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The Mufti of Chechnya called Jews
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The Mufti of Chechnya called Jews "enemies of Allah," and the Chief Rabbi accused him of anti-Semitism
31 October 2025

In an interview on a Chechen television channel, the Mufti of Chechnya, Salah Mezhiyev, called Jews "enemies of Allah" and "the founders of atheism." The comment was made on the program "Chechen History. War and Peace," where Mezhiyev, who is also the head of the Coordination Center for Muslims of the North Caucasus, discussed apostasy.

The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation (SAM RF) has banned Muslim couriers from transporting certain goods
Religion
The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation (SAM RF) has banned Muslim couriers from transporting certain goods
7 October 2025

The Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation (SAM RF) has ruled that Muslim couriers are prohibited from delivering certain goods that violate Islamic norms. These include alcohol, pork, meat that does not meet halal standards, as well as gambling and objects of pagan worship.

Religion
"Russian Community": now the entire DUM organization can be safely recognized as extremist
25 August 2025

Russian nationalists welcome the recognition of the dictionary "Islam in the North Caucasus" as extremist. Against the backdrop of this decision, the leader of the "Russian Community" organization Andrei Tkachuk stated that the activities of the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Russia may also fall under the law.

Russian Muslim Clergy Approves Botox Injections for Believers
Religion
Russian Muslim Clergy Approves Botox Injections for Believers
12 August 2025

The Council of Ulema of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation (SAM) has approved the use of botulinum toxin (better known as Botox) for cosmetic purposes for Muslims. This was reported by the press service of the organization.

Dictionary
Religion
Dictionary "Islam in the North Caucasus" edited by the Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of the Russian Federation banned in Russia
12 August 2025

The Moscow City Court, following a lawsuit by the Moscow prosecutor's office, has recognized the dictionary "Islam in the North Caucasus" edited by Damir Mukhetdinov (SDM RF) as extremist.

Patriarch Kirill reproached Schema-Abbot Gabriel for attempting to provoke an
Religion
Patriarch Kirill reproached Schema-Abbot Gabriel for attempting to provoke an "Orthodox-Islamic conflict"
17 June 2025

After a high-profile incident involving Schema-Abbot Gabriel and Deputy Chief of the Main Military-Political Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces Apti Alaudinov, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' condemned the priest for his words about Muslims. According to the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, these statements were nothing more than an attempt to provoke an "Orthodox-Islamic conflict." He also called for "driving away" all those who, under the pretext of protecting Russian culture and the church, agitate for a fight against Russian Muslims.

An additional day off for Eid al-Adha has been announced in the North Caucasus republics
Religion
An additional day off for Eid al-Adha has been announced in the North Caucasus republics
3 June 2025

June 6, Friday, will be a day off in honor of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. The corresponding announcements have been made in Dagestan, Chechnya, Ingushetia, Karachay-Cherkessia, and Kabardino-Balkaria. The republics have also identified the main sites for sacrifices.

Three non-working days declared in Chechnya in connection with the celebration of Eid al-Adha
Religion
Three non-working days declared in Chechnya in connection with the celebration of Eid al-Adha
2 June 2025

June 6, 7 and 8, 2025 will be non-working days in Chechnya in honor of the holiday of Eid al-Adha (Eid al-Adha). This is stated in the decree of the head of the republic.

Grozny reacts to demolition of Chechen mosque in Dagestan
Religion
Grozny reacts to demolition of Chechen mosque in Dagestan
24 May 2025

Complaints from Chechens living in the village of Leninaul in the Kazbekovsky district of Dagestan about the demolition of a historic mosque by the authorities will not go unnoticed. Theologians from the spiritual administrations of the North Caucasus will gather to discuss this issue, as well as the issue of returning homes to people evicted from these lands during Stalin's deportations. This was stated by the Mufti of Chechnya Salakh Mezhiyev.

Russian coat of arms without Orthodox crosses spotted at award ceremony for Kadyrov's son
Religion
Russian coat of arms without Orthodox crosses spotted at award ceremony for Kadyrov's son
13 May 2025

During the award ceremony for 17-year-old Adam Kadyrov on the territory of the OMON unit "Akhmat-Grozny", Orthodox crosses disappeared from the coat of arms of the Russian Federation hanging on the wall. They were "removed" from the crowns.