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Female Drivers in Kashmir Talk About Gender Bias
Wonder what it feels like to drive in Kashmir as a woman? These female drivers talk about gender bias in Kashmir.
19 Creators to Follow to Know About What’s Happening in Sudan
While all eyes are on Palestine, Sudan records the highest number of adult and child displacements worldwide. These must-follow creators are doing their best to keep you updated.
Will World Leaders Finally Be Held Accountable for Promoting the Genocide of Gaza?
As the genocide of Gaza continues to exacerbate, organizations are seeking to sue political officials in the U.S., UK, and Canada. Here’s what we’ve been keeping under our watch that have contributed to this situation.
Osama bin Laden’s ‘Letter to America’ Goes Viral [FULL TEXT]
Osama bin Laden’s “Letter to America” is currently going viral after 21 years, and it’s giving people mixed feelings. Here’s what’s been happening, along with the full text, since it’s no longer available as an open resource.
U.S. Welcomes Israel Into the Visa Waiver Program
On Wednesday, the Biden administration announced that Israel will now be included in the nation’s Visa Waiver Program, allowing Israeli citizens to enter the United States without a visa. In reciprocity, Israel will allow American citizens to travel to Israel without a visa. Officials stated that this agreement will be implemented by November 30th, permitting…
This Is What You Need To Know About What’s Going On in Niger
The recent events in West Africa hold great importance for various groups, including Western powers like the US and France, as well as Muslims and people worldwide. Ongoing efforts in different regions of the developing world, where the majority resides, are being undertaken to resist neocolonialism and various types of exploitative capitalism. These efforts often…
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Why Is France Threatened by Nouhaila Benzina’s Hijab?
Nouhaila Benzina etched her name in history as she became the pioneer footballer to don a hijab during a World Cup match. Until 2014, the wearing of the hijab at the World Cup was prohibited due to health and safety reasons. While on the field last Sunday, Nouhaila Benzina, adorned in her hijab, challenged norms…
India Has a Long-Standing History of Islamophobia
As worsening reports of violence against Muslims in India continue to circulate, the origin of such deep hate in the country arises. How did Islamophobia gain a hold on India, a country with over 200 million Muslims? Muslims have been in India since the 13th century, with Muslim merchants, soldiers, and armies bringing the religion…
Saudi’s New Smart City, Neom: a Utopia or Dystopia?
Imagine a world flourishing with technological advancements beyond the boundaries of reality. A place free of cars, leveled with floating structures, an emphasis on artificial intelligence, and much more. Perhaps you envision a metropolitan city of the future that strives for sustainability– a city that can change the way we live. In 2017, the Kingdom…
A Reckless Driver Causes the Tragic Death of Five Women From Minnesota
The tragic incident involving a reckless driver colliding with a vehicle carrying five Somali girls has left us heartbroken. Khalid Omar, the director of their mosque, described Sabiriin Ali, Sagal Hersi, Siham Adam, Sahra Gesaade, and Salma Abdikadir as “pearls of the community — and the brightness of our future.” Here’s what we know so…
Israeli Wave of Terror Continues After 75 Years of the Nakba
The Nakba, often known as “The Catastrophe,” marked its 75th anniversary on May 15. This crucial day serves as a sorrowful reminder of the Palestinian people’s forced eviction and land loss at the hands of the Israeli occupation forces. We pray for our Palestinian brothers and sisters who are suffering a grave injustice. Let us…
Everything You Need to Know About What’s Going On in Sudan
Packing phones, laptops, a limited amount of clothing, and a small sum of money, paying two million Sudanese pounds to rent out a bus to evacuate, the life of 21-year-old Noon Abdel Bassit changed drastically as her family received phone calls saying that there were shootings, the country wasn’t safe, and nobody should move,” according…
Here’s Why the Iran-Saudi Peace Deal Is Huge News For Muslims
Should we call off the Cold War? Are we defending our interests by our understanding of the role China is playing and can play globally? Saudi Arabia and Iran’s China-brokered peace deal poses some interesting questions about our current stance towards China. The Biden administration’s reception of the deal indicates that the US is open to…
What Shamima Begum’s Case Tells Us About the UK’s Treatment of Muslim Women
Shamima Begum is a name that’s been embedded into British history for all the wrong reasons. In recent years the conversation about her case has shifted from Britain being hell-bent on keeping her out of the country to more calls for an investigation into how she was groomed for terrorism in the first place. But…