Islamic Reminders

US country singer Zach Bryan wore a “Free Palestine” shirt during his concert at Gillette Stadium, the home of the New England Patriots and a venue owned by Robert Kraft. The appearance came weeks after Kraft barred Macklemore from performing at the stadium following the rapper’s pro-Palestinian remarks. Bryan’s drummer, Nate Head, also wore a Palestine football jersey bearing the name Hind Rajab and the number 5, honouring the five-year-old Palestinian girl who was killed in Gaza in January 2024. Guitarist Noah Le Gros also wore a Palestine jersey.

Sophia Dasser, a Muslim student and editor-in-chief of The Cornell Daily Sun, helped bring renewed attention to an alleged 2024 r*pe at Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity. Reporter Cereese Qusba spent nearly two years investigating the case, including Cornell’s handling of the allegations. After the woman filed a civil lawsuit naming seven Cornell students, the Sun published its investigation. Cornell says its Title IX process resulted in suspensions and expulsions, while the criminal investigation has since been reopened. The reporting has raised renewed questions about how Cornell handled the case.

Abū Dardāʾ رضي الله عنه reported Allāh's Messenger ﷺ as saying: "If anyone learns by heart the first ten verses of the Sūrah al-Kahf, he will be protected from the Dajjal." [Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 809a]

The remains of 105 Palestinians, including children who were killed by Isr*el in Gaza three years ago were finally put to rest. Family members of the victims performed janazah prayers over the remains, which were wrapped in Palestinian flags. The victims were killed in a series of Isr*eli air strikes involving at least 20 bombs that levelled the seven-storey Al Taj 3 building and destroyed several other residential buildings in the Yarmouk Square neighbourhood on the afternoon of October 25, 2023, as part of Isr*el’s ongoing genocide.

A video clip has emerged of Isr*eli Prime Minister Netanyahu gloating about how Isr*el can paint anybody as an enemy by hacking into their cellphones...

Fans of Türkish football club, Konyaspor welcome the Palestinian National Team with a display of solidarity with Gaza. Tifos were unveiled featuring 1014 athletes and journalists killed by the occupation forces in Gaza, along with an image of Muḥammad al-Durrah who was killed 26 years ago, and “Soul of my soul” Reem with her grandfather Khaled Nabhan. Before the game started, supporters threw toys onto the pitch which were intended to go to Palestinian children. The game was postponed at the 89th minute and 59th second of normal game time, as a symbolic gesture, that the game will not end until Palestine is free.

On this day, 30th September 2000, Isr*eli occupying forces shot dead 12 year-old Palestinian child, Muḥammad al-Durrah in the Gaza Strip. The iconic video captured by Talal Abu Rahma showed Muḥammad al-Durrah being protected by his father, Jamal, behind a concrete cylinder as they were caught in crossfire between Palestinian security forces and the Isr*eli military occupation. Muḥammad was killed in the arms of his father after being wounded by gunfire, his father received multiple gunshot wounds however, he managed to survive.

Caliph-ornia Alhamdulillah. California has officially recognised Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-ʾAḍḥā as state holidays, becoming the second US state to do so, after Washington. What this bill means: Although schools are not required to close, the bill allows individual school districts to choose whether to give students the day off. State employees can also use their existing paid leave to observe Eid.

The Prophet ﷺ said, “Verily, no Muslim ever makes duʿāʾ for anything with [the duʿāʾ of Yūnus عليه السلام], except Allāh responds to them” [Tirmidhī: 3505] لا اله الا انت سبحانك اني كنت من الظالمين [Lā ʾilāha ʾ⁦illā⁩ ʾ⁦anta⁩ subḥānaka ʾinnī kuntu mina ẓ-ẓālimīn] There is no god except You, glorified are you! I have indeed been among the wrongdoers.

A niqabi sister was recording herself in her car, when a woman passing by made racist comments. After the sister found out the woman was hungry, she offered her food, and the woman’s tone completely changed.

The UEFA Nations League B match between Ireland and Israel last night was marked by visible protests over the war in Gaza, with Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu boycotting the match while the players who took the field staged several gestures in solidarity with Palestinians. The Irish squad wore black armbands in memory of Palestinians killed in Gaza and bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem. Republic of Ireland captain Dara O’Shea did not shake hands with Israel captain Manor Solomon, while the customary exchange of pennants between the captains did not take place. No official team photo was taken before kick-off. After scoring Ireland’s third goal, Jack Moylan removed his black armband and kissed it in tribute. Played in Hungary, the match ended 3-0 to Ireland, with all three goals coming within the opening 12 minutes. After the match, Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson said his players had raised awareness around the world.

Marwa, a 36-year-old Sudanese expat who spent most of her life in the UAE, died giving birth to her twin boys after waiting nearly 12 years to become a mother. When an appeal asked people to attend her Janāzah, hundreds came, many having never met her. May Allāh have mercy upon her. 🤍

In a recent interview with GQ, Jewish actor Adam Brody spoke about the genocide in Gaza: “Put me down as thinking it’s a genocide. Put me down as wanting a free Palestine. It’s awful that it’s taken so much death and misery, but it does feel like it’s reaching a breaking point that it should have a while ago.”

Despite mounting pressure by the NFL and multiple fines, Azzez Al-Shaair continues to pay tribute to Palestinian girls killed by the occupation forces. This time Lana (12) and Bana (8) who were kiIIed with their parents after an Isr*eli airstrike earlier this month on their home in the Jabalia Refugee Camp in Gaza.

A clip of a taxi driver in Makkah went viral after pilgrims spotted him littering. Another pilgrim came up to the drive and helped to picked up the litter and threw it inside the car.

O Allāh, heal the parts of our hearts that no one can see. Ease what weighs heavily upon us, calm our anxious hearts, and replace our sadness with peace. Remind us that no hardship lasts forever, and that Your mercy is always near. Āmīn. 🤲🏼

Three years ago, on September 23rd, weeks before October 7th, Netanyahu stood before the United Nations and presented a map of what he called the “New Middle East” with Palestine erased from the map. Since then, Gaza has endured an unprecedented campaign of destruction. Isr*eli bombardment has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, displaced almost the entire population multiple times, and reduced vast areas of the Strip to ruins under siege. The UN estimates that more than 80% of Gaza’s structures have been damaged, including hundreds of thousands of homes.