A study from Liverpool Hope University has revealed that parents are pulling their children out of religious education classes because they do not want them to learn about Islam. Four in ten school leaders said they had received requests to remove children from religious education lessons.
Shaimaa Khalil discusses the rising trend in the UK of primary school girls wearing the hijab, whether there is a need for concern about this, and who, if anyone, has the right to decide what young girls wear.
The Court of Appeals upheld the conviction against Eric Zemmour for provocation of religious hate, following Islamophobic comments made two years ago. During a September 6, 2016 broadcast, the journalist had said that it was necessary to give Muslims “the choice between Islam and France.” Adding that France has been under “invasion” for the past…
CNN has profiled 25 influential Muslims in culture, education, politics, belief and practice, and the media in order to reflect more of the voices of the “diverse and dynamic” U.S. Muslim population.
In her May National Geographic article, Leila Fadel details her visits to different Muslim communities throughout the U.S. The article is part of the Diversity in America series, which covers racial, ethnic, and religious groups, and examines their changing roles in 21st century life.
