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On Wednesday, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) said Israel was "fully responsible" for the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.
The OIC stressed that the assassination of Haniyeh during his stay in Tehran constituted a severe breach of international law.
In this episode of Empowered by Islam21c, Dr. Salman Butt puts audience questions to Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad on the UK's racist riots that have made the headlines all around the world.
Why is this happening, and what is our duty as Muslims to protect our communities and the society around us? Watch to find out and have your say in the comments.
https://youtu.be/hMXtowOz6Qo
Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad shares practical advice to help Muslims secure this crucial victory in Bangladesh.
May Allah grant the people of Bangladesh guidance and help to build a better future for their country. https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/advice-to-the-bangladeshi-people/
An Israeli rights group has collected testimony from released Palestinian detainees, revealing evidence of torture.
Released Palestinians had been held in Israeli custody since 7 October 2023 and faced abuse and inhuman treatment in prison.
According to a UN report, 17 Palestinians died in the custody of the Israel Prison Service between 7 October and 15 May.
”The end of a 2,000-year-long PR campaign”
Ustadh Hamza Tzortzis, CEO and founder of Sapience Institute, describes the difference between God's love as described in Christianity and Islam.
https://youtu.be/WZArjzEXhfc
The US Department of Defense says three men accused of plotting the September 11 attacks have entered a pre-trial agreement.
Local media reported that the three men could appear in court as early as next week to formally enter their pleas.
They were tortured at Guantanamo Bay with inhumane interrogation techniques, including waterboarding and simulated drowning.
The 4th of July general election demonstrated that this house of cards could be exposed, at the very least, by a community ready to pull the curtain away from the vacuousness of a system that long ago failed.
We must now ask ourselves whether we have the organisational capacity and the will to do this.
https://www.islam21c.com/politics/only-british-muslims-can-challenge/
On Sunday, Israel targeted Hezbollah sites in Lebanon after a rocket hit a football field in the Israel-occupied Golan Heights.
Fears have grown about a full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah after the Saturday incident in the occupied Golan Heights.
Picture a world where the Sun unpredictably flickered across the sky, sometimes for mere minutes a day, followed by prolonged darkness, or blazing nearly all day before abruptly ceding to night.
Envision the immense disarray and uncertainty — daily life besieged by unrelenting unpredictability, leading to immense physical, biological, and psychological turmoil.
If an unorganised universe would disrupt our lives this much, why expect an unorganised Islamic life to yield different results in the afterlife?
https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/be-organised-like-the-universe/
Amnesty International has issued a fresh warning about US complicity in Israeli war crimes as Netanyahu visits the US.
The organisation has called on the US and all other countries to immediately impose a comprehensive arms embargo on Israel.
A police officer was caught on video kicking and stamping on the head of a man lying on the ground at Manchester Airport.
Assistant Chief Constable Wasim Chaudhry confirmed that one officer has been removed from operational duties after the incident, pending an investigation.
Respected GP and political activist of 25 years, Dr. Abdul Wahid, has had his NHS suspension lifted after a six-month suspension.
The outcome of the case sends a clear message to those who seek to weaponise regulatory processes, that their bullying tactics will not go unchallenged, and that the truth will always prevail.
https://www.islam21c.com/news/nhs-abdul-wahid-suspension-gaza/
On Tuesday, Hamas and Fatah, along with 12 other Palestinian factions, signed a national unity agreement in Beijing, China.
According to Hamas, the unity government would oversee reconstruction and prepare conditions for elections in the territory.
At a time when mainstream media skews the true meaning of success, we announce Khaled Nabhan as our "Person of the Year". This recognises his powerful story amid the resolute people of Gaza facing immense trials and tribulations.
Khaled Nabhan, a Palestinian grandfather, became a symbol of strength after tragically losing his granddaughter, Reem, in an Israeli terrorist attack. There is no doubt that his touching response and voluntary work at a hospital amidst personal grief demonstrate remarkable strength.
Contrasting this with mainstream culture's celebration of fictional heroes, sports stars, and business tycoons — often overlooking ethical considerations — highlights a need to re-evaluate our ideals. As Time magazine spotlights figures like Taylor Swift, we ask the question: should success not encompass ethical impact and societal contributions?
Shaykh Khaled's story, overshadowed by more sensational narratives, is a reminder for us to value real-life heroes whose courage and compassion inspire.
These riots have been years in the making; understanding the complexities of how we got here is needed in order to map a way out.
Besides exposing the real culprits and their evil agenda, Dr. Abdul Wahid explains how we can move forward.
https://www.islam21c.com/current-affairs/southport-riots-and-muslim-hatred/
On Tuesday, Hamas appointed its Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar as the political chief at large to succeed the late Ismail Haniyeh.
The council voted unanimously to choose Sinwar, in what one Hamas official described as "a message of defiance to Israel".
"They killed Haniyeh, the flexible person who was open to solutions. Now they have to deal with Sinwar", he said.
Young people in Bangladesh initiated a movement against a controversial policy proposing a quota system favouring descendants of those who fought in the 1971 independence war.
The students’ peaceful protests were met with brutal force, resulting in the deaths of over 500 pupils.
Despite this, their determination brought about a significant shift, demonstrating that collective action can indeed topple tyrants.
https://www.islam21c.com/opinion/bangladesh-is-moving-forward/
The Zionist State targeted two schools and a hospital in central Gaza, killing at least 44 Palestinians on Sunday.
Footage on social media showed bodies inside one of the schools as rescuers evacuated casualties, including children.
The UN human rights department (OHCHR) finds that Palestinians detained by Israel during the Gaza genocide have been tortured.
At the end of June, Israeli prisons held 9,400 "security detainees", some in secret with no access to lawyers or legal rights.
Palestinian detainees face waterboarding, sleep deprivation, electric shocks, dogs set on them, and other forms of torture.
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas said that its political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, had been assassinated in Tehran.
Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said Haniyeh's assassination is "a grave escalation that aims to break the will of Hamas".
The Gaza Health Ministry has declared a polio outbreak in Gaza, attributing the spread of the virus to the Israeli military assault.
WHO are sending over 1 million polio vaccines to Gaza in the coming weeks to prevent children from being infected.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has finally ruled in favour of Palestine by ordering that Israel “rapidly” leave all of the occupied territories.
The UN top court’s position has likely alarmed a number of key Israeli allies including the US, UK, and Canada.
https://www.islam21c.com/news/icj-orders-israel-to-leave-palestine/
Is this a victory for Muslims? Dr. Salman Butt speaks to Imam Tom Facchine about Joe Biden dropping out of the US presidential race, Kamala Harris' track record, whether Trump or Harris are better for Muslims in the US and abroad, and more.
This podcast was recorded during their visit to Malaysia for the annual Ummatics conference—subscribe and follow Islam21c to be at the front of the queue as more information and content from the visit comes out, inshāAllāh.
https://youtu.be/04Jj9epDrHA
Over 250 Jewish activists from Jewish Voice for Peace were arrested for protesting against US military support for Israel inside a congressional building. This demonstration occurred just before Prime Minister Netanyahu's scheduled speech to Congress.
Activists wore red T-shirts with messages like "not in our name" and demanded a ceasefire in Gaza. The protest aimed to highlight the group's stance against the violence funded by the US government.
There are at least ten myths around RSE (Relationships and Sex Education) in England’s schools, that are preventing parents from taking effective action against inappropriate teaching.
Yusuf Patel separates fact from fiction and offers actions you can take in order to protect your children.
https://www.islam21c.com/culture/rse-myths-blocking-parents-guarding-children/
Shaykh Asif Uddin has just returned from visiting al-Aqsa, and we couldn't believe what an amazing experience he had. Not only did he encounter peace and tranquillity, but also safety.
In this Islamic Thought video, he encourages Muslims to visit right now, and the risk of Masjid al-Aqsa being abandoned if we don't.
https://youtu.be/rxxkC1eGoKY
Israel's army has launched artillery and air strikes on eastern Khan Younis and demanded residents leave the humanitarian zone.
The designated "safe zone" had sheltered thousands of displaced Palestinians who were in desperate need of shelter and food.
On Friday, the UN's top court declared Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory "illegal" and demanded its cessation.
"Israel is under an obligation to cease immediately all new settlement activities and to evacuate all settlers," the ICJ said.
Israel has built around 160 illegal settlements housing some 700,000 settlers in the West Bank and East Jerusalem since 1967.
Did you know that Dr. Anas Altikriti has nearly twenty years of experience as a hostage negotiator? In this Islamic Thought video, he exposes what really happens behind the scenes, often unreported in the media.
He examines the various factors heavily influencing the Hamas-Israel negotiations, including the starkly different terms and goals pursued by each party, and the deceptive tactics Israel uses to sabotage the ceasefire talks.
https://youtu.be/bIPoJUAjTWY