Tag: Islam
Islamic school stung by 'military camp' reports
A Brisbane Islamic school has rejected reports it is run like a paramilitary camp and that it tried to ban the singing of the Australian national anthem.[MORE]
India's Muslims say no burial for 'demon' gunmen
Mumbai's top Muslim clerics have vowed to block the burial of nine Islamist militants who killed 183 people in a three-day rampage last week, saying their acts were an affront to Islam.[MORE]
Mecca pilgrims blocked from leaving Gaza
Palestinian pilgrims bound for Mecca have been prevented from leaving the Gaza Strip via Egypt as the enclave's Hamas Islamist rulers and the rival leadership in the West Bank traded blame for the hold-up.[MORE]
Qatar museum aims to show Islam's true values
The new Museum of Islamic Arts in the Qatari capital aims to show that Islam is a religion of "tolerance" and not "terrorism", guests were told at the opening ceremony on Saturday (local time).[MORE]
Yoga forbidden for Muslims in Malaysia: cleric
Muslims in Malaysia should not practice yoga because it will erode their faith in Islam, a senior Islamic cleric said.[MORE]
Islamic women pressured to stay in violent marriages: report
A new report has found Islamic women are being pressured to stay in violent marriages or accept polygam by some Muslim leaders.[MORE]
Growing numbers convert to Islam in PNG
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A growing number of people in PNG are turning their backs on Christianity and converting to Islam.[MORE]
Insurgents whip Somalis for dancing in public
Islamist insurgents in southern Somalia have whipped 32 people for taking part in a traditional dance.[MORE]
Catholic, Muslim leaders vow to fight terrorism, defend faith
Catholic and Muslim leaders at unprecedented Vatican meetings have vowed to jointly combat violence committed in God's name, to defend religious freedom and to foster equal rights for minority faith groups.[MORE]
Muslim scholars in talks with Vatican
The Vatican is hosting a group of Islamic scholars in the first Catholic-Muslim forum aimed at improving relations between the world's two largest faiths.[MORE]
Defiant extremists descend on Bali bombers' village
Islamic extremists descended on the village of the Bali bombers today in a show of defiance against their impending execution.[MORE]
Executing the Bali bombers: Why the delay, ask Indonesians
The vast majority of Indonesians - themselves overwhelmingly Muslim - are indifferent to the fate of Amrozi, Mukhlas and Imam Samudra.[MORE]
Seeking approval: Muslim school plans scale-back
The Quranic Society has confirmed it will scale back contentious plans for an Islamic school at Camden.[MORE]
Movie planned on life of Prophet Mohammad
A movie about the life of the Prophet Mohammad is to go into production soon, and will be only the second English-language film of its kind ever made.[MORE]
Religious leaders unforgiving on ABC's program cut
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Religious leaders have condemned the ABC's controversial decision to axe Radio National's Religion Report.[MORE]
Islamic school plan rejected again
Another application for the establishment of an Islamic school has been rejected by a suburban Sydney council. [MORE]
Videogame delayed over possible offence to Muslims
The release of one of the most eagerly anticipated games in the history of the Sony PlayStation has been delayed because of concerns that some of the background music may offend Muslims, the game's developers said.[MORE]
Hawke opens Muslim policy centre
Former prime minister Bob Hawke opens a Muslim policy centre at Uni SA.[MORE]
Council of Muslim Scholars 'becoming radicalised'
Indonesia's Council of Muslim Scholars, or Majelis Ulama, is a prominent player on the Indonesian political scene.[MORE]
Jewel Of Medina rushed to US market
A controversial novel about the Prophet Mohammad's child bride was rushed to US stores on Monday (local time), nine days ahead of schedule, after the office of the book's British publisher was attacked.[MORE]
Govt's human rights record under spotlight
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Human rights advocates have given the Federal Govt a mixed report card for its performance on social inclusion.[MORE]
Thousands celebrate end of Ramadan
Thousands of Muslims gathered at Sydney's Lakemba Mosque this morning to celebrate the end of Ramadan. [MORE]
Muslims end Ramadan in time for build-up
Up to 800 people are gathering at Darwin's Casuarina mosque today to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan.[MORE]
Soapie causes a stir in the Middle East
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A hugely popular and controversial Arab soapie is causing a stir in the Middle East.[MORE]
