Latest in Tag: muslim Highlight
Latest in Tag: muslim

Egypt takes measures against German company for discrimination against Muslim Egyptian
Nouran Hassanein applied for job at German company, but was subject to discrimination on account of her wearing hijab

Dates: Ramadan traditions at Muslim iftar worldwide
The majority of Muslims break their fast with dates in different countries of the world because of its high nutritional value which is suitable for fasting and is considered one of the Sunnah (traditions) of the Prophet. You will find that Muslims buy dates in abundance before the month of Ramadan so that it is …

Michigan’s Rashida Tlaib set to become first Muslim woman in Congress
Democratic candidate Rashida Tlaib is about to make history by becoming the first Muslim woman elected to Congress. She said that although people “can’t pronounce my name, they remember the thing that I do for them.”Former state lawmaker Rashida Tlaib is set to become the first Muslim woman elected to the US Congress after winning …

OIC urgent summit calls for international protection for Palestinians
Egypt opens Rafah border crossing during Ramadan

Denunciation of Trump’s Jerusalem decision continues in Arab, Muslim worlds
Al-Sisi received Abbas in Cairo to assert solidarity
Catholic Church condemns Croatian play featuring Jesus Christ Muslim rape scene
The play features a hijab-clad woman being raped by Jesus after pulling a national flag from her genitals. The Catholic Church says it was inundated with complaints from its disgusted members.A controversial play which depicts Jesus Christ raping a Muslim woman drew strong condemnation from Croatia’s Catholic Church on Saturday. A theater festival in the …

Social life in Al-Ahmar’s Granada: a free visa to travel with time and live a real fairytale in Andalusia—Arab-Muslim Spain
If you would like to live a fairytale in the Arab-Muslim Granada, you only have to include “Social life in Granada during Al-Ahmar’s era”. The book is written by Emirati Ahmed Thani Al-Dousri, for which he achieved the PhD from the Moroccan University of Mohamed Al-Khames. Granada was the last Islamic city in Andalusia, and …

Trump’s Muslim travel ban plunges airlines into chaos
Global airlines have been caught largely off guard by new US rules barring entry for people from seven Muslim-majority countries, upsetting carriers’ crew rosters and triggering fears for the industry’s business.The world’s largest long-haul carrier, Emirates, announced on Monday that it had made “necessary adjustments” to its crewing in order to comply with the latest …

Part II: Could integration prevent radicalisation of Muslim youth?
The largest mosque umbrella organisation in Germany, the Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs (known as DITIB), has had its ups and downs since its foundation in 1984 in Germany as a branch of the Turkish Religious Affairs Directorate. While DITIB remains closely interlinked with the Turkish religious authority Diyanet in terms of finance, staff, and organisation, it claims to manage …

Part I: Could integration prevent radicalisation of Muslim youth?
Radicalisation is a phenomenon that has been striking not only in parts of Asia and Africa but also in the heart of Europe. While the number of Muslims in Germany is estimated by 4.7 million (5.8%), 70% of the almost 900,000 asylum-seekers have arrived in recent years are believed to be Muslims. It is undeniable that there is …

Pentathlon has its roots in Muslim culture: Schormann
The 2016 Junior World Modern Pentathlon Championships concluded its events at the Cairo International Stadium on 18 September, where Klaus Schormann, president of the International Union of Modern Pentathlon (UIPM), was present. On this occasion, Daily News Egypt sat down for an interview with Schormann. Can you tell us about your journey in sports? When …

Muslim cleric and associate shot dead in New York
The leader of a New York mosque and a second man have been shot dead while walking home from afternoon prayers. Police said the motive for the brazen daylight attack wasn’t immediately clear.

Desertification fuels deadly clashes in Nigeria
Growing desertification and violence in Nigeria is forcing thousands of Muslim herdsmen to move south, leading to clashes with Christian crop farmers. Residents and activists report that hundreds have been killed.

Why France again?
To date, France has suffered seven terrorist attacks in which 140 people have been killed. Political scientist and France expert Ronja Kempin explains why France is so often targeted.

Central African Republic: Touadera’s first 100 days in office
Restoring peace and security – that’s President Faustin Archange Touadera’s main task. He took office 100 days ago, but the Central African Republic (CAR) still has a long way to go before becoming a stable state.
Halal tourism: a growing trend for Muslim travellers
Konya, Turkey hosted the second international halal tourism conference earlier this month

Christmas under fire in some Muslim countries: Tajikistan, Somalia and Brunei
The Muslim-majority countries of Tajikistan, Somalia and Brunei have clamped down on Christmas. In the case of the latter country, celebrating the Christian holiday has been banned entirely.

In French elections, clashing visions of Muslim identity
The fledgling Union of French Muslim Democrats faces an uphill struggle in upcoming regional elections. The party emphasises that it wants to get young Muslims involved in the political process

Muslim Council of Elders discuss initiatives to counter extremist thought
Council members are expected to meet with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi

Saudi Arabia rebuffs Iran’s accusations over hajj stampede
Saudi officials have dismissed Iran’s criticism of the deadly hajj stampede, in which several hundred Muslim pilgrims died. Previously, Iran vowed international legal action against its regional rivals. The Iranians “should know better than to play politics with a tragedy”, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir told reporters on Saturday. Riyadh has ordered an investigation into …

Opinion: Europe’s grand challenge – Africa’s future
Africa’s population will be five times Europe’s by mid-century. Will the continent become a permanent source of desperate migrants, or a fabulous investment opportunity? Europe needs to engage, massively. The wave of migrants coming into Europe at the moment has a proximate cause – sectarian war and chaos in the Middle East – but it …
Morsi’s son released from prison after serving sentence
Former president’s son, Abdullah, was sentenced to a year in prison on drug abuse charges
3 Copts face charges for giving Muslims dates to break fast
“There is no such crime as preaching in Egyptian law,” says defence lawyer
5 alleged Muslim Brotherhood members arrested
Charges of inciting violence and unlawfully demonstrating
Muslim Brotherhood supporter reportedly dies in prison due to medical neglect
Essam Hamed was in pre-trial detention for almost two years

Notes from America: Ramadan – a personal reflection
By Ahmed Tharwat The Muslim holy month of Ramadan began last week. This fasting month is observed by millions of Muslims around the world, unless you are in China, where anti-fasting cops resort to force feeding observing Muslims in public. The number of hours that Muslims must fast will vary based on where they live. …

Al-Azhar denounces China’s banning of Ramadan fasting
China is depriving its Muslim population of their religious freedoms, says leading Sunni authority

Extra-judicial community justice is increasing sectarian violence: EIPR
Resolving disputes outside of justice system reflects community power structures
Teacher, students released on bail for ‘contempt of religion’ after ISIS video
Teacher Gad Younan was made to leave his village, following a meeting of Christians and Muslims

FJP vows ‘heavy price’ for death sentences
Death penalty has become Egyptian authorities’ favourite tool to purge political opposition, says Amnesty International