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- 1Muslims protest demolition of centuries-old mosque in Ujjain●Hundreds of Muslims have gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a mosque they say is
Hundreds of Muslims gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a mosque they say is more than 600 years old. The BJP-led state government maintains the action is needed to widen roads ahead of a major Hindu pilgrimage expected in 2028. Protesters view the demolition as unjust targeting of a historic religious site.
- 2Muslim World League urges Palestinian state and end to Gaza suffering▼Muslim World League calls for Palestinian state, urgent end to Gaza suffering
The Muslim World League has issued a call for the establishment of a Palestinian state and urgent international action to end the suffering of civilians in Gaza. The announcement, reported by Arab News, underscores growing pressure from global Islamic and humanitarian organisations for a political resolution to the conflict and improved humanitarian conditions in the territory.
- 3Legal Immigration from Majority-Muslim Nations Cut 96% Since 2024▼Legal Immigration from Majority-Muslim Nations Was Cut 96% Since 2024
New analysis from the Cato Institute reports that legal immigration from majority-Muslim countries has fallen 96% since 2024. The finding attributes the collapse to policy changes under the current US administration, and it is drawing attention in debates over whether restrictions targeting these nations are driven by security concerns or religious discrimination.
- 4Gaza's Peace Plan Needs Troops. Who Will Send Them?●Gaza’s Peace Plan Needs Troops. Who Is Willing to Send Them?
Attention is turning to a core weakness in the Gaza peace plan: international stabilization forces require troop contributions, but few countries have committed to sending soldiers. Analysts warn that without participating nations, monitoring the ceasefire and disarming Hamas will be difficult. Debate centres on which states, particularly Arab and Muslim-majority countries, are willing to put personnel on the ground in Gaza.
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Georgetown University has released "Seasons of Fury: Four Families and the Rise of Islamophobia in America," a project that traces the rise of anti-Muslim prejudice in the United States through the stories of four families. The work highlights personal experiences of discrimination and places them within broader social and political trends.
- 6Christians, Jews and Muslims worship the same God, post reminds●The same "God of Abraham" is worshipped by Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike. Many would do well to remember that. # r
A widely shared post is reminding readers that Christians, Jews and Muslims all worship the same God of Abraham, and that many people would do well to remember this shared heritage. It frames forgetting this commonality as feeding xenophobia, and has drawn engagement from users weighing in on interfaith tolerance.
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Pope Leo XIV's visit to France is generating wide commentary, including reaction from journalist Patrick Cohen and a La Croix piece offering a Muslim perspective on the pontiff's speeches and appearances during the trip. The visit has sparked discussion across French media about interfaith relations and the new pope's first messages to the country.
- 8The Crimean Tatars: Between Russia, Turkey and Ukraine▼“The Crimean Tatars: Between Russia, Turkey and Ukraine”
Attention is turning to the Crimean Tatars, the indigenous Muslim people of Crimea, and their precarious position caught between Russia, Turkey and Ukraine. Since Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, many Tatars have faced repression under Russian rule, while Turkey has voiced support and Ukraine considers them part of its citizenry. Discussion focuses on their historical deportations, current displacement and role in the wider conflict over the peninsula.
- 9Student leaders condemn Turning Point movie screening as Islamophobic▼Student leaders, organizations slam Turning Point movie screening as Islamophobic
Student leaders and organizations are criticizing a campus screening of a Turning Point film, calling the event Islamophobic. The backlash, reported by the GW Hatchet, centers on claims that the movie promotes anti-Muslim sentiment, with student groups voicing objections to its being shown on campus and demanding accountability from organizers.
- 10Twin Cities man indicted for murder outside Eid prayer service▼Twin Cities man indicted on first-degree murder charge in shooting outside Eid prayer service
A Twin Cities man has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge in connection with a shooting that took place outside an Eid prayer service, according to CBS News. The killing outside a religious gathering has drawn particular attention, with many shocked that violence occurred at an event marking the Muslim holiday of Eid.
- 11Milan Muslims question Italy's proposed burqa ban●Muslims in Milan are questioning Italy’s proposed burqa ban, saying it focuses attention on a practice rarely seen in sc
Muslims in Milan are pushing back against Italy's proposed ban on full-face coverings, arguing the measure targets a practice rarely seen in the country's schools. The government defends the restrictions as a matter of gender equality, but an imam has dismissed the plan as a solution to a "false problem", saying it addresses an issue that barely exists locally.
- 12My Name Is Khan streams free starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol●My Name Is Khan | Full Hindi Movie | Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol | Emotional Drama
The 2010 Hindi drama My Name Is Khan, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, has been made available to watch in full online. The film, directed by Karan Johar, follows Rizwan Khan, a Muslim man with Asperger's syndrome who travels across the United States, and is regarded as one of the lead pair's most acclaimed collaborations. Viewers are revisiting the emotional drama, drawing large audiences.
- 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.
- 14Three 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.
- 15Malaysia, 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.