Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Children & Teens

Muslim campaigner explains why he pushed for rape gang inquiry as he warns those ‘with something to hide’ The Faith Matters founder spoke to Camilla Tominey on GB News

June 22, 2025   

(GB News) Fiyaz Mughal, founder of Faith Matters, has sharply criticised Bradford’s resistance to investigating grooming gangs, declaring that “anyone resisting any investigation has got something to hide.” Speaking on GB News, Mughal expressed particular concern about those opposing inquiries into child […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Zohran Mamdani is running to be New York mayor. How his Muslim faith stirred the race Mamdani's focus on kitchen table issues has drawn interest across the Muslim spectrum, but his progressive positions on Gaza may alienate voters from other religious communities.

June 21, 2025 and   

(Religion News) On June 5, at the historic Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York’s mayoral candidates were invited by an interfaith panel of religious leaders to discuss their visions for the city and its religious communities. Only four candidates of […]

Academics & Education

Islamism in Spain: The left denies it, the center-right runs from it A Madrid debate over banning the hijab laid bare the political cowardice that lets radical ideologies grow unchecked.

June 18, 2025   

(European Conservative) The government of Spain has been shaken by reports uncovering the corruption of the Socialist Party. It is not a new situation; the Socialists have a long history of corruption as does the main opposition Popular Party, but the current […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Starmer has handled Gaza ‘badly,’ say four in five elected Labour Muslim representatives New survey by Labour Muslim Network shows two-thirds do not believe Muslim representatives are treated equally in the party

June 5, 2025   

(Middle East Eye) A major survey has revealed that 82 percent of Britain’s Muslim Labour MPs, councillors and mayors believe Prime Minister Keir Starmer has handled Israel’s war on Gaza “badly.” The poll of over 220 elected Muslim representatives by the Labour […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Critics have meltdown and accuse Trump of imposing renewed ‘Muslim ban’ through ‘disgusting’ travel order Democrats say Trump is bucking 'core American values'

June 5, 2025   

(Fox) Democrat lawmakers and social media critics are accusing President Donald Trump of rolling out a “bigoted” travel ban they say is riddled with “Islamophobia.” “This discriminatory policy, which limits legal immigration, not only flies in the face of what our country […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Manchester Arena bomber given £1,200 in taxpayers’ cash for equal rights case while in prison Figures disclosed under a freedom of information request show the total now stands at £354,015

May 30, 2025   

(GB News) Manchester Arena terrorist Hashem Abedi was granted more than £1,200 in taxpayers’ money to launch an equal rights case in jail. The sum went to his lawyers for a complaint of religious discrimination. The funding has been added to a […]

Academics & Education

Toronto school board to force educators to undergo mandatory re-education on ‘anti-Palestinian racism’ Teachers took students on a field trip to a pro-Palestinian protest and the public backlash that followed was determined to be racist.

May 28, 2025   

(Post Millennial) The National Council of Canadian Muslims announced that the Toronto District School Board will officially recognize anti-Palestinian racism. “Thanks to our community’s advocacy, the TDSB is taking action,” the group said in a statement. “Last week, trustees passed a motion […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

French Muslims feel unsafe from ‘constant suspicion’: Muslim group The French Council of the Muslim Faith urges ‘lucid assessment’ of ‘threat’ to Muslims, ‘better identification of the actors’ spreading it

May 22, 2025   

(Anadolu) The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) on Wednesday warned that Muslim citizens in France feel increasingly exposed to “constant suspicion,” following the publication of excerpts from a government-commissioned report on political Islam and the Muslim Brotherhood. “Many Muslim citizens […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Muslim Brotherhood-linked groups tried to influence EU: report French authorities allege the Islamist group has gone to great lengths to push its fundamentalist agenda in France and throughout Europe.

May 21, 2025 , and   

(Politico) A bombshell report from the French authorities alleges that organizations with links to the Muslim Brotherhood have been attempting to influence European Union institutions through “significant lobbying activities.” A version of the document seen by POLITICO before its official publication says […]

Academics & Education

Retailleau wants to ban hijab wearing at universities amid Macron’s claims on religious freedom The remarks came just a few days after Macron claimed his country is committed to guaranteeing religious freedom.

May 2, 2025   

(Morocco World News) French President Emmanuel Macron claimed earlier this week that his country respects religious freedom and is committed to preserving the fundamental rights of its Muslim citizens and residents, yet the latest controversial statement by Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau confirms […]

Christians

Justice chancellor: No wrongdoing in refugee quota process The non-discrimination ombudsman had claimed that the Interior Ministry wanted to block refugees from Afghanistan and Syria.

April 30, 2025   

(Yle) Chancellor of Justice Tuomas Pöysti on Wednesday ruled that Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns) did not act unlawfully in the preparation of this year’s refugee quota. Under the refugee quota, Finland admits persons recognised as refugees by the UN Refugee Agency […]

Clothing

Revealed: NHS staff told how to ‘make best decision ever’ by converting to Islam 'For many converts, becoming Muslim isn't always a celebration, as many friends and relatives need some time to accept the good news,' the guidance reads

April 29, 2025   

(GB News) NHS staff have been informed how to convert to Islam in a guide made by the NHS Muslim Network. The Network’s “Guide for New Muslims” tells NHS staff that converting to Islam will be the “best decision you ever make” […]

Crime

Leftist ‘Islamophobia’ obsession surges in France after mosque murder The left vigorously seized on the murder to denounce a climate of ‘Islamophobia,’ despite the accused’s lawyer saying there was no racial motive behind the slaying.

April 28, 2025   

(European Conservative) After a man was murdered on Friday, April 25th, in a mosque in the south of France, the French left wants to use the case to denounce a climate that has become “dangerous” for Muslims in France, but the minister […]

Academics & Education

German Greens push to abolish neutrality act, allowing headscarves for civil servants Greens in Berlin push to abolish the neutrality law, claiming it discriminates against Muslim women wearing headscarves and hampers their careers in public service.

April 24, 2025   

(Euronews) The Greens party’s group in the Berlin House of Representatives has made a motion calling for the abolition of the so-called Neutrality Act, a law that prohibits civil servants from visibly wearing or displaying religious symbols while at work. The 2005 […]

Crime

Canada election: Muslim voters demand ‘real commitments’ on Islamophobia Canadian Muslims want concrete action to combat Islamophobia and hate crimes, as well as a ‘principled stance’ on Israel’s war on Gaza, says Reem Sheet of the National Council of Canadian Muslims

April 21, 2025   

(Anadolu) As the country’s federal election enters its final stretch, Muslim Canadians are making it clear that they want the next government to do more than merely acknowledge Islamophobia, calling for decisive action to combat it. The grim statistics underscore the dangers […]

Children & Teens

Pro-Gaza MP brands grooming gangs outrage ‘false right-wing narrative’ in ‘malicious’ tirade — as Labour MP watches on Ayoub Khan MP also appeared to criticise GB News for 'causing division'

April 18, 2025   

(GB News) A pro-Gaza independent MP has branded outrage over Britain’s grooming gangs a “false right-wing narrative” at a meeting of British Pakistani politicians and community figures. Ayoub Khan, part of Jeremy Corbyn’s “Independent Alliance,” had told attendees at the Mirpur Airport […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Muslims rallying voters have a message for party leaders: avoiding important issues could cost you votes Expert says politicians don't want to touch topic of war in Gaza, but Muslims say avoiding it could hurt, too

April 12, 2025   

(CBC) Every Friday afternoon, Mustapha Ramadan stands outside the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) mosque in Mississauga, Ont., organizing a long line of cars arriving for prayers. He’s one of many Muslims who say they plan on voting in the upcoming […]

Christians

Multifaith community leaders condemn EPIC City probes at North Texas news conference Spokespeople for the Council on American-Islamic Relations and Jewish Voice for Peace, along with a Christian minister, call heightened scrutiny of a Muslim-centric neighborhood evidence of Islamophobia.

April 8, 2025   

(Dallas Morning News) Muslim, Jewish and Christian community leaders gathered for a news conference Tuesday morning to condemn the slew of recent investigations into Muslim-centric neighborhood EPIC City. EPIC City, currently the subject of at least five investigations announced by Texas politicians, […]

Academics & Education

French academic stands his ground against Islamo-leftist harassment These students 'can’t stand that we can have an objective view of the conflicts in the Middle East,' Professor Balanche said.

April 7, 2025   

(European Conservative) A renowned French university professor finds himself caught up in turmoil for having expressed his opposition to the holding of an Islamic breaking of the fast on the premises of the Lumière University Lyon 2 (Lyon-2). Prevented from teaching and […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

Trial postponed to 2026 for Afghan accused of ISIS-linked Election Day attack plot The trial for Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi has been delayed until May 12, 2026, due to continuances requested by both parties.

April 6, 2025   

(KWTV) The trial for Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi has been delayed until May 12, 2026, due to continuances requested by both parties. The court found that since it is a complex case involving a significant amount of discovery and classified information, the motions […]

Crime

Toronto police spent $19.5M on response to Israel-Gaza war protests last year: report Figure includes cost of engagement with Jewish and Muslim communities, report says

April 4, 2025   

(CBC) Toronto police spent $19.5 million in 2024 on policing demonstrations and “proactive engagement” with Jewish and Muslim communities amid the Israel-Gaza war, according to a new report. The report, written by Chief Myron Demkiw, says officers responded to over 2,000 unplanned events last […]

Crime

Debate in French assembly: Islamophobia sparks national divide France's National Assembly held a session on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, to debate Islamophobia in France. This issue has been a source of political and social tension for several years.

March 28, 2025   

(Yabiladi) The very term “Islamophobia” sparked controversy within France’s National Assembly. Several right-wing and far-right politicians rejected its use, arguing that it is ambiguous and manipulated. They insisted on distinguishing between legitimate criticism of religion and discrimination against its followers. Some even […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

UK Islamophobia definition to protect right to ‘insult religions’ The new working group on Islamophobia signals the government is engaging with the British Muslim Network, but not the Muslim Council of Britain

March 24, 2025   

(Middle East Eye) The UK government has published more details about a working group set up to advise it on a possible definition of Islamophobia which would also protect the right to “insult” religious beliefs and practices. The membership of the working […]

Academics & Education

New Ofsted chair Hamid Patel said ‘Trojan Horse’ scandal alienated Muslims Patel said now-debunked allegations of a plot to [take over] Birmingham schools had left Muslim teachers fearful of 'establishment suspicion'

March 14, 2025   

(Middle East Eye) The new interim chair of Ofsted, the UK’s school regulator, has previously criticised the official narrative around the Birmingham “Trojan Horse” affair, saying the episode left some Muslims worried that expressing their faith would bring about “establishment suspicion.” The Trojan […]

Converting to Islam

Police chief’s apology over offensive podcast doesn’t go far enough: CIJA Uniformed Toronto police officers in now-deleted podcast praised Oct. 7 for surge in Islam converts, and dismissed criticism of hateful anti-Israel rallies as 'Islamophobia'

March 13, 2025   

(Toronto Sun) Deleting a problematic Toronto police podcast that saw uniformed TPS members praising the Oct. 7 terror attacks for increasing converts to Islam doesn’t go far enough to heal the rift with the city’s Jewish community, an advocacy group warns. In […]

Clothing

Furore in France over ad featuring Eiffel Tower in hijab Animated advert for modest clothing brand sparks controversy and Islamophobic criticism among social media users and far-right politicians

March 12, 2025   

(Middle East Eye) A new promotional video by a Dutch modest clothing brand featuring the Eiffel Tower draped in an Islamic headscarf has sparked a barrage of anti-Muslim criticism and commentary in France this week. The realistic animation by Merrachi, which caters […]

Christians

Finns Party minister survives confidence vote over alleged anti-Muslim discrimination Prime Minister Petteri Orpo had voiced support for Mari Rantanen amid controversy that her ministry engaged in religious bias.

March 12, 2025   

(Yle) Finns Party Minister Mari Rantanen survived a confidence vote in Parliament on Wednesday by a margin of 94–53, with 15 abstentions and 37 MPs absent. The vote was called by the opposition Greens and supported by the Left Alliance. The parties […]

Converting to Islam

Jewish community outraged over Toronto Police podcast on Oct. 7, anti-Israel rallies Uniformed Toronto police officers in now-deleted podcast praised Oct. 7 for surge in Islam converts, and dismissed criticism of hateful anti-Israel rallies as 'Islamophobia'

March 11, 2025   

(Toronto Sun) Toronto’s Jewish community is reacting with alarm to remarks made by a pair of Toronto Police constables in a now-deleted podcast episode. Constables Haroon Siddiqui and Farhan Ali — both Muslim liaison officers — hosted an episode of the police-produced […]

Crime

Baroness Warsi endorses government pulling funding from Islamophobia monitor Tell Mama has been accused of lacking credibility and under-reporting hate crimes by over 90 percent

March 11, 2025   

(Middle East Eye) Former Conservative chair Baroness Sayeeda Warsi has endorsed the Labour government’s decision to pull funding from an Islamophobia reporting service accused of severely under-reporting hate crimes. Tell Mama, which is funded by the communities ministry, was founded in 2012. […]

Academics & Education

Muslim private school challenges termination of its contract in French court The large amount of inspections that Al Kindi gets in comparison to Catholic schools, as well as the [school’s] claims that the court’s allegations were already addressed, puts into question whether there is [Islamophobic] bias at play.

March 10, 2025   

(Morocco World News) Al-Kindi, the only [Muslim] private high school in France and the sole Muslim institution with state partnership, is standing before the administrative court of Lyon today to appeal authorities’ decision to terminate its contract. The prefecture of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes announced […]