Tag: Islam
Court to decide Islamic school proposal
The Land and Environment Court may decide the future of a proposed Islamic school in Sydney's south-west.[MORE]
Man convicted of child cruelty over Shiite whipping ceremony
A man has been convicted of child cruelty for forcing two boys to whip themselves during a Muslim ceremony, British prosecutors said.[MORE]
Iraqis spend millions on silver to fix Shiite shrine
Iraqis have bought about $US69 million worth of silver from Swiss dealers to refurbish a shrine to a revered imam in the holy Shiite city of Karbala, an official said.[MORE]
Towelhead title draws objections
An Islamic civil rights advocacy group has asked Warner Brothers to change the title of its upcoming film Towelhead because, it says, "the word is commonly used in a derogatory manner against people of the Muslim faith or Arab origin."[MORE]
Writers accuse Random House of censorship
Random House pulls a book about Mohammed's wife Aisha, angering literary giants.[MORE]
Millions of Shiites mark Iraq pilgrimage
More than three million Shiites have marked a revered annual pilgrimage to the Iraqi holy city of Karbala amid tight security to thwart attacks, officials said.[MORE]
Book on Mohammed's wife dropped
Publisher Random House has pulled a novel about the Prophet Mohammed's child bride, fearing it could "incite acts of violence".[MORE]
Turkish court warns ruling party but keeps it open
Turkey's highest court has rejected an attempt to shut down the governing AK Party, but imposed financial penalties on it for anti-secular activities, the court's chief judge said.[MORE]
Baghdad Shiite pilgrimage passes peacefully
A major pilgrimage of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi Shiites to a Baghdad shrine passed peacefully overnight, a day after three female suicide bombers killed 35 people among crowds of pilgrims.[MORE]
Leadership row 'damaging' for Islamic Federation
The re-instated president of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils says an argument over the leadership of the organisation which ended up in court has been very damaging.[MORE]
Inter-faith conference urges anti-terrorism pact
Islamic, Christian and Jewish leaders have called for an international agreement to combat terrorism, at the end of a landmark Saudi-organised conference.[MORE]
Archbishop of Canterbury invites Muslim leaders to religious meet
The Archbishop of Canterbury - the leader of the world's Anglicans - has sent a letter to Christian and Muslim leaders inviting them to a conference in October to tackle religious violence and freedom to worship.[MORE]
Pilgrims invited to multi-faith prayers
Participants of World Youth Day are being asked to examine Australia's success as a multi-faith society.[MORE]
Youth find common ground in religious faith
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World Youth Day organisers are attempting to prevent any tensions between religions by holding a youth forum with members of various faiths.[MORE]
Chad halts 'holy war' by Muslim leader, 70 killed
Chad says its security forces have killed 66 followers of an Islamic spiritual leader who was threatening to launch a holy war against Christians and atheists from Africa to Europe.[MORE]
Dutch politician to make another anti-Muslim film
Right-wing Dutch politician Geert Wilders is planning a sequel to his anti-Muslim film Fitna, local media has reported. [MORE]
Cairns mosque gets nod despite opposition
Far north Queensland's Muslim community has won a court battle over plans for the first purpose-built mosque in Cairns.[MORE]
No recognition for polygamous marriage: A-G
The Federal Government has rejected calls from two Muslim leaders to recognise polygamous marriage.[MORE]
Islamic leaders call for recognition of polygamous marriages
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Two Islamic leaders are calling on the Federal Government to recognise polygamous marriages.[MORE]
Legalise polygamy, says Islamic leader
An Islamic leader in Australia is calling on the Federal Government to recognise polygamous marriages.[MORE]
French court suspends virgin marriage annulment
A French court has overturned an order annulling the marriage of a Muslim woman accused of lying about being a virgin, pending a ruling on appeal expected in September.[MORE]
Council grant for mosque work
Australia's oldest mosque is getting a $65,000 grant from Adelaide City Council to fund the repairs to one of its minarets. [MORE]
Papua religious conflict being overlooked: ICG
The International Crisis Group (ICG) is warning of conflict between Muslims and Christians in Indonesia's Papua province unless greater efforts are made to reduce communal tension.[MORE]
Police stop Saudi woman flouting driving ban
Saudi police have detained a woman for violating rules banning women from driving in the conservative Muslim country, a newspaper said. [MORE]
Rudd, Yudhoyono push for interfaith dialogue
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and the Indonesian President have agreed to push for greater dialogue between Muslims and Christians. [MORE]
