[This is a roundup of news articles and other materials circulating about Islam and reflects a wide variety of opinions and approaches. It does not reflect the views of the Critical Currents in Islam page or of Jadaliyya. You may send your own recommendations for inclusion in each week`s roundup to cci@jadaliyya.com by Saturday night of every week.]
Syrians Flock Home from Turkey for Eid Despite Danger
al-Monitor
Thousands of Syrians crossed the border from Turkey into Syria to celebrate Eid with their families.
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Muslim Pilgrims Gather at Mount Arafat for Hajj’s Pinnacle
AP News
Over two million pilgrims gathered at Mount Arafat on Monday for repentance and supplication as part of haj.
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Erdogan Invokes Patriotism, Islam as Lira Remains Under Pressure
Reuters
In an effort to unite the Turkish people, President Erdogan compared attacking the Turkish economy to attacking Islam.
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They Shall Not Die in Vain: How the Islamic State Honours its Fallen Soldiers – and How Australians Do the Same
The Conversation
Going back millenia, veneration of war dead crosses cultural boundaries and builds a legend of honor that can become a war aim in itself; in the fight between Da’esh and the international coalition, descriptors honoring the dead often overlap.
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Hajj 2018: the Annual Islamic Pilgrimage – in Pictures
The Guardian
The Guardian provides a pictorial selection covering the different rites of haj in 2018.
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China Envoy Says No Accurate Figure on Uighurs Fighting in Syria
Reuters
China’s envoy to the United Nations says that they have no accurate figure of Uighurs joining militant groups in Syria.
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The Most Consequential Clash between Muslims and the Western World
National Review
The first and most important clash between Muslims and the Western world was in the Battle of Yarmuk in 636.
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Flying to Hajj
Aljazeera
Al Jazeera provides an interactive map of flights to haj.
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Muslim World Must Unite to Help China’s Uighurs
Middle East Eye
While millions of Muslims worldwide are able to make the journey for haj, Uighurs are being detained in concentration camps.
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Oldest Saudi Hajj Guide Recalls memories of the Pilgrimage from 50 Years Ago
Al-Arabiya
A man who has been working in facilitating haj and guiding pilgrims for decades shares his story.
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Qatar Accuses Saudis of Barring Hajj Pilgrims, Which Riyadh Denies
Middle East Eye
Qatar accused Saudi Arabia of barring its pilgrims; Saudi authorities denied the allegations and said that diplomatic disputes are not a hindrance to religious practice.
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Muslims at Haj Converge on Jamarat for Ritual Stoning of the Devil
Reuters
On Tuesday millions of pilgrims threw pebbles at a wall to symbolize the stoning of the devil as part of haj.
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Aung San Suu Kyi defends policies toward Rohingya Muslims
AP News
Leader of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi commented that the government action in Rakhine state was to counter terrorist activity and was not triggered by inequality or discrimination.
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Mehreen Faruqi Warns Against 'Normalization' of Racism in First Senate Speech
The Guardian
Mehreen Faruqi, Australia’s first female Muslim senator, warns against “dog-whistling and race-baiting as an electoral tactic.”
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Movie Star’s Lifestyle Reversal Sparks a Debate in Egypt
AP News
An Egyptian actress’ controversial reversal of lifestyle from religious to secular mirrors the state of the government since 2011.
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Morocco's 'Pilgrimage of the Poor' Honours Sufi Muslim Saint
al-Monitor
Idriss I, a descendant of the Prophet Mohammed who founded Morocco’s first Islamic dynasty, was buried in the late eighth century in Moulay Driss Zerhoun; each year, pilgrims walk in a procession to mark the start of the “moussem,” a homage to the late saint.
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Sacrifice, Obedience and Enlightenment
New York Times
Mustafa Aykol discusses the reasons Muslims sacrifice cattle in Eid al-Adha.
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Bolton, Giuliani Attack John Brennan as Unprincipled Lover of Islam
New York Mag
As justification for President Trump’s revocation of former CIA director’s security clearance, John Bolton stated that John Brennan admires Islam and thus must be treated as a “political hack.”
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Rohingya Refugees Celebrate Holiday Amid Memories of Home
AP News
Thousands of Rohingya refugees celebrated Eid in Bangladesh, hoping that one day they would do it at home in Myanmar.
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Flock on: Mongolia Meat Exporters Turn to Iran's Halal Markets
Reuters
Mongolian butchers benefit from Eid al-Adha, with increasing exports of halal meat answering demand in Iran.
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Domestic Abuse Adds to Yemeni Refugee Women's Woes in Djibouti
Aljazeera
Yemeni women refugees in Djibouti camps struggle with domestic abuse and stigma hinders open discussions of the problem.
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Berlin Sees Rise in Salafists, Extreme Right and Radical Left: Report
Politico
The number of Salafists residing in Berlin increased from 840 last year to 950 currently, according to a recent report.
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PHOTO ESSAY: On Eid al-Adha, Muslims Celebrate Submission to God
Religion News
Religion News compiled a photo essay showing how Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha.
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Malaysia Can’t Decide if Zakir Naik Is a Preacher or a Terrorist
Foreign Policy
India has accused Zakir Naik, a Muslim scholar residing in Malaysia, of connections with terrorists and Indian authorities have requested his extradition to India.
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Muslim Families Open Their Homes and Dinner Tables to Share Eid al-Adha Celebrations with Non-Muslims
CBC
A campaign called “Eid With A Muslim Friend” is inviting anyone in Canada to sign up and join a Muslim family in celebrating Eid.
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China’s Mass Internment Camps Have No Clear End in Sight
Foreign Policy
Millions of Uighurs have lost connections with the outside world and have been detained in internment camps, many being detained without charges.
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Trump Vows Palestinians Will ‘Get Something Very Good’ in Talks
Middle East Eye
On Tuesday, President Trump said that since the American embassy will be moving to Jerusalem, it is now the Palestinians’ turn to gain higher benefits from peace negotiations.
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Saudi Arabia Seeks the Death Penalty for Female Activist
New York Times
Human Rights Watch said that a female activist urging public demonstrations for Shi’a rights in Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to death.
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Islamic State Leader Baghdadi Resurfaces, Urges Supporters to Keep Up the Fight
Washington Post
Al-Baghdadi resurfaced during Eid al-Adha to deliver a message urging supporters to continue attacks on the West.
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Overlooked No More: Doria Shafik, Who Led Egypt’s Women’s Liberation Movement
New York Times
New York Times features a forgotten champion of women’s rights in Egypt.
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China 'Ejects' US Journalist known for Reporting on Xinjiang Repression
The Guardian
China expelled an American journalist for reporting on events in Xinjiang province.
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'I am Born Once Again': Pilgrims Pray and Give Praise as Haj Winds Down in Mecca
Reuters
As haj is coming to an end, organizers praise this year’s haj for smoothness despite political tensions in the region.
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Gap Back-to-School ‘Hijab Ad’ Ignites Social Media
The Conversation
As a gesture toward inclusiveness, GAP’s back-to-school marketing campaign included the image of a girl wearing hijab.
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Indonesia’s Main Muslim Group Criticizes Blasphemy Sentence
AP News
Nahdlatul Ulama, Indonesia’s largest Muslim organization, criticized the prison sentence for a Buddhist woman who complained about the volume of the call to prayer, saying that her complaint is not considered blasphemous.
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Saudi 'Detains' Mecca Imam Who 'Challenged Mixed Gatherings'
Aljazeera
Sheikh Salih al-Talib was arrested in Mecca for delivering sermons that criticize mixed gatherings.
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To Get All the World’s Muslims to Hajj, It Would Take at Least 581 Years
New York Times
Even with the expanded haj facilities that can accommodate three million pilgrims annually, the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims far outstrip capacity.
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Resilient and Resourceful, Rohingya Diaspora Carve Out New Lives
AFP
AFP follows a Rohingya refugee who built a new life in the United Kingdom and heads a charity to help the Rohingya people.
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Meet Souad Abderrahim, the First Female Mayor of Tunisia’s Capital in 160 Years
Washington Post
Souad Abderrahim, a self-made business woman and member of Ennahda, won the mayoral election in Tunisia’s capital.
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'Green Hajj' Slowly Takes Root in Mecca
AFP
Following the end of haj, workers are separating plastics and cans from organic waste to try and reduce environmental impacts.
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Sunnis Barred from Holding Eid al-Adha Prayers in Tehran
al-Monitor
Police in Tehran prevented Sunni worshippers from entering a venue where the group planned to hold Eid al-Adha prayers and the following sacrifice and feast.
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Angry Pakistanis Torch Minority Ahmadi’s Place of Worship
AP News
An Ahmadi spokesperson announced that a group of Sunnis torched an Ahmadi place of worship in Punjab on Thursday, injuring six people in the process.
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When Only 1 Percent of Veiled French Women Get a Reply to their Photo CV, that's a Problem
Middle East Eye
One-hundred European Muslim women signed a petition against the French government for discrimination in the job market, only to be accused of attacking religious neutrality.
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A Year Later, Fractured Rohingya Community Sees Little Hope
AP News
A year after fleeing Myanmar, Rohingya families are still separated with no substantial help from the global community.
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Dutch Premier Distances Government from Anti-Islam Cartoon Contest
AP News
The Dutch prime minister stated that lawmaker Geert Wilders’ anti-Islam cartoon competition is not a government initiative and that he has the right to freedom of expression.
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AP Photos: Editor Selections from the Past Week in Asia
AP News
AP provides selected images of Eid al-Adha celebrations across Asia.
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‘Tints of Resilience’: Syrians and Lebanese Artists Confront Grief and Loss
Middle East Eye
Syrian and Lebanese artists launched an art initiative in London to help deal with grief and loss.
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Ahed Tamimi and the Power of Palestinian Women
Aljazeera
Beyond Ahed Tamimi, many strong Palestinian women deserve to be heard by the media, rather than being ignored.
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Meet the Owner of Canary Mission’s Anonymous Anti-Palestinian Blacklisting Website
Grayzone Project
The head of Canary Mission, a website that blacklists supporters of Palestine, has been exposed.
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Tariq Ramadan’s Case: The Infringement of Human Rights under Legal Disguise
Mend
Unlike many French men who are accused of rape, Tariq Ramadan did not receive the right to claim innocence or fair and equal protection under the law, demonstrating French discrimination against Muslims.
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‘Lived Here’ Initiative Spotlights Homes of Egypt’s Most Famous Residents
al-Monitor
In an effort to connect Egypt’s young and future generations to cultural icons, one hundred street signs have been posted to mark historically significant sites.
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Muslim Tatars: The Patriots Practising a ‘Light Version of Islam’
Aljazeera
Polish Tatars, a Muslim minority population with a six-century long history, are on the verge of losing their cultural heritage.
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