The so-called Algerian “memorial rent”: a French imposture
Algeria has just celebrated the 70the anniversary of the Revolution of 1er November 1954 in a surge of national communion under the sign of fidelity and renewal. What could be…
Viral but misleading: No, Cristiano Ronaldo does not appear in this video reading the Koran
A video circulating on social media, accompanied by a commentary, purports to show Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo reading the Koran. However, an investigation by Misbar, a fact-checking site, revealed that…
Trump campaigning among Muslim and Arab communities, key voters for 2024
Former President Donald Trump is stepping up his efforts to appeal to traditionally Democratic Muslim and Arab voters, capitalizing on dissatisfaction with U.S. foreign policy on the Israel-Gaza conflict. Recent…
Australia: senator convicted of anti-Muslim remarks
On Friday, an Australian court ruled that Senator Pauline Hanson, leader of the populist right-wing One Nation party, had violated anti-discrimination laws by publishing remarks targeting a Muslim senator, Mehreen…
Interview with Karima Berger: between spirituality and universal quest at the Scriptures & Spiritualities Book Fair
As part of the Scriptures & Spiritualities Book Fair, which will be held on November 17, 2024 at the town hall of the 6th arrondissement of Paris, we interviewed Karima…
United States: Trump could reinstate the “Muslim ban” if he wins
Donald Trump plans to reinstate the travel ban on nationals of predominantly Muslim countries, nicknamed the “Muslim ban”, if he wins the 2024 presidential election. According to the Wall Street…
US presidential elections: poll shows massive support from American Muslim voters for Jill Stein
A recent poll by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) reveals that 42% of Muslim voters in the United States support Green Party candidate Jill Stein for the 2024 presidential…
Saudi Arabia: The 2025 Biennial of Islamic Arts in Jeddah, between faith and artistic creation
The Jeddah Biennial of Islamic Arts 2025, scheduled for January 25 to May 25, promises a deep exploration of the concept of faith in a modern world. Organized by the…
Call for boycott of Islamic Archeology Conference in Germany: Palestinians denounce normalization of apartheid and genocide
The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) calls on speakers and participants at the Islamic Archeology Conference, scheduled at Goethe University Frankfurt from November 7-9,…
UK Muslim schools threatened by new tax on private tuition fees
The survival of Britain’s Muslim schools is under threat from a new 20% tax on private tuition fees. Recent analysis reveals that 70% of independent Islamic schools risk no longer…
Severe floods hit Saudi Arabia, Mecca particularly affected
Since October 27, 2024, torrential rains have caused severe flooding in several areas of Saudi Arabia, seriously affecting Mecca. The streets of the holy city, including the area around the…
Islam and Halloween: between preservation of faith and cultural adaptation
The British organization Religion Media Centre, dedicated to promoting understanding of religions in the media, has explored the position of Islam on the unseen world, and particularly on Halloween. A…