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Hamza Saleem

Hamza is a graduate of the Sabeel Development Programme and a regular contributor to Islam21c. He currently works as an audiologist and as the manager of a creative studio. During his time at university, he served as the president of the Islamic Society, as well as the regional head brother of AlMaghrib and Sabeel. His interests lie in leadership, filmmaking, and Islamic studies, which he hopes to apply in his extracurricular endeavours.

145 Articles

Condolences on the passing of Shaykh Muhammad Salah’s father

1 Jm2 42 ◦︎ 14 Jan 21 4 Min Read

The Islam21c team would like to extend their sincerest condolences to Shaykh Dr Muhammad Salah (and his family) whose father has passed away to meet his Lord (subḥānahu wa taʿālā), after succumbing to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). May Allāh have mercy upon him.

Tributes paid for Muslim man who left behind a family serving in the NHS

27 Jm1 42 ◦︎ 11 Jan 21 7 Min Read

Mr Ahsan-ul-Haq Chaudry, 81, a senior educator from East London, passed away approximately two weeks ago at Queen's Hospital in Romford. Chaudry left behind his children and a wealth of knowledge, and was a beacon of hope for the Muslim community at large.

Turkey: 99 tonnes of gold discovered from burial site of Ertuğrul Gazi

9 Jm1 42 ◦︎ 24 Dec 20 2 Min Read

“We are talking about a value of about $6 billion when we try to put it in value at today’s prices”

Jordan aims to affirm custodianship of Al-Aqsa Mosque, fearing Israeli-backed Saudi takeover

13 Rb2 42 ◦︎ 28 Nov 20 6 Min Read

“Al-Aqsa Mosque shall be entered through the gate of its owners [Jordanian and Palestinian authorities], not through the gate of the Israeli occupation.”

#JusticeForGulnaz: Retribution demanded for Muslim girl burnt alive by Hindu man

6 Rb2 42 ◦︎ 21 Nov 20 5 Min Read

“The accused persons had been stalking and sexually harassing my sister for the last three [to] four months and pressurising her to marry Satish Rai. They killed her because she refused.”

Condolences on the passing of Sheikh Ali Hasan Al-Halabi

2 Rb2 42 ◦︎ 17 Nov 20 5 Min Read

Sheikh Ali bin Hassan Al-Halabi was from the senior students of Sheikh Nasiruddin al-Albani, a defender of the Sunnah and its people, and an exceptional scholar of Hadith.

In Their Shoes: Nationwide campaign tackles growing social ills in Muslim communities

29 Rb1 42 ◦︎ 15 Nov 20 6 Min Read

In collaboration with an array of organisations, personalities, and community leaders, Islam21c launched the In Their Shoes campaign this week to combat a worryingly unethical practice that is on the rise in our communities.

Condolences on the passing of Professor Ataullah Siddiqui

23 Rb1 42 ◦︎ 9 Nov 20 5 Min Read

It is with deep sadness that we inform our readers that Professor Ataullah Siddiqui has passed away to meet his Lord (subḥānahu wa taʿālā) after losing his battle with cancer. May Allāh have mercy upon him.

UAE announces ‘progressive’ new laws in favour of cohabitation and alcohol consumption

22 Rb1 42 ◦︎ 8 Nov 20 5 Min Read

The United Arab Emirates has announced a major overhaul of its Islamic personal laws by broadening personal 'freedoms' allowing unmarried couples to cohabitate, loosening alcohol restrictions, and criminalising so-called “honour killings”.

World leaders stand against offensive cartoons of the Prophet

18 Rb1 42 ◦︎ 4 Nov 20 5 Min Read

“There are limits to freedom of expression and we should realise that we do not have the right to insult religions.”