Israeli Chief Rabbi’s usage of N-word puts spotlight on endemic racism
In a shocking outburst, one of Israel’s leading Rabbis during his weekly sermon used the Hebrew equivalent of the N-word and went on to describe a black person as a “monkey”. Despite the grotesque and overtly racist language used by Rabbi Yitzchak Yousef, he has only faced very mild censure. A New York City-based organisation devoted to battling anti-Semitism and racism described it as “racially charged” with the Chief Rabbi’s office stating he was merely citing a passage from the Talmud. “Israel” has two chief Rabbis, with Rabbi Yousef representing Sephardic Jews of Middle Eastern and North African descent. Rabbi…
MBS meets pro-Israel groups amidst escalation of killings of unarmed Palestinians
The Saudi Crown Prince shook hands with leaders of several groups that have donated millions to illegal settlement building and the fight against BDS
Church of England wins legal battle over dismissal of gay priest
Canon Pemberton, a gay priest, lost the appeal in what has been seen as a battle between two heavyweight lobbies; the LGBT versus the Church lobby
Michael Gove faces scrutiny over school sexual abuse scandal
Brexiteers Jacob Rees-Mogg and Michael Gove, instigator of the infamous "Trojan Horse" hoax, are facing questions about alleged intervention in a sexual abuse investigation at a Catholic school...
“Punish a Muslim Day” is a Monster the Establishment Helped to Create
We do not succumb to fear as “Allah is the Protecting Guardian of those who believe.”
Will the Oscars care about Syrian women in Assad’s prisons crying #MeToo?
“As Hollywood gathers to celebrate the Oscars and supports the #MeToo movement tonight, the question which begs to be asked is: is it just white superstar actresses who deserve to be protected from sexual abuse?”
#SaveGhouta: Don’t Look Away
5 things you can do to help #SaveGhouta
Oxfam ‘Aid for Sex’ scandal raises questions about the Charity Commission
Was the commission's controversial obsession with Muslim charities a factor that led to overlooking concerns with Oxfam?
#Idlibisburning, but tell me lies, sweet little lies
Turn the page. Change the channel. Click on another article. The news is too harrowing... #Idlibisburning
Are you struggling today?
As the scorching sun beat down on the sand, an exhausted man turned and began to walk away from his family. His shocked wife called out to him, asking where he was going. The man did not reply. Clutching their baby in her arms, she desperately asked: “Is this what your Lord has ordered?” What is precious to you? Setting aside our religion, broadly speaking we can categorise what is important to us into: family, health and wealth or status. Calamity strikes us all, and we all know the most beloved to the Lord of all creation are the Prophets…