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The quiet exit: 7 musicians who walked away from fame at their peak and meant it

Fame has a funny way of feeling like a trap once you're fully inside it. Most musicians spend years trying to reach the top, ...
The Hindu

A convert to Islam cannot claim the status of Backward Class Muslim, rules Madras High Court

A convert to Islam cannot claim the status of Backward Class Muslim. He is only a Muslim and that’s all there is to it, Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ruled while declaring ...
Dallas Morning News

Letters – Opinions about Islam and anti-Muslim fear in Texas

Re: "Texans must rise above anti-Muslim fear – When Muslims are used as scapegoats, all Texans are diminished," by Almas Muscatwalla, June 13 Opinion. I know and admire Almas Muscatwalla from our work ...
saudimoments

Joseph (Yusuf) in Islam

Yusuf (Joseph) is one of the most beloved prophets in Islam. His story is considered one of the most beautiful and inspiring narratives in the Quran, combining themes of faith, family, betrayal, ...
The Guardian

As a Muslim, it is encouraging to hear Pauline Hanson quote from a book. If there’s one thing we need, it’s more reading

Her latest remarks drew on Ed Husain’s memoir The Islamist. Reading more may help reframe the debate on Islam, writes Australia’s special envoy to combat Islamophobia I must admit that Senator Pauline ...
LEADERSHIP Newspaper

Islamic New Year: Gov. Yusuf Urges Muslims To Uphold Lessons Of Hijrah Week

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has congratulated Muslims in the state, Nigeria and across the world on the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448AH, urging them to uphold the lessons of ...
The New Indian Express

MP Aga Ruhullah alleges Muslim MP asked Yusuf Pathan to withdraw from SIR protest, Mahua Moitra names Owaisi

SRINAGAR: After cricketer-turned-politician and MP Yusuf Pathan broke ranks with the Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee and joined the rebel group of 20 MPs led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, senior ...
The New York Times

Is This the End of Political Islam?

For decades, Islamic governance held allure in the Middle East. Now some scholars say the Islamist wave has passed. ideas For decades, Islamic governance held allure in the Middle East. Now some ...
Los Angeles Times

5 dead in attack at San Diego mosque; anti-Islamic writings are found, sources say

SAN DIEGO — Three people were killed when two suspects opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday morning in an attack that sparked widespread shock and condemnation. Police swarmed the ...
The Washington Post

A religious asymmetry is unfolding in New York

You’re reading Awakenings, a newsletter on religion. Click here to get the full edition in your inbox. Ayaan Hirsi Ali is the founder of the AHA Foundation and a research fellow at the Hoover ...
USA Today

What is Eid al-Fitr? Muslim holiday, end of Ramadan explained

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is almost over, which means that Eid al-Fitr is coming soon. Millions of Muslims around the world every year observe Ramadan, a period of prayer, reflection and ...