Muslims

UK Muslim shopkeeper murdered for his love of Christians

Popular store owner stabbed to death by another Muslim in 'religiously prejudiced' attack, mere hours after posting Easter message.

Obama: Patrolling Muslim neighborhoods 'makes no sense'

President Barack Obama blasts Ted Cruz for calling for police to patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods following Belgian terror attacks.

Egyptian minister sacked for 'insulting' Mohammed

Egyptian justice minister fired after saying he would imprison "even a prophet" if he broke the law.

Muslim women removed from flight for recording safety procedure

Controversy over incident in which Muslim women were removed from a flight in LA, after allegedly 'staring' at a crew member.

New York school holds World Hijab Day

Parents were not informed in advance, and many were angry. Experts say that the hijab is actually not an Islamic requirement.

Video proves Canadian PM prayed at a mosque

Video of 2013 visit by then-Liberal leader to a mosque in western Canada shows he prayed alongside Muslims.

Trump reiterates call for temporary Muslim ban in first TV ad

Republican presidential frontrunner unveils his first television ad of the presidential campaign, and once again fuels some controversy.

Khamenei: The Americans are trying to destroy Islam

Iran's Supreme Leader warns against Americans who, he claims, are trying to create divisions among Muslims.

Man from Disneyland incident previously refused entry to Israel

One member of the British Muslim family which was prevented from flying to Disneyland was refused entry to Israel two years ago.

British Muslim family prevented from flying to Disneyland

PM Cameron urged to intervene after a British Muslim family prevented from flying to the United States.

Georgia teacher asks Muslim student if she's carrying a bomb

Teacher in the state of Georgia causes uproar after asking a 13-year-old Muslim student if she was carrying a bomb in her backpack

Watch: White House 'disqualifies' Trump

Press secretary says call to ban Muslim entry is 'disqualifying,' Republicans who don't renounce support pledges 'also disqualified.'

Trump defends remarks: There will be more World Trade Centers

House Speaker slams Trump for 'ban Muslims' remark, says comments 'not conservatism'; Trump unapologetic: 'we can't close our eyes.'

White House: Trump's comments 'contrary to American values'

White House officials condemn Donald Trump's call to ban Muslims from entering the United States.

Trump: Block Muslims from entering the United States

Republican presidential candidate says Muslims should be blocked from entering the United States so that Americans aren't victims of jihad.

Obama: We will defeat ISIS, but this isn't a war with Islam

President Obama outlines the step to defeat ISIS, but also says the group does not represent the majority of Muslims.

Watch: Muslim preacher says Europe 'plundered' Muslim lands

London-based preacher demands EU 'compensate' Muslims, like they pay reparations to Holocaust survivors.

Muslim 'clock boy' sues for $15 million

Dallas teen who was arrested after his homemade clock was mistaken for a bomb sues city of Irving and local school district.

1 in 5 British Muslims sympathize with jihadists

Number rises to 1 in 4 among British Muslims ages 18-34 in revealing poll.

In shadow of Paris, first Australian Muslim party launched

First party for Australian Muslims surfaces days after ISIS attacks, and even as first of 12,000 Syrian migrants land Down Under.

Sweden on the way to self-destruction?

Church to take down crosses for Muslims' sake, symptom of Sweden's open-door immigration policy causing irreparable damage.

Muslim 'clock kid' reunited with his device

Texas teenager who was arrested for making a clock mistaken for a bomb gets his device back from police before moving to Qatar.

Briton Who Travelled to Syria: ISIS 'Not My Cup of Tea'

British woman who fled ISIS with her five children after travelling to Syria says she didn't enjoy the experience.

Europe Overrules Recommended Circumcision Ban

Thanks to joint Jewish-Muslim rallying, European Council has decided not to recommend a ban on circumcision.

Muslim 'Clock Kid' was Serial Troublemaker

Muslim teenager from Texas who was arrested for bringing a home-made clock to school was a “weird little kid”, says former teacher.

Netanyahu's Greetings and Warnings for Eid Al-Adha

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sends two very different messages to Muslims, Druze for Eid Al-Adha holiday.

Jersey City Muslims: 'We'll Be the Majority Soon'

Muslim parents in NJ fail to have schools closed for today's holiday, but are confident for next year.

New York Schools to Close for Muslim Holiday for the First Time

More than 1,800 public schools in New York to close for Eid al-Adha Thursday, fulfilling mayor's campaign pledge.

Clinton: Can a Muslim be President? Yes

Hillary Clinton takes to Twitter to criticize Republican candidate Ben Carson over comments on a Muslim becoming president.

Ben Carson: I Wouldn't Support a Muslim President

Republican presidential candidate causes uproar over comments on TV that he would not support a Muslim as President.

Statistics: Israeli Muslim Growth Rate Declining

1.454 million Muslims live in Israel, and still have high fertility rates. However, growth has slowed significantly since 2000.

Obama Invites Suspended Muslim Teen to White House

Obama invites to White House a 14-year-old who was suspended from school after his clock was mistaken for a bomb.

More Than 80 Dead in Crane Collapse in Mecca

At least 87 people dead and more than 200 injured in a crane collapse into a part of a mosque in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

Pakistani Muslims to Refugees: Convert, or Become Slaves

Muslim charities tell homeless Christians in Pakistan that they must convert to receive aid, or else become bonded servants.

Apartments in Toronto? Only to Muslims

Islamists busted in the heart of Canada for refusing non-Muslim tenants for public housing.

The Plot Thickens: Did Christian Soldier Really Make Up Attack?

Attorney who represented Christian soldier says he was indeed attacked by Muslims but was warned not to complain.

China Bans Ramadan

In latest move against Muslim minority, Chinese authorities ban Ramadan in Xinjiang region 'to protect students' wellbeing.'

'What ISIS is Doing Should Not be Surprising'

Author and commentator Bat Ye'or says that what ISIS is doing is in line with what was done historically by radical Muslims.

Despite Rising Anti-Semitism, Jews Held in High Regard in Europe

A Pew Research Center poll on attitudes toward minorities in six European Union countries reveals most favorable sentiment is for Jews.

Report: Muslim Shot in Boston Planned to Kill Jewish Blogger

Law enforcement officers say a Muslim who was fatally shot by police in Boston was plotting to behead Jewish blogger Pamela Geller.

One Shot, One Under Arrest in Boston Cop Beheading Plot

A man officials said had planned to behead a police officer was shot and killed in Boston, while an accomplice of his was arrested.

Saudi Preacher: Jews Poison Muslims Through Social Media

Saudi Islamist preacher warns against WhatsApp, Twitter, and Facebook, says they are controlled by Jews.

France: Muslim Girl Banned from Class for Wearing Long Skirt

Outcry in France after 15-year-old Muslim girl banned from class twice for wearing a long black skirt seen as too "openly religious".

Son of British Politician Among Nine Detained in Turkey

The son of a British local councillor among nine people detained by Turkish authorities for trying to cross the Syrian border.

Group: Jews Need Temple Mount for Passover Sacrifice

Two Jewish activists were arrested for posting notices near the entrance to the Temple Mount, asking Muslims to please evacuate the Mount.

Female Gaza Lecturer: Islam Defends the Rights of Women

Female lecturer from Gaza claims that Islam defends the rights of women and that it is, in fact, the West that doesn't.

Austria Bans Foreign Funding for Muslim Organizations

Austria updates law on the status of Muslims, bans foreign financing to Muslim organizations and requires imams to speak German.

Danish Muslim Group Plans Peace Vigil in Copenhagen

Inspired by the "peace ring" in Oslo, Danish Muslim group planning a vigil in Copenhagen to protest against hate crimes.

Coexistence in Oslo?

Norwegian Muslims Surround Oslo Synagogue in 'Peace Circle'

Over 1,000 turn out to identify with Jews following Muslim terror attacks on Jews, Jewish leader calls 'look to Norway' - but is he right?

Norwegian Muslim 'Ring of Peace' Gains Steam

2,500 people sign up to circle Oslo synagogue in response to Copenhagen attack, to 'stand with the Jewish people.'

Muslim 'Ring of Peace' to Encircle Oslo Synagogue

Norwegian Muslims plan solidarity event after Copenhagen shooting to show 'Muslims don't support terrorism,' amid high local anti-Semitism.

Obama: We're Not at War with Islam

President Obama says the war is against "people who have perverted Islam", urges Muslims to denounce groups like ISIS.

Saudi Cleric: The Sun Revolves Around the Earth

The day the Earth stood still is every day, one Saudi cleric claims - on Galileo's birthday.

Obama Condemns 'Outrageous' Murders of Muslims in North Carolina

"No one in the United States should ever be targeted because of who they are," says Obama in statement about murders of three Muslims.

'Unprecedented' Doubling in UK Muslim Population

Survey finds UK Muslim children nearly doubled in a decade, half under 25 showing long-term impact as experts warn of massive shift for UK.

Paris: Muslim Street Artist Beaten for 'Coexistence' Mural

Well-known Muslim street artist beaten in Paris, reportedly by Muslim attackers - after he rallies for interfaith understanding.

Three Muslim Students Shot Dead in North Carolina

Man arrested after gunning down young Muslim couple and sister of the wife at Chapel Hill.

Muslim Radicalization from 'Crazy Stuff' Alarms Prince Charles

Britain's heir to the throne says the numbers of vulnerable Muslims being radicalized by 'crazy stuff' on the Internet is 'frightening'.

France: More Attacks on Muslims in January Than in 2014

At least as many anti-Muslim acts have taken place in France since the terror attacks this month as all of last year, says local group.

American Muslims Visit Israel, Others Promise to Boycott Them

Muslim-Americans who visited Israel on the Muslim Leadership Initiative are in hot water for "cooperating with Zionists."