Shaheer Choudhury

Shaheer Choudhury

As Head of Editorial at Islam21c, Shaheer is a regular contributor who has a passion and commitment for staying on the pulse in regards to global geopolitical and general current affairs, whilst paying close attention to the changing world conditions of Muslim populations. Prior to joining Islam21c, he developed a couple of years' experience in the health and social care sector, and previously worked as a caseworker at HHUGS. He has also volunteered at the Muslim Youth Helpline. Shaheer holds a bachelor's degree in Business Management from Kingston University. He is a Trustee of HHUGS.

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Shaykh Musa al-Qarni beaten to death in Saudi jail

15 Rb1 43 ◦︎ 21 Oct 21 6 Min Read

The tragedy occurred after “extremist prisoners” launched a tirade of exceptional brutality against the 67-year-old Mufti, who had languished in a Saudi prison for the last fourteen years.

British Muslims prepare for surge in Islamophobia following David Amess murder

13 Rb1 43 ◦︎ 19 Oct 21 5 Min Read

As a result of the horrific murder of the Member of Parliament for Southend West Sir David Amess, Muslims in the UK are bracing for an increase in hate crimes.

Thousands of Bangladeshi Muslims protest against reported Hindu Qur’an desecration

13 Rb1 43 ◦︎ 19 Oct 21 5 Min Read

In the past week, thousands of Bangladeshi Hindus and Muslims have marched in rival protests.

Myanmar ruler Min Aung Hlaing excluded from upcoming ASEAN summit

12 Rb1 43 ◦︎ 18 Oct 21 5 Min Read

The bi-annual ASEAN summit, which has been held by members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations since 1976, has snubbed the military ruler of Myanmar, General Min Aung Hlaing.

Family of Afghans killed in August drone strike to receive US blood money

11 Rb1 43 ◦︎ 17 Oct 21 11 Min Read

The US Department of Defense has belatedly stated that it will provide financial compensation to the bereaved family of an Afghan aid worker and his nine close relatives, with the fatalities including seven children.

Former Tunisian President encourages protests against incumbent Kais Saied

4 Rb1 43 ◦︎ 10 Oct 21 3 Min Read

Tunisia’s former President Moncef Marzouki has called on the public to engage in protests against the incumbent Kais Saied.

Nike to cease sales at Israeli retailers as BDS calls for Puma boycott

4 Rb1 43 ◦︎ 10 Oct 21 4 Min Read

The clothing behemoth Nike has announced that it will end sales of its sports products and apparel at Israeli retailers starting from May 31 next year.

Human Aid cleared after “wasteful” inquiry by charity regulator

4 Rb1 43 ◦︎ 10 Oct 21 11 Min Read

The UK’s charities watchdog known as the Charity Commission announced on Thursday the unceremonious end to over two years of investigation into the British Muslim charitable organisation Human Aid.

French Catholics have sexually abused over 330,000 children since 1950, report finds

1 Rb1 43 ◦︎ 7 Oct 21 6 Min Read

A new report has unveiled the true extent to which male and female paedophilia has been freely practised by clergymen, clergywomen, as well as non-clergy members affiliated with the French Catholic Church over the past seven decades.

Disgraced illustrator who insulted the Prophet ﷺ killed in car crash

28 Saf 43 ◦︎ 5 Oct 21 6 Min Read

The dishonourable Swedish cartoonist Lars Endel Roger Vilks has returned to his Lord after a fatal crash-turned-inferno that occurred on Sunday.