World May 26 Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its pinnacle By Baraa Anwer, Mariam Fam, Associated Press
World May 25 Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. By Baraa Anwer, Mariam Fam, Associated Press
Nation May 06 Watch 8:50 The rise of anti-Muslim policies and rhetoric in Texas Candidates running for office in Texas primaries have made Muslims and what they call the “Islamification of Texas” the center of their campaigns. The state’s top Republicans have also passed legislation and made policies targeting Muslim organizations and developments. Stephanie… By Stephanie Sy, Veronica Vela, Maea Lenei Buhre
World Feb 16 A look at Ramadan and how Muslims observe the holy month For Muslims, it’s a time for increased worship, religious reflection and charity. It also brings families and friends together in festive gatherings around meals to break their fast. By Mariam Fam, Associated Press
World Nov 27 Nigeria's president declares emergency and beefs up forces following abductions Tinubu announced plans to recruit 20,000 additional police officers, bringing the total to 50,000. By Grace Ekpu, Associated Press
Jun 04 4 things to know about this year's Hajj pilgrimage By Riazat Butt, Associated Press In the coming days, people will immerse themselves in religious rituals and acts of worship that originated more than 1,400 years ago. They also have to contend with earthly factors, such as excess heat. Continue reading
Apr 29 At least 10 killed in Syria after clashes sparked by audio clip of man criticizing Prophet Muhammad By Omar Sanadiki, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 03 India's Lower House passes controversial bill that would change Muslim land endowments By Aijaz Hussain, Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 18 French lawmakers consider banning headscarves in sport. Amnesty International says it would discriminate against Muslims By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 21 Fethullah Gülen, Turkish spiritual leader who self-exiled in the U.S., has died By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press 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. Continue reading