Islam

Germany 20 hours ago

German authorities arrest Syrian man accused of belonging to Islamic State group

A Syrian man who was accused of belonging to the Islamic State group was arrested by German authorities. The man allegedly swore a public oath of loyalty to the group.

Islam 1 day ago

Muslim authorities say Ramadan fasting set to begin Thursday

Muslim authorities in Saudi Arabia said Ramadan fasting is set to begin on Thursday. This year's fasting month is starting based on the expected sighting of the crescent moon.

France 2 days ago

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes home journalist who was held hostage by extremists

France's president welcomed home French Journalist Olivier Dubois, who was held hostage by Islamic extremists for nearly two years, on Tuesday.

Middle East March 12

In groundbreaking ruling, Middle Eastern Islamic council declares ‘fatwa’ against Hamas

The Iraqi-based Islamic Fatwa Council has called Hamas’ treatment of millions of Palestinians living under its rule in the Gaza Strip "inhumane" and "illegitimate."

Media March 2

Muslim group warns LGBTQ rights bill could encroach on religious liberty: 'Cramming this legislation through'

A Muslim advocacy group has launched a petition urging Michigan lawmakers to provide religious protections in a proposed LGBTQ rights bill.

Israel February 26

Palestinian gunman shoots and kills two Israeli brothers in West Bank

A Palestinian gunman shot and killed two Israeli brothers in the northern West Bank on Sunday, casting a shadow over peace talks that took place in Jordan.

Ilhan Omar January 29

Omar blasts GOP's 'Islamophobia' amid committee removal bid: ‘They’re not OK’ with Muslims ‘having a voice’

Rep. Ilhan Omar said Republicans are "OK with Islamophobia" and antisemitism within their own ranks after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy moved to eject her from her committee.

TERRORISM January 26

Radical Islamic cleric convicted of trying to recruit undercover NYPD officer, others to join ISIS

Shaikh Faisal, who prosecutors described as “one of the world’s most influential English-speaking terrorists,” was convicted of providing material support to ISIS on Thursday.

Syria January 26

Syrian Kurdish-led forces capture Islamic State group commander in eastern Syria

An Islamic State group commander was captured in Ragga by Syrian Kurdish-led forces. He was among the 68 militants who were detained in an operation targeting sleeper cells.

Minnesota January 25

Minnesota college staff call for president's resignation over Muhammad drawing debacle

Faculty leaders at Hamline University largely support the resignation of the school's president after a professor was fired for showing a depiction of the Prophet Muhammad in class.