Aashir Khalil
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The first-ever Mexican Muslim woman to have Hijab picture in her passport
Official identity documents represent the primary point of contact between government administration and the citizen. However, when strict executive regulations fail to accommodate inherent constitutional rights, administrative procedures turn into an instrument of exclusion. The story of Ana María García Laguna—the first Muslim woman in Mexico’s history to legally obtain an official passport featuring her photo […] More
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in Inspiring Muslims, UK
Hero revert Muslim restaurant owner disarms attacker to protect pregnant woman in England
A Muslim restaurant owner in Birmingham has been labeled a hero after he intervened to disarm an attacker who targeted a pregnant woman outside his restaurant with a big stick as reported by 5Pillars. Idris Harris, owner of Al Qamar restaurant in Birmingham, stepped in after a man armed with a large stick began attacking […] More
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in UK
Kind Palestinian Muslim refugee living in Scotland refuses reward for returning lost wallet with £1k inside
“Stories like Zakaria’s remind us of a simple truth: our shared humanity is far stronger than the prejudice that seeks to divide us.” Zakaria found the wallet while out with his friend and has returned it to its owner. A Glasgow-based Palestinian refugee refused to accept a cash reward after handing back a missing wallet with […] More
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in Asia
Council of Imams in Japan addresses rising Anti-Muslim sentiment
The councils of Imams in Japan condemned all discourse that incites hatred, anxiety, or fear toward Muslims. TOKYO: The Council of Imams in Japan has issued a formal statement expressing deep concern over the recent increase in negative discourse directed toward Muslims in the country as reported byARABNEWS.JP. The Council condemned attempts to portray Muslims […] More
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in Islamophobia, UK
Teacher in England banned permanently for calling Islam satanic
A teacher who described Islam as “satanic” and told pupils that “cocaine was purer back in the day” has been banned from the profession. A Teaching Regulation Agency, external hearing in December 2025 found Patrick Lawler, 62, who taught in Northumberland and Bristol, was guilty of professional misconduct and also brought the teaching profession into disrepute, as reported by […] More
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in Middle East
Saudi Muslim brothers go to Court for the right to care for their elderly mother – a truly rare true story
In a world where most family disputes in court revolve around inheritance or property, a rare and emotional case from Saudi Arabia has moved people across the country and beyond. Two brothers stood before a judge in Al-Asiyah, Qassim—not because of money or land, but because each insisted on caring for their very elderly mother, […] More
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in UK
“We pray together, share halal foods”, as Muslim hikers raise £50k in Everest challenge
A man who set up an outdoor activities group for Muslims has taken more than 30 people to Mount Everest, in a hike that has raised £50,000 for charity. Haroon Mota, of Muslim Hikers, went into his third such expedition suffering from long Covid, but said it was a “special experience” for the group, which […] More
