Cyprus mayor sparks debate over Muslim population growth
Paphos mayor forecasts Muslims to become majority by 2037 — a milestone met with concern by some, but seen as a hopeful sign of faith’s endurance by others By Abdullahi … Read More
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New Muslim Worship Centre Gets Council Approval in Leigh, England
New multipurpose space for prayer, education and inclusion to open at historic Turnpike House By Abdullahi Yusuf A new Muslim community centre and place of worship has been approved for … Read More
Burkini Ban in Spain Stirs Anger as Muslim Swimwear Targeted in Ripoll Town
Mayor cites ‘safety’ for banning Islamic swimwear from public pool, but critics accuse her of discrimination against Muslim women amid rising temperatures. By Abdullahi Yusuf A Spanish town has banned … Read More
UK Govt appoints British Muslim Trust to monitor anti-Muslim hate crimes
New body to publish quarterly reports as record hate crime levels spark £1m government funding boost By Abdullahi Yusuf The UK government has formally announced it has appointed the British … Read More
UK’s Blackburn Mosque Secures Approval to Expand Into Next-Door Shop
Masjid Quwatul Islam and Madrassa Talimul Islam granted permission to extend, bringing new female prayer space and facilities for growing Muslim community By Abdullahi Yusuf The Muslim community in Blackburn, … Read More
NYC’s Mayoral Frontrunner Meets Congress Members Amid Rising Political Momentum
Zohran Mamdani, poised to become New York’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, draws praise and caution as top Democrats weigh endorsements By Abdullahi Yusuf Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner … Read More
UK’s Doncaster Mosque Hosts Open Day to Promote Understanding of Islam
Event at Doncaster’s Sultania Masjid in England aims to engage non-Muslims, promote dialogue, and dispel misconceptions about Islam. By Abdullahi Yusuf A Doncaster mosque is throwing open its doors to … Read More
Türkiye and UK Sign Deal to Deepen Islamic Finance Ties
MoU signed at London summit aims to expand trade, export financing, and education collaboration between the two countries By Abdullahi Yusuf Türkiye and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum … Read More
Anti-Muslim Violence in France Jumps 75% as Attacks Grow More Violent
Interior Ministry data highlights sharp rise in assaults on religious minorities, fuelling concerns over Islamophobia and deepening social divides By Abdullahi Yusuf France has seen a sharp spike in anti-Muslim … Read More
Trump Warns to Cut Federal Funds if Muslim NYC Mayor-Elect ‘Misbehaves’
Former president labels Zohran Mamdani a ‘communist’ and vows to withhold funding, sparking outrage over political intimidation and anti-Muslim rhetoric By Abdullahi Yusuf US President Donald Trump has warned that … Read More