tldrdailynews.com logo
Tag

Muslims

All articles tagged with #muslims

Portugal Bans Public Face Coverings with Carve-Outs in 'Burqa Law'
world6 days ago

Portugal Bans Public Face Coverings with Carve-Outs in 'Burqa Law'

Portugal’s parliament approved a law restricting public face coverings, widely described as the burqa law, with exceptions for health, professional duties, worship, weather conditions, and at airports or diplomatic missions. Violators can face fines from 150 to 3,000 euros (about $175–$3,500). The measure, framed by the president as protecting social trust and equality, is seen by critics as targeting Muslim women, and was finalized last month with carve-outs and enforcement details tied to specific locations.

via New York Post|
#bans#burqa#face-coverings
Abbott urges federal probe into airport Muslim washing stations
national6 days ago

Abbott urges federal probe into airport Muslim washing stations

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott escalated his campaign against Muslim ablution stations at Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental airports, asking the Justice Department to investigate the facilities as discriminatory and pressing the Department of Transportation to withhold grants until they’re closed. Airport officials paused or halted expansion plans amid the controversy, while Muslim leaders and legal scholars accuse the move of targeting Muslims and see it as part of a broader pattern of anti-Islam rhetoric in Texas ahead of his reelection.

via The Washington Post|
#discrimination#greg-abbott#islam
Dearborn Council Erupts Over Sharia-Fear Claims By Local Pastor
us-news7 days ago

Dearborn Council Erupts Over Sharia-Fear Claims By Local Pastor

At a Dearborn, Michigan city council meeting, Pastor Lorenzo Sewell of 180 Church claimed the city is “under Sharia law” and denounced Muslim influence, a flare-up tied to broader anti-Islam protests; he and allies pointed to a recent assault on activist Jake Lang as evidence, while officials including Mayor Abdullah Hammoud pushed back, saying Dearborn is governed by American law and welcomes all faiths. Police arrested at least one person in connection with the Lang incident as tensions over religion persisted in the city, which has a large Arab population.

via New York Post|
#dearborn#michigan#muslims
Tuberville brands Mamdani an enemy in anti-Muslim post
politics5 months ago

Tuberville brands Mamdani an enemy in anti-Muslim post

Sen. Tommy Tuberville posted on X accusing New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani—a Muslim—of being “the enemy,” using side-by-side photos of 9/11 and Mamdani hosting an iftar. The post adds to Tuberville’s history of anti‑Muslim remarks and comes as Mamdani has spoken out against Islamophobia; the piece notes a broader pattern of Muslim-focused posts by GOP lawmakers and mentions that Tuberville’s team did not immediately comment.

via The Washington Post|
#muslims#politics#september-11-attacks
Ogles’s anti-Muslim post sparks backlash and fuels GOP Islamophobia scrutiny
politics5 months ago

Ogles’s anti-Muslim post sparks backlash and fuels GOP Islamophobia scrutiny

Rep. Andrew Ogles posted on X that Muslims don’t belong in American society, drawing swift condemnation from Democrats and highlighting a broader pattern of Islamophobic rhetoric among GOP lawmakers. The remarks surfaced as Republicans gathered for their policy retreat, and they come amid calls to denounce anti-Muslim posts and pursue related policies. An analysis by The Washington Post found nearly 100 GOP members have posted about Islam or Muslims this year, mostly negative content, illustrating the party’s trending rhetoric on the topic.

via The Washington Post|
#congress#gop#islam
Pundits push drastic deportations to unite MAGA over Iran war
politics5 months ago

Pundits push drastic deportations to unite MAGA over Iran war

Amid Trump’s Iran intervention, key MAGA voices are battling over strategy to unite the base, with Benny Johnson and Matt Walsh urging mass deportations and denaturalizations of American Muslims as a unifying move. Supporters like Hannity, Levin, and Shapiro back the war, while Carlson, Kelly, and Bannon criticize it. The piece frames this intra-MAGA rift as a recurring pattern where Trump appeases divisions by targeting an external or ideological ‘enemy,’ in this case arguments for repressive measures against Muslims.

via Media Matters for America|
#denaturalization#iran-war#maga
GOP Rep. under fire for dog-over-Muslims remark sparks resignation calls
politics6 months ago

GOP Rep. under fire for dog-over-Muslims remark sparks resignation calls

Democrats are pressing Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) to resign after he posted on X that “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one,” a remark tied to criticism of dog owners in New York City. Fine defended the comment in a TV interview, and House leaders including Hakeem Jeffries called him Islamophobic, as the controversy prompts calls for disciplinary action.

via The Washington Post|
#florida#islamophobia#muslims
GOP Rep's Islamophobic Post Sparks Widespread Backlash
politics6 months ago

GOP Rep's Islamophobic Post Sparks Widespread Backlash

Florida Rep. Randy Fine sparked outrage with a post saying, “If they force us to choose, the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one,” in response to Palestinian American activist Nerdeen Kiswani. The remark drew swift condemnation from across the political spectrum—including AOC, Gov. Gavin Newsom, Jake Tapper, and Megyn Kelly—with calls for censure and stripping him of committee assignments, highlighting ongoing Islamophobic rhetoric in some GOP circles.

via HuffPost|
#backlash#censure#dogs
Hindu-majoritarian rhetoric broadens its targets to Christians in India
politics7 months ago

Hindu-majoritarian rhetoric broadens its targets to Christians in India

A CSOH/India Hate Lab report shows a sharp rise in hate speech and violence against Christians and Muslims in India under Modi’s BJP-RSS environment, with 1,318 hate-speech events in 2025 (up 97% since 2023) and attacks across states including Raipur, Delhi, and Kerala. Anti-Christian rhetoric grew alongside anti-Muslim hate, often framed as “forced conversions” or conspiracies like “love jihad,” and linked to BJP-affiliated groups and leaders. Experts warn this escalating rhetoric facilitates violence and seeks to consolidate political support for Hindu majoritarianism while triggering laws targeting religious conversions.

via Al Jazeera|
#bjp#christians#hate-speech
Islam's Rapid Growth Outpaces Other Religions Globally
world1 year ago

Islam's Rapid Growth Outpaces Other Religions Globally

A Pew Research Center study from 2010 to 2020 shows that Muslims are the fastest-growing religious group due to higher birth rates, while the number of people with no religious affiliation has also increased significantly, making it the third largest group globally. Christianity remains the largest religion, but its share has slightly decreased, and Buddhism is the only religion to decline in population during this period.

via Newser|
#growth#muslims#no-religion
"Eid 2024: Celebrating Eid al-Fitr Across the Globe"
world-news2 years ago

"Eid 2024: Celebrating Eid al-Fitr Across the Globe"

Muslims worldwide celebrated Eid al-Fitr with prayers and festivities, but the holiday was overshadowed by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where a six-month war has caused suffering. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed support for Gaza, calling it a "bleeding wound on the conscience of humanity." Despite the conflict, Muslims in various countries, including Indonesia, Pakistan, and Malaysia, gathered for prayers and celebrations, with some expressing solidarity with the people of Gaza. In Malaysia, a recent controversy over socks printed with the word "Allah" sparked a call for unity and reconciliation from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

via The Associated Press|
#celebrations#eid-al-fitr#gaza
"Physician's Protest: Walking Out of White House Meeting with Biden Over Gaza Stance"
politics2 years ago

"Physician's Protest: Walking Out of White House Meeting with Biden Over Gaza Stance"

President Biden met with a small group of Muslims at the White House, but one doctor walked out of the meeting in protest, citing the need for more action to end the war in Gaza and provide humanitarian aid. Another doctor felt Biden was dismissive when shown photos of suffering in Gaza. The meeting was held ahead of a scaled-down iftar, as some Muslim leaders expressed discomfort with the original plans. Critics feel the White House is not genuinely listening to Muslim and Palestinian perspectives, while the White House says it is pushing back and has urged Israel to do more to prevent civilian deaths in Gaza.

via NPR|
#biden#gaza#muslims