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To see every Muslim confident and impacting the world
A breakaway region that is 34-years-old. Unrecognised by the world. And yet it has now been “recognised” by an apartheid settler state that usurped the land of Palestine and refuses to recognise Palestinians? Is this not the definition of irony?
Muslims of Somaliland and Somalia, please do not let engineered nationalism turn you against each other. Your enemy is not your Muslim brother — it is those who profit from your division.
https://www.islam21c.com/opinion/somaliland-next-divide-rule-project/
UAE to withdraw troops from Yemen
Following the Saudi-led bombing of Mukalla port on Tuesday morning, the UAE has announced it is pulling its armed forces out of Yemen.
The airstrikes were reportedly due to an Emirati arms shipment that was headed for the Yemeni separatist Southern Transitional Council.
Zionist recognition of Somaliland condemned
Egypt, Türkiye, the African Union, the GCC, and others have rejected Israel's recognition of the breakaway state of "Somaliland".
The Turkish Foreign Ministry said, “This initiative by Israel, which aligns with its expansionist policy and its efforts to do everything to prevent the recognition of a Palestinian state, constitutes overt interference in Somalia’s domestic affairs.”
Palestinians have stronger genetic links to the Canaanites
Various DNA studies have found that Palestinians have more of a genetic link to the historical people of Canaan than Jews.
Learn more about the history of the land, about Zionism, the occupation, October 7, and much more, in this blockbuster podcast with Abdullah al-Andalusi.
🎥 Watch: https://youtu.be/AzNK16x2bIU
Qur'ān defaced in latest Sweden incident
On Sunday, Stockholm Mosque authorities found a mushaf with six bullet holes chained to the railings of a staircase, with a note saying "Thanks for the visit, but it’s time to go home."
In recent years, similar incidents have involved the burning of the Qur'ān. This particular incident was clearly aimed at striking fear into Swedish Muslims, but it has only increased their steadfastness.
How should parents respond differently to a toddler, a child, and a teenager?
In this powerful conversation, Sheikh Dr Hatem el Haj explains the key stages of child development — combining his expertise as a paediatrician with his grounding as a respected Islamic scholar and theologian.
He explores:
• What children need emotionally at each age
• Why certain parenting approaches stop working over time
• How to nurture faith, confidence, and identity appropriately
• When to instruct — and when to reason
Essential viewing for parents, educators, and anyone involved in tarbiyah.
▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/ZQzS1qCrj5Q
Crocodile concentration camp for Palestinians
You could not make this up: the Zionist regime's so-called security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has proposed making a prison that uses a moat filled with crocodiles to prevent escapes.
This latest outrageous proposal shows how relaxed Israeli leaders have become in their language and actions, clearly emboldened by support given by the US under the Trump administration.
Yale finds evidence of RSF genocide cover-up
Analysis of recent satellite images by researchers at Yale University indicates that the UAE-backed RSF militia likely disposed of tens of thousands of bodies after capturing al-Fashir.
In addition, evidence suggests that traces of war crimes have been carefully concealed, with possible human remains removed or destroyed.
RSF condemned as 15,000 bodies retrieved in Sudan
The Forensic Medicine Authority has recovered and respectfully buried 15,000 bodies since April of 2024. The agency aims to relocate all bodies buried outside cemeteries by the middle of 2026.
Many had been hurriedly buried by those acting under duress, or dumped by RSF fighters into mass graves.
Austria bans hijab for schoolgirls under 14
Parliamentarians voted on Thursday to pass a law banning headscarves for schoolgirls under the age of 14, despite condemnation that this will only deepen anti-Muslim sentiment.
The law may yet be struck down by the country's Constitutional Court, but many have said the damage is already done, as the 750,000-strong Muslim population have been made to feel unwelcome in Austria.
https://www.islam21c.com/politics/gaza-humanitarian-tragedy-to-political-explosion/
A journalist on the ground shares her thoughts on why the humanitarian crisis faced by Gaza is only a symptom.
She argues that the real problem is the absence of any genuine will to pursue a just and lasting solution.
This article is part of our Palestine Truth campaign; sign up to keep updated:
https://palestinetruth.org/signup/
“And who is better in speech than one who invites to Allah...” — al-Qur'ān, 41:33
Islam contains all the answers to all of humanity’s problems.
That’s why our charity partner, Mercy to Humanity, is directly supporting Imams who are making an impact in da'wah and other community efforts.
Donate to support the callers to Islam!
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World inequality continues to rise
The World Inequality Report 2026 has found that 0.001 per cent of the world (56,000) control three times more wealth than the bottom half.
The alarming statistic has led experts to call for urgent action to tackle the issues of extreme wealth and extreme poverty.
Less than two weeks until the next Fajr Knights Winter Challenge!
Join us as we seek to facilitate our fifth nationwide winter challenge for the youth to attend Fajr in the masjid during the December holidays, running from 20 December to 4 January.
Over 200 masājid in ten countries have registered since we launched in 2021, alhamdulillāh. Help us facilitate more khayr by sharing this message!
Please ask your masjid to sign up and we’ll be in touch with all the information and guidelines they need:
www.fajrknights.com/register
⏰ Tonight in East London!
We’re down to only 22 seats for the Saffron Gallery night of Islam21c’s Annual Dinner 2025: Rise with Purpose.
Be part of an evening filled with:
✨ Motivating speakers
📝 Heart-renewing reminders
🎤 Muslim Belal live
🍽️ A 3-course Saffron Gallery dinner
🤝 A night of connection and purpose
📍 Tonight — Saturday 6th December, Saffron Gallery, East London
🕕 18:30 – 22:00
This is your last opportunity to join us.
👉 Book one of the last 22 seats: https://annualdinner.co.uk
Muslims lead British charitable giving
A new report has confirmed that "British Muslims are four times as generous when it comes to charitable giving, with the figure rising to ten times among high earners."
However, the Equi think tank also warns that Muslim charities still face significant barriers including debanking, securitisation, and lack of government recognition for their continued efforts.
Ben-Gvir wants to silence the adhan
Itamar Ben-Gvir's extreme obsession with Islam continues, as his party seeks to push through a bill reducing the volume of the Islamic call to prayer.
He claims that the adhan is an "unreasonable noise", with his Jewish Power party keen to target al-Aqsa, the Ibrahimi Mosque, as well as mosques in Israel and occupied Palestine.
Israel seeks long-term illegal occupation of Gaza
The Zionist regime's Minister of "Defense" has announced that plans are underway to create illegal settlements in the north of Gaza.
"We are deep inside Gaza and we will never leave all of Gaza", Israel Katz said on Tuesday — spoken like a true colonial regime leader.
"Whatever you spend of good is [to be] for parents and relatives and orphans…” — al-Qur'ān, 2:215
Our Prophet ﷺ was an orphan; we love all of his characteristics including his situation as an orphan, by showing mercy to orphans of our time.
Our charity partner, Mercy to Humanity, can help you fulfil this duty by supporting their work for orphans around the world.
Donate to look after an orphan now!
https://donate.mercytohumanity.org.uk/orphan-fund-i21c-socmed
https://www.islam21c.com/culture/it-takes-a-village/
If the missing village is one half of the story, the rise of technology is the other. We hand children devices to keep them quiet, and we turn to our own screens to cope. But this bargain comes at a cost.
We can’t recreate the 1950s. But we can choose to create micro-villages today: groups of adults who share values, who show up for one another, who give our children a circle of safety and guidance beyond the nuclear family.
This is part of our Guarding Innocence campaign; sign up to keep updated.
https://guardinginnocence.org/signup/
UAE signs $2.3bn deal with Elbit Systems
The notorious Israeli arms firm Elbit Systems has reportedly signed a massive deal with the UAE, bringing the Gulf nation closer than ever to the Zionist state.
The deal, which is the second largest in Israel's history, is apparently set to last eight years, with aircraft defence systems forming a key aspect.
https://www.islam21c.com/health/taqwa-centred-approach-to-same-sex-lust/
How should Muslims understand same-sex desire, lust, and restraint?
Ali Jaffery brings together Qur’ānic guidance and psychology to explore abstention, boundaries, and a God-centred path forward for those who are struggling.
This is part of our Guarding Innocence campaign; sign up to keep updated.
https://guardinginnocence.org/signup/
Pig heads thrown onto Muslim graves in Sydney
A day after the heinous attack on an event marking the start of Hannukah, several pigs' heads were thrown into a Muslim cemetery.
Attacks such as those carried out at Bondi Beach are far removed from Muslims and Islam. At the same time, the desecration of any grave is completely unacceptable.
Gaza starvation engineered for profit
Zionist-linked businesses have manufactured a billion-dollar industry exploiting Gaza's genocide, with funds pocketed for aid logistics, security, and storage.
Meanwhile, millions of Gazans are facing famine thanks to decades of Israeli blockade that has only worsened in the past two years.
NEW ONGUARD PODCAST
Watch the new episode of OnGuard featuring Dr Zeyn Green-Thompson, medical doctor and psychiatrist.
This important conversation addresses mental health, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation from both a clinical and Islamic perspective. The discussion covers depression, trauma, parenting, community responses, and how Islamic principles can inform compassionate and effective support.
A timely and necessary watch for community leaders, parents, educators, and anyone concerned about mental wellbeing in our communities.
🎧 Watch here: https://youtu.be/Xxswhmir09w
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Torrential rain causes widespread damage in Gaza
Forcibly displaced Palestinians have been facing extreme rain and wind that has been compounded by freezing temperatures.
A baby is among the nine who have died so far, with many more injured. The Zionist regime has repeatedly blocked shelter supplies, with many calling this an act of "slow genocide".
360 killed, 922 injured, and 617 bodies recovered from under rubble — of course, mostly children, women, and the elderly. On top of that, UNICEF reports two children killed every day during the ceasefire.
This is not peace. In reality, it has been a slow burning genocide, rebranded for positive Western headlines.
https://www.islam21c.com/opinion/gaza-ceasefire-sham-and-scam/
https://www.islam21c.com/press-release/imams-speak-for-unjustly-jailed/
British Muslim organisations and senior scholars are calling upon Imams to highlight the plight of those unjustly imprisoned around the world.
We can do our part by making du'ā, speaking to MPs, supporting the families of those in detention, raising awareness online, and sharing the khutbah template:
https://tinyurl.com/3avcj89x
War crimes evidence hidden by SAS chiefs?
The Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan has heard that top members of the SAS tried to cover up evidence linked to extrajudicial killings.
It has been alleged that 80 civilians, including children and babies, were summarily executed or injured by soldiers belonging to three different SAS units.
⏰ Final call — Fancy a girls’ night out at Nawaabs?
The brothers' side has sold out! There are now only 15 seats left on the sisters' side for the West London night of Islam21c’s Annual Dinner 2025: Rise with Purpose. Don't miss out!
Join us for:
✨ Inspiring speakers
📝 Deep, heart-focusing reminders
🎤 Muslim Belal live on stage
🍽️ A 3-course dinner at Royal Nawaab
🤝 A powerful gathering of believers
📍 Tonight — Friday 5th December, Royal Nawaab, West London
🕕 18:30 – 22:00
Once these seats are gone, that’s it.
👉 Grab one of the last 15 seats: https://annualdinner.co.uk