Tag: UYGHUR

100 years on, the Ummah remains strong and empowered

Maira Mirza 6 Min Read

A century on from the end of the Caliphate, we must not feel defeated; we are as strong and principled as ever.

Protests spread in China after Ürümqi inferno amidst zero-Covid policy

Maira Mirza 7 Min Read

Xi Jinping faces one of his biggest trials, after he recently began a third term as General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party.

A gathering with Uyghur women on East Turkestan Independence Day

Maira Mirza 7 Min Read

Islam21c's Campaigns Co-ordinator, Maira Khan, writes about the recent East Turkestan Independence Day coffee morning.

Uyghur officials call for bold action after international conference

Shaheer Choudhury 5 Min Read

The International Uyghur Forum 2022 was a successful event that took place days before East Turkestan's Independence Day on 12 November.

Remembering the Second Islamic Republic of East Turkestan, 1944-49

Maira Mirza 7 Min Read

Uyghurs have shown resilience against Chinese occupation for over 100 years. We look at the Second Islamic Republic of Turkestan (1944-49).

Uyghur Legends: Shaykh Muhammad Salih Hajim

Uyghur History 6 Min Read

In this third article in the "Uyghur Legends" series, we look at the life of Shaykh Muhammed Salih Hajim.

Uyghur Legends: Shaykh Abdul Hakim Mahsum

Maira Mirza 5 Min Read

In this first article in the "Uyghur Legends" series, we look at the life of scholar, guide, and mentor, Shaykh Abdul Hakim Mahsum.

Remembering the First Islamic Republic of East Turkestan, 1933-34

Maira Mirza 5 Min Read

Uyghurs have shown resilience against Chinese occupation for over 100 years. We look at the First Islamic Republic of Turkestan (1934-35).

Xi Jinping continues downward spiral to dictatorship

Shaheer Choudhury 10 Min Read

Xi Jinping pushes ahead in dictatorial fashion as Uyghurs continue to endure oppression.

#Stand4Uyghurs Twitter Storm

Editor 7 Min Read

On Wednesday #Stand4Uyghurs trend everywhere!