Hamza Saleem, Author at Islam21c

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

Coronavirus: Trump suspends WHO funding amid pandemic

22 Sha 41 ◦︎ 15 Apr 20 6 Min Read

Donald Trump has been widely condemned for his latest instruction, ordering his administration to suspend funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) over its handling of the pandemic.

Coronavirus: ‘Help Your Neighbour’ campaign in Germany dispels pre-conceived ideas about Islam

14 Sha 41 ◦︎ 7 Apr 20 4 Min Read

“We harboured wrong ideas about you for dozens of years; we didn’t know you were like that. We are sorry.”

Coronavirus: UK mosque turned into hospice to aid efforts against pandemic

13 Sha 41 ◦︎ 6 Apr 20 5 Min Read

In the fight against COVID-19 a mosque in Bolton is being transformed into a hospice whilst Abu Dhabi-based owners of London’s Excel centre say they “will not charge a penny” for the Nightingale Hospital.

Coronavirus: European mosques call to prayer in solidarity during crisis

13 Sha 41 ◦︎ 6 Apr 20 3 Min Read

Almost 100 mosques throughout Germany and the Netherlands called out the ādhan (Muslim call to prayer) from its loudspeakers as a gesture of goodwill and support during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: UK’s chief scientific adviser says measures “making a difference”

9 Sha 41 ◦︎ 2 Apr 20 8 Min Read

A former director of the World Health Organization (WHO) echoed the “good news” saying that the “the virus is cornered” and “it has nowhere to go and will burn out.”

Three Muslim doctors first to sacrifice their lives while fighting COVID-19

6 Sha 41 ◦︎ 30 Mar 20 8 Min Read

Islam21c would like to offer its heartfelt condolences to the families of three great heroes who sacrificed their lives whilst helping those affected by COVID-19 in the UK. May Allāh accept them as shuhadā.

Newspapers issue public apologies to Muslim Scout leader over false allegations of ‘extremism’

4 Sha 41 ◦︎ 28 Mar 20 13 Min Read

“Once more we see the media using false extremism allegations to attack someone whose civic service they should be applauding."

Coronavirus: Muslim charity visits Uyghurs in exile

26 Raj 41 ◦︎ 21 Mar 20 5 Min Read

Exiled Uyghurs told their stories and thoughts on the coronavirus to Human Aid UK

Coronavirus: UK schools to close until further notice from Friday

23 Raj 41 ◦︎ 18 Mar 20 4 Min Read

The number of cases of the virus is increasing at a greater rate than had initially been anticipated, and therefore the measures taken “will save people’s lives.”

Coronavirus: Mass gatherings could be banned next week as UK deaths double in 24 hours

19 Raj 41 ◦︎ 14 Mar 20 3 Min Read

To further help reduce the spread of infection, a British company has developed a rapid diagnostic self-testing kit for COVID-19 – the first in the country.

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