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Poet Tahir Hamut Izgil has written a compelling and elegant first-person account of resisting China’s crackdown on Islam
Proposal likely to be deeply controversial in country with long tradition of protecting free speech
The disinformation surrounding Koran burnings in Sweden bear out philosopher Karl Popper’s warnings
Denmark and Sweden struggle to balance long-held adherence to progressive politics with demands of national security
Prime ministers confer before Muslim foreign ministers hold emergency meeting to discuss response
Prime minister warns of increased risk as police decide whether to allow demonstrations to go ahead
Move follows storming of Sweden’s embassy in Baghdad in show of rage over anticipated burning of a Koran
Some worry that further loosening of rules will sow division and erode country’s identity
Writer defends freedom of expression and says he is recovering in appearance at FT Weekend festival
Protesters have shown the regime they are also willing to die for a cause — but this time it’s not religion
Ban on sex outside marriage disturbs rights advocates while angering conservative groups
Author of ‘The Satanic Verses’ has sustained permanent injuries after knife attack in New York state, his agent says
UK’s first big clashes between young Hindus and Muslims caught authorities off-guard
Popular Front of India, set up to counter majority Hindu nationalism, outlawed for five years
After woman’s death in custody, Tehran weighs less heavy-handed tactics for monitoring Islamic dress code
In wake of Mahsa Amini’s death, even staunch supporters of the regime are questioning need to enforce Islamic dress code
The tragic death of a 22-year-old arrested by morality police has emboldened those seeking freedom
Kurdish-Iranian’s demise sparks calls for abolition of strict rules on modest clothing
Two books, by Mustafa Akyol and Peter Oborne, explore the origins of Islamic doctrine and the treatment of Muslims in the west
The Islamic republic is struggling to convince a new generation to stick with its ideology
Community disappointed by president for neglecting poorer suburbs and passing divisive anti-terror laws
Far-right presidential candidate suggests plan to ban wearing of hijab in public would not be her priority
Separate authorities say 150 people injured and 300 arrested at Al Aqsa Mosque as Ramadan and Jewish Passover coincide
Including religion in business discourse will help those Muslim workers for whom purpose is spiritual, not professional
Boris Johnson has failed to set the right tone from the top
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