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Most of us have studied what the Prophet ﷺ said and did—but have we ever studied how he stood, walked, smiled, gestured and gave people his full attention? In this fascinating new podcast, body-language expert Muhammad Ali joins Dr Salman Butt to explore Prophetic body language and the remarkable communication principles found throughout the Sīrah. From eye contact, posture and tone of voice to parenting, connection and “correcting without disconnecting”, this conversation will change the way you think about communication—and about following the Prophet ﷺ. Watch now and share with others: https://youtu.be/XLqV83HBBn0

The allegations are not new. Reports of foreign "sniper safaris" in besieged Sarajevo have surfaced repeatedly since 1992, with witnesses claiming that wealthy foreigners paid to shoot at Muslim civilians for sport. Recent developments have once again brought those claims into the spotlight. This article touches on the evidence, testimonies, and investigations surrounding one of the Bosnian genocide's most disturbing stories, while reflecting on the renewed faith that helped Bosnians endure one of the darkest chapters in modern European history. https://www.islam21c.com/politics/sniper-safaris-purge-of-bosniaks/

We forgot we're one family Have Muslims become trapped in a culture of individualism? Shaykh Shaqur Rehman reflects on how modern society has shifted our focus from the collective to the self, weakening family bonds and communal responsibility in the process. Rather than assigning blame to men or women, the deeper issue is the loss of an Islamic worldview that saw the Ummah as one family. Look at how previous generations used to live: family, sacrifice, mutual care... these have been replaced by self-interest. Watch the full video: 🎥 https://youtu.be/mh6jCxdAebo

The phrase "Palestinians of Europe" emerged during the Bosnian genocide of the 1990s. Over three decades later, as Gaza faces unprecedented destruction, that comparison has taken on new significance. From genocide and ethnic cleansing to identity denial and territorial fragmentation, Amir Telibećirović looks at the historical and political parallels that continue to shape both peoples' struggles today. https://www.islam21c.com/politics/bosnia-palestine-similarities/

Learning about death isn't morbid Many people today grow up with little exposure to death. Sometimes, our first experience of loss comes only when a parent or grandparent passes away. But attending the funeral prayer, witnessing the washing of the deceased, and participating in the burial are effective reminders of our own mortality. They strip away the distractions of this world and remind us just how brief this life really is. Watch the full video: 🎥 https://youtu.be/4YEPuFvJ4Qo

When life feels overwhelming, the Qur’ān offers us a path forward. Allah reminds us that true peace is connected to īmān, righteous action, and purifying the heart. We do not have to walk the path all at once. We just need to take the next step. Learn more about this campaign: https://holdon.org.uk/

Why do powerful countries so often become oppressive—and why must Muslims aspire to strength? In Part 2 of this powerful OnGuard conversation, Dr Hamza Andreas Tzortzis and Shaykh Dr Haitham al-Haddad explore morality, civilisational decline and the relationship between power and akhlāq. Can a society survive when greed, arrogance, ribā and family breakdown become normalised? And why should Muslims seek strength—not to dominate others, but to protect justice and resist oppression? Watch now and share: https://youtu.be/x8cfRf-a8_M

No civilisation without good character Can a nation become powerful without strong moral foundations? Some argue that wealth, technology, and military strength are enough. However, this clip touches on the Islamic view that true civilisation is built upon akhlāq, and why character is not a luxury of successful societies but one of their essential pillars. Full video: 🎥 https://youtu.be/M4936m14vp0

Can you be British and Muslim? What does it mean to be a principled Muslim living in the West? This segment from our recent podcast examines questions of identity, belonging, and loyalty, and why Muslims should be careful not to attribute to Islam what it does not require. Watch the full video: 🎥 https://youtu.be/ujDfZ81_no8

We often confuse wealth, military strength and global influence with civilisation. But what happens when a society loses any stable sense of right and wrong? In this powerful new episode of OnGuard, Dr Hamza Andreas Tzortzis sits down with Shaykh Dr Haitham al-Haddad to discuss morality, power, Islamic ethics, and the missing ingredient at the heart of modern civilisation. Watch now and share: https://youtu.be/M4936m14vp0

Be around good people Who you relate with, shapes the way you are. We need to surround ourselves with those who understand us, even if we do not feel able to open up about our challenges, about that which makes us anxious or lowers our mood, because those people will often help us get out of those tough times, by the will of Allah. Watch the full video: 🎥 https://youtu.be/VP1qNaKeIKw

When anxiety takes over, it can feel like the only option is to fight, hide, or freeze. But there is another way. Here are three practical tools to help calm the anxious mind, stay connected, and keep moving forward — one small step at a time. Learn more about the Hold On campaign: https://holdon.org.uk/

When people praise you, remember this People only see what Allah has chosen to conceal! In this clip, Shaykh Dr. Mostafa al-Shaybani explains why every compliment should increase your gratitude to Allah rather than your admiration of yourself. Watch the full video: 🎥 https://youtu.be/lVB7tDEdrFw

The Uyghur genocide did not begin with the camps. Decades before mass detention became global headlines, the Chinese state had already laid the foundations through colonial policies, economic exclusion, surveillance, and a brutal crackdown in Ürümqi. In this detailed analysis, Abdulhakim Idris traces how the 5 July 2009 massacre became a turning point on the road to genocide — and why understanding this history matters now more than ever. https://www.islam21c.com/analysis/uyghur-genocide-accelerated-after-urumqi-massacre/

This is all we need to do All we need to do is strive to be the best people we can be. If success follows, we should thank Allah while remaining humble, recognising that it is not solely the result of our own efforts. Likewise, when things do not go as we had hoped, we should not shoulder all the blame. Our response should be one of shukr (gratitude) in times of ease and sabr (patience and perseverance) in times of hardship. Watch the full video: 🎥 https://youtu.be/Xxswhmir09w

Feeling disconnected from yourself or the world around you can be deeply unsettling. But these experiences are real, recognised, and do not define your īmān or who you are. Learn more here: https://holdon.org.uk/

HEAD TO HEAD — ROUND 2 is here. After the huge response to their first discussion, Shaykh Dr Yasir Qadhi and Shaykh Dr Haitham al-Haddad return for a deeper conversation on one of the biggest questions facing Muslims today: Can Muslims change the West without changing Islam? This time, they discuss the future of Muslims in Britain and the West, political engagement, belonging, reform, minority fiqh, the far right, hijrah, converts, marriage, scholarly disagreement — and how Muslims can build a lasting legacy without compromising the dīn. A serious, timely and much-needed discussion. https://youtu.be/ujDfZ81_no8

The instruction to Prophet Lūt (ʿalayhi al-Salām) was not only to leave, but to leave without looking back. Here's how four divine commands and one promise became a blueprint for moving forward in times of fear. https://www.islam21c.com/islamic-thought/dont-look-back/

The lost art of manhood and womanhood As time goes by, we are losing what it means to be men and what it means to be women. Watch the full video: 🎥 https://youtu.be/mh6jCxdAebo

Keir Starmer's resignation marks the end of a premiership, but not the end of the questions it leaves behind. This article examines his disastrous record on the Gaza genocide, the reshaping of the Labour Party, and the political decisions that defined his time in office. https://www.islam21c.com/opinion/keir-starmer-weaponised-gaza/