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In a recent analysis titled “Gaza and the unravelling of a world order built on power,” Al Jazeera contributor Richard Falk examines how the Gaza crisis has exposed long-standing weaknesses in the international system. His piece explores why global institutions, particularly the United Nations, appeared constrained in their ability to respond, and how these limitations…
As the war in Gaza intensifies, Palestinian voices are increasingly being silenced online. According to the Digital Rights Index 2024, published by Sada Social, social media platforms are systematically removing Palestinian content at a time when documentation is more critical than ever. In response, IslamiCity has stepped up to safeguard the stories, images, and videos…
IslamiCity has recently highlighted the release of a bold and unsettling new work that is already prompting significant discussion across academic, political, and activist circles. In The Monstrosity of Our Century: The War on Palestine and the Last Western Man, Algerian scholar Amir Nour presents a sweeping indictment of contemporary Western civilization through the lens…
Across much of the world, universities continue to prioritize a single goal: producing graduates ready for the workforce. Islamicity discussed this matter in one of their recent publications. Learning outcomes, assessments, and curricula are often designed around employability job skills, technical competencies, and industry-aligned attributes. While these priorities hold undeniable value, they also expose a…
As the world marks the International Day for Tolerance, first declared by UNESCO on November 16, 1995, IslamiCity’s attention to this theme offers a timely and necessary reflection. In an era shaped by polarisation and rising global tensions, the platform’s focus on religious coexistence and compassion carries particular weight, especially when viewed through the lens…
A new exit poll highlighted by Al Jazeera shows a striking reality: Muslim voters across the United States turned out in large numbers and overwhelmingly backed Democratic candidates in last week’s elections.According to the survey conducted by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Muslim support for key Democratic candidates reached levels rarely seen in modern…
The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) has released its American Muslim Poll 2025, providing a comprehensive overview of the attitudes, challenges, and political behaviors of Muslims in the United States. The findings paint a portrait of a young, diverse, and civically active community that continues to face significant discrimination. According to the report,…
IslamiCity has announced the official launch of IslamiCity Academy (ICA), a comprehensive online educational platform designed to nurture both the mind and the soul. With over three decades of trusted service to the Muslim community, IslamiCity is expanding its mission through this new initiative, offering affordable and flexible online learning for Grades K–12. Starting in…
Mamdani has become a social media sensation across platforms, not for controversy, but for connection. It sparks an important question: Is this the kind of visibility we need more of in politics today? Does the old layer of restraint and polished distance still matter, or have authenticity and relatability become the new standard for leadership?…
The global religious map is changing, with Islam growing faster than any other major faith and Christianity’s share of the world population declining, according to a new Pew Research Center study. The report, covering 2010 to 2020, finds that while the number of Christians increased to roughly 2.3 billion, their share of the world population fell…
In recent months, a new chapter has begun to unfold in the long and painful story of Palestine. What once seemed like a distant ideal, the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state is now emerging as an unavoidable reality on the world stage. The latest wave of diplomatic recognition, led most recently by France in…
A years-long fight over a mosque’s expansion in Bethpage, Long Island, has reached a breaking point after the Town of Oyster Bay backed out of a nearly $4 million settlement with local Muslim leaders. The case has drawn national attention, raising questions about fairness, discrimination, and how local governments handle religious projects. The Mosque and…
