Opinion

UAE prefers imposed “secular” governments over elected Islamic ones

Ahmed Hammuda 4 Min Read

An ambassador for the UAE in Washington has indicated that the Gulf states that oppose Qatar would rather have "strong, stable and prosperous secular governments" in the Middle East, than Islamic governments

Panama Papers: Nawaz Sharif dismissed, David Cameron still not investigated

Editor 5 Min Read

The dismissal and the resignation of the Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif has covered the main stream media for the day. But, is he the only senior figure involved in the Panama Papers

A Victory for al-Aqsa

Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad 12 Min Read

To Allāh belongs all praise and He grants victory to whom He wills, when He wills...

“Reforming” Islam to suit popular culture is a bad idea

Laura Stuart 15 Min Read

"As a former practising Christian, I saw first hand the effect of reforming wisdom and morality to suit the whims and desires of some powerful people..."

Preventing Terrorism Requires Radical Change

Dilly Hussain 20 Min Read

Dilly Hussain offers a radical plan for reducing the "Islamist terror threat" to the West. But is it too big a cost for the ruling classes?

10 reasons electronic gates around Al-Aqsa are utterly rejected

Ahmed Hammuda 6 Min Read

Israeli Occupational Forces have restricted access to Masjid al-Aqsa, except through unprecedented, electronic security gates. Should Palestinians just 'comply' and surrender to the new status quo?