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Who’s attacking motherhood and fatherhood? How are modern psychological narratives and media portrayals shaping our understanding of motherhood, fatherhood, and family life? Imam Abdullah Hasan examines how certain feminist and postmodern ideas have influenced attitudes towards parenting roles, and why Muslims should think carefully about the assumptions they adopt when understanding family relationships and the causes of psychological distress. Watch the full video: 🎥 https://youtu.be/Ue5lI11kbxQ

🇺🇸 "Well done, America!" What should Muslims take from the midterm elections and Abdul El-Sayed’s victory? Shaykh Dr Haitham al-Haddad shares four key lessons from the US midterms—on hope, the power of small efforts, and seeing the bigger picture when assessing Muslim politicians. He also has a message for young Muslims, and advice to America's first Muslim senator. ▶️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/vdgZ9EWLuSw

How Britain shaped Palestine's fate In this upcoming issue of Think Again, Dr. Hamza Tzortzis will examine the Balfour Declaration, Britain's role in the establishment of Israel, and the events that led to the Nakba. Sign up today to have this delivered to your inbox tomorrow at 5pm GMT. https://islam21c.com/think

Israel LOST A record-breaking $350 MILLION was reportedly spent by Israeli and other lobbies to prevent this anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian candidate.

How did Jesus’ message become centred on his death? Jesus’ teachings centred on worshipping the one God, sincerity, and loving your neighbour. So why did his death and resurrection become the centre of Christian belief? Paul Williams of Blogging Theology speaks about the distinction between following Jesus’ teachings and building a religion around his person, exploring the message found in his parables and the Sermon on the Mount, and its connections with the Islamic emphasis on tawhīd and sincere faith. Watch the full video: 🎥https://youtu.be/InZmz-MilFs

🎟️ Tickets are live! Save £15 per ticket with our limited-time launch offer. Available for a short time only! Change begins with you, and it grows through your family and our Ummah. So join us for Islam21c’s Annual Dinner 2026: Be the Change. ✨ Inspiring talks and reminders 🎤 Live spoken-word performance 📝 Interactive questions and answers 🍽️ A freshly prepared 3-course dinner 🤝 Opportunities to connect with others Join Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad, Dr. Hamza Tzortzis, Dr. Salman Butt, and Muslim Belal at both events. They’ll be joined by Mufti Mangera and Dr. Osman Latiff in London, and Shaykh Dr. Mostafa al-Shaybani in Manchester. 🎟️ Get £15 off with launch offer tickets for a few days only! Seats are limited. Be part of the change. 👉 Book now: https://annualdinner.co.uk

A deed can look righteous to everyone watching and still be empty before Allah, if the intention is wrong! This is a world built around ego, visibility, praise, algorithms. The real test is whether you would still do the deed when nobody was there to see it. Watch the podcast on this topic: 🎥 https://youtu.be/RDDIKbHXDno

On 2 November 1917, Britain committed one of the most heinous crimes of the last century, lighting the fuse for one of the longest-running injustices of the modern era. Hafiz Sha'ban breaks down the truth of the matter, in this article marking 109 years of Palestinian occupation, displacement, siege, imprisonment, and war. https://www.islam21c.com/nakba/how-britain-helped-steal-palestine/

IFA Zakah Forum 2026 Is your zakah governance-ready? If you're a charity CEO, trustee, or finance and compliance lead, you'll want to join scholars, legal experts, and fellow charity professionals at an upcoming event exploring zakah policies, compliance, audits, sanctions, and frozen funds. 📅 Monday 9 November, 9am–2pm 📍 City Hall, London 🎟️ FREE for UK charities Places are limited, so register your interest now: 👉 https://ifadvisory.org/zakah-forum

Give people what they need, not what they want Daʿwah should be guided by the Qur’ān, not audience preferences or the pursuit of online attention. When we let the Qur’ān set our direction, we address the issues people need to hear about, even when they are not the topics they would choose themselves. Watch the full video: 🎥 https://youtu.be/lVB7tDEdrFw

What happens when a man spends years bottling up what he feels? In this resource for Hold On, therapist Ahmed Tomal explores the anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts that can follow, and what real brotherhood can look like when someone finally speaks. https://holdon.org.uk/not-weak-for-needing-to-talk/

“I was a Muslim Darwinist.” 👀 "Darwinism is in turmoil" What changed Subboor Ahmad’s mind—and why do even atheist scientists get attacked for questioning Darwin? Subboor Ahmad joins Dr Hamza Tzortzis for a MASTERCLASS māshāAllāh discussing evolution, Islam and the assumptions we rarely question. Watch here: https://youtu.be/IIe9vUR-IWs

Connection can help someone through depression Loneliness, isolation, trauma, and depression can leave someone disconnected from themselves and the people around them. Rebuilding that connection, even through simple acts of self-care, can create space to work through painful experiences and begin moving forward. Watch the full video: 🎥 https://youtu.be/zzM55ZoCXOo

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Sometimes, holding on does not mean feeling strong. Sometimes, it simply means not allowing the darkest moment to convince you that it is the whole story. Depression, anxiety, grief, and prolonged stress can leave us feeling as though our hearts cannot take any more. The Qur’ān speaks of hearts that become overwhelmed, restless, and afraid, but also of hearts strengthened by faith and finding rest in the remembrance of Allah. Exploring these verses alongside neuroscience, Maria Akbar reflects on how we can hold on through emotional pain while seeking support, and remember that our darkest moments do not tell the whole story. https://holdon.org.uk/heart-feels-it-cant-take-any-more/

Good character is the true measure of a Muslim How do people who know us best describe our character? The Prophet ﷺ was the finest example of good character, and our worship should be reflected in how we treat others. The way we behave at home and the promises we keep — our akhlāq reveals who we really are in these matters, and carries immense weight on the Day of Judgment. Watch the full video: 🎥https://youtu.be/2Xdu6TMIf9o

We all experience pain, grief, loss, hardship. The question is how we understand those experiences, and how we respond when suffering becomes part of life. Imam Abdullah Hasan looks at the growing medicalisation of ordinary human suffering and asks what the Islamic framework offers instead. If we look at the grief of the Prophet ﷺ, sabr, tawakkul, Dunya, and the Ākhirah, there is a way to understand suffering without treating every hardship as a disorder. Watch the podcast on this topic: 🎥 https://youtu.be/Ue5lI11kbxQ

DON'T BELIEVE IN YOURSELF?! 🤯 When Shaykh Mustafa Almansur flew 3,000 miles to reconnect with his estranged son, everyone thought he was crazy. What happened next is an extraordinary lesson in tawakkul. In this powerful new OnGuard episode, Dr Hamza Tzortzis explores a counterintuitive truth with Shaykh Mustafa: What if admitting you're powerless is the key to unlocking your greatest strength? 🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/JeQRG6ngW9c

The way we think affects the way we hear Why do we overlook the good someone does and focus on the one thing they got wrong? And why can two people experience the same relationship so differently? From harmful generalisations to the different ways people see, hear, and feel the world, the Mind Engineer explores how our minds shape communication, relationships, and even how we understand the words of the Prophet ﷺ. Watch the full video: 🎥 https://youtu.be/XLqV83HBBn0