Above image: Shaykh Omar al-Mukhtar, aka. Lion of the Desert, born around 1860 in the village of Zawiyat Janfur, Libya, emerged as a symbol of resistance against Italian colonization as a respected teacher within the Senussi Sufi order. Shaykh Al-Mukhtar led and organized and led guerrilla warfare against the Italian forces. He famously said, “As for me, I will live…
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Palestine Chronicle Spain’s World Cup victory sparked celebrations across Gaza, where many viewed the triumph as reflecting years of solidarity with Palestine. Key Takeaways Gazans gathered in makeshift cafes to watch Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final, celebrating both the victory and Spain’s support for Palestine. Residents described the celebrations as an expression of gratitude toward a…
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Islam in the West: Kufr and the Politics of Burial FARAH EL-SHARIF JUL 8 “The earth will then tell its news” — Qur’an 99:4 “And when the girl who was buried alive is asked, for what sin she was killed?” Qur’an 81:8-9 “Islam is neither religion nor materialism; it is a way of life” — Alija Izetbegović “They tried to…
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DR. MATHEW MAAVAK The present landscape of the Persian Gulf is not solely defined by oil routes, stranded ships, and naval manoeuvres. It is also a theological battlefield, where ancient scripture is weaponised as modern ordnance and where the clash of civilisations is livestreamed in 280 characters or less on X.com. On one side stands the crude, brazen propaganda of…
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