Opinion – Muslims as Sufferers in the Liberal World Order
While the ideals of liberal democracy remain noble, their selective application have left Muslims disenfranchised.
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Muslim prisoners in England more likely to be subjected to force, charity finds
Freedom of information requests reveal disproportionate use of batons and rigid handcuffs for Muslims behind barsMuslim prisoners are disproportionately subjected to force including pain-inducing techniques by jail staff, according to new data.Freedom …
Muslim advocacy group to preference Greens above Labor in some seats despite disagreement on religious freedom
Muslim Votes Matter concerned about policy preventing religious schools from discriminating against teachers or studentsPolls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverageAnywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guideListen to the first…
Iranian lawmakers condemn desecration of Quran in the Netherlands
Over 170 members of Iran’s Parliament have issued a statement strongly condemning the recent act of desecration against the Holy Quran in the Dutch capital. The statement was read aloud in Sunday’s open session of the parliament.
Anti-Islamophobia group Tell Mama should face inquiry, says Muslim peer
Shaista Gohir questions Tell Mama’s use of public funds, creating debate over its role, accountability and futureA leading Muslim peer has called for an inquiry into the Islamophobia monitoring group Tell Mama over concerns about a “lack of transparenc…
Assisted dying could become ‘tool’ to harm women in England and Wales, say faith leaders
Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Sikh women say bill has ‘insufficient safeguards’ to protect those who are vulnerableThe legalisation of assisted dying in England and Wales could create “a new tool to harm vulnerable women”, particularly those subject to…
Muslim groups reject push for new Islamophobia definition at Australian universities
Groups call for a unified anti-racism standard and say separate definition would ‘shield’ universities from criticism of the antisemitism definitionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA coalition of Muslim and Palestinian organi…
Watch hundreds of brave Gazans cry ‘Hamas OUT’ as rare peace protests against terror regime’s war with Israel erupt
THIS is the incredible moment brave Palestinians shout anti-Hamas slogans in the biggest protests seen in the terror group’s stronghold in Gaza.
Rare scenes showed hundreds of mostly male protesters taking to the streets in Beit Lahia in the north o…
Laylat al-Qadr commemorated at Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad
The 23rd night of Ramadan, known as Laylat al-Qadr, was commemorated on Sunday night by millions of Iranians nationwide, includung at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, Iran.
Millions of Iranians participate in Laylat al-Qadr night vigils
Millions of people in several Iranian cities, including the holy cities of Mashhad and Qom, participated on Friday in night vigils and prayers to mark Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, one of the holiest occasions in Islam that commemorates the…