On this day in 1965, Malcolm X (raḥimahu Allāhu) was assassinated aged 39.
In the final week of his death after his home was firebombed, he was asked: “Do you think the NYPD are providing you with adequate protection or are you in need of your own security for protection?”
Malcolm responded by saying: “I seek protection only from Allah.”
The University of Bristol Islamic Society has launched a social media campaign with the hashtag #ScrapTheModule, whilst releasing a damning statement concerning a law professor for “Islamophobic, bigoted and divisive” remarks.
https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/university-of-bristol-professor-called-out-for-islamophobic-rhetoric/
“Conditions have deteriorated to the point that I believe they are dangerous...I feel that the airport authorities treat us with complete contempt.”
https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/muslim-cabbies-humiliated-after-being-forced-to-pray-in-open-air-heathrow-car-park/
Over 100 public figures have signed an open letter calling on the BBC to diversify and better engage with British Muslims.
https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/bbc-criticised-over-brutish-interview-with-head-of-muslim-council-of-britain/
“We, the undersigned groups, cannot be complicit in a process that serves only to rubber stamp a fundamentally flawed strategy. We therefore announce a collective boycott of the Prevent review.”
https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/prevent-human-rights-groups-boycott-review-following-appointment-of-shawcross/
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Sh Dr Haitham al-Haddad begins a new journey based on years of researching what distinguishes successful people
Read the full article here: https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/qualities-for-success-thinking/
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China has attacked the BBC for its extensive reporting on the plight of the Uyghurs, as well as on the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/broadcasting-chief-responds-after-china-bans-bbc-world-news/
The administration of the 46th President of the United States Joe Biden has reiterated its strong intent to close the long-opposed Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp in Cuba, following a formal review initiated on Friday.
https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/biden-seeks-guantanamo-closure-by-2024/
There are two months left till the blessed month of Ramadān!
May Allah allow us to reach it.
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِي رَجَب، وَشَعْبَانَ، وَبَلِّغْنَا رَمَضَانَ
🇵🇰 Sh Haitham congratulates Pakistan 🇵🇰
https://youtu.be/kXdNFW6KP2Q
“We would not go through the problems we are currently facing if we understood the Holy Qur’ān.”
Sh Haitham al-Haddad urges Muslim countries around the world to follow in the footsteps of Pakistan after they voted to approve the compulsory teaching of the Arabic language in the schools of Pakistan's capital.
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وَعِبَادُ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلَّذِینَ یَمۡشُونَ عَلَى ٱلۡأَرۡضِ هَوۡنࣰا وَإِذَا خَاطَبَهُمُ ٱلۡجَـٰهِلُونَ قَالُوا۟ سَلَـٰمࣰا
"The 'true' servants of the most Compassionate are those who walk on the earth humbly, and when the foolish address them 'improperly', they only respond with peace."
[Surah Al-Furqan 63]
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Egypt has reopened the only border point between the besieged Gaza Strip and the Arab Republic of Egypt – the Rafah Border Crossing.
https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/rafah-crossing-reopened-indefinitely-by-egypt/
Vicious attacks against Muslims are on the rise, with more attacks feared
https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/germany-records-over-900-anti-muslim-attacks-in-2020/
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary parenting, writes home Educator Umm Safwan.
Read the full article here: https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/propagation/women/lockdown-on-your-parenting/
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It is with deep sadness that we inform our readers that the chief Turkish scholar of Islamic law and hadith sciences, Sheikh Muhammed Emin Saraç, has passed to meet his Lord (subḥānahu wa taʿālā), may Allāh have mercy upon him.
https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/condolences-on-the-passing-of-sheikh-muhammed-emin-sarac/
Umm Sulayman shares five reflections from her family’s battle with Covid
Read the full article here: https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/coping-with-covid-19/
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Parenting Consultant Nur Choudhury distills six lessons in parenting from a profound hadith of the Prophet (sall Allāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam) with his young companion Anas b. Malik (radiy Allāhu 'anhu)
Read the full article here: https://www.islam21c.com/tarbiya/six-lessons-of-parenting-from-the-prophet-muhammad/
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Bilal Abdul Kareem has been freed after spending 6 months in detention in Idlib, according to CAGE's Outreach Director, Moazzam Begg.
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Switzerland are spending the equivalent of 300,000 Swiss Francs for every Muslim woman who wears the niqab, in order to ban it. 🤦🏽♂️
Read the full article here: https://www.islam21c.com/politics/switzerland-edges-towards-niqab-ban-absurdity/
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During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the British media has been remarkably muted in documenting the enormous efforts by Muslims across the country who have given and continue to give an immense amount of support to those in need during these challenging and unprecedented times.
https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/report-british-muslims-have-provided-remarkable-level-of-contributions-during-covid-19-pandemic/
Women experience numerous changes throughout their lives. One of the most significant of these changes is motherhood. One minute you are living your regular life, and the next you are responsible for the life of another human being.
Read the full article here: https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/propagation/women/how-your-newborn-can-bring-you-closer-to-allah/
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Today marks 72 years since one of the most influential Islamic figures of the 20th century, Hasan al-Banna (rahimahu Allāh), was assassinated by Egyptian secret police...
https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/72-years-since-assassination-hasan-al-banna/
Although there are decent God-fearing people amongst us, they are few and far between. Ignorance and backwardness are widespread in our communities. As Sheikh Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi said, “The decline of Muslims is due not to the shortcomings in Islam but to their failure to live up to Islam."
Read the full article here: https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/how-do-muslims-improve-their-position-in-the-world-today/
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Sri Lankan Muslims, forced to undergo mandatory cremation after death, have regained the right to hold burials.
https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/covid-19-sri-lanka-to-allow-burials-for-muslims-following-international-backlash/
Starting yesterday, the two long-time rival parties began a “national dialogue” with one another regarding the upcoming countrywide elections, the first in 15 years in the besieged nation.
https://www.islam21c.com/news-views/cairo-electoral-dialogue-between-hamas-and-fatah-commences/
Before UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov claimed the title of the ‘Lion and Eagle of Dagestan’, there was one particular man whose legacy still resonates across the Caucasus region – a man who was greater and much more powerful in rank.
By Omar Hammuda
Read the full article here: https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/history/the-lion-of-dagestan-imam-shamil/
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