Exclusive: World Cup stadium stands will be alcohol free under Qatari curbs - Source
The World Cup is the first to be held in a Muslim country with strict controls on alcohol, presenting unique challenges for organisers.
Fri Jul 08 2022
A transgender Islamic school in Pakistan breaks barriers
The madrasa is an important milestone for the LGBTQ community in the overwhelmingly fundamental Muslim country.
Mon Mar 22 2021
Female clerics declare fatwa on child marriage in Indonesia
Female clerics on Thursday issued an unprecedented fatwa against child marriage in Indonesia in a bid to stop young girls becoming brides in the world's most populous Muslim country.
Fri Apr 28 2017
Jakarta election exposes deep political, religious divide
Jakarta voters head to the polls to elect a governor for Indonesia's teeming capital after a campaign that incited political and religious tensions in the world's most-populous Muslim country.
Sun Apr 16 2017
Trump order halting some Muslim immigrants hits roadblock
Trump's order to restrict people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US hit a roadblock when a federal judge said stranded travelers could stay in the country.
Sun Jan 29 2017
Muslim Egyptian American singer never felt left out growing up in Oklahoma
Kareem Salama, the first American Muslim country music singer, says he never felt left out growing up in Ponca City, Oklahama.
Wed Feb 11 2015
Islamicity index: 32 non-Muslim countries ahead of Malaysia
Are we actually proud that we're the leading Muslim country in the recent Islamicity Index?
Thu Jun 12 2014
Islamicity Index: Malaysia leads other Islamic nations at 33
Not a single majority Muslim country made the top 25 and no Arab country is in the top 50 according to an Islamicity Index conducted by two scholars from George Washington University.
Wed Jun 11 2014
Wrong to call Malaysia a 'moderate Muslim country', NGOs tell Obama
In an 'intimate and candid' meeting with Obama yesterday evening, 10 NGO leaders had highlighted a slew of issues affecting the country.
Mon Apr 28 2014
9th WIEF to be held in London
The World Islamic Economic Forum will be held for the first time in a non-Muslim country this year.
Mon Apr 15 2013