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Dutch State Secretary Silvio Erkens says he is open to a ban on slaughtering animals without stunning, a practice currently permitted for religious reasons. His comments have sparked debate in the Netherlands over whether an end to unanesthetised slaughter is near, touching on animal welfare concerns and religious freedom, with reactions expected from Jewish and Muslim communities and farming groups.
- 2Muslims gather overnight to protect 600-year-old Ujjain mosque●Thousands of Muslims gathered in the middle of the night in Ujjain, India to protect the 600-year-old Shahi mosque as th
Thousands of Muslims assembled in the middle of the night in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, to guard the 600-year-old Shahi mosque. The gathering comes amid claims that the mosque faces plans for demolition, prompting community members to physically protect the historic site. The standoff has drawn attention to rising tensions over historic mosques in India.
- 3Statement: Occupation Targets Muslims and Christians Alike●📢..confirms that this occupation does not distinguish between Muslim and Christian, nor between affiliations and faction
A statement circulating online asserts that the Israeli occupation makes no distinction between Muslims and Christians, nor between political affiliations or factions, in its actions against Palestinians. It insists that Palestinian blood is one and that both communities will remain stronger than attempts to tear apart the national fabric, with the message ending in an apparent pledge of accountability.
- 4Gaza family mourns Christian mother and daughter killed in strike▼‘The Israeli occupation does not distinguish’: Gaza family mourns Christian mother and daughter
A Gaza family is mourning a Christian mother and her daughter killed in the Israeli offensive, according to Middle East Eye. Relatives say the deaths show that 'the Israeli occupation does not distinguish' between Muslims and Christians in its bombardment of the territory. The deaths highlight the toll on Gaza's small Christian community, one of the oldest in the region, as the war continues.
- 5Gaza funeral held for two Palestinian Christians killed in Israeli attack▼Funeral ceremony for two Palestinian Christians after an Israeli attack in Gaza
A funeral ceremony was held in Gaza for two Palestinian Christians killed in an Israeli attack, according to Middle East Monitor. The deaths highlight that the territory's small Christian community, a tiny minority among Gaza's overwhelmingly Muslim population, is also among the victims of the ongoing conflict. Mourners gathered to bury the two victims as the war continues to claim civilian lives across the Strip.
- 6Gaza's Christians mourn mother and daughter killed in Israeli attack●Not content to massacre Palestinian Muslims, # Israel is now murduring Christians - Gaza’s Christians mourn mother and d
Posts are circulating about the deaths of a mother and daughter from Gaza's small Christian community, killed in an Israeli attack. Commenters say Israel is killing Christians as well as Muslims, calling it ethnic cleansing and a war crime, and sharing grief over the loss of the tiny Palestinian Christian minority.
- 7US Imam calls 9/11 biggest moment in American Muslim history●“9/11 was the single biggest moment in American Muslim history”: US Imam urges Muslims to seize its opportunities
A US imam has described the September 11 attacks as "the single biggest moment in American Muslim history", urging Muslims to seize the opportunities the aftermath created rather than dwell only on its hardships. He argued the events that followed forced American Muslims into greater visibility, civic engagement and self-definition, shaping their community's place in the United States. The remarks have drawn attention for reframing a national tragedy through the lens of Muslim American experience.
- 8US judge rules deportation of Wisconsin mosque president can proceed▼Immigration judge rules US can deport president of Wisconsin's largest mosque
An immigration judge has ruled that the United States can deport the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque. The decision, reported by Reuters and Al-Monitor, marks a significant development in a case likely to draw scrutiny from civil liberties groups and Muslim community organisations. Details of the grounds for deportation and whether appeals will follow have not been made clear.
- 9Michigan Church Embraces Its Muslim Neighbors▼Faith Over Fear: How A Michigan Church Embraces Its Muslim Neighbors
A church in Michigan is drawing attention for openly welcoming its Muslim neighbors, framed under the theme of 'faith over fear.' The story highlights interfaith cooperation and neighborly solidarity at a time when religious communities often face tension. Commenters are citing it as an example of Christian-Muslim friendship and coexistence, with some praising the congregation's approach and others debating its implications.
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An immigration judge has ordered the deportation of a Muslim community leader based in Milwaukee. The ruling was reported by Urban Milwaukee, which covers local news in the Wisconsin city. Beyond the judge's order and the leader's Muslim faith and Milwaukee ties, no further details about the individual, the legal grounds for the decision, or the response from community members and advocacy groups are available in the current coverage.
- 11Gaza expected to feature at Los Angeles mayoral candidates' forum▼Mayoral candidates’ views on Gaza likely to come up at Jewish Federation forum
Mayoral candidates' positions on the Gaza war are expected to come up when they appear at a forum hosted by the Jewish Federation, according to the Los Angeles Times. The event gives voters a chance to hear how local contenders address a foreign policy issue that has divided communities and influenced city politics, even though mayoral powers are largely domestic.
- 12Immigration judge rules head of Wisconsin's largest mosque can be deported▼US immigration judge rules president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque can be deported
An immigration judge in the United States has ruled that the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque can be deported, according to Arab News. The decision affects a prominent figure in the state's Muslim community, though details of the man's identity, immigration history and the grounds for deportation have not been reported. The case comes amid intensified US immigration enforcement under the current administration.
- 13Imams' council condemns Melbourne preacher's call to arms●Imams’ council condemns Melbourne Islamic preacher’s call to ‘take up arms’ against enemies https://www. theguardian.com
A council of imams has publicly condemned an Islamic preacher in Melbourne after he called on followers to 'take up arms' against enemies in a widely circulated address. The religious leaders rejected the remarks as a betrayal of mainstream Islamic teaching, amid reports the video prompted concern in Australia about inflammatory rhetoric and community cohesion.
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A US judge has ruled that Salah Sarsour, a mosque leader in Wisconsin, can be deported, according to Al Jazeera. The decision allows immigration authorities to proceed with removal proceedings against him. Details about the grounds for the ruling, his legal arguments, and any planned appeals have not been made available, and reaction from the mosque community or civil liberties groups has not been reported.
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The New York Times is running a piece examining how the post-9/11 War on Terror affected Muslim communities inside the United States, looking at surveillance, discrimination and policing directed at American Muslims over the past two decades. The article reassesses the domestic consequences of security policies launched after the September 11 attacks and their lasting impact on civil liberties.
- 16Malaysia, once a haven for Rohingya, now seeks their return●Malaysia gave refuge to Rohingya; now it wants them to go https://www. aljazeera.com/features/2026/9/ 29/malaysia-gave-r
Malaysia, which for years sheltered Rohingya Muslims fleeing persecution in Myanmar, is now planning to send them back. Reports say the government is moving toward returns to Myanmar despite ongoing concerns about safety and the lack of citizenship rights for the minority there. Advocates warn the community, many of whom live as undocumented refugees in Malaysia, faces an uncertain future as the policy shifts.
- 17US judge invokes Cold War-era law to deport mosque leader●US immigration judge allows cold-war era law to deport Wisconsin mosque’s president
An immigration judge in the United States has ruled that a Cold War-era law can be used to deport the president of a Wisconsin mosque. The decision, reported by The Guardian, has drawn attention because it relies on decades-old legislation to remove a prominent Muslim community leader. Details about the individual and the next steps in the case were not immediately available.
- 18Three Cultures Foundation promotes Andalusian coexistence model in Mediterranean▼The Three Cultures Foundation projects the Andalusian model of coexistence against Mediterranean polarisation
The Three Cultures Foundation, based in Seville, is promoting the Andalusian model of coexistence between Christian, Muslim and Jewish communities as a response to growing polarisation across the Mediterranean region. The initiative highlights Spain's historical experience of pluralism as a diplomatic and cultural reference point for dialogue efforts.