Islamic Reminders

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We have officially entered the month of Rabīʿ al-ʾAwwal, which means there is exactly six months until Ramaḍān

Indeed, Allāh showers His blessings upon the Prophet, and His angels pray for him. O believers! Invoke Allāh’s blessings upon him, and salute him with worthy greetings of peace. [Sūrah al-ʾAḥzāb, Verse 56]

The sun travels for its fixed term. That is the design of the Almighty, All-Knowing. As for the moon, We have ordained precise phases for it, until it ends up looking like an old, curved palm stalk. It is not for the sun to catch up with the moon, nor does the night outrun the day. Each is travelling in an orbit of their own. [Sūrah Yāʾ Sīn, Verse 38-40]

Today marks one year since Isr*eli occupation forces assassinated Palestinian journalist Anas Al-Sharif. Anas documented the genocide being carried out by the occupation forces in Gaza, and received numerous threats from them to stop reporting, however he refused to back down. Shortly before he was killed, Anas uploaded a video filming airstikes being undertaken by the occupation forces close to the tents that were housing journalists near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Minutes later Anas was assassinated along with four other journalists: Mohammed Qreiqea, Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and Moamen Aliwa. Anas had repeatedly spoken about the threats against him and the dangers he faced for continuing to report from Gaza. In a previous conversation with his colleague Anas said “I will not leave Gaza, except to Jannah” The occupation forces have repeatedly targetted and assassinated journalists in order to silence them reporting on the genocide being carried out.

Reminder: Tomorrow is Monday. The Prophet ﷺ used to fast on Mondays. Abū Qatāda al-Anṣārī رضي الله عنه reported that Allāh's Messenger ﷺ was asked about fasting on Monday, whereupon he said: ‎It is (the day) when I was born and revelation was sent down to me. ‎[Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1162e]

They saved her from the rubble, her smile is their legacy. ❤️ Today, Salam is alive because these men refused to stop searching for her. But four of the Civil Defence rescuers who helped save her are no longer here. These photos tell a story that words can barely capture. In the first, Salam sits safely with her family. In the second are some of the men who risked everything to reach her beneath the rubble. They saved her life, only to later lose their own while continuing to rescue others. Behind every survivor in Gaza is often a rescuer whose name the world may never know. Men who ran towards destroyed homes while others fled, digging through concrete with their hands, refusing to leave until they had found every possible life. Allāh says in the Qurʾān: “And whoever saves one life, it is as if he has saved all of mankind.” [Sūrah al-Māʾidah, Verse 32] May Allāh accept these brave Civil Defence workers among the martyrs, grant them the highest ranks in Jannatul-Firdaws.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have signed a landmark joint defence pact as tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate amid the United States and Isr*el's war on Iran. The agreement, known as the Makkah Joint Deterrence Agreement, was signed on Friday in the holy city of Makkah by Türkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Under the pact, any armed attack against one of the three nations will be treated as an attack against all, establishing a framework for collective defence and deterrence against external aggression.

Indeed, Allāh showers His blessings upon the Prophet, and His angels pray for him. O believers! Invoke Allāh’s blessings upon him, and salute him with worthy greetings of peace. [Sūrah al-ʾAḥzāb, Verse 56]

A Burger King employee has been fired for saying "Free Palestine" after a confrontation with an Isr*eli customer was filmed and shared online, quickly going viral across social media. The incident took place at a Burger King restaurant in Pennsylvania, where employee Arianna Hamilton became involved in a heated exchange with a customer who was recording the interaction. During the confrontation, Hamilton asked the customer where he was from. He replied that he was Isr*eli and pointed to the Star of David necklace he was wearing. Hamilton then responded by saying, "Free Palestine." The customer uploaded the video online, where it rapidly spread across multiple platforms, sparking intense debate and attracting millions of views. As the footage gained widespread attention, Burger King terminated Hamilton's employment. Following her dismissal, Hamilton launched a GoFundMe campaign, which has since raised more than $100,000 from supporters who said they wanted to help her after she lost her job.

One of the largest funerals in Palestinian history took place yesterday in Gaza City, where the remains of 112 members of the Abu Shariah and Hassayna families were finally laid to rest, nearly three years after they were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Sabra neighbourhood. The attack killed 308 people, including women, children and people with disabilities. Many bodies could not be recovered at the time due to fuel shortages, limited equipment and the scale of the destruction. Following years of recovery efforts, 112 victims were identified and buried with dignity. Nearly 200 more victims of the same massacre remain missing, while thousands across Gaza are still believed to be trapped beneath the rubble.

One of the largest funerals in Palestinian history took place today as Palestinians in Gaza City laid to rest the remains of 112 members of the Abu Shariah and Hassayna families, nearly three years after they were killed in an Isr*eli airstrike on the Sabra neighbourhood. The attack claimed the lives of 308 people, including women, children and people with disabilities. Rescue teams were unable to recover many of the bodies at the time because of fuel shortages, a lack of equipment and the scale of the destruction. After extensive recovery efforts, the victims were identified and finally given a dignified burial. Almost 200 more victims of the same massacre are yet to be discovered and identified. Thousands of others are still believed to remain trapped beneath the rubble across Gaza, as many families continue waiting for the remains of their loved ones to be recovered.

Abū Hurayrah رضي الله عنه reported Allāh's Messenger ﷺ as saying that Allāh, the Exalted and Glorious, thus stated: “I am near to the thought of My servant as he thinks about Me, and I am with him as he remembers Me. And if he remembers Me in his heart, I also remember him in My Heart, and if he remembers Me in assembly I remember him in assembly, better than his (remembrance), and if he draws near Me by the span of a palm, I draw near him by the cubit, and if he draws near Me by the cubit I draw near him by the space (covered by) two hands. And if he walks towards Me, I rush towards him.” [Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2675a]

🇪🇬 Egyptian footballer Hamza Abdelkarim performed sujūd after scoring on his debut for Barcelona's senior team. The 18 year-old scored two goals in a friendly against Birmingham City.

Righteousness is not in turning your faces towards the east or the west. Rather, the righteous are those who believe in Allāh, the Last Day, the angels, the Books, and the prophets; who give charity out of their cherished wealth to relatives, orphans, the poor, needy travellers, beggars, and for freeing captives; who establish prayer, pay alms-tax, and keep the pledges they make; and who are patient in times of suffering, adversity, and in the heat of battle. It is they who are true in faith, and it is they who are mindful of Allāh. [Sūrah al-Baqarah, Verse 77]

Calls to boycott Spider-Man: Brand New Day have grown ahead of the film's release, due the movie being produced by Pro-Isr*eli Avi Arad. Arad also served in the occupation forces and has publicly expressed support for the occupation, amid the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Righteousness is not in turning your faces towards the east or the west. Rather, the righteous are those who believe in Allāh, the Last Day, the angels, the Books, and the prophets; who give charity out of their cherished wealth to relatives, orphans, the poor, needy travellers, beggars, and for freeing captives; who establish prayer, pay alms-tax, and keep the pledges they make; and who are patient in times of suffering, adversity, and in the heat of battle. It is they who are true in faith, and it is they who are mindful of Allāh. [Sūrah al-Baqarah, Verse 77]