Islam
Coverage of Islam in the Nexus archive.
- Middle-class NY mom accused of funding terrorists ‘turned more Muslim’ after Oct. 7 attacks: neighbors
Catherine Beth Washburn, a middle-class New York mother accused of funding terrorists, is reported to have become more Muslim after the Oct. 7 attacks, according to neighbors. She is said to have been estranged from her husband and attempted to 'push Islam on her kids', as stated by neighbors to The Post.
- Tucker Carlson: After 9/11, I was 'hysterical' about Islam
Tucker Carlson admitted he was 'hysterical' about Islam after 9/11, having believed Muslims were a global threat. He now acknowledges his past statements were false and relates this to understanding Israeli perspectives.
- Inside the Oxford Union debate where Tommy Robinson lost to a Palestinian student from Gaza
Tommy Robinson, also known as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, participated in a debate at the Oxford Union hosted by Palestinian student Arwa Elrayess, who defended his right to free speech. The motion 'This House believes the West is right to be suspicious of Islam' failed to pass, and the event faced significant protest delays. The debate, hosted by a globally recognized institution, will be published online later this year.
- Inside the Oxford Union debate where Tommy Robinson lost to a Palestinian student from Gaza
Tommy Robinson, a far-right leader, was defeated in a debate at the Oxford Union by Palestinian student Arwa Elrayess on a motion about suspicion of Islam. The event faced significant protests and delays, with Elrayess defending free speech while opposing Robinson's anti-Muslim stance.
- Pauline Hanson says Australia ‘must be monocultural’ in National Press Club speech
Pauline Hanson, One Nation leader, declared Australia must be monocultural in a National Press Club speech, criticizing high immigration levels and proposing cuts to SBS and changes to ABC. She also denounced Islam, transgender rights, and media outlets like the Guardian.
- Frisco voters reject anti-Muslim, immigrant rhetoric as Vilhauer falls in mayoral race
Frisco voters rejected anti-Muslim and immigrant rhetoric in a mayoral race, leading to Vilhauer's defeat. The losing candidate had made derogatory remarks about Indians and labeled Islam as a terrorist ideology.
- Tommy Robinson set to debate 'suspicion' of Islam at Oxford Union despite outcry
Tommy Robinson is set to debate the topic of 'suspicion' of Islam at Oxford Union amid public outcry. The article also mentions Robinson attending a demonstration in Southampton.
- Remembering Jefferson’s Quran as the nation turns 250
The article discusses Thomas Jefferson's Quran, highlighting his intellectual curiosity about different religions and the historical inclusion of Muslims in America's religious liberty narrative. It contrasts this with current political hostility toward Islam, including Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith's derogatory remarks about Islam and a recent hate crime at a San Diego mosque.
- Pope Leo’s migrant message is naïve — and dangerously political
The article criticizes Pope Leo XIV's migrant message as naïve and politically dangerous, arguing that the left is a false hope for the Church and will increasingly oppose Christianity while supporting Islam.
- Daughter, father arrested for religious conversion in U.P.; nine booked
A father and daughter were arrested in Uttar Pradesh for religious conversion, with nine others booked. Medicine trader Devraj Malik alleged his son Ayush Malik was converted to Islam under the pretext of marriage with Chandni.
- Pentagon drops 180 faiths from military's recognized religions list
The Pentagon has removed 180 faiths from the military's recognized religions list, reducing the total from over 200 to 31. The change, announced by War Secretary Pete Hegseth and detailed in a memo from Undersecretary Anthony Tata, aims to streamline religious support for service members. The new list includes major faiths like Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism.
- Hajj pilgrims battle Mecca's scorching heat with ice cream and giant fans
Over a million Hajj pilgrims in Mecca face extreme heat (42-47°C), leading to heatstroke, fainting, and cardiac arrest. Authorities report challenging conditions as attendees cope with ice cream and giant fans.
- San Diego mosque shooters planned to attack THREE targets suspected manifesto reveals, as disturbing video shows their final moments in car before death
A shooting at a San Diego mosque was planned to attack three targets, as revealed by a suspected manifesto. The attackers' final moments were captured in a disturbing video before their death. The incident has raised concerns about security and extremism.
- San Diego mosque shooters planned to attack THREE targets suspected manifesto reveals, as disturbing video shows their final moments in car before death
A shooting at a San Diego mosque was planned as part of a larger attack on three targets, according to a suspected manifesto. The attackers' final moments were captured in a disturbing video before their death. The incident is under investigation.
- Tommy Robinson 'secretly booked by Oxford Union to speak at debate on Islam - but activist's involvement is kept under wraps due to fear of backlash'
Tommy Robinson was secretly booked by Oxford Union to speak at a debate on Islam, but his involvement was concealed due to anticipated backlash. The organization's decision to keep his participation under wraps highlights concerns over public reaction.
- Sex predator who raped Sikh woman he mistook to be Muslim in racist attack had just been released from mental health hospital without proper support
A sex predator attacked a Sikh woman he mistakenly believed to be Muslim in a racially motivated assault. The perpetrator had recently been released from a mental health hospital without adequate support, raising concerns about systemic failures in patient care.
- Moment racist sex attacker stalks Sikh woman he thought was Muslim before breaking into her home and raping her in religiously motivated assault
A racist sex attacker stalked a Sikh woman he mistakenly believed to be Muslim before breaking into her home and committing a rape in a religiously motivated assault. The incident highlights a violent crime driven by religious prejudice.
- Cadet suspended from RAF officer-training course for saying Islam is main threat to UK
A cadet was suspended from the Royal Air Force officer-training course for stating that Islam is the main threat to the UK. The incident highlights tensions around religious speech in military training environments.