Muslims

Duke University 'Reconsiders', Muslim Prayer Call Muted

After being the first US university to allow Muslim prayer-calls over a campus-wide speaker system, Duke University has now "reconsidered."

'We Are All Germany', Says President at Muslim Rally

German President Joachim Gauck tells Muslim community that "we are all Germany" at a rally against rising Islamophobia.

Two out of Every Three Germans See Islam as a Threat

Merkel calls for tolerance after poll shows 61% say Islam doesn't belong in West; anti-immigration group says Paris attack justifies stance.

French Muslim Leaders Condemn Charlie Hebdo Attack

Muslim groups call shooting rampage 'barbaric' as manhunt for shooters is still underway.

Tibi Hoists PLO Flag on Temple Mount

MK Ahmed Tibi raises PLO flag on Temple Mount, calls it a 'place of worship for Muslims' and Jerusalem 'capital of Arab Palestine.'

Is Saudi Arabia Allowing Jews to Work in the Kingdom?

Saudi newspaper claims that the kingdom is allowing people of all faiths, Jews included, to work in the country.

France: Man Shouting 'Allahu Akhbar!' Stabs Three Policemen

Police shoot dead attacker, a Burundi-born man 'known for his radical views,' after he stabbed policemen.

French Journalist Banned for Remarks Against Muslims

Journalist barred from news channel for saying Muslims 'forced French out,' keep in insular communities.

Austria Closes Saudi-Backed School Over Anti-Semitism

Saudi School in Vienna under investigation for spreading hate messages against Jews; school to close by the end of the year.

Canadian Muslims Denounce ISIS Member who Called for Terrorism

Canadian Muslims denounce a call made by Muslim convert John Maguire for more terrorist attacks in the country.

Malaysian Barber Forces Customers to Walk On Israeli Flag

Barber forces all customers to his salon to walk on Israeli flag while entering; trend developed during Gaza operation.

Pope Francis Calls on Muslim Leaders to Condemn Terrorism

Pope Francis says a global condemnation of terrorism by Muslim leaders would help dispel the stereotype that equates Islam with terror.

Turkish Minister: Muslims Discovered the Earth is Round

Turkish Science Minister claims Muslims 'preceded Galileo' in discovering spherical Earth.

Chief Rabbi Calls on Muslim Religious Leaders to Condemn Attack

Chief Rabbi Lau says massacre on Jerusalem synagogue reminiscent of 'pogroms,' calls on Muslim leaders to stop 'cycle of bloodshed.'

Muslim Convert a Suspect in Ottawa Attack

Canadian police investigating a man identified as Michael Zehaf-Bibeau as a possible suspect in Ottawa shootings.

Police to Restrict Muslim Entry to Temple Mount

Israel Police to restrict the entry of Muslim worshipers to the Temple Mount following intelligence information about planned riots.

Asia's Olympic Chief Calls for Hijab to be Allowed

Asia's Olympic chief urges all sports to let women wear hijab headscarf, after Qatar's basketball team quits Asian Games in fury.

CBS: Israeli Muslim Birthrate Continues to Fall

According to the newest demographic studies, the birth rate of Israeli Muslims is continuing to fall, with 3.4 children per family in 2013.

Egyptian Host: I Can Understand Suicide Bombings in Israel

Egyptian host says that she does not condone suicide bombings, but can perhaps understand when they happen in Israel.

German Muslims Rally Against Extremism

Four main Muslim groups protest Islamist extremism, hate crimes of all kinds Friday after 'Sharia Police' debut in German countryside.

Young Muslims Operating 'Sharia Police' in Germany

Police in the German city of Wuppertal investigating several young men who announced themselves to be “Sharia police”.

British Muslim Clerics Release Fatwa Against Islamic State

New fatwa (Muslim religious decree) in Britain calls IS "an oppressive and tyrannical group".

France: Two Teenagers Arrested Over Synagogue Suicide Bomb Plot

Two Muslim girls, aged 15 and 17, arrested on suspicion of conspiring to blow up a synagogue in Lyon.

Denmark: 100s March Through Muslim Area to Protest Anti-Semitism

Jews and non-Jews alike don Jewish symbols openly in 'yarmulka protest' against rising anti-Semitism.

Police Probe London Sign Saying 'Muslims Don't Like Dogs'

Police in London are investigating a sign telling pet owners to stay out of an east London park because "Muslims do not like dogs."

Bahraini Cleric: Jews and Christians Try to Destroy Muslim Women

Jews and Christians are trying to destroy the Muslim family by propagating equality between the sexes, a cleric said in a sermon.

NYPD Defends Muslim Informant Program

Team assigned to compile databases on where Muslim homes and businesses scrapped after racial profiling accusations - but concerns remain.

After Hate Graffiti, Where are the Muslim Leaders?

Western Wall Rabbi laments that while Jewish leaders denounce hate crimes against all religions, Muslim leaders remain silent.

Rioting After Police Limit Muslim Access to Temple Mount

Palestinian Arab youth riot, throw stones at police after age limit announced; two police officers lightly hurt.

Temple Mount Closed After Muslim Rioting

Rock-throwing and Molotov cocktail attacks on police forces prompt closure of the site to visitors - and, some claim, specifically to Jews.

France: Far-Right Leader Forces Students to Eat Pork

Marine Le Pen issues divisive guidelines in districts controlled by her National Front party; Jews, Muslims the target.

Are British Prisons A 'Terrorist Breeding Ground'?

UK up in arms after survey reveals Islamists radicalizing prisoners from the inside, Al Qaeda literature found in cells.

Islamists Threaten to Assassinate French President

Al-Qaeda linked group vows Jihad against France for sending troops into Mali last year to root-out terrorists.

Muslims Complain, U.S. Network Cancels Controversial Pilot

ABC Family cancels a pilot for a new series which depicted an American girl who was kidnapped by her Saudi relatives.

Kotel Rabbi: Temple Mount Violence is a Disgrace

Muslim riots on the Temple Mount are proof that they are using the compound for a political struggle, says Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch.

Muslim Who Beheaded London Soldier Gets Life Sentence

One of the two Muslims who publicly beheaded British soldier Lee Rigby in London given life in prison. His accomplice given 45 years.

Bar Ilan U. to Dedicate Room for Muslim Prayers

Following request from Muslim student, Bar Ilan University's administration agrees to set aside one room for Muslim prayers.

Fatwa: Muslims Can't Travel to Mars

Muslim clerics have issued a religious ruling (“fatwa”) forbidding any Muslim from traveling to Mars; anyone who does may end up in hell

British Muslim Convert Jailed for Threatening Prince Harry

Ashraf Islam, a Muslim convert, jailed for three years for plotting to kill Prince Harry.

Jerusalem Councilman Urges Muslims: 'Leave Israel'

Nationalist Aryeh King distributes thousands of fliers to Muslim residents of the capital, explains Torah directives.

1 in 10 Babies in England and Wales Are Muslim

New survey data shows babies double total Muslim pop.; 80% increase between 2001-2011.

British Islamic Scholar Calls for a 'United Levant'

Speaking at Berlin conference, British Muslim scholar makes calls for 'unity' as sectarian strife worsens.

Islamic Movement Leader: Temple Mount for Muslims Only

After riot Friday by Muslim worshippers, Sheikh calls to defend Mount for exclusively Muslim worship, prevent Third Temple.

Angola Denies it Banned Islam

Angolan officials deny reports that the African nation had banned Islam, begun demolishing mosques.

American Jihadist in Syria: Entire World Will Be Muslim

US national in Syria declares intent to kill infidels, fight enemies of Islam, implement Sharia law worldwide - including in the West.

Angola Becomes 'First Country to Ban Islam'

Southern African nation reportedly bans Islam and orders the demolition of mosques in the country.

Danish-Palestinian Poet and Critic of Islam Assaulted

Yahya Hassan, 18, suffers head injury after being attacked from behind. Poet critical of Muslims has received numerous death threats.

NYC Mayoral Candidate Seeks Days Off for Muslim Holidays

Bill de Blasio wants to give school children in New York two extra days off to mark Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr.

MK Sarsour: Jews are 'Prophet Murderers'

Ibrahim Sarsour targets the Jewish nation as "prophet murderers" for an article which was "an insult to Islam and Christianity" alike.

Richard Dawkins Branded "Racist" Over Anti-Muslim Remarks

Controversial atheist professor angers Muslims with tweet deriding lack of academic achievements since "Middle Ages."

Florida Muslim Prisoners Try to Get On 'Kosher Bandwagon'

With the reinstatement of kosher meals for Jewish inmates in Florida prisons, Muslim prisoners in the state are also demanding kosher food

Muslim Leaders Condemn Holocaust Denial

Muslim religious leaders and scholars issue a joint statement condemning any attempts to deny or justify the Holocaust .

Muslim Terrorists Attack, Kill British Soldier With Machete

Two attackers with knives attacked a British soldier on a street in London Wednesday, killing him

UK Minister: Muslims Should 'Celebrate, Emulate' Success of Jews

A British government minister speaks out against anti-Jewish sentiments in the Muslim community.

Dutch Anti-Semitism Watchdog Group Raises Alert

Dutch anti-Semitism watchdog group files complaint on government's light punishment for Hitler youth admirers.

Rocks and Firebombs on the Temple Mount

Violence broke out after Friday Muslim prayers.

Israeli Envoy Abandons German Event, Cites Turkish PM's 'Lies'

Israel's ambassador has joined other Jewish leaders in abandoning a high-level interfaith German event to protest Turkish participation.

German Candidate Sanctioned Following Circumcision Remarks

German party urged to withdraw candidate from state election after he used expletive language to describe Jews who practice circumcision.

Businessman: Europe Preparing Holocaust for Muslims

Religious entrepreneur Moti Zisser says Europe feels threatened: "This time there will be 60 million people killed."

Malaysia Lifts Restrictions on Christian Pilgrimage to Jerusalem

Malaysia has removed quotas and other restrictions on Christians making their pilgrimage to Jerusalem.