Does Sujūd Alone Count as a Complete Rakʿah?
A Juristic and Methodological Reassessment IntroductionIn recent religious discussions—particularly across digital platforms—an opinion has re-emerged claiming that joining the imām...
BP Gibson Hosts ‘100 Years of Black Excellence’ Celebration in Bronx
The Borough President of Bronx, Vanessa Gibson, has celebrated the legacy and contributions of Black leaders at a landmark event...
AU Chair Urges Private Sector to Lead Africa’s Industrialization at High-Level Dialogue
At a high-level dialogue on “The Role of the Private Sector in Realizing Africa's Agenda 2063,” held on the sidelines...
JCRC-NY Condemns Alleged Harassment of Harlem Restaurant Owner, Calls for Investigation
The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) has expressed concern over reports that Tsion Cafe, a kosher Ethiopian-Israeli...
AU Executive Council Opens 48th Ordinary Session, Calls for Unity, Water Security, Accelerated Integration
The Forty-Eighth (48th) Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council commenced on Wednesday at the AU headquarters in...
OIC Secretary General Taha Meets Humanitarian Funds Chairman, Calls for Stronger Response to Crisis-Hit Nations
The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), His Excellency M. Hissein Brahim Taha, on February 9, 2026,...
NYC Council Member Farias Backs Good Food NY Bill, Pushes for Quality, Equitable Public Food System
New York City Council Member Amanda Farias has thrown her support behind the Good Food NY Bill, joining advocates and...
Tragedy in British Columbia: Nine Dead, Dozens Injured in Canada School Shooting
At least nine people have been confirmed dead and more than two dozen injured following a deadly school shooting in...
Newsom Signs SB 694 to Protect Veterans, Announces $20,000 State Tax Credit
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 694 into law, a measure aimed at protecting veterans and active...
Education or the Back Way? The Life-and-Death Choice Facing Africa’s Youth
Across Africa, thousands of young men and women dream of education as their pathway out of poverty and into dignity....
Nicki Minaj Declares Support for Trump, Condemns “Smear Campaigns”
File Source: Google Global rap superstar Nicki Minaj has publicly reaffirmed her strong support for the President Trump, describing...
A Letter to My Teenage Child by Anonymous
There are many things at their extremes in our world today. I have put together some thoughts about what’s happening,...
Minneapolis Leaders’ Rhetoric Draws National Scrutiny Amid ICE Enforcement and Fatal Shootings
File Source: Google Political rhetoric from Minnesota officials opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Minneapolis has become...
Trump Urges Democratic Governors, Mayors to Cooperate on Immigration Enforcement
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and Democratic governors and mayors...
Senegal conquer Morocco to lift AFCON trophy in historic North African final
Rabat, Morocco — Senegal crowned a golden chapter in African football history on Sunday night, defeating hosts Morocco in a...
Ibadan rally signals political earthquake as broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat declares 2027 gubernatorial bid
Ibadan, Nigeria — In a dramatic political moment that could reshape the landscape of southwestern Nigerian politics, popular human rights...
Homeless shelter resident alleges Islamophobic assault at Brooklyn facility
Brooklyn, New York — A resident of a Brooklyn homeless shelter has alleged that he was violently assaulted during prayer...
NYPD Muslim Officers Society reaffirms unity, service at annual membership meeting
The NYPD Muslim Officers Society convened its Annual General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, bringing together members, community...
Menin Unveils Five-Point Plan to Combat Antisemitism in NYC
File Source New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin on Friday announced a comprehensive five-point legislative and funding action plan...
Israel, U.S. Sign Joint Statement on Artificial Intelligence Partnership
Israel and the United States on Friday signed a Joint Statement on cooperation in Artificial Intelligence (AI), marking a new...
Machado Presents Nobel Medal to Trump at White House, Seeks Support for Venezuelan Opposition
File Source Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to former United States President...
NRC Swears In Doug Weaver as Commissioner
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has conducted the ceremonial swearing-in of Commissioner Doug Weaver, officially welcoming him as the...
America’s Visa Pause and the Cost of Shutting the Door
The decision by the United States to suspend immigrant visa applications for citizens of 75 countries, including The Gambia and...
Mayor Mamdani opens 3-K and Pre-K applications, launches citywide outreach to families
New York City officially opened applications for its 3-K and Pre-K programs on Tuesday, as Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New...
Sen. Sepúlveda Appointed Chair of Senate Judiciary Committee, Makes History as First Latino
Image file Source New York State Senator Luis R. Sepúlveda has been appointed Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, making...
China, AU Reaffirm Strategic Partnership
China and the African Union have reaffirmed their strategic partnership following the 9th China–African Union Strategic Dialogue held on 8...
JCRC-NY hails historic moment as Julie Menin becomes first Jewish Speaker of NYC Council
Julie Menin was, today, elected Speaker of the New York City Council, becoming the first Jewish person to hold the...
Sa’ar Makes Historic First Diplomatic Visit to Somaliland, Signals Push for Mutual Recognition
Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa’ar, has described his official visit to Somaliland as historic, declaring Israel’s determination to deepen relations...
Mayor Malick-Lowe Hails Mohammed bin Rashid at 20 Years on Throne, Seeks Support for African Women Leaders
The Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick Lowe, has congratulated His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and...
Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace – IV: Why Jewish Sectarian History Matters for a Culture of Peace
By Rebecca Abrahamson Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace that can be used in school systems worldwide...
Trump Warns Colombian President After Capture of Venezuela’s Maduro, Sparks Regional Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Colombian President Gustavo Petro following a U.S. military operation that...
AU Expresses Grave Concern Over Developments in Venezuela, Calls for Dialogue and Restraint
The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over the worsening situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, citing reports...
Schumer Condemns Trump’s Military Action Against Venezuela, Demands Immediate Briefing of Congress
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D–N.Y.) has strongly criticised President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military action against Venezuela without...
Muslims and Jewish New Yorkers Launch ‘Unbreakable Bond’ Initiative, Pledge United Stand Against Antisemitism
Muslim and Jewish leaders in New York have launched a new interfaith initiative tagged “The Unbreakable Bond”, reaffirming a shared...
Critics Accuse Mayor Mamdani of Weakening Protections for Jewish New Yorkers on First Day in Office
Newly sworn-in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing sharp criticism from pro-Israel groups and Jewish community advocates following...
Mali, Burkina Faso Impose Reciprocal Travel Ban on US Citizens After Washington’s Restrictions
Mali and Burkina Faso have announced a travel ban on United States citizens in a tit-for-tat response to restrictions imposed...
Mamdani Sworn In as NYC Mayor
New York City ushered in a new political era on January 1, 2026, as Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as...
Drammeh Urges Reassessment of Muslim World’s Stance on Israel
Sheikh Musa Drammeh, President of Muslims-Israel Dialogue, has called on Muslims worldwide to critically reassess long-held positions on Israel and...
Muslim Nations, OIC Reject Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland
Foreign ministers from over 20 countries, alongside the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), have jointly condemned Israel’s recognition of the...
Heated Global Reactions as Kuwait Rejects Somaliland Recognition
Kuwait’s firm rejection of Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state has sparked a wave of intense reactions across...
AU Rejects Somaliland Recognition
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has firmly rejected any move to recognise Somaliland...
Israel Recognises Somaliland
File Source: Google Israel has become the first country in the world to formally recognise Somaliland, marking a major diplomatic...
Marriage Is Failing in Silence — And the Lies We Tell Are Making It Worse
Chief Editor, New York Parrot Author of The Marriage Ledge Marriage Is Not Dying — Honesty Is Marriage is not collapsing...
Mother Jailed for Nine Years after Shaking Three-Month-Old Baby to Death
A 24-year-old woman, Nazli Merthoca, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for killing her three-month-old daughter, Kaylani Kalanzi,...
Trump Signs Executive Order Classifying Fentanyl as ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction’
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order formally classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, escalating his...
Global Imams Council Condemns Bondi Beach Terror Attack
The Global Imams Council has condemned in strong terms the terrorist attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach, Sydney,...
Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace – Part III
Judah the Macabee and the Macabee of the Muslim Ummah - Al Ghazali: Resisting the Inappropriate Intrusions of Greek Thought...
Eric Adams Condemns Sydney Antisemitic Attack, Warns Against ‘Globalizing the Intifada’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has strongly condemned a recent antisemitic terror attack in Sydney, Australia, describing it as...
UN Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Drone Attack on UNISFA Base in Sudan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the three drone strikes that struck the logistics base of the United...
Banjul Mayor Malick-Lowe Highlights Women’s Role in Transforming Informal Transport at Riyadh Mobility Conference
Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick-Lowe, has emphasized the critical role of women in shaping safer and more inclusive transport systems...
Queen Mother Blakely decries deed theft, seeks justice at Harlem press conference
HARLEM, New York — Community leaders, legal advocates, activists, and residents gathered on Monday at 477 West 142nd Street in...
Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace: Understanding “Amen”: How Historiography Solves an Interfaith Puzzle
In my previous article on building a curriculum for peace, I emphasized the importance of historiography - the study of...
Nigerian Military Hailed for Foiling Coup, Restoring Democracy in Benin Republic
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded the swift and decisive intervention of the Nigerian Armed Forces in helping to restore...
Trump Receives Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup Draw in Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump was on Friday presented with the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize during the World Cup draw ceremony...
Mayor of Banjul Malick-Lowe Raises Alarm Over “Degrading Politics,” Urges President Barrow to Protect Women in Public Life
Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick-Lowe, has expressed strong concern over what she describes as a rapidly deteriorating political climate in...
NYC Council Passes Key Measures on Emergency Response, Student Transit, Housing Protections
New York City Council Member Amanda Farías says the Council has passed several critical pieces of legislation aimed at easing...
Building a Curriculum for a Culture of Peace
Rediscovering Shared Histories to Build a More Peaceful Future What if religion, rather than dividing humanity, could teach us...
White House Shuts Down Over Security Threat, Trump Reacts
The White House and several federal buildings in Washington, D.C., were placed on lockdown Wednesday following a shooting incident near...
Renowned Civil Rights Activist, Muslim Leader Imam Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin Dies
Imam Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown, a nationally respected civil rights activist, Muslim leader, and lifelong...
AU Commission Decries “Despicable” Abduction of Nigerian Schoolchildren, Demands Swift Justice
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has condemned the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers...