Sufia Kamal, the poet who broke the taboo of photography in Bangladesh
When she died on November 20, 1999, Sufia Kamal was given a state funeral — the first woman in Bangladesh to receive such an honor. However, long before becoming a…
Indonesia: towards the first place in halal tourism — Oumma interview with Minister of Tourism Widiyanti Putri Wardhana
During an exclusive exchange during the London International Tourism Show (WTM London 2025), Oumma spoke with Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, Indonesian Minister of Tourism. She immediately emphasized that “Indonesia intends to…
Trump propels Tammy Bruce to the UN despite heavy Islamophobic history
The appointment of Tammy Bruce, former voice of Fox News and current State Department spokesperson, to the post of deputy representative of the United States to the UN has sparked…
Texas: Governor Abbott designates CAIR, one of the largest Muslim civil rights organizations in the United States, as a “terrorist organization”
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sparked controversy by declaring the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) – one of the largest Muslim civil rights organizations in the United States – a “foreign…
“Islam, an integral part of European history” – the prestigious English magazine New Statesman recalls a forgotten truth
In a long article published by the prestigious magazine New Statesmanhistorian David Motadel returns to a stubborn blind spot: the central place occupied by Islam in European history. A reality…
Paul Vannier (LFI) denounces “an amalgamation” targeting Muslims after an IFOP survey
The LFI-NFP deputy for Val-d’Oise, Paul Vannier, strongly criticized Tuesday on BFM TV an IFOP survey devoted to young Muslims in France. The elected official denounced “the stinking amalgam” which,…
Gaza: questioned on LCI by a Palestinian, Glucksmann still refuses to speak of “genocide” despite accusations from international experts
During the broadcast The Great Showdown on LCI, Mahmoud Al Banna, a Palestinian whose father died in Gaza and whose family is still there, questioned MEP Raphaël Glucksmann on Tuesday…
BFM TV journalist Neïla Latrous questions the methodology of an Ifop survey on young people and “Islamism”.
BFMTV journalist Neïla Latrous expressed reservations about the methodology of an Ifop survey concluding that “Islamism” is on the rise among young people. Speaking on air, she stressed that the…
Malaysia: halal has become a tool of global influence
Malaysia has succeeded where few Muslim countries have truly succeeded: making halal no longer just a religious framework, but a lever of international influence. Thanks to JAKIM and the Halal…
Hervé Renard interrupts his press conference out of respect for the Adhan (the call to prayer)
Hervé Renard, the French coach of Saudi Arabia, interrupted his press conference before the match until the Adhan – the call to prayer – finished, before resuming it afterwards. Beyond…
Halal Expo 2025: Istanbul highlights natural and vegan
The 11th edition of the World Halal Summit and Halal Expo will be held from November 26 to 29 at the Istanbul Exhibition Center, under the patronage of the Turkish…
Tokyo: Restaurateur sends food and messages of hope to Gaza
In Tokyo, the initiative of a small halal restaurant transformed into an unexpected chain of solidarity for Gaza. Yoshi Nakatani, owner of “Yoshi’s Passion,” launched Operation “Delivery to Gaza” earlier…