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News and Analysis (10/15/26):

Iran war updates:

CENTCOM Forces Disable Cargo Vessel Attempting to Violate Iran Naval Blockade (Homeland Security Today)
Two Cargo Ships Sunk in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Ramps Up Attacks in Run-up to Midterms (CNN)
Mother of All Bombs Iran: Can the US Lawfully Hit Energy Sites? (Diplomacy & Law)

The Zionist war on free speech -- and the resistance -- continues:

Victims of Houthi strikes range from Aramco officials to ordinary pilgrims:

"Democracy for the Arab World Now (Dawn) and Taxpayer Alliance Against Genocide (Taag) ... sued the Trump administration ... challenging an executive order ... that imposed sanctions against the ICC.":

Judge Blocks US Sanctions on Rights Groups Helping ICC Gaza War Crimes Inquiry (The Guardian)

Trump's action against a sitting Congresswoman violates the spirit of Congressional immunity and the letter of Justice Dept. policy:

Rep. Ilhan Omar's Phone Seized and Relatives Subpoenaed in Criminal Probe, AP Source Says (Washington Post)
How the Pre-election Search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Home Breaks Justice Dept. Norms (Washington Post)

"Political and religious critics accuse India’s Modi government of curbing Kashmir’s freedom of religion and expression":

Backlash in Kashmir over Proposal for Uniform Friday Sermons Across Mosques (Aljazeera)

Israeli war crimes continue:

Israeli Army Arrests 11 Palestinians in Occupied West Bank Raids (Andalu Ajansi)

"The attacks come as the regime seeks to project an image of strength, cohesion, and public support for the Basij":

Basij Female Unit Commander Assassinated in Latest Attack Targeting Iranian Armed Forces (Jerusalem Post)

"Suspected online espionage triggers intense security crackdowns and counter-intelligence measures in Iran and Lebanon":

Suspected Israeli Online Operations Cause Alarm in Iran and Lebanon (Aljazeera)

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[9/5/26] We have posted a note on Quora on "For someone new to Islam, how can they understand the difference between respect for Prophet Muhammad and making him a partner with Allah?"
[8/11/26] Our Activities page has been updated to include events through January 2026.
[8/10/26] We have posted a note on Quora on "Why is it important to distinguish between the religious teachings of Islam and the actions of Muslim rulers in historical contexts like the Ottoman Empire?"
[7/23/26] We have posted a note on Quora on the fact that reformist translations of the Qur'an into English preceded conservative translations.
[7/11/26] We have posted a note on Quora on the differences between the Rashidun Caliphate's elective system and the hereditary monarchy introduced by Muawiya.
[7/10/26] We posted a note on Quora on "free will."
[6/17/26' We posted a note on Quora on the lasting impact of the Prophet's (pbuh) teachings on global civilization.
[6/15/26] Dr. Ahmad addressed the International Qur'an Research Association on "The Qur’an on Liberty".
[5/19/26] We posted notes on Quora on the practical purpose of Muslim dietary laws and on the impact of Abbasid medical practices on modern medicine.
[4/25/26] We posted a note on Quora on the difference between Kafalah and plenary adoption.
[4/11/26] We posted a notes on Quora on the Qur'anic texts supporting the claim that prophets have been sent to every community in all parts of the world.
[3/23/26] We posted a note on Quora on Ibn Khaldun's theory as to what causes the fall of civilizations.
[3/23/26] We posted a note on Quora on the Muslim view that all the prophets have been himan beings.
[3/1/26] We posted a note on Quora on how the shift from Ijtihad (independent reasoning) to Taqlid (imitation) affected the intellectual and scientific progress.
[2/26/26] Our summary of the MPAC/CSID panel on "Tolerance and Peaceful Coexistence in the Holy Land: Past, Present, and Future" has been published on our blog.

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