Mosques

NDA in Karnataka alleges that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are filling enumeration forms in community halls, mosques, and their own residences. The NDA delegation requested re-verification of all forms via door-to-door visits and legal action against officials and political functionaries involved in the irregularities.

An Israeli bill to restrict the Muslim call to prayer (adhan) passed a preliminary reading in parliament with 50 votes to 36. The legislation, introduced by Zvika Fogel from Itamar Ben Gvir's party, would require mosques to obtain permits for loudspeaker systems based on criteria set by Israeli authorities. Palestinians condemned the bill as a 'declaration of religious war' and an attack on freedom of worship.

The Muslim Council of Britain has issued guidance advising UK mosques to conduct lockdown drills, enhance police collaboration, and improve CCTV coverage due to concerns over anti-Muslim attacks. The guidance highlights increasing threats of vandalism, intimidation, and hostility against mosques and community centers.

Discrimination against Muslims in Japan is intensifying as their population nearly doubles, fueled by misinformation and hate speech on social media. Mosques face abusive phone calls and emails, while some Muslims fear leaving their homes.

The Israeli military is accused of destroying cultural and religious heritage sites, including churches, mosques, and archaeological locations, in southern Lebanon. The NGO Green Southerners documented the devastation, calling it an attack on the historic connection between local residents and their land.

India's courts are reopening disputes over mosques despite existing laws designed to protect religious sites from legal challenges. The article examines what legal or political changes have enabled courts to revisit mosque-related cases that were previously settled or protected.