Islam

Politics December 12

Biden administration launches national strategy to combat Islamophobia, anti-Arab hate

The Biden administration has launched a national strategy to combat Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate. The initiative comes a year after Hamas' attack on Israel.

Culture December 5

'Muhammad' becomes most popular baby name in England: Report

New census data from the UK's Office for National Statistics reveals that "Muhammad" has become the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales in recent years.

RELIGION November 15

Priest stabbed in the face during Mass as religion-based hate crime is on the rise worldwide

A priest stabbed in the face during Mass is one of the most recent cases of a religion-based hate crime, which is one the rise around the globe, though Jews are most often victims of the attacks.

Faith November 10

America's combat chaplains of 'all faiths' are the focus of new film

A documentary now in theaters, "Fighting Spirit," tells the stories of America's combat chaplains of all faiths; they are soldiers who are sent out into the battlefield without weapons.

Media November 2

Arab Michigan voter sees a ‘seismic shift’ among people from his community to Trump’: He’s about ‘ending wars’

Arab American Michigan voter Albert Abbas says his community is "flowing" towards supporting former President Trump this election because of commitment to ending wars.

Donald Trump November 1

Trump makes 'peace on Earth' appeal to Arab-American voters in key battleground state

Former President Trump made an appeal to Arab-American voters the battleground state of Michigan Friday, saying that he "wants to have peace on Earth.'

World October 16

Taliban begins enforcing rule banning 'images of living beings' in Afghan media

The Taliban is preventing certain outlets from airing images of human beings or animals, according to officials. The rule pertains to certain provinces at the time being.

World September 12

The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Morocco holds Guinness World Record for oldest higher learning institution

Several universities throughout the world have been operating for thousands of years. One commonly recognized as the world's oldest is the University of al-Qarawiyyin in Morocco.

Kamala Harris September 8

Trump campaign slams report 'radical' Keith Ellison is on Harris' AG short list: 'natural fit'

The Trump campaign slammed a report that Minnesota AG Keith Ellison is on VP Kamala Harris' short list for potential candidates for U.S. attorney general, which Ellison has denied.

United Kingdom July 6

UK appoints anti-Israel justice minister as Muslims reject incoming Labour government

The Muslim voters of the United Kingdom largely rejected the incoming Labour Party, adding a blemish to what was otherwise an historic win for Sir Keir Starmer.