Religion

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  Religion

  2022-01-05

  Global Imams urge Muslims to boycott Beijing Olympics

  Islamic leaders of all denominations have told Muslims not to attend or participate in the games over China's ongoing oppression, torture and sexual abuse of Muslims in Xinjiang.

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  Religion

  2021-11-02

  Taliban fighters break from leaders, call for 'jihad' against China for oppressing Muslims

  Rank and file members of the Taliban are criticizing their leaders' ties with China over the treatment of Muslims in Xinjiang and the ban of a widely popular and trusted Koran application.

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  Religion

  2021-10-25

  China silences popular Koran app for millions of Muslims

  The Quran Majeed app is 'trusted by over 25 million Muslims globally', according to the app's developer. But -- without evidence -- Beijing claimed it contains illegal religious texts.

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  Religion

  2020-09-25

  Satellite imagery shows China has destroyed 16,000 mosques in Xinjiang

  Almost a third of major Islamic sacred sites in Xinjiang -- including shrines, cemeteries and pilgrimage routes -- have been razed, according to an extensive investigative report.

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  Religion

  2020-09-14

  Karachi protesters blame Tehran for inflaming sectarianism

  Demonstrators accused Shia clerics of using abusive language against the companions of the Prophet Muhammad during Muharram.

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  Religion

  2020-08-07

  Muslims condemn 'unacceptable' Chinese sale of prayer mats as decorative rugs

  The attempt to profit from the sale of the mats is indicative of China's overall insensitivity and disrespect toward religion, scholars say.

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  Religion

  2020-07-16

  Sikh community extends support to members of all faiths during pandemic

  The Sikh community and other religious minorities are working to help those suffering from the coronavirus pandemic, reflecting the strong bond of interfaith harmony in Pakistan.

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  Religion

  2020-06-02

  Desecration of caliph's tomb by Iran-backed militias sparks outrage

  Iranian-backed militias reportedly exhumed the body of Umayyad caliph Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz, and ransacked the tomb.

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  Religion

  2020-05-18

  Dar-ul-Afta offers virtual support, answers during pandemic

  The Markazi Ulema Council launched the initiative to provide impartial Sharia-based guidance while Pakistanis are unable to approach ulema in mosques.

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  Religion

  2020-04-03

  Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan uses COVID-19 outbreak to promote interfaith harmony

  A charity arm of the party has been helping disinfect mosques, churches, temples and gurdwaras throughout the country.