America

Pakistan a peacemaker or US puppet in Iran war?

Hafiz Sha'ban

Behind the language of mediation in the US–Iran war lies a familiar pattern of dependency, where Pakistan operates within a framework it does not control.

Double “Standards” over Mosque Bombing

Editor 6 Min Read

Many have pointed out what they call Islamophobia and double standards by the ‘mainstream media’ after a mosque in Minnesota, United States was bombed in the early hours of Saturday morning during

“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?

Trump’s Saudi Adventure: a Lesson from the Sīrah

Z A Rahman 11 Min Read

The spectacle of Trump's visit to "the heart of Islam" reminded Z A Rahman of a particular story from the Prophetic Sīrah...

“Moral Injury” and the pre-emptive war without end

Muhammad Thomson 21 Min Read

If the justifications for military action against Muslim countries seem weak to non-Muslims, what do those encouraging Muslims to join the military imagine they look like to us?

US launches missile strike in response to Assad’s chemical attack

Editor 5 Min Read

The United States has fired 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at a Syrian airbase controlled by the Assad Regime. This is the first direct military strike the US has taken against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces in the