Islamic Reminders

Donald Trump has declared he will block any Israeli move to annex the occupied West Bank, despite growing calls from far-right figures in Israel pushing for sovereignty over the territory. Such a move would effectively end the possibility of a future Palestinian state. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump was unequivocal: “I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. Nope, I will not allow it. It’s not going to happen. There’s been enough. It’s time to stop now.” The statement comes after lobbying from allies, with British officials reportedly concerned Trump might support annexation as retaliation for the UK, France, Australia and others recognising Palestine.

🚨🇵🇸 Starbucks has announced plans to close hundreds of its coffee shops in the US and across Europe, including its flagship store inside the company’s Seattle headquarters. Alongside the closures, nearly 900 corporate employees will be laid off this week as the coffee giant struggles to respond to a steep decline in sales. The company expects to take a $1 billion hit from the restructuring, which covers severance packages for laid-off staff and the costs of breaking store leases. While Starbucks frames the move as part of a broader turnaround strategy, sales have plummeted in recent months, fueled by growing calls to boycott the chain in solidarity with Gaza and Palestine. Activists and consumers across multiple regions have accused the brand of complicity in the ongoing crisis, leading to mounting financial pressure.

Abū Ayyūb al-Anṣārī رضي الله عنه reported that Allāh's Messenger ﷺ said: If you were not to commit sins, Allah would have swept you out of existence and would have replaced you by another people who have committed sin, and then asked forgiveness from Allah, and He would have granted them pardon. [Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2748b]

Italy and Spain have sent naval vessels to support an international aid flotilla that came under drone attack while attempting to deliver humanitarian supplies to Gaza, a development that risks escalating tensions with Israel, which opposes the operation. The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), made up of about 50 civilian boats, is attempting to breach the Israel occupation’s naval blockade. On board are lawyers, parliamentarians and activists.

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💫 Sayyid al-Istighfār: The Best Prayer for Seeking Forgiveness Narrated Shaddād ibn Aws رضي الله عنه: The Prophet (ﷺ) said "The most superior way of asking for forgiveness from Allāh is: اللهم أنت ربي، لا إله إلا أنت ، خلقتني وأنا عبدك، وأنا على عهدك ووعدك ما استطعت أعوذ بك من شر ما صنعت أبوء لك بنعمتك علي، وأبوء بذنبي، فاغفر لي فإنه لا يغفر الذنوب إلا أنت The Prophet (ﷺ) added. "If somebody recites it during the day with firm faith in it, and dies on the same day before the evening, he will be from the people of Paradise; and if somebody recites it at night with firm faith in it, and dies before the morning, he will be from the people of Paradise." [Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6306] Transliteration: Allāhumma anta rabbī, lā ilāha illā ant, khalaqtanī wa-anā ʿabduk, wa-anā ʿalā ʿahdika wa-waʿdika mā’istaṭaʿt, aʿūdhu bika min sharri mā ṣanaʿt, abūʾu laka bi-niʿmatika ʿalayy, wa-abūʾu laka bidhanbī, fa’ighfir lī, fa-innahu lā yaghfir al-dhunūba illā ant Translation: O Allāh, You are my Lord, there is no God but You. You created me and I am Your servant, and I abide by Your covenant and promise (to honour it) as best as I can. I seek refuge in You from the evil that I have committed. I acknowledge Your favor upon me, and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for surely none can forgive sins but You.

🫶🏽 We are officially in the month of Rabīʿ al-ʾĀkhirah, which means there are five months until Ramaḍān.

Two years ago, on September 23rd, weeks before October 7th, Netanyahu presented a map at the United Nations with Palestine erased. Since then, Israeli forces have waged a genocidal campaign against Gaza, bombing relentlessly, killing tens of thousands, displacing nearly the entire population, and reducing the enclave to rubble under siege.

ʿĀʾishah رضي الله عنها narrated: "The Prophet (ﷺ) used to try to fast on Mondays and Thursdays." [Jāmiʿ at-Tirmidhī 745, Graded Ṣaḥīḥ]

بسم الله الذي لايضر مع اسمه شيء في الارض ولا في السمـاء وهو السميع العليم [Bismillāhil-ladhī lā yaḍur-ru maʿa-smihi shayʾun fil-ʾarḍi wa lā fis-samāʾi wa huwas-Samī ʿul-ʿAlīm] In the Name of Allāh, Who with His Name nothing can cause harm in the earth nor in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.

A group of United Nations experts urges the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and Europe’s soccer association UEFA to suspend Israel over accusations it is committing genocide in Gaza. “Sports must reject the perception that it is business as usual,” the eight independent UN experts say in a statement. “National teams representing States that commit massive human rights violations can and should be suspended.” The experts, who are mandated by the UN Human Rights Council but who do not speak on behalf of the United Nations, say suspending Israel was “a necessary response to address the ongoing genocide.”

Severed pigs heads were discovered outside nine mosques in and around Paris. CCTV footage showed two men driving into Paris and then depositing the porcine remains. French authorities are investigating the act claiming they were “placed there by foreign nationals who immediately left the country, with the clear intention of causing unrest within the nation”.

It was narrated by Tamīm al-Dārī رضي الله عنه‎ that the Prophet ﷺ said: “The first thing for which a person will be brought to account on the Day of Resurrection will be his prayer. If it is complete, then the voluntary (prayers) will also be recorded for him (as an increase). If it is not complete then Allāh will say to His angels: ‘Look and see whether you find any voluntary prayers for My slave, and take them to make up what is lacking from his obligatory prayers.’ Then all his deeds will be reckoned in like manner.” [Sunan Ibn Mājah 1426]

President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia’s stance at the United Nations, stating that Indonesia is prepared to establish relations with Israel if it recognizes Palestinian statehood. “We must guarantee statehood for Palestine. But Indonesia also declares that once Israel recognizes Palestine’s independence and sovereignty, Indonesia will immediately recognize the state of Israel,” Prabowo told world leaders. He added, “We will support all guarantees for Israel’s security. Statehood must mean peace. Recognition must bring a real chance for lasting peace. It must be real peace for all sides.”

✨ The winner of the 2025 FIFA Ballon D'or, Ousmane Dembélé

🚨 French president Emmanuel Macron announced that France formally recognises the State of Palestine.

🚨 A drone strike by the occupation forces killed five people in Lebanon, which included three children. The occupation forces fired two missiles from a drone which struck a motorcycle and a car. The motorcyclist was killed, and in the car, a father was killed with three of his children, the mother of the children was seriously injured and is in critical condition.

May Allāh remove your sadness ❤️

Musician Dua Lipa has fired her longtime manager, David Levy, after discovering his involvement in efforts to ban pro-Palestinian group Kneecap from performing at Glastonbury Festival. Reports state that Levy signed a confidential letter urging Glastonbury organizers to drop the Irish rap group. When the letter later leaked and Lipa became aware of his role, she acted swiftly to cut ties and end his management of her career. Lipa has been outspoken in her support for Palestine, previously describing Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide” to her 80 million Instagram followers. She has also attended rallies highlighting what she views as the UK’s complicity in the conflict.

🚨 The government of the United Kingdom announced that it formally recognises Palestine as a state. This comes days after an inquiry by the United Nations which confirmed the Israeli occupation forces are committing genocide in Gaza. The United Kingdom has denied a genocide is taking place, whilst also arming and aiding the Israeli occupation forces.