A latest report published by the Pew Research centre ranks India as the worst placed among populous countries in terms of religious freedom, Live Mint reported. The report uses two indices-the Government Restriction Index (GRI), measuring government restriction on free practice of religion, and the Social Hostilities Index (SHI) which[Read More…]
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China bans Muslim names like Hajj, Saddam, Medina for babies in Xinjiang
Chinese authorities have banned certain Islamic baby names in Xinjiang province, country’s largest Muslim province. A document entitled “Naming Rules for Ethnic Minorities” prohibits names used by Muslim parents around the world including Imam, Hajj, Islam, Quran, Saddam, Medina and Islam, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported. Any babies with “overly[Read More…]