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Articles with tag "Muslims"

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Navalny Vows to Sue Russian Prison for Withholding Koran

"When I was jailed, I made a list of ways I wanted to improve myself ... One of them was to deeply study and understand the Koran," he wrote.
'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...
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