Islam

U.S. 9 hours ago

Georgia teacher who allegedly threatened to behead Muslim student out of job

A Georgia teacher who allegedly threatened to cut a female student's head off and was later arrested is no longer employed by the school, Fox News Digital has learned.

U.S. 9 hours ago

Shooter who killed NJ imam still on the loose, $25K reward offered for arrest

The Essex County Sheriff's Dept. is offering a $25,000 reward for information about the shooter responsible for fatally slaying Imam Hassan Sharif outside a Newark mosque Wednesday.

U.S. 9 hours ago

New Jersey imam shot, killed, outside Newark mosque, DA says

An imam was shot and later died after he was struck at a mosque in Newark on Wednesday morning at around 6:15 a.m. Fox News Digal has learned.

World 9 hours ago

Dutch firebrand Geert Wilders threatens to revoke slavery apology as coalition talks drag

The apology for the Dutch role in slavery and the slave trade followed a year of intense debate despite a lack of support from voters due to a commission report recommending the action.

World 9 hours ago

World looks other way as Christians 'killed for sport by jihadists' in Nigeria

With the world's attention focused on Israel's war against Hamas, the ethnic cleansing of Christians in Nigeria continues. New reports said up to 200 were slaughtered by jihadists.

U.S. 9 hours ago

Michigan imam's praise for jihad latest example of rising danger of extremism: expert

A Michigan Islamic scholar's video celebrating and encouraging jihad was the latest example of dangerous extremism spreading across the internet and United States.

World 9 hours ago

Turkey's Erdogan slams UN Security Council as 'Israel Protection Council'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has blasted the UN Security Council as the "Israel protection council," after the U.S. vetoed a cease-fire resolution in Gaza.

VIDEO 9 hours ago

Nihad Awad speaks on Israel "Does not have that right to self defense"

Nihad Awad, co-founder and Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, speaks at the 16th Annual Convention for Palestine in the U.S. on November 24 near Chicago, IL. (Credit: American Muslims for Palestine)

Politics 9 hours ago

Muslim leaders in swing states vow not to back Biden in 2024 over handling of Israel-Hamas war

A growing backlash among Muslim and Arab Americans against Biden over his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Muslim leaders in swing states have vowed not to back his re-election.

U.S. 9 hours ago

Jewish, Islamic groups back up Catholic school in lawsuit challenging new Michigan law

Sacred Heart Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has earned support from Jewish and Islamic advocacy groups in its lawsuit against the state for a religious exemption.

Politics 9 hours ago

Maryland hate crime task force member claimed babies murdered by Hamas were 'fake,' compared Israel to Nazis

A member of a Maryland hate crime task force and Islamic activist made a number of antisemitic posts on social media, including claiming the Israeli babies killed by Hamas were "fake."

Media 9 hours ago

Progressive Western women converting to Islam, sharing reasons on social media since 10/7 Hamas attack

Left-leaning Western women are turning to Islam in wake of the Israel-Hamas war, but one expert warned the trend is more indicative of a 'moral dislocation' in the younger generation

VIDEO 9 hours ago

Young Western women inspired to convert to Islam as war rages in Middle East

Hoover Institution research fellow Ayaan Hirsi Ali joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss why she believes those young women have 'absolutely' no idea what they are getting themselves into. 

Media 9 hours ago

Hamas founder's son speaks out against terror group and its '7th century mentality'

Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of Hamas terror group co-founder Hassan Yousef, spoke out against the terror group in a Thursday interview with 'Hannity.'

Media 9 hours ago

Education Department vows to pull federal funding if schools fail to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia

U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona told CNN on Monday that federal funds are at stake if universities fail to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus.

U.S. 9 hours ago

Reported Stanford University hit-and-run investigated as possible hate crime

California Highway Patrol investigate a reported hit-and-run at Stanford that campus authorities say left an Arab Muslim student with injuries that are not life threatening.

Politics 9 hours ago

VP Harris blasted for 'tone deaf' post announcing anti-Islamophobia plan amid Israel-Hamas war

Vice President Kamala Harris was slammed by critics who called her tone deaf in response to a video where she announced the White House's plan against "Islamophobia."

Media 9 hours ago

Minnesota Muslim leaders vow to 'abandon' Biden over his Israel support: 'Anger is not going to go away'

Muslims in Minnesota greeted President Biden on Wednesday with protests, saying he had abandoned them by supporting Israel amid the conflict in the Middle East.

Politics 9 hours ago

Biden unveils national strategy to fight Islamophobia day after poll shows Arab-American support tanking

The White House announced it's plan to establish a national strategy to counter Islamophobia one day after a poll showed President Biden losing support from Arab-Americans.

Politics 9 hours ago

Biden White House brainstorming anti-Islamophobia program amid warnings against support for Israel

President Biden's administration is facing skepticism from the Muslim community over its plans to announce a program to combat Islamophobia in the U.S.

Media 9 hours ago

Hasan Minhaj responds to allegations of faking racism: ‘I ‘made artistic choices’ and ‘I am sorry’

In the 20-minute video Minhaj addressed claims that he fabricated aspects of stories of racism and Islamophobia to advance his career.

Media 9 hours ago

Michigan Muslims warn Democrats they'll lose votes over Israel support: 'Going to have a problem' in 2024

Some Arab Americans in Michigan were offended by party leaders attending a pro-Israel rally and not attending a pro-Palestinian rally, days after the Hamas attack.

U.S. 9 hours ago

Chicago area man, who threatened to shoot Muslim men, charged with hate crimes

A man has been accused of cursing and threatening to shoot two Muslim men near Chicago, Illinois. The 46-year-old man has been charged with two hate crimes.

Media 9 hours ago

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.

World 9 hours ago

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.

Politics 9 hours ago

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.

World 9 hours ago

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.

World 9 hours ago

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.

Politics 9 hours ago

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.

World 9 hours ago

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.

World 9 hours ago

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.