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January 2018
The Qur’an
Verses from Surah 25: Al-Furqan (The Criterion) [55 – 61]
Tafsir and Commentary from Ishraq Al Ma’ani
News Flashes
Flashes from the Muslim World
Ten Minute School, Biggest Rally against Jerusalem, Digital Revolution in Islamic banking, OIC Member-States to Address Violence against Women, Arabic being Taught in Belfast
Children’s Column
Children’s Column
The Qur’an for Young Hearts, Did You Know That, Quiz Time, Why We Do Dua…!
Perspective
Why has Washington been at War for 16 Years?
For 16 years the US has been at war in the Middle East and North Africa, running up trillions of dollars in expenses, committing untold war crimes.
Contemporary Issue
United Kingdom: Jeremy Corbyn Attacks Government for ‘Doing Nothing’ to help Palestinians
Jeremy Corbyn, has attacked governments which “pay lip service” to a proposed two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Contemporary Issue
Trump Gives Away Jerusalem to Settle $100m Campaign Debt
Muslim and Christian Worlds in Uproar as the 3000-year-old Holy City of Patriarchs sold to Casino Boss.
Health
Sperm Count among Western Men have Halved in the Last 40 Years – Study
Reasons for the ‘shocking’ drop in Sperm count among Western men are unclear, say researchers, and represent a huge and neglected area of public health.
Science
Japan’s Lunar Orbiter Discovers 50Km Cave Beneath Surface
Data from a lunar orbiter has confirmed a cave beneath the surface of the moon that could be used as an exploration base.
Contemporary Issue
Christian Community Responds: Open Letter to President Trump from Jerusalem’s Thirteen Heads of Churches
The Christian community responds to Trump’s unlawful decision to declare Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Economics
Financial Markets Could be Over-heating, Warns Central Bank Body
Global debt levels have escalated to unstable levels largely in response to almost zero interest rates to create a situation that could be ‘worse than 2007.’
Opinion
Empire of Destruction: ‘Precision Warfare? Don’t Make Me Laugh!’
While no one would deny the destructive potential of great imperial powers historically, the American empire of destruction may be unique.
Profile
An Afghan Reformist
Sakena Yacoobi is relentlessly pursuing the cause of education and health in war-torn Afghanistan.
Report
A Beginner’s Guide to Andalusi Calligraphy
This is the story of a calligraphic script which is almost extinct, yet which was once a crucial part of the most extraordinary cultural flourishing of the Middle Ages.
