September 2021

Economic boycott of Indian Muslims
Far-right extremists coordinated a campaign on social networks and TV channels, calling for an economic boycott of Muslims in all states of India. Analysts warned of the serious consequences of such calls on India’s economy which is already suffering due to the pandemic. https://youtu.be/yRvEDGTGVZs


Religious pluralism in India (Infographic)
A survey by Pew Research Center on religious pluralism in India found a clear contradiction between Indians' belief in pluralism, acceptance of others and tolerance, and their deeds on the ground; which shows a great split, based on religion, in Indian society.


Muslim youth and social networks
Social media apps and websites saw a considerable surge in Muslim youth users this year amid national and international lockdowns. Muslims used SM to share their ideas, beliefs and culture, with ramadan, eidmubarak and hajj being the most popular hashtags.


First Muslim Woman Elected to NYC Council
Bangladeshi-origin Shahana Hanif made history when she became the first Muslim woman elected to NYC Council. Hanif, who won with a more than 3,900-vote lead over the second-place candidate, will work for marginalized communities that have no voice in NYC.


Schoolgirls allowed to wear hijab in Uzbekistan
The Ministry of Education in Uzbekistan has decreed that schoolgirls are to be permitted to wear the hijab as part of a recently taken package of measures in response to demands for expanding religious freedoms in Uzbekistan, where Muslims constitute a majority.


Fears over «kidnapping» in Benin
Media reports said that kidnapping for ransom could trigger terrorism in Benin amid a growing threat of violent extremism in some areas. Fears are mounting that kidnapping could exacerbate Benin’s security challenges and provide an entry point for extremists.


An endeavor to end the conflict in Nigeria
Leaders of the Muslim community in Nigeria took a bold stance when some pledged to safeguard churches and Christians in Muslim-controlled areas, hoping to save lives and put an end to the sectarian conflict that started in Nigeria’s north several days ago.


Risk of starvation in Afghanistan (Infographic)
The World Food Programme has warned of the seriousness of the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, especially with the approach of winter considering the current political turmoil. The WFP has revealed that millions of Afghans are facing a hunger crisis.


Salah Al-Din to be portrayed in TV series directed to the West
Aiming at correcting wrong ideas about Islam and its heroes, Turkish and Pakistani companies to co-produce a TV series, directed mainly to the West, on the life of Salah Al-Din Al-Ayyubi who enjoyed the appreciation of non-Muslims for his courage and justice.