As the crescent moon graces the night sky and the world quietly turns the page to 1447 A.H., Muslims everywhere pause to welcome the Hijri New Year a moment not of festivity, but of profound spiritual reflection and heartfelt remembrance....
I’m hunched over my laptop in a dive bar, the kind of place where the jukebox plays Springsteen and the truth stinks like stale beer. I’m a Muhlenberg grad, a filmmaker, an educator—proud of the scrappy liberal arts college that...
The death of Pope Francis in 2025 marked the end of a papacy defined by humility, reformist zeal, and a compassionate outreach to the marginalized. As the Roman Catholic Church enters sede vacante, the world turns its eyes to the...
Imam Ahmad Rida Khan Barelwi (1856–1921), revered as Ala Hazrat by his followers, stands as one of the most influential Islamic scholars and reformers of the modern era. Born in Bareilly, British India, he emerged as a towering figure whose...
Imagine the unthinkable: It’s dawn in Mecca, November 20, 1979. Thousands of pilgrims are circling the Kaaba, their hearts lifted in prayer, when suddenly—gunfire shatters the sacred silence. The Grand Mosque, the holiest sanctuary in Islam, becomes a scene of...
From the vast savannas of Africa to the icy frontiers of the Arctic, Homo sapiens have journeyed across continents, adapting to extreme environments and shaping the course of history. Human migration is a story of survival, ingenuity, and perseverance, with...
Benjamin Netanyahu has been Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, shaping the country’s policies for over three decades. As the first Israeli leader born after the nation's establishment in 1948, his background and beliefs have significantly influenced his leadership and, in turn,...
Facebook under Meta management has faced continuous criticism regarding its management of hate speech across different regions worldwide. The social network displays particular concern in India because of its large user count. Facebook failed to stop rising anti-Muslim speech on...
Shab-e-Barat, the 15th night of the Islamic month of Sha'ban, has been observed by Muslims for centuries as a night of worship, forgiveness, and spiritual reflection. From South Asia to the Middle East, Muslims have historically engaged in prayers, Quran...
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