Habib Siddiqui

  Nine Western countries have urged Israel to stop expanding its settlements in the occupied West Bank, in a joint statement that also condemns settler violence and warns construction companies not to bid for tenders. In a joint statement on Friday, the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Norway and the Netherlands emphasised that such settlements violate international law. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4 Poll finds nearly three-quarters of Democratic voters oppose aid to Israel list 2 of 4 Do aid flotillas make a difference for Palestinians under Israeli blockade? list 3 of 4 Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile: Can it be safely transferred? list 4 of 4 Israeli attacks kill several in Lebanon, with health workers targeted end of list “Over the past few months, the situation in the West Bank has deteriorated significantly. Settler violence is at unprecedented levels. The policies and practices of the Israeli governmen...

  Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, a move that risks deepening uncertainty in a country grappling with a debt crisis and ⁠ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). A statement read out by a presidential aide on state media on Friday informed the nation that all ministers were dismissed, with the outgoing government tasked with handling day-to-day affairs. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Jailed Senegal fans deny wrongdoing in AFCON final chaos in Morocco list 2 of 3 Can Macron’s Kenya visit revive French influence in Africa? list 3 of 3 Senegal PM slams West’s ‘homosexual tyranny’, defends LGBTQ crackdown end of list The decision follows months of growing tensions between Faye and Sonko. Sonko, a charismatic figure with a strong youth following, had backed Faye in the 2024 election after being barred from running himself due to a defamation conviction, but the two al...

  France ⁠has banned Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from its territory after footage of him taunting abducted flotilla activists earlier in the week triggered international condemnation. “As from today, Itamar ⁠Ben-Gvir is banned ⁠from entering French territory,” Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on X on Saturday. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Caitriona Graham recounts violent treatment after Gaza flotilla raid list 2 of 3 Western nations warn Israel to end illegal settlement expansion, violence list 3 of 3 Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse, sexual assault in Israeli detention end of list “This decision follows his reprehensible actions towards French and European citizens who were passengers on the Global Sumud Flotilla.” Ben-Gvir had posted footage on a social media platform showing himself gloating as activists from the flotilla knelt on the floor, blindfolded, with their hands bound, at the Port of Ashdod. Israeli nava...

  As we celebrate and rejoice on this auspicious occasion of Eid, let us also remember the plight of millions of Muslims, the poor and the weak who do not have all the blessings that we are endowed with. If Allah had chosen, our situation would have been different. Let us also take heed of the Last Sermon for there is a message therein for all mankind. Last Sermon “All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not, therefore, do in-justice to yourselves.”

  Dear Community Members and Friends, As-Salaamu Alaikum, Assalaamu Alaykum, Yesterday, I had the honor of attending the janaza, or funeral, for Br. Amin Abdullah, Br. Nadir Awad, and Br. Mansour Kaziha (also known as Abul Ezz) —the three heroes who sacrificed their lives to protect the students and congregants of the Islamic Center of San Diego. May Allah (SWT) grant them the highest level of Jannah, insha’Allah.  In the face of tragedy, the world around us may appear to be bleak and full of hatred. Attacks such as this one are meant to isolate communities, spread fear, and make people feel abandoned, unsafe, and alone.   However, what I experienced during the janaza, surrounded by thousands of people of all faiths and backgrounds coming together to mourn our beloved martyrs, made me feel more connected than ever before. In that moment, it did not matter whether we were Muslim, or Jewish, or Christian, or Sikh, or of any other faith; we were all one community, unite...

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