Politics
Pakistan a peacemaker or US puppet in Iran war?
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.
Rethinking Military Victory
Peaceful coexistence between the polytheists of the Quraysh tribe and the Muslims was not possible in the Holy sanctuary of Makkah. The Quraysh increased their pressure and persecution on this estranged minority…
Post 9/11 or Post Mubarak Freedom?
The fall of Egyptian regime will be a turning point in current history, it might even be more significant than 9/11. This incident will create so many implications on different levels. Â …
Open Letter to Mr Cameron
To The Rt. Hon. David Cameron Prime Minister, 10 Downing Street, London, SW1A 2AA  Dear Mr Cameron  In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful "For me,…
Inciting the Qunut for the Believers of Egypt
All praise is due to Allah, the One who hears that which is whispered and all secrets concealed, the One who provides relief from tragedies and hardship. Peace and blessings be upon…
Viva la revolucion? Insha’Allah.
The protests on the streets of Egypt have captivated many for the past few days. Before then it was the scenes that unfolded in Tunisia that captured our imaginations. Protest, rebellion and…
Palestine. And her dogs.
Earlier this week, the Guardian published the latest instalment of leaks, and not that the popular uprising in Tunisia wasn’t a surprise in itself, but the matter that is most sensitive to…