Islam

Israel's Sharia court Qadi: Ramadan an opportunity to strengthen our partnership

In a sit-down with The Jerusalem Post, the Qadi of the High Sharia Court of Appeals speaks on the holy month for Muslims and the opportunity for interfaith dialogue.

12/03/2024

Pakistan sentences student to death for WhatsApp messages with negative Muhammed depiction

A 17-year-old received a life sentence in connection to the Whatsapp messages.

Top official from China's Xinjiang says 'Sinicization' of Islam 'inevitable'

Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly called for the "Sinicization" of religions, including Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity, urging followers to pledge loyalty to the Communist Party.

By REUTERS
07/03/2024

'Crossing the Jordan': Deeply considered essays on Judaism, Islam, the West

Insights into Judaism, Islam, the West, and factors affecting their relationship

Hamas must not terrorize on Ramadan

We need to say with one voice that this evil Hamas group will no longer attack Jews on Jewish holidays and will no longer ruin the lives of Muslims in the region by continuously bringing war.

Why Ramadan at al-Aqsa is an annual flashpoint of violence

Tensions rise in Jerusalem ahead of Ramadan over Al-Aqsa Mosque access limits advised by Ben Gvir, sparking fears of unrest.

By SIMCHA PASKO/THE MEDIA LINE
01/03/2024

Israel is still reviewing access to Al Aqsa over Ramadan

"The specific issue of prayer on the Temple Mount, in Al Aqsa, is currently still under discussion by the cabinet," Government Spokesperson Avi Hyman said in a briefing on Thursday.

By REUTERS
29/02/2024

‘F*** Sharia’: Turkey detains lawyer who criticized fundamentalist Islamic law online

The lawyer said that, in response to her social media, she had received threats online by "people who said they would put me to the sword and that I would become their concubine."

A historic Iraqi city connects between past and future in a divided Middle East - opinion

The Battle of Karbala is not only history but a haunting reality. A marriage of medieval theology with Iran's attempt to produce nuclear weapons should alarm all people and leaders of the free world

18/02/2024

Tariq Nassar: Ex-'haredi Muslim' changing Jerusalem through bees, placemaking

At the Table: After meeting the founder of Muslala, which fosters urban agriculture in unused spaces, Tariq Nassar sought to do the same to east Jerusalem.

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