Neymar’s cross of Jesus causes controversy in Saudi Arabia
1 September 2023
Muslim personalities have expressed their displeasure following the arrival of player Neymar in Riyadh, the Brazilian footballer having worn a pendant in the shape of a (…)
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French Muslim Council: Abaya Not Religious, Supports School Ban
29 August 2023
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) has reaffirmed its position on the wearing of the "abaya" at school, insisting that this garment is not "religious."
Primark Halts Burkini Sales in Spain Amid Growing Controversy
29 August 2023
Primark has removed the burkini from its catalog and stores in Spain. The Irish company was the only one in Spain to market this swimsuit designed for Muslim women.
France Bans Abaya in Schools, Sparking Religious Dress Debate
28 August 2023
The wearing of the abaya, a loose female garment that is causing controversy in France, will be prohibited in school establishments from the next school year. This is the (…)
Morocco Ranks 11th Globally for Lowest Alcohol Consumption, Study Finds
27 August 2023
Morocco is in the top 17 countries where the percentage of non-drinkers of alcohol is the highest in the world, according to a compilation of figures that has just been (…)
Hip-Hop’s Islamic Influence: How American Rappers Embrace Muslim Culture
27 August 2023
In the United States, rappers have worked for years to deconstruct stereotypes presenting Muslims as terrorists and threats. In their songs, they have constantly highlighted (…)
FFF Faces Backlash Over Muslim Player’s Exclusion from U16 Team
26 August 2023
After requiring Muslim players on the France Espoirs team to postpone their fasting during the last Ramadan, the French Football Federation (FFF) finds itself at the center of (…)
French Education Minister Targets Religious Attire as School Secularism Violations Surge
25 August 2023
The abaya, a loose female garment that is causing controversy in France, and the qamis, a tunic worn by men in many Muslim countries, are in the sights of Gabriel Attal, the (…)
False Bomb Threats Target Paris Grand Mosque, Police Investigate
24 August 2023
The judicial police of the 3rd district of Paris are conducting an investigation after the reporting, last weekend, of several false bomb threats targeting the Great Mosque of (…)
Debunking Claims: France’s Stance on Religious Buildings Amid Church Demolition Controversy
18 August 2023
France is building more mosques while it is destroying churches, a user of the social network X (formerly Twitter) recently denounced. Information deemed unfounded, especially (…)