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Muslim leaders criticise Delhi HCs decision on polygamy
NitiCentral 7 March 2013
January 3, 2013 issue, Urdu daily Roznama Rashtriya Sahara said that the comment made by the Delhi High Court on polygamy among Muslims was uncalled for and that no one has the 
Islamism, Britain and Bangladesh: The Dhaka-East London axis
The Economist 5 March 2013
FOR Britain's increasingly assertive Muslim community, this year has got off to a rather turbulent start, for at least two reasons. First, there have been some hard arguments
Death Sentence for Islamist Sparks Deadly Clashes in Bangladesh
Latin American Herald Tribune 1 March 2013
At least 34 people died in disturbances that broke out after the leader of the main Islamist party was sentenced to death for atrocities committed during Bangladesh’s 1971 war
Child Marriage Act overrides Muslim Personal Law: Karnataka high court
Times of India 27 February 2013
BANGALORE: The Karnataka high court on Tuesday ruled that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) has overriding effect over the provisions of the Muslim Personal Law,
Terror mastermind Fayyaz Kagzi shifts base from Saudi to Pakistan
Times of India 25 February 2013
By Bharti Jain
FayyazKagzi, a Lashkar-e-Taiba operative wanted in the 2010 German Bakery blasts and the 2006 Aurangabad arms haul case, is said to have recently shifted base to Pakistan from
An Islamic Coup in India – Mughalistan
Right Side News 25 February 2013
By Terresa Monroe-Hamilton
Yesterday, I received word of some horrible bombings by Islamic militants in India. 13 were killed and 70 were injured. Not a bengaljihadpeep of this on the news. Islam is
#MyJihad in India: Muslims murder 13, injure 84 with bombs in crowded area of Hyderabad
jihadwatch 22 February 2013
This is probably revenge for the execution of would-be jihad mass murderer Afzal Guru. "Terror returns, again on cycle: 13 killed in Hyderabad twin blasts," from the Times of
‘Lack of adequate graveyards affecting Muslims in the state’
Indian Express 19 February 2013
By Raakhi Jagga
Muslims in the state have no place to bury 30 per cent of their dead with some having to wait with bodies at home for nearly 2-3 days before finding space in graveyards while
Myth of Indian Muslims being Moderate
mostintolerantreligion 15 February 2013
By Rahul Raj
Politically Correct Leaders, Muslim sympathizers and vote bank politics has forced us to believe that terrorism has no color or religion. It is often repeated that terrorists
Delhi Hosts "India And Muslim World In 21st Century" Conference
Bernama 14 February 2013
The Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) is organising an international conference on "India and Muslim World in the 21st Century" on Feb 15-16 in New Delhi, Iran's IRNA
Saudi Arabia keen to invest in India
Peninsula Quatar 11 February 2013
Saudi Arabia is keen to promote commerce and investment with India, especially in Andhra Pradesh, Ambassador Saud Mohammed Al Sati said, saying the oil-rich kingdom was
Muslim convert can’t get backward class status, rules Madras high court
Times of India 8 February 2013
CHENNAI: A converted Muslim woman's claim to be considered as a backward class candidate for a government job has been rejected by the Madras high court. Justice K Chandru,
Only 11 in 100 Muslims take up higher education
Daily News & Analysis 5 February 2013
By Kanchan Srivastava
Eleven of 100 Muslims in India take up higher education – the lowest as regards religion-based enrolment in higher education. In comparison, 20% Hindus and 31% Christians
Harvard University invites 'lecturer' Shah Rukh Khan
Hindustan Times 5 February 2013
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has already delivered lectures at Yale University. Now, reports suggest that the famous Harvard University has invited Shah Rukh Khan to deliver
Fatwa issued against Kashmiri all-girl band
Times of India 4 February 2013
By M Saleem Pandit
SRINAGAR: Kashmir's top clergyman, Mufti Azam Mufti Bashiruddin, on Sunday issued a "fatwa" against three Kashmiri girls for being part of a rock band which performed in
Indian filmmaker, Muslim groups reach agreement
Salon 4 February 2013
Indian movie star Kamal Hassan has reached a settlement with Muslim organizations in southern India and agreed to delete seven scenes from his latest spy thriller, Indian media
Muslims bomb theatres to protest Vishwaroopam, Kamal Haasan offers cuts
NitiCentral 1 February 2013
Muslims protesting against Kamal Haasan’s film Vishwaroopam hurled petrol bombs at two theatres in Tamil Nadu where the movie was scheduled to be screened on Wednesday
Rushdie, Indian actor Haasan targeted by Muslim groups
FRANCE 24 1 February 2013
Acclaimed British author Salman Rushdie cancelled a film promotional event and veteran Indian actor Kamal Haasan threatened to go into exile Wednesday after Muslim groups
Ravi Shankar appeals to Muslim groups on 'Vishwaroopam' row
Deccan Herald 29 January 2013
Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar today asked the Muslim community not to protest against Vishwaroopam, saying "movies are meant for entertainment and the best thing is to
US Mumbai attacks plotter given 35 years
Legalbrief 28 January 2013
A US man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for his key role in plotting the deadly Mumbai attacks in 2008. A BBC News report notes that David Coleman Headley (52) was
