World Apr 29 At least 10 killed in Syria after clashes sparked by audio clip of man criticizing Prophet Muhammad Clashes in the southern suburb of Jaramana began after audio attributed to a Druze cleric, possibly wrongly, circulated on social media of a man criticizing Islam's Prophet Muhammad. By Omar Sanadiki, Associated Press
World Apr 03 India’s Lower House passes controversial bill that would change Muslim land endowments Indian parliament's Lower House has passed a controversial bill moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government to amend laws governing Muslim land endowments. By Aijaz Hussain, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press
World Feb 18 French lawmakers consider banning headscarves in sport. Amnesty International says it would discriminate against Muslims The bill is backed by right-wing senators and will be debated in the upper house of the French parliament. Its aim is to ban "ostensibly religious" clothing and symbols during competitions. By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press
World Oct 21 Fethullah Gülen, Turkish spiritual leader who self-exiled in the U.S., has died Gülen was a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing unproven accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey. By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press
Aug 05 UK leader Starmer promises ‘standing army’ of police to deal with anti-Muslim rioting By Danica Kirka, Brian Melley, Associated Press Starmer has held an urgent meeting with ministers and top law enforcement officials as he seeks to end violence and attacks on immigrants, mosques and hotels housing asylum seekers. Continue reading
Jun 19 Hundreds died in intense heat during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, officials say By Samy Magdy, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Hundreds of people have died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom. Continue reading
Jun 15 Muslims converge at Mount Arafat to worship as Hajj pilgrimage reaches its peak By Samy Magdy, Associated Press Following the footsteps of prophets beneath a burning sun, Muslims from around the world congregated Saturday at a sacred hill in Saudi Arabia for worship and reflection amid a sweltering heat. Continue reading
Jun 10 The Hajj pilgrimage and why it’s significant for Muslims By Mariam Fam, Associated Press Once a year, Muslim pilgrims flowing into Saudi Arabia unite in a series of religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam. Continue reading
May 15 India’s parliament sees fewer Muslims as the strength of Modi’s party grows By Sheikh Saaliq, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press The political power of Muslims is declining in the world's largest democracy. Tensions between Hindus and Muslims in India are not new, but they have gotten worse under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Continue reading