Islam
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1300 Hajj pilgrims died in scorching Saudi heat
Speed Read The faithful faced extreme temperatures at Islamic holy sites in Saudi Arabia
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The unauthorised pilgrims sneaking into Mecca
In the Spotlight Saudi authorities are warning of heavy fines for those caught travelling to the holy city this month without a permit
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Women led Iran's protests. What will new elections mean for them?
Talking Points The protests, and the backlash, loom over the polling
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Why are Israeli and Palestinian peace negotiators anxious about Ramadan?
Today's Big Question The threat of violence during Islam's holiest month could upend the fragile effort to forge a lasting cease-fire
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Modi opens contentious Ram temple at one of India's 'most vexed religious sites'
Talking Points Indian PM kicks off re-election campaign by affirming Hindu nationalism, while Muslim minority feel pain of history and threat of future
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Koran burning in Scandinavia: freedom of expression’s ultimate test?
Talking Point Anti-Islam demonstrations have sparked condemnation and raised constitutional challenges for Sweden and Denmark
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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What does the rise in non-Christians mean for the Church of England?
Today's Big Question Latest census reveals England and Wales now minority Christian countries for first time
By The Week Staff Published
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Life in Iran before the 1979 Islamic revolution
feature Pro-Western liberalisation led to a reactionary Islamic revolution. Could the reverse be about to happen?
By The Week Staff Published
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How Salman Rushdie exposed fault lines between the West and Islam
feature Stabbing of The Satanic Verses author has stirred debate about censorship and religious violence
By The Week Staff Published
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Why The Satanic Verses is still controversial
feature The attack on Salman Rushdie in New York came 34 years after the publication of his infamous novel
By The Week Staff Last updated
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When does Ramadan start in 2022?
In Depth The holiest month in the Islamic calendar is marked by fasting from dawn until dusk
By The Week Last updated
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The Week Unwrapped: French symbols, pay rises and spring
podcast Is France about to take an illiberal turn? Is it a bad thing if we all earn more? And is winter coming to a premature end?
By The Week Staff Published
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Everything we know so far about the ‘horrifying’ Norway bow and arrow attack
feature Suspect appears to have carried out an ‘act of terror’, security services say
By The Week Staff Published
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Hindu temple attacked after eight-year-old charged with blasphemy in Pakistan
feature Child facing potential death penalty after allegedly urinating in madrassa library
By The Week Staff Last updated
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