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.

ICC can investigate Israeli war crimes after new ruling

Muhammad Mussa 4 Min Read

Court rules it has jurisdiction over the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Human rights groups call for Beijing Winter Olympic boycott

Muhammad Mussa 3 Min Read

Olympic Committee rejects criticism despite overwhelming evidence of genocide against Uyghur Muslims.

Arabic language enters Pakistani curriculum

Shaheer Choudhury 3 Min Read

This week the Senate of Pakistan voted to approve the Compulsory Teaching of the Arabic Language Bill 2020.

UK, US, and Australia aghast at reports of systematic rape of Uyghurs

Shaheer Choudhury 6 Min Read

“We are deeply disturbed by reports, including firsthand testimony, of systematic rape and sexual abuse against women in internment camps for ethnic Uyghurs and other Muslims in Xinjiang...”

Aung San Suu Kyi charged and detained by police

Shaheer Choudhury 8 Min Read

Myanmar’s de facto leader since April 2016, Aung San Suu Kyi was dramatically deposed from power two days ago and has now been charged with illegally importing electronic devices used for communications,

Hospitalised with COVID-19? A Doctor’s Guide

Dr Yahya Amjad 21 Min Read

Dr Yahya Amjad, a junior doctor working on the frontlines against COVID-19, gives a detailed breakdown of what to expect if you or a loved one are admitted into hospital.