Tag: Muslims and Religious Tolerance
This page provides a comprehensive news archive highlighting the experiences of Muslims and religious tolerance.
Amnesty International criticises France for Hijab ban on French athletes at Olympic games
Paris, France: The ban on French women athletes wearing the hijab at the Paris Olympic Games exposes the “discriminatory hypocrisy” of French authorities and the “craven weakness” of the International
Read MoreGa Rulers inform Chief Imam of Ban on Noise Making
Accra: A delegation of traditional rulers, on behalf of the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam to inform him of
Read MoreMuslim pupil fails to overturn school prayer ban in UK Court
London: A Muslim pupil in the United Kingdom has lost a court challenge against a top London school’s ban on prayer rituals in a case about freedom of religion in
Read MoreBawumia preaches peace ahead of 2024 general election
Accra: Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President of Ghana, has enjoined Ghanaians to uphold acts that promote diversity and preserve unity as the campaign season for the December elections approaches.
Read MoreMuslim Caucus of Parliament divided over Sam George’s comment on Bawumia’s religiosity
Accra: Members of the Muslim Caucus of Parliament are in a quagmire following the remarks made by Sam Dzata George, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo-Prampram. The MP, during a
Read MoreMuslim leaders call for calm, awaits response from Church
Accra – The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu has called on Ghanaian Muslims to exercise restraint as leadership worked to resolve the fasting impasse at the Wesley Girls
Read MorePhoto of ‘Mohamed’ in text book stirs controversy
Accra – A figure captioned “Prophet Mohamed” in one of the new textbooks for basic schools in the country is gradually becoming a centre of controversy as more Muslims have
Read MoreInsulting Prophet Mohammed ‘not freedom of expression’, European Court of Human Rights rules
Austria – The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday that insulting Islam’s Prophet Mohammed is not covered by freedom of expression. Defaming the Prophet “goes beyond the
Read MoreAhmadiyya Muslim Mission holds maiden peace conference
Accra- The Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission has held its maiden international peace conference to inspire efforts for lasting global peace and justice through the teachings of Islam. The conference which was
Read MoreLet’s embrace diversity of religion- Dr Hamid
Accra- The Minister of Inner Cities and Zango Development, Dr Mustapha Abdul Hamid has encouraged religious followers to embrace and appreciate the diversity of religion. He said religion as a
Read More