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By Hassan A. Hakim In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful, In the name of the Assured One, Syedina Mamoon, Nabi Mustafa, his light shines like the sun at noon, His name engraved in the Tablet…
Ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity and genocide of Muslim ethnic minorities of China has escalated ino a system of horror with far reaching effects. Uyghurs and other Turkic majority Muslims are being dehumanized and degraded through cruel tactics of inhumane,…
During late November the Māori people of New Zealand and their supporters, approximately 42,000, protested against the right-wing government’s abrogation of the 1840 treaty of Waitangi to include Māori representation. According to activists such an act would invalidate many civil…
Leaders of the west African regional grouping Ecowas approved the long-awaited withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the bloc in December. The three countries have been granted a six-month grace period from January 29, when their exit becomes…
“Slavery-like” working conditions have been uncovered at the Chinese EV maker’s factory site in Brazil, casting a spotlight on the standards maintained by Chinese companies outsourcing workers at foreign locations. The thermometer read over 30 degrees Celsius (around 90 Fahrenheit)…
With US President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly threatening to take control of the Panama Canal, and the Panamanian government insisting that its sovereignty [over] the waterway is “non-negotiable,” the eye s of the world once again turn to the strategic naval…
Dominating news headlines across the U.S. and the world have been numerous examples of the fury of nature, such as Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and more recently the floods in Spain. Hurricane Helene, a generational storm, slammed into the…
For centuries America has been the shining example of democracy the world over. The governments of most countries are influenced by American politics. America has prided itself on being the world leader of democracy and often exerts its influence in…
In the heart of East Africa, Rwanda has launched a critical trial of a vaccine against the Marburg virus, a highly contagious and deadly disease that has killed 12 people in the country since it was declared an outbreak on…
A call by Emmanuel Macron for a halt in arms supplies to Israel for use in Gaza has been met with an angry rebuttal from the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. The French president’s comments were directed mainly at the…
(Charlotte Court House, Virginia – May 27, 2024) – IQOU Theological College, a distinguished higher education institution dedicated to Islamic Studies, is pleased to announce the May 27, 2024 signing of a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Mamma…
(Charlotte Court House, Virginia – May 26, 2024) – IQOU Theological College, a pioneering institution of Islamic higher education in the United States of America, celebrated its annual Graduation & Convocation on May 26, 2024, in Charlotte Court House, Virginia….
According to Al Jazeera journalists Maziar Motamedi and Usaid Siddiqui, “at least 34,622 Palestinians have been killed and 77,867 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7.” Estimates for rebuilding Gaza is approximately $40 billion. The catastrophic decimation of…
(Lahore, Pakistan, April 14, 2024) – Scholars, honored guests and devotees of Hazrat El Sheikh Syed Mubarik Ali Shah Gillani (ra) gathered from all corners of the globe on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Lahore, Pakistan to honor and commemorate…
With outrage often voiced against human rights violations, rampant Islamophobia and genocide against Muslims, where are the voices of such sentiments raised for the Muslim Uyghur struggle in China? What could be the cause of low media coverage from Muslim…
Pegasus spy software gained attention a few years ago after its use by governments around the world looking to tap into the mobile phones of whistleblowers and outspoken personalities.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has tapped the Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands and senior diplomat, Sigrid Kaag, to perform the role of Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza. The position was created by the Security Council Resolution…
After Christian priests in Gaza said baby Jesus was Palestinian, others have come out saying he was a Palestinian Jew. What’s the truth? The truth is that Jesus followed the revelation sent to Moses, peace be upon him, that, yes,…
Canada’s Minister of Immigration Marc Miller announced temporary immigration measures on December 21 to support family members of Canadians and permanent residents who live in Gaza and the West Bank. “We are introducing special measures to support temporary residence for…
After protesting over a security breach and causing adjournments, 140 odd MPs were suspended from the Indian parliament between December 14 and 18th, towards the close of the winter session, which ended on December 21. The suspension allowed the government…
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, announced on December 18 that they are formally investigating X, or Twitter, for not adhering to the Digital Services Act while operating in the European Union. “On the basis of…
Even as funding for Ukraine still hasn’t passed the US Congress, the Biden administration has found more ways to secure the defense of the beleaguered nation. Washington cut a deal on December 19 with Japan to provide Patriot missiles for…
“We said in church that if Jesus was born today, he would be born in Gaza under the rubble…God is with the suffering and the oppressed.”
Yemeni Houthis have all but stopped maritime trade moving through the Red Sea. For Israel, that means another front to the war, with Gaza and southern Lebanon being the first two. Why is this important? The Red Sea contains three…
Argentina’s new president, Javier Malei, is fulfilling his campaign promise of immediately making drastic cuts to government spending in order to lower inflation and stabilize the economy. Argentina owes the International Monetary Fund 31 trillion dollars, the most of any…
Hate crimes against Muslims have been escalating with the continued Israeli offensive in Gaza. A recent incident saw a 7th-grade teacher swearing at and threatening to behead a Muslim middle-school student on December 8 for her objection to his display…
Currently with the world focused on Palestine and the siege in Gaza against the Palestinian people, the Holy Quran is on display in the hearts of those under siege, in the resilience they show under grave adversity and their struggling…
Israel’s pursuit of Hamas includes civilians.
As Geert Wilders celebrates the victory of his political party, the anti-migrant Freedom Party, known as the PVV, obtaining a majority win of 37 seats in the lower house of parliament, many questions arise about the popularity of his controversial…
The European Parliament, the lawmaking wing of the European Union, proposed an Artificial Intelligence Act on December 8 to make sure AI “respects fundamental rights and democracy.” While US President Joe Biden issued an executive order about the development and…