Author: LivingforIslam

IN RECENT WEEKS, France, Britain, and Canada have increased their talk about recognising a Palestinian state. Many Muslims might initially see this as a positive development — a long-awaited step towards justice. But as believers, we must think carefully, look beyond political soundbites, and not be deceived by the words of those who, for over … Continue reading The Truth Behind Palestine ‘Recognition’: Why the Two-State Solution is a Trap

THE ENTIRE CITY of Madinah turned out. From every street, every rooftop, and every window, hearts and eyes strained for a glimpse of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ as he entered the city for the first time. Men and women, elders and children—every soul was present. The air pulsed with joy and anticipation. Song soared … Continue reading The Fall of Tyranny Is Not Enough: We Need the Prophetic Alternative

IT’S BEEN NEARLY a year since the fall of the tyrant Hasina in Bangladesh. If you’re unfamiliar with what happened—or want to revisit those harrowing days—watch the Al Jazeera documentary closely. It’s brutal. It’s heartbreaking. And it’s deeply inspiring. Whether at home or abroad, for many of us, life came to a halt as we … Continue reading 36 Days in July: Lessons From the Fall of a Tyrant

IN MY LAST post, I ended with the point that Gaza is a test for all the Believers. The people of Gaza are being tested—and they are victorious, even in death. Their patience, resilience, and steadfastness in the face of unimaginable suffering testify to their strength. But we, the rest of the Muslim ummah who … Continue reading Iman, Despair and the Forgotten Duty

BACK IN 1950, scientist Ancel Keys studied the effects of a very low-calorie diet on 36 healthy men for six months. His paper ‘The Biology of Human Starvation’ has helped scientists understand how the body reacts when it doesn’t get enough food. Starvation happens when someone doesn’t get enough food over a long period. This … Continue reading Starving Before the World’s Eyes: A Trial for the Ummah, A Victory for the Martyrs

SUMMER USHERS IN the wedding season — a time of joy, blessings, and new beginnings. Yet, for my family and me, invitations to many Muslim weddings have become a source of discomfort. Increasingly, we find these gatherings to be non-segregated, with men and women freely mixing without regard for the boundaries our deen upholds.  As … Continue reading A Sacred Union or a Social Spectacle?

DEMOCRACY HAS LONG been a product of Western political thought. In modern times, it has been marketed as a cure for tyranny, corruption, and extremism. In the Muslim world—familiar as it is with these afflictions—democracy thus often appears as the solution. But after spending 35 years in Britain, the world’s oldest continuous democracy, and witnessing … Continue reading Democracy and Bangladesh: Not Our Solution