Terrorism and Jihad in Islam
“As far as Islam is concerned, it categorically rejects and condemns every form of terrorism. It does not provide any cover or justification for any act of violence, be it […]
Islamophobia trends on the rise across the world
Opinion Jakarta (ANTARA) – The international conference themed “Embracing Diversity: Tackling Islamophobia in 2024” in Baku, Azerbaijan, timed to fall on the eve of Ramadan for the Islamic world and […]
Germany Falling Short in Curbing Anti-Muslim Racism
Gaps in Responses; Narrow Understanding; Lack of Data, Capacity (Berlin, April 30, 2024) – The German government is falling short in protecting Muslims and people perceived to be Muslims from racism amid […]
Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba
Coordinates: 37°52′45.1″N 04°46′47″W From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba(Spanish) Mosque–Cathedral of CórdobaLocation of CórdobaShow map of SpainShow map of EuropeShow […]
The books that lay hidden behind a wall for five centuries in Spain
HISTORY Two decades have passed since the discovery of the manuscripts that the imam of Cútar hid in a wall in his home around the year 1500, one of them […]
The fate of the Moriscos: The last remnants of Islam in Spain after the Reconquista
After the fall of Granada in 1492, Muslims were forcibly ‘converted’ to Catholicism by the Inquisition. The discrimination did not stop there – and nor did their legacy The last […]
Is Sadiq Khan’s political future in jeopardy as London’s mayor?
BY IRFAN RAJA MAY 02, 2024 – DAILY SABAH London Mayor Sadiq Khan (L) and his wife Saadiya Khan pose for the media as they arrive at a polling station […]
What determined Scotland’s first Muslim FM Humza Yousaf’s fate?
BY IRFAN RAJA APR 29, 2024 – 12:15 PM GMT+3 Scotland’s First Minister and SNP Leader Humza Yousaf launches the party’s General Election campaign at an event in Glasgow, Scotland, […]
€1bn EU ‘bribe’ over Syrian refugees stirs anger in Lebanon
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati attend a press conference at the government palace in Beirut. (Reuters) Updated 15 sec ago NAJIA […]
Friday Sermon Summary 3rd May 2024: ‘Incidents From the Life of the Holy Prophet (sa) – Outcomes of Hamra’ al-Asad & the Battle of Uhud & An Appeal for Prayers’
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba)THE HOLY PROPHET MUHAMMAD (SA) 3rd May 2024 After reciting Tashahhud, Ta‘awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) said […]
Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s departing first minister, and the art of the resignation speech
Alamy/Andrew Milligan Diterbitkan: April 30, 2024 Humza Yousaf’s resignation as first minister of Scotland was, in the end, expected, after a chain of events made his position untenable. It was trailed from early in the morning that he would be resigning, so when he finally addressed the media at […]
Israel tells U.S. it will punish Palestinian Authority if ICC issues warrants
The Israeli government warned the Biden administration that if the International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, it will take retaliatory steps against the Palestinian Authority that could lead to […]
From past to present: The unending global migration crisis
1st May 2024 Fazal Masood Malik and Farhan Khokhar, Canada Migration has always shaped humanity’s journey, with early humans venturing from Africa as far back as 120,000 years ago. The ‘mitochondrial Eve’, a common ancestor who lived between 100,000 and 200,000 years ago in southern Africa, is a testament to […]
EU hopes Egypt partnership can help curb illegal migration
DR. ABDELLATIF EL-MENAWY May 01, 2024 In recent years, the issue of illegal immigration has emerged as a significant concern for both Egypt and the EU. With the Mediterranean serving […]
From Global Warming to Nuclear Winter: Is It Too Late For the Human Race?
Professor Amtul Razzaq CarmichaelCONTEMPORARY AND SOCIAL ISSUES•SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND TECHNOLOGY 29th April 2024 Add Comment In the first part of this article, we are briefly introduced to two of the […]
ICC arrest warrants: A test for justice or a clash of power and principles?
29th April 2024 Dr Afzal Ashraf, International Security Specialist, UK About the author: Afzal Ashraf has practitioner experience as a senior officer in the UK Armed Forces and in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He has a PhD from St Andrews University in International Relations. He is currently teaching International […]
‘The hot topic is the war’: West Yorkshire’s Muslim voters feel politically homeless
West Yorkshire Kirklees residents are likely to punish both the Tories and Labour for their stance on Gaza in the 2 May local elections Neha Gohil Mon 29 Apr 2024 […]
Memorial to be built for Muslim soldiers who fought and died alongside UK troops in World Wars
At least 2.5 million Muslim soldiers and labourers are reported to have fought with the Allied forces in the First World War and 5.5 million in the Second World War. […]
Israel delays Gaza Freedom Flotilla departure with bureaucratic ‘block’
By Asia Pacific Report – April 27, 2024 Asia Pacific Report The Freedom Flotilla is ready to sail to Gaza, reports Kia Ora Gaza. All the required paperwork has been submitted to the port authority, and the cargo has been loaded and prepared for the humanitarian trip to the besieged enclave. However, organisers […]
Western far-right-fueled Turkophobia harms Turkish diaspora
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AA ISTANBUL APR 26, 2024 Turkophobia reflects a concerning rise in anti-Turkish sentiment in Europe since 2001, driven by populist politics, economic uncertainties and cultural tensions. (EPA […]