Saudi Arabia Begins Issuing Hajj Worker Permits
Curbs on Mecca entry as preparations are in full swing for the upcoming pilgrimage season By Abdullahi Yusuf Saudi Arabia has started issuing online permits for residents who will be … Read More
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Muslims Trapped as Hindutva Mobs Rampage Through Central India
In Guna city, Muslim families spend sleepless nights under siege as Hindu extremists chant hate slogans, pelt stones, and demand home demolitions By Abdullahi Yusuf Fear gripped the Muslim community … Read More
The Story Behind the Stoning of Satan (Rami al-Jamarat) During Hajj
Stoning of the Satan (Arabic: Rami al-Jamarat) is one of the main rituals of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca during the month of Dhul Hijjah. During this … Read More
Turkish Cyprus Approves Headscarf Rule for Schools
The headscarf debate began last month when a middle school student sought to attend classes in Nicosia wearing a headscarf. By Abdullahi Yusuf Authorities in Turkish Cyprus have enacted a new regulation permitting the wearing of … Read More
China’s Macau Eyes Muslim Tourists in New Travel Strategy
Tourism office plans halal initiatives, GCC outreach, and cultural adjustments By Abdullahi Yusuf The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is intensifying efforts to attract Muslim travelers, with a particular focus … Read More
India Passes Waqf Bill Amid Uproar Over Muslim Property Rights
New legislation expands government oversight of Islamic endowments and allows non-Muslim representation, sparking fears of encroachment on religious autonomy. By Abdullahi Yusuf India’s Parliament has passed a controversial bill amending … Read More
New Zealand Human Rights Chief Issues Apology for ‘Islamophobic’ Remarks
An apology comes after Stephen Rainbow receives backlash from Muslim and Jewish groups for his comments By Abdullahi Yusuf New Zealand’s human rights chief Stephen Rainbow has apologized for “Islamophobic” … Read More
Illinois Becomes First U.S. State to Mandate Halal Meal Options in Public Schools
By Abdullahi Yusuf Muslim students who eat halal usually have only a few options in the school cafeteria line once they’ve passed the hamburgers, chicken nuggets, and deli sandwiches: a … Read More
We Demand End to Oppression of Nigerian Muslims – MURIC
As Nigerian Muslims join millions of their fellow faithfuls all over the world to mark the end of 2025 Ramadan season, an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern … Read More
Sitta Shawwal (Eid Special)
By Abdullahi Yusuf Sitta Shawwal is the six voluntary fasts observed in the Islamic month of Shawwal, immediately following Ramadan. The significance of these fasts is rooted in the prophetic … Read More