Islam

Allegations of forced conversion to Islam in prisons in England and Wales are stirring up a storm in the UK again, following reports that Muslim gangs are exerting pressure and threatening other prisoners — mainly white Britons — in order to make them convert. The issue is not new: official reports from recent years have already warned of Islamist elements exerting influence.

The struggle over the character of the Shiite community in Lebanon has been going on for decades. Senior clerics have presented an alternative to the concept of 'Velayat-e Faqih' (Guardianship of the Jurist), maintained independence from Iran, and opposed Hezbollah. Behind the political dispute lies a deep struggle over the question: who is authorized to speak on behalf of the Shiites in Lebanon?

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), one of the world's busiest aviation hubs, plans to install dedicated facilities in its restrooms to allow Muslim passengers to perform ritual ablutions before prayer, as reported by Fox News.

Geert Wilders criticized Europe's immigration policy, warned against the rise of Islam and antisemitism, and praised Benjamin Netanyahu for his fight against jihadism and threats to Israel.