Politics

The masjid: place of worship or centre of influence?

Mawlana Tahir Talati

From preserving Islamic identity to strengthening civic influence, the evolving role of the masjid in contemporary Britain.

Cairo: Electoral dialogue between Hamas and Fatah commences

Shaheer Choudhury 4 Min Read

Starting yesterday, the two long-time rival parties began a “national dialogue” with one another regarding the upcoming countrywide elections, the first in 15 years in the besieged nation.

Illegal ‘Israeli’ settlers invade Al-Aqsa complex

Muhammad Mussa 3 Min Read

The settlers broke through the al-Mugharbah gate under police protection

Lockdown On Your Parenting

Umm Safwan 13 Min Read

Extraordinary times call for extraordinary parenting, writes home Educator Umm Safwan.

UAE reduces UNRWA funding to a pittance

Shaheer Choudhury 6 Min Read

The drastic reduction in funding for the UNRWA coincided with the so-called “normalisation agreement” signed between the UAE and 'Israel' and brokered by the US in August 2020.

Reports: Turkish minister alleges US behind failed 2016 Turkey coup d’état

Shaheer Choudhury 6 Min Read

Turkish minister says the United States orchestrated the failed coup d'état of 2016.

US decision to keep embassy in Jerusalem slammed by Hamas

Shaheer Choudhury 5 Min Read

The Palestinian political party Hamas has strongly criticised the US Senate for its near-unanimous Thursday evening decision to keep the US embassy in West Jerusalem.