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Islam is a monotheistic religion. Its adherents are called Muslims, most of which are either Sunni (75 to 90%) or Shiite (10 to 20%).

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Palestinian civilians with their belongings leaving the heavily damaged city of Khan Younis.

Palestinian civilians with their belongings leaving the heavily damaged city of Khan Younis.

Israel strikes southern Gaza after mass evacuation order

The UN estimates around 250,000 people were affected by an evacuation order a day earlier.

The Grand Mosque in Xian

The Grand Mosque in Xian

Decoding China: How Beijing is Sinicizing Islam

China's rulers have always tightly controlled matters of faith, and today the country exerts tight control over Islam.

The Christmas market in Opladen

The Christmas market in Opladen

German court sentences teen over Christmas terror plot

A German court hands a four-year custodial sentence to a defendant for planning a terror attack on a Christmas market.

A YouTube screenshot reading 'Seriat? (Sharia?) Diamond Tema vs Asrin Tok' and featuring head shots of two young men

A YouTube screenshot reading 'Seriat? (Sharia?) Diamond Tema vs Asrin Tok' and featuring head shots of two young men

Turkey: a democratic future or Sharia?

Diamond Tema has received millions of death threats since a video debate on Sharia law was uplaoded.

An emergency worker stands before a fire-hit synagogue

An emergency worker stands before a fire-hit synagogue

Militant attacks in Dagestan: A new generation of radicals?

Public discontent and officials that lack accountability: three experts discuss what lies behind the Dagestan attacks.

A view of Hajj pilgrims holding umbrellas to protect themselves from the heat

A view of Hajj pilgrims holding umbrellas to protect themselves from the heat

Saudi health minister: Hajj death toll tops 1,300

Authorities say extreme summer weather and lack of proper documentation added to the danger of this year's pilgrimage.

Plainclothes police officers stand next to the burned vehicles in Madyan in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on 21 June, 2024.

Plainclothes police officers stand next to the burned vehicles in Madyan in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on 21 June, 2024.

Pakistani 'blasphemy vigilante' mob kills man

A crowd of vigilantes in Pakistan killed and burned the body of a man whom they accused of desecrating the Quran.

An aerial view shows Mecca's Grand Mosque with the Kaaba, Islam's holiest site, with many people

An aerial view shows Mecca's Grand Mosque with the Kaaba, Islam's holiest site, with many people

Hajj in Saudi Arabia: Extreme heat in Mecca

Extreme temperatures claimed hundreds of lives during the Hajj, turning the pilgrimage into a drama for many families.

BfV head Thomas Haldenwang and Interior Minister Nancy Faeser

BfV head Thomas Haldenwang and Interior Minister Nancy Faeser

Germany faces threats from extremists, Russia and China

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has warned of dangers to democracy amid rising domestic and external threats.

Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun as they gather outside Nimrah Mosque

Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun as they gather outside Nimrah Mosque

Muslims converge on Saudia Arabia for annual Hajj

Over 1.8 million people gathered amid soaring temperatures. Saudi officials confirmed several heat-related deaths.

Paramedics carry a Muslim pilgrim for a medical check after he fell down due to a heat stroke at pillars, in Mina, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Paramedics carry a Muslim pilgrim for a medical check after he fell down due to a heat stroke at pillars, in Mina, near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: 19 Hajj pilgrims die as temperatures rise

Temperatures have been rising as the ritual "stoning of the devil" gets underway and Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha.

Russian police and members the Russian national guard gather not far from a pretrial detention center in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on June 16, 2024

Russian police and members the Russian national guard gather not far from a pretrial detention center in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, on June 16, 2024

Russian forces end prison siege, kill IS hostage-takers

Special forces say they "eliminated" inmates who took two guards captive at a detention center in southern Russia.

Sacrificial animals for Eid al-Adha at a cattle market in Karachi, Pakistan

Sacrificial animals for Eid al-Adha at a cattle market in Karachi, Pakistan

Pakistanis struggle to afford sacrificial animals for Eid

Despite soaring prices, people are flocking to cattle markets as the religious feast of Eid al-Adha starts.

Muslim worshippers touch the southern corner of the Kaaba

Muslim worshippers touch the southern corner of the Kaaba

Gaza war stops Palestinian Muslims from joining Hajj

This year, over one-and-half million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage.

Muslim worshippers pray around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine

Muslim worshippers pray around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine

Saudi Arabia: Pilgrims gather for Hajj amid sweltering heat

Muslims from around the world have amassed around the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage.

Photo taken on April 11, 2024 shows soldiers of the Congolese Army and their pick-up truck vehicle on patrol in Goma, North Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Photo taken on April 11, 2024 shows soldiers of the Congolese Army and their pick-up truck vehicle on patrol in Goma, North Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Dozens killed in DRC suspected Islamist rebel attack

The attack in eastern Congo was blamed on Islamic State-linked rebels.

Police patrol the Cologne/Bonn airport

Police patrol the Cologne/Bonn airport

Suspected IS supporter arrested at Cologne airport

He reportedly unsuccessfully applied to work at Euro 2024-related events.

Children stand near a crater caused by Israeli bombardment in a street in Rafah

Children stand near a crater caused by Israeli bombardment in a street in Rafah

UN puts Israel, Hamas on blacklist for harming children

Israel has condemned a UN decision to include its army on the list of organizations harming children in conflict zones.

Protesters waving flags and banners

Protesters waving flags and banners

Syrian protesters rise up against Islamists in Idlib

Opponents of Assad seeking refuge in Idlib are now protesting against local Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.

Selahattin Demirtas

Selahattin Demirtas

Turkey: Pro-Kurdish leader Demirtas gets 42 years in prison

Selahattin Demirtas, the former leader of the pro-Kurdish HDP party, has been sentenced to 42 years in prison in Turkey.

An imam and a rabbi sit at a table smiling

An imam and a rabbi sit at a table smiling

Berlin imam and rabbi building bridges after Hamas attacks

Can an unexpected friendship between an imam and a rabbi help to ease community tensions in Berlin's Neukölln district?

A person holds up a phone that displays an overview of reels posted to TikTok belonging to the account muslim.interaktiv

A person holds up a phone that displays an overview of reels posted to TikTok belonging to the account muslim.interaktiv

Caliphate protests in Hamburg: What is Muslim Interactive?

The organization has shocked the public with calls for a caliphate. Experts believe the movement is identitarian.

Protesters wave German; Israeli and other flags and banners in Hamburg

Protesters wave German; Israeli and other flags and banners in Hamburg

Hamburg: Hundreds protest against 'caliphate' rally

After some protesters called for a 'caliphate' in Hamburg, secular Islamic groups organized a new, pro-democracy rally.

Some participants in the rally, with one carrying a placard say "A caliphate is the solution"

Some participants in the rally, with one carrying a placard say "A caliphate is the solution"

Hamburg 'caliphate' rally prompts calls for punishment

A leading Bavarian conservative said such appeals should lead to jail time and citizenship removal.

Afghans gather at a mosque where gunmen attacked Shiite Muslims in Guzara district of Herat province on April 30, 2024.

Afghans gather at a mosque where gunmen attacked Shiite Muslims in Guzara district of Herat province on April 30, 2024.

Afghanistan: Shooting attack on mosque kills 6

Locals suggested the mosque was targeted for being used by the Shiite Muslim minority.

Football fans wait in the stands for a match to begin in Saudi Arabia

Football fans wait in the stands for a match to begin in Saudi Arabia

'Not safe': Saudi Arabia slammed after jailing football fans

Several Saudi Arabian soccer fans have been jailed for singing a song at a game that celebrates a religious figure.

A symbol photo of a blue light from a police car

A symbol photo of a blue light from a police car

Germany: 3 teens held over suspected Islamist attack plans

Three teenagers have been detained on suspicion of planning an attack motivated by Islamist extremism.

A Muslim faithful celebrates during the Eid al-Fitr festival, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, in Kaduna, Nigeria

A Muslim faithful celebrates during the Eid al-Fitr festival, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, in Kaduna, Nigeria

Muslims worldwide celebrate end of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr

Muslims around the world mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr

Muslim worshippers take part in the Eid prayers in Qatar on April 10, 2024

Muslim worshippers take part in the Eid prayers in Qatar on April 10, 2024

Eid al-Fitr: Muslims mark the end of Ramadan holy month

Muslims across the world, including in Germany, are celebrating after a month of fasting and prayer.

A mosque in Zahedan, Iran

A mosque in Zahedan, Iran

Iran's Sunni Muslims face discrimination amid Eid al-Fitr

Sunni Muslims, who make up 10% of the population, have said they have very few rights in the Islamic Republic.

A woman sits on the rubble of her house in Kahramanmaras, Turkey February 14, 2023.

A woman sits on the rubble of her house in Kahramanmaras, Turkey February 14, 2023.

Muslims in the German military to get their own chaplaincy

Muslim soldiers long lacked the pastoral care available to their Christian and Jewish counterparts — but not anymore.

Five young Central Asian men seen in front of tents, leaning on a yellow metal barrier

Five young Central Asian men seen in front of tents, leaning on a yellow metal barrier

Russia's Tajiks face discrimination after Moscow attack

Many Central Asians in Russia have faced heightened xenophobia following the recent attack near Moscow.

Border police gather on a parking lot at night

Border police gather on a parking lot at night

Germany to set up border controls for Euro 2024

Germany will take steps to bolster border security ahead of this summer's European Championship.

An special police unit member is seen outside the Crocus City Hall, parts of which are engulfed in flames

An special police unit member is seen outside the Crocus City Hall, parts of which are engulfed in flames

Who are ISIS-K, the group that hit Russia?

The so-called "Islamic State" group first emerged in Afghanistan in 2014. DW takes a look at its background and goals.

A woman places flowers in memory of the victims of the attack in Moscow

A woman places flowers in memory of the victims of the attack in Moscow

Russia mourns as concert attack suspects appear in court

The Kremlin has linked the assault to Ukraine, without evidence. The "Islamic State" group has claimed responsibility.

People walk among cars on a narrow street in Triopoli

People walk among cars on a narrow street in Triopoli

On Tripoli's Syria Street, calm masks Lebanon's deep scars

This Lebanese street was once a microcosm of the war across the border. Things are quieter now, but the calm is fragile.

One of the suspects of the deadly terror attack on the Crocus City Hall is seen before appearing at the Basmanny District Court in Moscow

One of the suspects of the deadly terror attack on the Crocus City Hall is seen before appearing at the Basmanny District Court in Moscow

Russia places Moscow attack suspects in pre-trial custody

A Moscow court has handed terrorism charges to four suspects after the deadly attack on the Crocus City Hall.

Three police officers and civilian near Charlie Hebdo headquarters in Paris, France

Three police officers and civilian near Charlie Hebdo headquarters in Paris, France

France raises terror alert after Moscow theater attack

France is increasing armed patrols after an "Islamic State" affiliate claimed an attack that killed over 130 in Moscow.

Firefighters working amid rubble inside Crocus City Hall

Firefighters working amid rubble inside Crocus City Hall

ISIS-K: Brutal IS branch behind Moscow attack

The Afghanistan offshoot of ISIS has increased activity in Russia and pledged terror operations elsewhere in Europe.

Mourners lay down flowers near Crocus City Hall

Mourners lay down flowers near Crocus City Hall

Russia mourns the terror victims of Crocus City Hall

Across Russia, people are paying their respects to the victims of a terror attack on a Moscow concert hall.

Rescuers from Emergencies Ministry work inside the burned-out Crocus City Hall

Rescuers from Emergencies Ministry work inside the burned-out Crocus City Hall

Russia detains 4 suspects as death toll rises

At least 133 people have been killed by terrorists at a concert hall near Moscow. Four suspects have been detained.

Red roses are seen outside the Crocus City Hall near Moscow.

Red roses are seen outside the Crocus City Hall near Moscow.

Scores killed in Moscow concert hall shooting attack

IS has claimed responsibility for the worst terrorist attack in Russia since the Beslan school siege 20 years ago.

Displaced people from the province of Cabo Delgado gather to received humanitarian aid from the World Food Program (WFP)

Displaced people from the province of Cabo Delgado gather to received humanitarian aid from the World Food Program (WFP)

Mozambique: Jihadists from abroad pour into Cabo Delgado

After months of relative calm, Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province is experiencing a fresh wave of Islamist attacks.

Swedish Parliament building in Stockholm, Sweden

Swedish Parliament building in Stockholm, Sweden

Germany detains two IS suspects over Swedish attack plan

German police arrest two suspected Islamists for allegedly planning a firearms attack near the Swedish parliament.

A Palestinian child plays with a sparkler in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip.

A Palestinian child plays with a sparkler in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip.

Ramadan: Muslim holy month in pictures

Muslims all over the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan with religious services, fasting and evening festivities.

A wooden cross lies on a Bible while a wooden crescent lies on a Quran

A wooden cross lies on a Bible while a wooden crescent lies on a Quran

Religion in Africa: High tolerance for other faiths

Muslims and Christians in sub-Saharan Africa have a long history of religious tolerance, particularly in Sierra Leone.

Videostill of host George Okach standing in front of a collage of a painting of Jesus and a photo of a mosque

Videostill of host George Okach standing in front of a collage of a painting of Jesus and a photo of a mosque

Ramadan and Lent share fasting, other similarities

Religious fasting is a spiritual practice that unites Muslims, Christians and many other faiths all over the world.

Russian police pictured in 2023

Russian police pictured in 2023

Russia says it thwarted planned attack on synagogue

An unknown number of "Islamic State" gunmen were killed when FSB agents tried to arrest them, state news reported.

A man walks past angel wing graffiti in Tehran

A man walks past angel wing graffiti in Tehran

Iran's 'mock election' brings no hope of change

Voters in Iran will select a new parliament this week, though very few of them are expected to show up at the polls.

Cars drive past the The Djamaa El-Djazair, or Algiers Great Mosque, Wednesday, Feb.21, 2024 in Algiers.

Cars drive past the The Djamaa El-Djazair, or Algiers Great Mosque, Wednesday, Feb.21, 2024 in Algiers.

Algeria inaugurates 'Africa's biggest mosque'

The Great Mosque of Algiers is also billed as the world's largest outside Islam's holiest sites in Mecca and Medina.