishop is among those condemning the diocese of Oxford after it invited Imam Monawar Hussain to preach a eucharist sermon.
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Running anti-Muslim campaigns 'a losing strategy,' report finds
PoliticoA California-based Muslim advocacy group’s report on the midterm elections found that eighty candidates are using anti-Muslim rhetoric in their campaigns, but also indicates that the anti-Muslim message doesn’t appeal to the majority of voters.
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Anti-Muslim rhetoric 'widespread' among candidates in Trump era – report
The GuardianAnti-Muslim rhetoric is on the rise ahead of local, state, and federal election, spread both by candidates with presidential endorsements and nominees for federal offices.
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The Saudi regime does not represent Islam
Al-JazeeraKhaled Beydoun says the Khashoggi affair is yet another reason for the world to abandon the assumption that the Saudi Kingdom represents Islam.
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U.S. coalition says it hit Islamic State fighters in Syria mosque after reports of civilian deaths
ReutersThe US-led coalition killed militants in eastern Syria by striking a mosque militant groups used as a base. The Syrian foreign ministry condemned the coalition action, claiming that the attack killed mostly civilians.
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New Report Shows Racist, Anti-Muslim Candidates Are Losing Their Elections
HuffPostAnti-Muslim candidates who use hate speech against Muslims are losing their elections, according to a report released by Muslim Advocates, a national legal advocacy organization in Washington, DC.
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French ban on full-face Islamic veil violates human rights: U.N. panel
Reuters A UN Human rights committee ruled against the French ban of the Islamic veil, stating it was a clear violation of human rights. Due to that ruling, the UNHRC is calling for new legislative reforms.
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India's Assam shuts down over plans to amend citizenship law
Al-JazeeraIndia’s Assam witnessed a protest against the controversial citizenship law that allows Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists from different countries to obtain citizenship while leaving Muslims behind.
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'Bigoted rhetoric': Trump warns of Middle Easterners amongst US-bound migrants
Middle East EyeMuslim American advocates condemned Trump for his racist and Islamophobic statements against Middle Eastern migrant caravans headed to the US borders from Central America and claimed that he should be held accountable for his words.
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Islamic finance organisations team up to streamline rule-making
ReutersIslamic finance organizations in Bahrain and Malaysia created interest-free payments based on sharia law in an attempt to attract new issuers of Islamic bonds.
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Inside China's internment camps: Tear gas, Tasers and textbooks
Al-Jazeera A Chinese internment camps for Uighur Muslims sparked human rights concerns for allowing their security guards to use tear gas, tasers, handcuffs and pepper spray to control the camp. China defended the internment camp, stating that it was designed to fight extremism through education.
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The British Museum’s new gallery: A history of Islam in over a thousand objects
Middle East EyeThe new Islamic gallery at the British Museum celebrate the influence of Islamic art across the globe through artifacts from regions including the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
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Jamal Khashoggi and the Competing Visions of Islam
The NewYork TimesThe murder of Jamal Khashoggi exposes the rift between the republican model of government, in Turkey, and the monarchy, in Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Is Not Interested In Islamic Reform | Opinion
NewsweekMuhammad bin Salman’s image as an Islamic reformer may influence some to ignore Saudi Arabia’s role in the murder of Khashoggi; however, MBS is in fact not engaged in Islamic reform.
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How to understand Salafism in America
The EconomistA recent report from George Washington University looks into three forms of Salafism (questist, activist, and jihadist) and their presence and history in the U.S.
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Islam takes root in community in Southern Mexico
Al DiaThe Muslim community in the southern Mexican city of Chamula is experiencing rapid growth, creating an environment where people from different religious backgrounds peacefully coexist.
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Islamic Banking Grows in Africa Amid Booming Muslim Population
VOA NewsThe sudden rise of Islamic banking in Africa and worldwide demonstrates rapid growth in the Islamic economy, based on a non-interest payment system.
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UN investigator: Genocide still taking place in Myanmar
APA massive genocide against the Rohingya Muslim community in Myanmar continues and the government displays no interest in resolving conflict in the area, according to the UN Human Rights investigator.
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Migrants, Bosnian police clash at Croatia border crossing
Washington PostA clash occurred between Bosnian police and migrants fleeing from war and poverty at the Croatia border heading to other EU countries.
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Iranian journalist arrested over 'insults' to imam
France 24An Iranian journalist was arrested over insults to Imam Hussain on social media, according to the Iranian judiciary court.
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Sinead O'Connor converts to Islam, now called Shuhada' Davitt
Al-JazeeraAn Irish singer converted to Islam, claiming all scriptures lead to Islam, therefore other scriptures are superfluous.
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Indonesian Muslims hold protest to demand justice for flag burning
ReutersIndonesian Muslims held a protest against the burning of the flag of the largest Muslim organization in Jakarta, calling for respect of Islam.
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Pittsburgh shooting: suspect railed against Jews and Muslims on site used by 'alt-right'
The GuardianAn anti-Semitic gunman who opened fire in a Pittsburgh synagogue accused Jews of bringing Muslims to the US. The gunman’s post on a social media site blames Jews and Muslims for the unavoidable extinction of the western world.
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