Archive for 'International Affairs'
Egypt’s Constitution and the Façade of Change (part 2)
Ali Harfouch 3- Islamic Law and Sovereignty Establishing an Islamic political system is a means, and not an ends as ‘the State’ is a necessary entity by which the political and social based Islamic legislation is [...]
Egypt’s Constitution and the Façade of Change (part 1)
Ali Harfouch It is indeed difficult, amidst the heat of an intense and immediate battle or conflict to retain objectivity, remain principled, and orient ones thinking as to balance between long-term and supplementing short-term goals. The [...]
Understanding Gaza
Dr. Abdul Wahid The media war regarding Gaza is as fierce as ever, with spokesman after spokesman filling the airwaves hoping to get their view across. Many in the Muslim community feel intense frustration, as well [...]
Gaza: Between Rhetoric and Liberation
Umm Hafsa The new Hijri year is upon us, marking the 1434th year since Rasoolullah s.a.w. migrated to Madina and established the Khilafah. But instead of being in a mood of celebration over the victory that [...]
Gaza – Business as Usual
The latest attack on Gaza by Israeli airstrikes, killing several including women and children, occurred soon after Egypt had brokered a cease-fire between the two sides. And yet – here is the Western reaction to the [...]
Israelis Celebrate their Apartheid State
Dr. Abdul Wahid Earlier this week a poll published by Haaretz found that a majority of Israelis favour ‘apartheid’ policies. Over 65% say West Bank Palestinians shouldn’t be allowed to vote if the area was annexed by Israel. [...]
