Tag: Islam
Why is blasphemy such a sensitive issue in Pakistan?
ISLAMABAD: In Pakistan, a country with a Muslim majority – Blasphemy is a burning issue. Even mere claims of disrespect towards Islam and its Prophet…
Who is Salwan Momika, the Quran burner sparking international tensions between Sweden and Muslim nations
Iraq on Thursday expelled the Swedish ambassador to protest against a planned burning of the Quran in Stockholm. The Iraq government’s action came after protesters,…
Who is Salwan Momika, the Quran burner sparking international tensions between Sweden and Muslim nations
Iraq on Thursday expelled the Swedish ambassador to protest against a planned burning of the Quran in Stockholm. The Iraq government’s action came after protesters,…
Christians in Pakistan risk greater persecution from blasphemy laws, while living in poverty
Two Christian Pakistani teenagers, one 18 and another 14, were arrested in their homes in Lahore in May 2023 on charges of blasphemy after a…
Hajj: Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 million expected after lifting of Covid measures
MINA: Some 2 million Muslim pilgrims officially began the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Monday, making their way out of Mecca after circling Islam‘s holiest site,…
Explainer: What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims?
MECCA: Over 2 million Muslims will take part in this week’s Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, as one of…
Report claims anti-Hindu hatred flourishing in British schools
LONDON: A new report by the Henry Jackson Society has uncovered what it claims are details of anti-Hindu hatred in British schools with Hindu children…
Pakistan: Chinese man held in Pakistan over blasphemy charges
ISLAMABAD: A Chinese engineer was arrested Sunday night and charges pressed against him after a mob tried to attack him for allegedly making blasphemous remarks…
Pakistan: Chinese man held in Pakistan over blasphemy charges
ISLAMABAD: A Chinese engineer was arrested Sunday night and charges pressed against him after a mob tried to attack him for allegedly making blasphemous remarks…
Pakistan finance minister Ishaq Dar says Allah responsible for nation’s prosperity, development
ISLAMABAD: Finance minister Ishaq Dar on Friday said Pakistan is the only country founded in the name of Islam and Allah is responsible for its…