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Articles with tag "Muslims"
'direct interpretation'
Mixed-Marriage Ban for Russian Muslims Sparks Backlash
The Russian Muslim Spiritual Administration's advisory council pointed to “absolutely different worldviews, cultures and education.”
crossing a line
Russian Orthodox Church Backs Banning ‘Offensive’ Religious Cartoons
The comments follow the beheading of a French schoolteacher for showing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad to students.
free speech vs. religion
'May God Disfigure the Face of This Creature': Russian MMA Star Nurmagomedov Joins Anti-Macron Chorus
Macron’s defense of the display of cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad has sparked anger in the Islamic world.
off-limits satire
Charlie Hebdo ‘Could Not Exist’ in Russia – Kremlin
The recent beheading of a teacher in France was linked to his display of Charlie Hebdo's cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.
religion vs. free speech
France's Macron ‘the No. 1 Terrorist in the World,’ Chechen Mufti Says
Macron vowed that France “will not give up cartoons” after a teacher was beheaded for showing students depictions of the Prophet Mohammad.
Religious dialogue
Islam and Orthodox Christianity Have the Same Values, Putin Says
It is "essential" to preserve these values, the Russian president said.
Controversial practice
Legalizing Polygamy Will ‘Guarantee’ Women’s Rights in Russia, Moscow’s Muslim Leader Says
“There’d be much less sinfulness and fornication that’s spreading so rapidly,” the mufti of Moscow claimed.
Diverse casting
Jeans Retailer Becomes First Major Russian Brand to Feature Hijab-Wearing Model
The company “wanted to make it clear that we make clothing for everyone.”
who's who
‘Top 100 Influential Russian Muslims’ Ranking Released by Local Media
Khabib Nurmagomedov, Alisher Usmanov and Suleiman Kerimov were listed in the top 10.
De-radicalization
Russia to Open Terrorist Rehab Center in Annexed Crimea
The center will offer “a path to recovery” and exoneration for members of a banned Islamic group in Crimea.
Ethnic minority
Dozens of Crimean Tatars Arrested on Terrorism Charges
The arrests have been condemned as a continuation of Russia's “unabated” persecution of Crimean Tatars.
Demographic shift
Russia Will Be One-Third Muslim in 15 Years, Chief Mufti Predicts
"Dozens" of new mosques will need to be built in Russia’s largest cities, the religious leader said.
LGBT
2nd Russian City Halts Ticket Sales for ‘Gay’ BTS Film
Grozny has suspended ticket sales for the K-pop boy band BTS’ concert documentary following social media pressure.
Muslims
Putin Calls for a 'Revival' of Islamic Education in Russia
Thousands of young radicalized Russians have travelled to Iraq and Syria to join jihadist fighters.
Protest
Kadyrov Calls on Muslims to Stop Rallying in Support of Rohingya
“There is no need for rallies now,” said the Chechen strongman
opinion
Sergei Markedonov
Why Myanmar Has Inflamed the Russian Caucasus (Op-ed)
The surge of public protests should come as no surprise to Moscow
Protest
At Least 17 Detained At Myanmar Embassy in Moscow Protesting Rohingya 'Genocide'
At least 17 people protesting the treatment of the Rohingya people have been detained near the Myanmar Embassy in Moscow
Terrorism
How Russia Is Responding to Trump's 'Muslim Ban'
Despite significant anti-migrant sentiment in Russia, not everyone agreed Trump was "making America great again."
Dagestan
Girls Under the Knife: Is Russia Ready to Tackle FGM?
The stories these women tell send shivers down the spine. They were only children when their mothers took them to see the older women. These women cut...
Women
Russian Muslim Cleric Calls for Genital Mutilation of All Women
An Islamic cleric from Russia’s North Caucasus has called for all Russian women to undergo female genital mutilation (FGM), the Fontanka news website...
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