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A Palestinian artist paints a mural drawing depicting the Dome of the Rock Mosque in Gaza city on July 25, 2017 [Ashraf Amra / ApaImages]

The last ten days of Ramadan: Seeking mercy, forgiveness, and action

As Ramadan nears its end, we enter the last ten nights – the month’s most blessed and spiritually significant period. These nights offer an opportunity for deep reflection, intensified worship, and acts of kindness, as they include Laylatul Qadr (The Night of Decree), which the Qur’an describes as “better than…

American peace activist Rachel Corrie [rachelcorriefoundation.org]

Remembering Rachel Corrie: A Legacy of Courage and Commitment

On 16 March 2003, the world lost Rachel Corrie, a 23-year-old American peace activist from Olympia, Washington. Rachel was brutally killed by an Israeli military bulldozer in the Gaza Strip while undertaking nonviolent direct action to protect a Palestinian family’s home from demolition. Her unwavering commitment to justice and human…

An Israeli Caterpillar D9R armoured bulldozer, flying the orange-black flag of the IDF Combat Engineering Corps, next to its roof-mounted machine gun, seen on April 20, 2010 [zachievenor / Flickr]

Escalating tensions in the West Bank: A ‘Gaza-style’ population clearance

In recent weeks, the West Bank has witnessed a significant escalation in Israeli military operations, leading to widespread displacement and raising serious humanitarian concerns. These developments, combined with the controversial political proposals regarding Gaza, underscore the urgent need for international attention and action. Intensified military operations in the West Bank…

Using your Zakat this Ramadan to support Gaza

Ramadan is a month of mercy, reflection, and generosity. It is also a time to fulfill one of Islam’s most important obligations – Zakat. For Muslims, Zakat is not just charity; it is a duty to support those in need and uplift communities facing hardship. This Ramadan, as Gaza continues…

Two girls walk past a graffiti-strewn wall in the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)'s Acqba Jaber camp for Palestinian refugees, in the West Bank, located just outside of Jericho [UN Photo/Stephenie Hollyman]

Three ways to stand with Gaza this Ramadan

With Ramadan coming up at the end of this month, it’s time to start planning your month. Ramadan is a month of faith, reflection, and action – a time to strengthen our connection with Allah and show solidarity with those who are suffering. For the people of Gaza, Ramadan will…