Islam

Media September 18

LGBTQ community felt 'betrayal' at Muslim council voting to remove Pride flags from city buildings

Members of the LGBTQ community in a Michigan town say they feel betrayed after an all-Muslim city council voted against Pride flags on city properties.

Iran September 15

Iran deploys Revolutionary Guard as anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death approaches

Volunteer members of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard were present on the streets, as the country approached the one-year anniversary of the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.

New York August 29

NYC to allow permitless broadcasts of Muslim call to prayer, Adams says

New guidelines announced Tuesday by Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams loosen permit guidelines for broadcasts of the Muslim call to prayer.

Sweden August 17

Sweden raises terrorism alert to second-highest setting following recent Quran burnings

Following Quran burnings in Sweden, the country has raised its terrorism alert level to the second-highest setting. Police have allowed the burnings, citing freedom of speech.

Middle East August 16

Muslim mob attacks 3 churches after accusing Christian man of desecrating Quran in eastern Pakistan

A mob of Muslims burned churches in eastern Pakistan in a rampage that was ultimately halted by police with batons on Wednesday.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 16

GOP's Max Miller, Ilhan Omar clash over 'bigoted' Christian post: 'You have gone too far'

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar became an unexpected defender of Christianity during an exchange with Republican Rep. Max Miller on social media late Tuesday.

Sweden August 14

Swedish official says citizens abroad should observe 'vigilance and caution' following recent Quran burnings

Sweden's National Security Advisor announced that residents abroad should observe "vigilance and caution" following recent Quran burnings in the country.

Asia August 10

Malaysia bans Swatch products containing LGBTQ+ elements, offenders will face up to 3 years in prison

Swatch products containing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer elements have been banned by Malaysia's government. Offenders will face up to three years in prison.

VIDEO July 18

Muslim parents angry with Trudeau over dismissing their LGBTQ curriculum protest

Muslim parents say Justin Trudeau is either “lying or he is misinformed" after he blamed the "American right-wing" for Canadian Muslims' opposition to LGBTQ curriculum.

VIDEO July 13

Individuals from minority groups slam media narratives that they are fueling White supremacy

Individuals from the Latino, Asian, Muslim and Black communities push back on the media narratives accusing them of aiding and abetting White supremacy in America.