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Latest in Tag: muslims
Trump’s travel ban order raises concerns over global safetyÂ
Political science professor Hassan Nafea suggests Egypt and other countries should oppose the orderÂ
4 injured, 15 houses damaged as unknown assailants attack Coptic village in Sohag
Four people were injured and 15 houses were damaged when unknown assailants attacked Al-Naghmeish, a Coptic village in Sohag, on Friday, according to Nader Shoukry, editor-in-chief of Copts United news website. The attack started after the Friday prayers in rejection to one of the private residences opening his house to hold Coptic prayers, according to …
Fighting for the soul of Islam: a battle of the paymasters
Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov, an Islamist with close ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin, recently convened some of Islamâs most prominent leaders to determine the theologically and politically explosive question of who is a Sunni Muslim. Professing to be a Sufi, a more mystical interpretation of Islam, Kadyrov lacks the religious credentials beyond his native …
16 detained following sectarian strife incident in Minya
A fight between Muslims and Christian in Minya left 2 Coptic injured
2 injured in Minya sectarian strife
The two injured men are hospitalised, according to Bishop Makarios
Porcine plan: Hungarian MEP makes a right old pig’s ear
Last weekend Hungarian MEP Gyorgy Schöpflin tweeted that the country should post pig heads at the border to discourage Muslims from entering.
Egypt condemns storming of Al-Aqsa mosque premises by settlers
Egypt, Jordan concerned about Israeli security policies at Muslim prayer site following storming of radical Jews
Rate of sectarian violence incidents is alarming: Pope Tawadros II
Head of the Coptic Orthodox Church Pope Tawadros II warned on Monday against the repercussions of recent sectarian violence, citing 37 assaults on Copts since 2013. Tawadros delivered a speech while meeting with the parliamentary Religious Committee, following violent clashes between Muslims and Christians in Minya and Beni Suef last week. Despite the stateâs tendency to solve the conflicts …
Sectarianism in Upper Egypt defeats state unity
Ongoing tensions highlight deep-rooted conservatism; informal, temporary solutions over rule of law
Assaults on Copts in Minya continue, demands for state response
Several arrested, but many claim measures taken so far are too weak and ineffective
Israel imposes lockdown on tens of thousands of Palestinians in Hebron
Israel has bolstered security in a major crackdown around Hebron that is affecting tens of thousands of civilians. The lockdown comes in response to two recent attacks on Jewish settlers.
Muslims spend âLaylet al-Qadrâ seeking mercy and forgiveness
This year, Ramadanâs last Friday was the 27th day of the holy month, what is known as Leylet al-Qadr (the night of power). In Islam, Laylet al-Qadr is the night the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. According to the Quran, that night is the greatest night of the year and any adoration …
Slovakiaâs EU presidency in the shadow of Brexit and the refugee crisis
Slovakia takes over the EU presidency on July 1. The problem? Eastern Europe doesnât want any more refugees, but an EU-wide solution to the crisis is not in sight. And a Brexit won’t make life any easier either.
Non-fasting Muslims arrested in northern Nigeria
The religious police in Kano State have been cracking down on Muslims who fail to fast during the holy month of Ramadan. As DWâs Nasir Zango reports, the suspects could be caned in public if found guilty.
Be proud of your religion
The most difficult thing Muslims are facing in western communities is the way people look at them, as if they were defendants charged with a crime called Islam. I once wrote about a Russian professor who called me to quote  my opinion on two terror bombing incidents that occurred in a city in southern …
We are not like you
As soon as I heard about the sectarian events in Abu Qirqas in Minya several events popped into my mind. I looked them up in newspaper archives and have collected them as they are presented below. Quoted from Al-Masry Al-Youm on 6 February 2008: âFour of Al-Ahly fans are arrested and accused of burning a …
Ramadan preparations: anticipating joy of the holy month overcomes social torment
The streets are decorated with lights and colourful lanterns. People greet each other with smiles and wait for any interaction between them to say kul sena wa enta tayeb (used during the holy month to mean âHappy Ramadanâ)
Dear Muslims
Dear Muslims, Have you ever met a Christian who joking said, âPraise Jesusâ and then followed it by, âWhy havenât you converted to Christianity already?â Have you ever taken a taxi and been forced to sit there while the driver listens to hymns at a high volume? Have you ever heard the pastor on Sundays …
Al-Sisi instructs perpetrators of sectarian strife in Minya to be held accountable
300 people looted and torched at least seven homes belonging to Coptic families
Sectarian strife in Minya leads to looting, torching houses and attacks on Christians
300 people looted and torched at least seven homes belonging to Coptic families
Brussels pays the price
Muslims in Europe are always charged with every terrorist incident occurring in Europe, even before conducting any investigation. As I wrote before: “You are paying the price for our politicians’ errors”. My first point is, a terrorism tree grows only in a forest of extremism. Those who fight terrorism, excluding extremism, will lose both battles. …
US presidential candidate praises Al-Sisi as âshining exampleâ
Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi is a politician the US should “be standing with”, says Republican candidate Ted Cruz
Belgium: Cities fight radicalization of young Muslims
Ever since November’s attacks in Paris, Belgium has been stereotyped as a hotbed of terrorism. Several cities are trying to prevent young Muslims from being radicalized.
Polish magazine depicting Muslim men as ârapistsâ draws censure
Dar Al-Iftaâs Islamophobia observatory condemns front cover of Polish magazine, describes it as “racism”
Ignore Trumpâs bigotry at your peril!
Donald Trump is smashing red lines at the rate of knots, yet his popularity with Republican voters is soaring. Most polls place him way ahead with 35% nationwide; 19% higher than his closest rival. The more vulgar and offensive he is, the more the voters love him. He is successfully exploiting peopleâs fears of âthe …
In Cartoon: Donald Trump on Muslims
Attacks against Muslims on the rise after Paris strikes
Hate mongers in several European countries have been targeting Muslims after the Paris attacks. Experts say there is an urgent need to stop demonising one religious community and develop strategies for reconciliation
Kenyan Muslims ‘will join others to welcome the pope’
Pope Francis is embarking on his first visit to Africa. In the three countries on his itinerary, he is expected to address the challenge of harmonizing relations between Christians and Muslims. Pope Francis is beginning a tour of three African countries, Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Repubublic. DW spoke to Hassan Ole Nado, Deputy …
In Cartoon: It is the right wing time!
In memory of Srebrenica: An endless dispute
By Maydaa Abou Nadr It all started in early 1992. A year after the secession of Croatia and Slovenia from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1991, the Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina requested its independence. At the time, Bosnia and Herzegovina was divided as follows:Â Muslim Bosniaks represented 44% of the community; …