Islamic Reminders

🚨 Saudi Arabia welcomes the first group of pilgrims from Bangladesh 🇧🇩, Pakistan 🇵🇰, India 🇮🇳, Afghanistan 🏳️, Türkiye 🇹🇷 and Malaysia 🇲🇾, as they being their journey to perform Ḥajj.

Israeli forces marked dozens of Palestinian women with numbers on their hands as around 120 women were briefly allowed into Jenin refugee camp to check their homes and collect belongings under tight military restrictions. The women, among nearly 40,000 Palestinians displaced since Israel’s January 2025 offensive in the northern occupied West Bank, faced hours of searches, surveillance and delays, with some saying soldiers used hand markings to categorise them by neighbourhood. “They numbered our hands according to the neighbourhood where our homes are located” said one of the women. The visit lasted less than two hours, while much of the camp remains devastated and inaccessible under ongoing military presence. Women who entered described harassment, prolonged waiting in the sun and deliberate obstacles imposed before they were allowed through.

Twelve British universities paid a private firm run by former military intelligence officials to “spy” on student protesters and academics, including those who have expressed solidarity with Palestine. Among those monitored were a Palestinian academic invited to give a guest lecture at Manchester Metropolitan University and a pro-Gaza PhD student at the London School of Economics. In October 2024, the University of Bristol provided the firm with a list of student protest groups it wished to receive alerts about, an internal university email suggests. It included pro-Palestinian and animal rights activists. In total, 12 universities paid the firm to monitor campus protest activity. Others include the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, University College London (UCL), King’s College London (KCL), the University of Sheffield, the University of Leicester, the University of Nottingham and Cardiff Metropolitan University.

Surely for Muslim men and women, believing men and women, devout men and women, truthful men and women, patient men and women, humble men and women, charitable men and women, fasting men and women, men and women who guard their chastity, and men and women who remember Allāh often - for all of them Allāh has prepared forgiveness and a great reward. [Sūrah al-ʾAḥzāb, Verse 35]

O believers! Always turn to Him in repentance, be mindful of Him, and establish prayers. And do not be polytheists like those who have divided their faith and split into sects, each rejoicing in what they have. [Sūrah Ar-Rūm, Verse 31-32]

A restaurant in Thailand has gone viral for its refusal to serve Israeli tourists. Pun Pun Thai Food in Ko Pha-ngan, Thailand went viral after a video of the restaurant was posted online, showing a sign inside that read: “No ❌ Israeli tourists.”

Talks between the United States and Iran concluded on Sunday without reaching a deal to end the conflict, casting uncertainty over the already fragile two-week ceasefire. US officials claimed the negotiations broke down due to Iran’s unwillingness to commit to abandoning its nuclear programme, while Iranian officials countered by blaming the US for the collapse, without detailing the exact points of disagreement. Neither side has clarified what will happen once the ceasefire expires on April 22, although mediators from Pakistan have urged all parties to uphold it. Both sides maintained that their positions were clear, placing responsibility on each other and highlighting the lack of meaningful progress during the talks.

Pakistan has stepped into a key diplomatic role by hosting negotiations between Iran and the United States, aiming to ease rising regional tensions. The talks, being held in Islamabad, follow a fragile two-week ceasefire reportedly facilitated through Pakistani mediation after weeks of escalation involving Gulf security concerns and threats to vital shipping routes. Pakistani officials, including leadership under Shehbaz Sharif, have worked behind the scenes to bring both sides to the table, focusing on de-escalation and preventing further conflict. Despite this diplomatic progress, the negotiations remain uncertain as regional instability continues to pose risks. Ongoing tensions in areas like Lebanon and disagreements over broader geopolitical issues have made the ceasefire difficult to sustain. Still, Pakistan’s role as a neutral intermediary highlights its growing importance in international diplomacy, as it balances relations with both Tehran and Washington while pushing for continued dialogue.

🚨 An estimated 100,000 Muslims attended Jumuʿah prayers in Masjid al-ʾAqṣā for the first time in 40 days, after it was closed by the occupation forces during Ramaḍān.

The first Fajr ʾadhān of Masjid al-ʾAqṣā after it was closed for worshippers for 40 days by the occupation forces.

🚨 According to reports, Occupation police are planning to reopen Masjid al-ʾAqṣā for Fajr prayers on Thursday (tomorrow), after 40 days of closure, in light of a ceasefire that was announced between the US and Iran.

🚨 Sabriya Shamasneh, a 68 year-old elderly Palestinian woman was severely beaten to death last night by the occupation forces during a raid on her home in the town of Jayyus, in the occupied West Bank.

🚨 President Bone Spurs threatened to annahilate Iran if they did not meet his deadline tonight to re-open the Straight of Hormuz. Posting on his own social media platform, Truth Social, the US President said: “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.” suggesting that he is willing to commit war crimes against Iran.

US-Israeli airstrikes completely destroyed the Rafie Nia Synagogue in Tehran, Iran. The strikes were among a series of attacks overnight which killed at least 15 people across Iran.

An ʾadhān without worshippers. 🥀 The muʾadhdhin of Masjid al-ʾAqṣā calls out the fajr adhan, whilst the mosque has been shut down for Muslims for over a month.

O believers! Always turn to Him in repentance, be mindful of Him, and establish prayers. And do not be polytheists like those who have divided their faith and split into sects, each rejoicing in what they have. [Sūrah Ar-Rūm, Verse 31-32]

19 year-old Nishat Jannat was killed after she was struck by a garbage truck in New York City. Nishat, the daughter of a local imam was carrying a birthday cake for her younger sister, when the accident happened. The driver of the truck stayed at the scene of the accident where young Nishat lost her life. انا لله وانا اليه راجعون

And they said, ‘Indeed, we have killed the Messiah, ʿĪsā, the son of Maryam, the Messenger of Allāh.’ They did not kill him, nor did they crucify him; but it was made to appear so to them. God raised him up to Himself. God is almighty and wise. [Surah An-Nisāʾ, Verse 157-158]