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Allah's Army: Is 'Hafiz-e-Quran' Asim Munir transforming Pakistani Army into Islamist force? What does it mean for India?
20 Jan 2026 14:18 GMT
… force. The dream of Islamizing the Pakistani army was … this, Zia initiated the Islamization of Pakistani society and the … and Muslims being separate nations.
Munir highly inclined towards Islamic teachings … who stays away from alcohol and music and openly …
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The fear of being called Islamophobic is getting in the way of what is right and proper, says Patrick Christys
20 Jan 2026 00:26 GMT
… so afraid of being called Islamophobic that it’s telling midwives … stigmatise predominantly South Asian or Muslim patients who have a baby … guidelines | PA
No bit of alcohol. No place where your lips … , the fear of being called Islamophobic gets in the way of …
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The Islamic Republic is a cautionary tale for the left
19 Jan 2026 20:55 GMT
… wasn’t even the exiled Islamist firebrand, Ruhollah Khomeini, as … the shah, leftist radicals and Islamist reactionaries were increasingly speaking the … . He criminalised alcohol consumption, stripped libraries of books deemed ‘anti-Islamic’, and …
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Tajikistan Among Lowest Alcohol Consumers in Post-Soviet Space
19 Jan 2026 10:30 GMT
… countries with the lowest alcohol consumption in the post … .7 liters of pure alcohol per year, one of … more restrained approach to alcohol compared to other regions. … Islamic traditions, cultural norms, and social practices that encourage moderation in alcohol …
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In Kyrgyzstan, 3.9 liters of alcohol are consumed per person per year
18 Jan 2026 17:51 GMT
… has published data on alcohol consumption in different countries. … a low level of alcohol consumption, which is linked … cultural and religious traditions of Islam. For example, in Kazakhstan … the world leaders in alcohol consumption, the highest amounts …
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Prominent Australian activist Robert Martin embraces Islam at Melbourne event
18 Jan 2026 10:12 GMT
… he was regularly consuming alcohol and struggling at school … Martin continued engaging with Muslim communities, including religious educators … struck by similarities between Islamic teachings and concepts … his interest in Islam developed gradually over several …
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Sudan's 1991 Nationwide Imposition of Islamic Law Deepens a Brutal Civil War
17 Jan 2026 14:45 GMT
… Sudan's military‑Islamist government intensified its transformation … theft
- Flogging for alcohol consumption and other offenses … from women and non‑Muslims, criminalized apostasy, and … The nationwide imposition of Islamic law hardened divisions, escalated …
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Themed bars and Muslim-friendly eateries: The changing face of Joo Chiat
17 Jan 2026 09:55 GMT
… climate of early evenings and alcohol abstinence, but one that … has noticed a dearth of Muslim-friendly food options. “Obviously, … and our target market includes Muslims because we get some overflow … not readily available to the Muslim market, and make these …
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BYU freshman fitting in with rebounding edge, Muslim faith on Big 12's top rebounding squad
17 Jan 2026 07:01 GMT
… of marriage as well as alcohol, tobacco, coffee, and other substance … "Bola" grew up Muslim, but knew plenty of Christian … . But to me as a Muslim, it's kind of …
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Eight deaths from toxic alcohol consumption in northern Bangladesh
16 Jan 2026 23:35 GMT
… sources, the victims – including Amirul Islam, Sohel Mia, and Zender Ali … no official trace.
Alcohol is banned in the Muslim-majority country of … .
Non-Muslim minorities and foreigners with special permits can consume alcohol legally …