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How Muslim countries reacted to Quran burning in Sweden

Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia and other Islamic nations condemned the burning of the Quran by an Iraqi living in Sweden. They said such acts ‘inflame’ the feelings of Muslims around the world

Sweden sees another Quran-burning protest: Will this hurt its NATO bid?

A far-right activist tore up and burnt a copy of the Muslim holy book outside Stockholm's central mosque after Swedish authorities gave a nod for the demonstration. The incident is likely to infuriate Turkey — which is seen as the main roadblock to Sweden’s NATO bid

Over which Quran do Islamists wage war? Scholars talk of many versions

Written after the Prophet’s death, the Quran is a reconstruction of memories. Some of the original narrative — words that exited Mohammed’s mouth — may have been overridden subsequently by a Caliph’s ego.

'Quran in one hand, atom bomb in other': Islamist leader's 'jihadi' advice to eradicate poverty in Pakistan

Highlighting the issue of burning of Quran in Sweden and Netherlands, Saad Rizvi said that the Pakistani government gave a weak response, failed to teach them a lesson

Sweden's NATO membership in doubt as Turkey, Muslim nations protest Quran burning

With Sweden seeking Turkey’s approval for NATO membership, Turkey has cancelled a planned visit by Sweden’s defence minister in response to anti-Turkish protests

Sweden's PM condemns Quran burning; Tensions rise with Turkey over NATO bid

Sweden’s far-right politician Rasmus Paludan set fire to a copy of the Quran on Saturday in front of Turkey's embassy in the Swedish capital. Paludan’s action has further damaged relations as Sweden tries to convince NATO member Turkey to approve Sweden joining the military alliance

The case of the US professor who lost her job for showing her class Prophet Muhammad painting

A professor at Hamline University in Minnesota lost her job after the Prophet Muhammad painting she showed in class outraged Muslim students. Now she is suing the institution for labelling her Islamophobic and damaging her reputation

Will Hindus now be forced to study Quran in varsities as Pakistan Senate votes to make it compulsory?

Studying Quran will be made compulsory in all varsities, but will not be a part of examinations or provision of additional marks as the focus remains on acquisition of learning and knowledge

What’s Umrah that Shah Rukh Khan performed in Mecca? How is it different from Hajj?

After wrapping up a shoot for his upcoming film ‘Dunki’, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan visited the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. He performed Umrah, a shorter version of the Hajj pilgrimage. Unlike Hajj, Umrah is not mandatory but is sacred, cleansing the devout of their sins

Of jihad and Mahabharat: Ex-home minister Shivraj Patil ties himself in knots

Congress leader Shivraj Patil had courted controversy when speaking at a book launch in New Delhi. He said that the concept of jihad or Islamic religious war was to be found in the Mahabharat, to be precise, in Gita