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Islam

Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel’s ‘illegal’ West Bank control measures

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump when he visits the US in a few days.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to meet US President Donald Trump when he visits the US in a few days.

Malaysia cracks down on unauthorised temples: Could relocation be better than demolition?

Critics say enforcing laws alone on illegal temples risks fuelling religious tensions.
Critics say enforcing laws alone on illegal temples risks fuelling religious tensions.

What is Islamic State, the group claiming responsibility for Pakistan attack?

Muslim New Yorkers move to assert political power in city

With Mr Zohran Mamdani as NYC mayor, Muslim New Yorkers are moving to expand their foothold in the city's organising networks.
With Mr Zohran Mamdani as NYC mayor, Muslim New Yorkers are moving to expand their foothold in the city's organising networks.

How the Chinese minority navigates identity and politics in PAS’ Kelantan

Indonesia couple caned 140 times for sex outside marriage, drinking alcohol

People deliver a speech before a public caning by members of the syariah police in Banda Aceh on Jan 29.
People deliver a speech before a public caning by members of the syariah police in Banda Aceh on Jan 29.

New registrar of Muslim marriages to assume role from Feb 1

Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim (centre) thanked the outgoing Ustaz Nor Razak (left) for his service and said he looked forward to working with the incoming Ustaz Syakir Pasuni.
Acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim (centre) thanked the outgoing Ustaz Nor Razak (left) for his service and said he looked forward to working with the incoming Ustaz Syakir Pasuni.

Upcoming Islamic college appoints steering committee, board of governors

Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim speaking at the Singapore College of Islamic Studies' inaugural symposium on Jan 27.
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim speaking at the Singapore College of Islamic Studies' inaugural symposium on Jan 27.

Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer

Mr Sammy Yahood said his visa was cancelled three hours before his flight departed from Israel.
Mr Sammy Yahood said his visa was cancelled three hours before his flight departed from Israel.

In Indonesia, faith and fun collide after sexy dangdut show at Islamic event

After the sermons and prayer, a dangdut singer in a skin-tight tube dress took to the stage.
After the sermons and prayer, a dangdut singer in a skin-tight tube dress took to the stage.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.