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In a significant win for the BDS movement, sports giant Puma has been forced to announce an end to its sponsorship of the Israeli national football team.
https://www.islam21c.com/news/puma-gives-israeli-national-football-team-the-boot/
He was a leading figure in London’s British-Bangladeshi community and a driving force behind numerous educational projects, da’wah, as well as youth and recreational activities and services offered to the community over the years.
May Allah have mercy upon Shaykh Abu Ahmad Hifzur Rahman. Janaza prayer for the late Shaykh is later today inshāAllah.
Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we are returning.
https://www.islam21c.com/editorials/obituary/condolences-passing-of-shaykh-abu-ahmad-hifzur-rahman/
“Thank you; we thought that the Ummah had died, but you helped us realise that not only does the Ummah still have a pulse, but that it is brimming with life and īmān.”
In the image, Gazans perform the Friday prayer under the shade of a collapsed mosque, following an Israeli airstrike.
In his moving article about the people of Gaza, Shaykh Ali Hammuda suggests that we take a moment to reflect with gratitude on what they have done for the Muslim Ummah.
https://www.islam21c.com/editorials/thank-you-gaza
Satellite imagery commissioned by the BBC vividly exposes the scale of devastation across Gaza, indicating that nearly 100,000 buildings have sustained damage.
This BBC Verify revelation clearly illustrates the targeting of civilians by Israel, given that the estimated number of Hamas combatants hovers between 20,000 and 25,000. The notion that each building harbours a single militant is implausible at best; yet, even this assumption fails to account for the extensive devastation of residential infrastructure witnessed.
A significant proportion of the impacted buildings are situated in residential zones, encompassing refugee camps, churches, mosques, schools, and even hospitals.
Additionally, the employment of inherently imprecise weaponry, such as barrel bombs and airstrikes, invariably leads to civilian casualties.
The fact that civilians are known to Israel to be in their homes before being destroyed highlights the blatant disregard for civilian life. This is evident in the alarmingly high number of civilians who have been massacred or grievously injured.
This unequivocally exemplifies the terrorist character of the Israeli attacks, aligning with the United Nations' definition of terrorism as "criminal acts, including those against civilians, committed with the intent to cause death or serious bodily harm."
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz investigated some of the most sensational headlines regarding the 7 October 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood'.
It found them to be false. Israel and its allies spread these lies globally to justify the relentless massacres in Gaza.
Spread the truth so that Israel’s disinformation campaign is defeated.
The resilience of Palestinian Muslims, subjected to years of direct & indirect Israeli warfare, has stunned people around the world into seeing Islam in an inspiring light.
For Muslims globally, no other cause can mobilise the Ummah like Palestine.
In his article, Shaykh Fuad Abdo delves into eight pivotal lessons that challenge our perspectives on victory, sacrifice, and media influence.
https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/8-lessons-gaza-has-taught-us/
The title may be shocking, but it's true: Gaza is connected to "LGBTQ+" indoctrination; read on to find out how.
https://www.islam21c.com/opinion/5-ways-linking-gaza-and-school-lgbtq-brainwashing/
Geert Wilders leads his far-right Party for Freedom to a historic victory in the Dutch elections, marking a significant rightwing shift in the Netherlands and sparking fears among the Muslim community.
https://www.islam21c.com/news/netherlands-rightwing-shift-geert-wilders-win/
With the attention of the Ummah focused on events in Palestine, we must remain aware of developments around the world affecting Muslims elsewhere.
China has been expanding its efforts to erase Islam, extending its policy of demolishing mosques to areas beyond East Turkestan.
The far-right anti-Muslim 'Party for Freedom' has been voted in as the largest party in the Dutch Parliament.
What does the victory of anti-Muslim parties in elections across the continent say about Europe?
“Everything is won or lost in Palestine.”
Ustadh Ahmed Hammuda draws astounding parallels of the five pillars of injustice in the epic battle between Musa (ʿalayhi al-Salām) and Fir’awn. The institutions that underpinned the reign of terror are the same then as they are now, ranging from military instruments to content creators and billionaires bankrolling oppression.
Most pertinent of all, the experience of previous generations of Believers can powerfully inform strategies we adopt today in re-establishing truth and justice.
https://www.islam21c.com/politics/palestine-global-battleground-for-truth-and-justice/
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Imams who are stepping forward and speaking truth to power are facing great struggle as they hold onto principled and clear positions. Even though Muslim communities in the West are often diverse in professional experience and talent in many fields, there is great room to ensure Imams are supported in their positions.
In this video, Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad advises Muslims in the West to ensure Imams and their families are morally supported as they provide leadership to Muslims and strive to serve the Ummah.
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It's Time for Muslims to Change Strategy on Gaza
Du'ā is indeed the weapon of the believer. The concern of whether we will witness victory in our lifetime or not is a misplaced one.
In this video, Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad calls on Muslims globally to consider the next phase of strategic action that changes the reality on the ground.
https://youtu.be/vDMRSP34AMc
In recent times, we have observed growing efforts to influence and control the content of prayers, specifically the qunūt and du’ā, within our mosques.
This is a collective statement from Muslim leaders defending the integrity of du'ā in mosques and the upholding of truth.
https://www.islam21c.com/news/scholars-defend-imams-support-palestine-with-dua/
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The Fajr Knights Winter Challenge is back! Less than 2 weeks left to go!
Join Fajr Knights and facilitate another global challenge for the youth to attend Fajr in the masjid during the December holidays, running from the 16th December to 1st January, insha'Allah.
Ask your masjid to sign up and Fajr Knights will be in touch with all the information and guidelines they need:
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“These are my grandparents. They were raised in Lubya, a village in Palestine on a tall hill near Tiberias, with a view of the lake and the Golan Heights.”
“In 1948, they were driven from their home by Israeli forces and spent the rest of their lives in exile. Their village was emptied, and their home was demolished.”
Omar Alkhatib writes a powerful reminder of how real stories are the backbone of genuine narratives.
Read one such story here:
https://www.islam21c.com/nakba/tale-of-loss-longing-and-legacy-in-palestine/
This week, a notable Palestinian prisoner has told the world how Israeli officials threatened to murder her still-detained father if she spoke publicly about conditions in Israeli jails.
In his latest video, Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad explains that the contrast between the treatment of prisoners by Hamas and Israel points to the latter’s disregard for humanitarian values and dignity.
https://youtu.be/DAiCTwx4CGo
"“...O son of Adam, I asked you for food and you fed Me not. He will say: O Lord, and how should I feed You when You are the Lord of the worlds? He will say: Did you not know that My servant So-and-so asked you for food and you fed him not? Did you not know that had you fed him you would surely have found that (the reward for doing so) with Me?...”(Hadith 18, 40 Hadith Qudsi).
Human Aid & Advocacy are on the ground in Gaza delivering food packs to our brothers and sisters in Gaza.
Donate now to help our brothers and sisters in their time of need.
https://humanaid.org/palestine?utm_source=Islam21&utm_medium=telegram&utm_campaign=Gaza&utm_id=Palestine
In the battle for narratives and global opinion, British Muslims have a unique role.
Watch our latest Islamic Thought video on how Muslims are turning the tide.
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The Western media demonstrates again its clear pro-Israeli stance in terminology used to describe individuals captured by either side.
Those captured by Israel are referred to as 'prisoners', implying a legal or justified basis for their capture.
This portrayal overlooks the fact that many of those detained by Israel are children, or individuals held without formal charges, or those accused of minor acts of resistance, such as stone-throwing. Alarmingly, numerous detainees are not even informed of the accusations against them, suggesting their capture might be more about using them as bargaining chips in negotiations rather than for any legal or security concerns.
In contrast, individuals captured by Palestinians are labeled as 'hostages', terms that carry a distinctly negative connotation.
This disparity in language not only reveals an inherent bias but also shapes public perception, suggesting Israel's actions are lawful or defensive, while actions by Palestinians are portrayed as unlawful or aggressive.
Such hypocrisy in reporting fails to provide a fair view and irresponsibly contributes to a skewed understanding of the issues at hand.
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“At the launch of the UK East Turkistan Society, we were reminded of the special bond shared by Palestinians and Uyghurs” writes Dr. Salman Butt, Head of Islamic Thought at Islam21c.
Following the organisation’s launch earlier this month, Dr. Butt emphasises the shared challenges of Uyghurs and Palestinians, underscoring a collective call for justice and unity against oppression, rooted in Islamic principles.
https://www.islam21c.com/campaigns/uyghurs-say-palestine-our-cause/
We ask the question: why has Israel been holding Palestinian women and teenagers hostage?
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Would you be a bystander if you witnessed someone else experiencing a problem, or would you take on the responsibility to intervene and act?
In his latest article, Shaykh Ali Hammuda considers the Qur’anic paradigm and a powerful Prophetic example of personal responsibility, empowering individuals to summon moral courage to act. Read on to discover how you can avoid 'the bystander effect.'
https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/prophetic-call-to-individual-responsibility
“The ordinary institution beats the flamboyant individual.”
To combat the Gaza massacre we need to BUILD our Muslim institutions, says Sufyan Ismail, in this week’s episode of Empowered by Islam21c.
We discuss Islamophobia Awareness Month #IAM, what Suella Braverman’s sacking means for the political equation for Muslims in the UK, responding to the Labour Party’s shameful stance on Gaza, and more.
https://youtu.be/J4Bu4Rg16Rs
In light of the appalling responses from both the Conservatives and Labour when it comes to Israel's massacre of 11,000 Palestinians — the overwhelming majority women and children — and counting, Muhammad Jalal, host of The Thinking Muslim, discusses whether British Muslims require a new political party or need to vote tactically, and why we should consider a different approach altogether: independent Muslim MPs in all constituencies.
https://www.islam21c.com/politics/uk-muslims-need-alternative-to-labour-party/