Author: News of Muslim

The landscape of the occupied West Bank is undergoing a radical and rapid transformation as the Israeli government moves to formalize 19 illegal settlement outposts. This latest wave of approvals signals an aggressive push toward de facto annexation, leaving Palestinian communities increasingly fragmented and isolated behind a growing network of fences and military gates. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, a key architect of the policy, has been vocal about the strategic intent behind these moves. During a recent ceremony, Smotrich stated that the government is advancing “sovereignty on the ground” specifically to block the future establishment of a Palestinian state. While…

The Kremlin on Tuesday slammed the door on potential territorial compromises in Ukraine, casting a long shadow over the latest high-stakes diplomatic push led by Washington. As American envoys prepare to carry a fresh peace proposal to Moscow, Russian officials signaled they have no intention of relinquishing their grip on occupied regions. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov confirmed that Moscow’s demands remain unchanged. The Kremlin insists on total control over Crimea and the four regions it claimed to annex in 2022: Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. This hardline stance comes despite the reality on the ground. Russian forces do not…

For many newly married couples, a significant dilemma arises: should they have children immediately, or delay parenthood? Factors such as financial stability, career demands, or feeling unprepared often lead some to consider postponing having children, sometimes resorting to birth control pills. What does Islam say regarding this increasingly common decision? Islamic scholars emphasize that a child is a tremendous blessing from God (Allah). It is impossible for individuals to predict in advance what lessons, changes, or profound impacts a child will bring into their lives at any given stage. While some couples decide to postpone having children, feeling they are…

Spanish National Police have arrested a man in the northern Basque province of Álava on suspicion of using advanced artificial intelligence tools to create child sexual abuse material. The suspect is accused of producing and possessing the illegal images, marking the latest case in Spain involving the misuse of generative AI technology. The extensive investigation began in August after cyber agents first detected the circulation of the material online. This initial awareness came through international cooperation channels and specialized police monitoring of the dark web and other platforms. Locating the perpetrator proved highly challenging for investigators due to the sophisticated…

The European Union must aggressively stand its ground against US pressure and reject further purchases of American energy exports, according to prominent climate diplomat Laurence Tubiana. The warning comes amid heightened tensions over a proposed $750 billion trade deal between the transatlantic partners. Tubiana, the CEO of the European Climate Foundation and a key architect of the 2015 Paris Agreement, stated the EU should not allow the Trump administration’s opposition to derail its climate neutrality goals for 2050. Her appeal follows clear pushback from Washington on core EU green policies, notably the controversial carbon border tax, designed to enforce sustainable…

The European Union’s flagship proposal to finance Ukraine through a reparations loan, backed by frozen Russian assets, is now under severe strain. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas acknowledged the initiative faces “different pressures from different sides” as a growing list of member states voices skepticism. Kallas defended the strategy on Monday, calling the reparations loan the “most credible option” available. However, she admitted the path is becoming “increasingly difficult.” Her remarks come just days before a critical summit on Thursday. There, EU leaders must determine how to meet Kyiv’s financial and military requirements for the next two years, a…

In a contest defined by dramatic swings, LeBron James delivered a decisive, final-second flurry of plays, steering the Los Angeles Lakers to a tense 116-114 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. The Lakers survived a near-catastrophic collapse after losing a massive lead. James first secured the narrow advantage with two crucial free throws with three seconds left on the clock. Moments later, he sealed the win on the defensive end, soaring to block Grayson Allen’s potential game-winning three-pointer as the final buzzer sounded. The Lakers’ win defied a poor shooting night, especially from beyond the arc where…

The delicate ceasefire in Gaza is facing serious jeopardy, according to statements from Hamas, which accuses Israel of persistent violations that undermine the agreement’s integrity. This rising tension centers on the potential collapse of the first phase and the inability to move toward the far more complicated second stage of the truce. Khalil al-Hayya, the group’s chief in Gaza, issued a video statement on Sunday, stressing the gravity of the situation. He formally confirmed the death of senior Hamas commander Raed Saad in an Israeli strike the day before. Al-Hayya warned that “The continued Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement…

The human struggle with temptation inevitably leads to moments of transgression. When we stumble into sin, a deep question often arises: Is there any true path back? Can our failings be erased, and can a clean slate ever be restored? The Qur’an offers a resounding answer to this profound human anxiety. In Surah Al-Furqan, the Almighty states: “Except for those who repent, believe and do righteous work. For them, Allah will change their evil deeds into good ones. And Allah is ever Forgiving, Most Merciful” (Surah Al-Furqan, Verse 70). This verse speaks not merely of the forgiveness of sin, but…

The question of the optimal time for the Maghrib prayer, observed immediately after sunset, has long been a subject of practical deliberation and juristic commentary within Islam. While the window for the prayer officially opens when the sun fully dips below the horizon, the prophetic tradition strongly emphasizes performing it with minimal delay. The overwhelming consensus, derived from the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his Companions, holds that it is mustahab-highly recommended-to offer the Maghrib prayer promptly after the call to prayer (Azaan) is delivered. This immediacy is considered a distinct virtue. Key hadith narrations…