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Two men in Sweden will go on trial for burning the Qur'ān during protests last year, sparking outrage in Muslim countries.
The charges state the two forcer desecrated the Qur'ān, including burning it, while making derogatory remarks about Muslims.
Palestine has condemned Israel's far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gir's plans to build a synagogue in al-Aqsa.
al-Azhar University called on the Muslim world to take a serious and strict position against these irresponsible statements.
The institution has reminded the world that al-Aqsa in its entirety is purely Islamic and a historical right for Muslims.
Footage released on Friday shows Zionist forces tearing up and burning copies of the Qur'an in a mosque in the besieged Gaza Strip.
The Israeli army also recorded its destruction of the Grand Mosque in Khan Younis, one of the oldest in the region.
https://www.islam21c.com/spirituality/palestinians-have-immense-mental-toughness/
Many non-Muslims around the world marvel at the resilience and strength of the Palestinian people.
Burhan Uddin explores the source of their endurance and how we can adopt similar approaches.
Read the full article on our website.
https://www.islam21c.com/politics/recalibrating-politics-via-gaza/
In a powerful address, Ustadh Wahid Azizi highlights our individual potential not only to support the Palestinian cause but to place the Ummah in the driver's seat of modern geopolitics.
Read the full article to learn how.
Rohingya children are living in constant fear due to rising crime and violence in the refugee camps in Bangladesh.
The brutality and fear of abductions has forced many families to stay indoors to keep their children from harm.
Families have also reported sexual violence and said armed groups are forcibly marrying Rohingya women and girls.
Innā lillāhi wa innā ilayhī rājiʿūn.
On Tuesday, Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter martyred at least 12 people.
The school was reduced to rubble with men and women, many holding children, fleeing the site in the aftermath.
According to a new survey, three-quarters of Muslims say they are worried about their safety in the United Kingdom.
Nearly one in five said they had encountered hostility since the Southport stabbings, as misinformation sparked violence in the UK.
Over 40,000 Palestinians have now been killed in Israel's attacks on Gaza since 7 October, the Ministry of Health has confirmed.
Health officials say the true toll is likely thousands higher since many bodies remain buried under the rubble of buildings.
On 15 August, Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) and elsewhere observe India's Independence Day as Black Day.
Today, Kashmiris conveyed a message to the world: that India has no right to celebrate the day in an occupied territory.
A Haaretz investigation has exposed the Israeli army's systematic use of Palestinians as human shields during its operations.
Palestinians are forced to accompany Israeli soldiers during operations and sent ahead to inspect potentially dangerous areas.
Israeli soldiers have claimed that "our lives are more important than their lives" and use them to avoid Israeli casualties.
A drone strike killed over 200 people, including women and children, as Rohingya refugees attempted to cross into Bangladesh.
Rohingya were fleeing violence in Maungdaw town, by crossing the Naf River into Bangladesh, when they were targeted on Monday.
Videos on social media showed piles of bodies strewn across muddy ground, with suitcases and backpacks scattered around them.
On Saturday, at least 100 Palestinians were killed when the Israeli military bombed al-Taba'een school in eastern Gaza.
Israel targeted the school while people were performing morning prayers, triggering a fire that ripped through the building.
The Media Office stated the attack is "part of a broader campaign of genocide and ethnic cleansing against the Palestinians."
Muslims are brave by nature and will defend themselves, their mosques and their property. However, our communities are also concerned for the safety of all individuals. This civilised attitude should not be mistaken for cowardice or inaction.
In excess of 80 Imams share a collective response to the ongoing unrest and provide key advice to Muslims.
https://www.islam21c.com/editorials/uk-imams-joint-statement-on-riots/
A living proof of what Muslim unity can build. The city is now a beacon of hope and a testimony to Islamic advocacy.
Read more about the inspiring journey of the Sarajevans in this article by Edward Rowe. He also shares simple action points for us to implement to help the Ummah succeed again.
https://www.islam21c.com/opinion/sarajevo-the-ummatic-city/
https://youtu.be/b9U0iVE6WDg
In this special Unscripted episode from South Africa, we speak to two Muslim scholars in Cape Town, where Muslims have lived for over 300 years!
They discuss some inspirational stories of historic Muslims in the area, the unique fiqh that developed there, and the significant contributions Muslims made at the forefront of the struggle against apartheid, among much more.
Stick around to learn about the inspirational Muslim scholar and mujāhid after whom they named their institute, and discover the parallels between his life, dawah, and the challenges we face today!
https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/propagation/selma-martin-luther-king-an-islamic-narrative/
The historic March on Washington in 1963, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech, saw thousands of Black Americans advocating for civil rights in front of the White House.
This event evokes a parallel to the peaceful conquest of Makkah, known as Fatḥ-al-Makkah, where the Prophet Muhammad (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) and 10,000 of his companions peacefully entered the Kaʿba, the house of Allāh.
Hezbollah said it has launched hundreds of rockets and drones into Israel in response to the killing of commander Fouad Shukr.
The group claimed the drone and rocket attack targeted Israeli military sites, barracks, and the Iron Dome system.
Hezbollah called Israeli claims of carrying out "pre-emptive strikes" empty and inconsistent with the reality on the ground.
Israeli forces are systematically detaining and torturing Palestinian children in Gaza, even using some as human shields.
During Israeli operations in al-Tuffah in Gaza City, eight children were forced to strip, had their hands bound, and were made to walk in front of tanks.
https://youtu.be/Pa1zUxXSQAE
Millions around the world admired South Africa's strong stance in supporting Palestine, particularly when they brought Israel to court over the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Following his recent visit to the country, Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad offers valuable advice for South Africans and emphasises even more ways for them to take pride in their nation.
https://www.islam21c.com/editorials/condolences-passing-of-dr-al-fatih-ali-hassanayn/
May Allah have mercy on him.
He was a successful Sudanese preacher and advocate, leaving behind an inspiring legacy that reminds us of the impact we can all make.
Learn more about his extraordinary life on our website.
Gaza health officials say children in nurseries and ICUs are at high risk of death within hours due to fuel shortages.
Health officials urge the international community to establish field hospitals in Gaza as 25,000 patients require assistance.
https://youtu.be/FVs4b4SPEcU
“Muslims are not your enemies”, says Dilly Hussain. “The elites that teach you to hate us are.”
In this Islamic Thoughts contribution, Dilly debunks five disinformation and fake news tactics that were used to direct disaffected people’s anger and frustration towards Muslims, people of colour, and refugees.
https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/fight-gaza-numbness-live-key-virtues/
Did you know that it takes only four virtues to overcome numbness and find empowerment during overwhelming times?
Shaykh Ali Hammuda explains how in his most recent article.
https://youtu.be/LFGekpi1zhM
In today's episode of Empowered by Islam21c, we are joined by Professor David Miller, a sociologist and expert on Islamophobia, propaganda, spin, and lobbying.
He has spent years academically studying Zionism and its connection to global Islamophobia, and he mentions that not many people know this, but the recent far-right riots in the UK were instigated by assets of the so-called 'state' of Israel.
He also discussed something very interesting about the unrecognised strength of the Muslim community and the responsibilities that come with it.
The recent joint call for a ceasefire in Gaza by the British, French, German, and Italian governments is not at all about peace. In this article, Dr. Anas Altikriti explains why.
https://www.islam21c.com/analysis/why-west-now-calling-for-gaza-ceasefire/
It's not really about immigration, nor is it beneficial to anyone. The agitators in these riots are merely pawns of the Establishment.
Ustadh Abdul Wahid is exposing the real culprits and their deceptive narratives so that we, as Muslims, don't fall into their Machiavellian traps.
https://youtu.be/HIUr2kEbvLs
Respond to hatred with wisdom, leadership, and resilience.
Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad gives 5 pointers to guide us through the challenges we are facing today.
Indian anti-Muslim media outlets have showed their bias during the months-long student protests in Bangladesh.
After 15 years in office, on Monday Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India after unrest across the country.
Soon after her removal from power, Indian media reported that Islamist forces were targeting Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is 10% of the Ummah, so you need to know what just happened.
Dilly Hussain gives a quick summary of what you need to know, why, and what the future may hold for this proudly Muslim country.
https://youtu.be/0edU4fegGiU