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Lord Sharkey slammed a “shameful” disregard for British Muslims, who are systematically deprived of university education because of a refusal to introduce a student loan system that Muslims can access he said. (Shutterstock/File Photo)

Religion or an education? How British Muslims are forced to decide

  • Politicians, campaigners concerned that the British approach to student finance systematically excludes Muslims
  • Thousands of Muslim students are forced to either pay upfront for university, or take interest-bearing loans, considered non-permissible in Islam
By Christopher Hamill-Stewart ·
Special England’s faith leaders challenge lockdown ban on worship

England’s faith leaders challenge lockdown ban on worship

By Christopher Stewart ·
Egypt’s El-Sisi says freedom of expression stops at offending more than 1.5 billion people

Egypt’s El-Sisi says freedom of expression stops at offending more than 1.5 billion people

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Egypt’s Al-Azhar calls on international community to criminalize ‘anti-Muslim’ actions

Egypt’s Al-Azhar calls on international community to criminalize ‘anti-Muslim’ actions

By Reuters ·
Indian jewelry chain withdraws ad after outrage by Hindu hard-liners

Indian jewelry chain withdraws ad after outrage by Hindu hard-liners

By AFP ·
People’s joy at reopened mosques in Gaza ‘a blessing’ – imam

People’s joy at reopened mosques in Gaza ‘a blessing’ – imam

By Reuters ·
Muslims pray in Berlin church to comply with social distancing rules photos

Muslims pray in Berlin church to comply with social distancing rules

By Reuters ·
UN urges religious leaders to work for peace, fight virus

UN urges religious leaders to work for peace, fight virus

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Abu Dhabi’s Christian clergy spread message of unity amid coronavirus crisis

Abu Dhabi’s Christian clergy spread message of unity amid coronavirus crisis

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Death toll rises to 32 in religious violence in India’s capital

Death toll rises to 32 in religious violence in India’s capital

By Reuters ·
Former Pope Benedict wants name removed from controversial book: aide

Former Pope Benedict wants name removed from controversial book: aide

By Agencies ·
Pope Benedict XVI breaks silence to reaffirm priest celibacy

Pope Benedict XVI breaks silence to reaffirm priest celibacy

By AP ·
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Philippines’ Catholic faithful throng annual ‘Black Nazarene’ procession

By Reuters ·

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