In India, “The Kerala Government’s free-for-women Priyadarshini bus scheme has come under scrutiny over passenger identification and possible misuse… social reformer A.P. Ahmed Master suggested a ban on niqab and burqa on board.” “Malaysia is seeking to elevate its economic partnership with Korea beyond traditional manufacturing and trade by positioning itself as a long-term strategic… CONTINUE READING
“Analysts say Mauritania’s use of trained and certified Islamic female spiritual guides are a critical component of the country’s peacekeeping approach. Known as mourchidates, these women are certified by the state and deployed into prisons, schools, youth centers, hospitals and mosques, where they speak with young men and women about faith. Trained in Islamic law,… CONTINUE READING
In India, “the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has urged the Supreme Court to dilute or reconsider its proposed rules on the use of artificial intelligence in courts, saying that AI could undermine constitutional rights, harm marginalised communities and reinforce social inequalities.” “Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is pushing to expand the footprint of… CONTINUE READING
“The Chief Imam of Usman bn Affan Mosque in Gadon Kaya, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State [Nigeria], Dr. Aliy Yunus, has urged Muslims to strictly observe Islamic guidelines on wills, stressing that not every instruction left behind by a deceased person should be carried out if it contradicts the Qur’an and the Sunnah.”… CONTINUE READING
“Indonesia is tightening its grip on cosmetics compliance with new halal documentation requirements and enforcement against unregistered products.” “Muslim theologian and Islamic studies scholar Rana Alsoufi has been appointed to the German Ethics Council.“ “To promote awareness about the complementarity of IHL [International Humanitarian Law] and Islamic law of war to a wider audience, the… CONTINUE READING
“Another natural disaster again exposed Japan’s ill-preparedness in dealing with the needs of foreign workers during emergencies, even in places that increasingly view non-Japanese residents as vital members of the community….’“We were focused primarily on elderly Japanese in preparing special meals, so we had not taken halal food (prepared according to Islamic law) into account.'”… CONTINUE READING
In Nigeria, “the Kano State Hisbah Board has said its mass wedding programme is open to both Muslims and Christians.” “Islamic scholar Dr. Muhammad Salah has urged Muslims to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to expand Islamic education and Da’wah, while stressing that its use must be guided by authentic Islamic knowledge and ethical standards.” “Cambodia… CONTINUE READING
“Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi…urged religious scholars to support Islamabad in its fight against ‘terrorism,’ urging them to inform the masses that Islam discourages anti-state activities.” “Calls to fight ‘Sharia’ are not new to Texas Republican politics, but as the border loses emotional force for voters, fear of Islam is back in a big way.”… CONTINUE READING
“In war zones and disaster areas, food can become a serious problem for Muslim soldiers and refugees. The US Military’s packaged, ready-to-eat meals (MREs) were a huge success when they were first introduced during the Second World War. They were built to last a long time without going bad. But as more people of different… CONTINUE READING
The “National Moonsighting Committee Nigeria shared updated financial thresholds for Muslims in Nigeria, based on Islamic law. These figures, given in Nigerian Naira, cover Zakat Nisab, dowry, theft limits, and blood money (Diyya).” In Malaysia, “a complaint about a prayer hall in Ampang illustrates how technical disagreements can escalate into controversial questions about identity….While the… CONTINUE READING
