Religion

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  Religion

  2023-06-21

  Muslims resist Beijing's campaign to demolish mosques, 'sinicise' Islam

  In southwestern China, local Muslims are fighting back against the government's plan to demolish their mosque's dome and minarets -- with the horrors of Xinjiang still fresh in mind.

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  Religion

  2023-02-13

  Russia's hand seen behind Stockholm Qur'an burning that roiled Muslim world

  The incident in the Swedish capital ignited the Muslim world and derailed the Nordic country's NATO bid -- just as Russia intended, analysts say.

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  Religion

  2022-06-23

  Chinese copper mine threatens ancient city near Kabul

  There is rising concern that Mes Aynak, an ancient city carved out of immense peaks in Logar province, could disappear without oversight.

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  Religion

  2022-04-07

  Chinese authorities set limits on Muslims observing Ramadan

  Only the elderly and adults with no school-age children are allowed to fast to prevent religion from having 'negative effects on children's minds' , according to a directive from Beijing.

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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.