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News and Analysis (10/20/26):

More drone strikes in Sudan:

Settler violence and Israeli war crimes continue:

Behind the Settler Attack on Palestinians and a Washington Post Journalist (New Yorker)
The Night Watch: Palestinians Protecting Their Homes from Settler Pogroms (Aljazeera)
Israel deports Scottish Businesswoman After Denying Her Entry to Palestine (Muslim Network)
Israel-Backed Palestinian Militias Terrorize Displaced Families in Gaza (Drop Site)

Iran war updates:

People Scour Strait of Hormuz for Spilt Cargo After Iran Attacks Container Ships (The Guardian)
Iran Says It Downed US Drone over Strait of HormuzIran Says It Downed US Drone over Strait of Hormuz (Andalu Ajansi)
Qaddafi’s Ghost Haunts the White House’s War with Iran (Newsweek)

"As we’ve seen before in the past just because someone is arrested doesn’t mean they are actually brought to trial" -- Washington Post photojournalist survivor of settler beating:

Israeli Police Arrest 10 in Connection with West Bank Assaults (Washington Post)

"The new law, proposed by a far-right party, raises questions about women’s autonomy, religious freedom and discrimination":

Portugal’s Face Veil Ban Leaves Muslim Women Fearing for Their Rights and Safety (Middle East Eye)

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

Mahmoud Khalil Appeals to Supreme Court to Halt Deportation (NY Times)

"A Republican plant posing as a Michigan voter accidentally gave Abdul El-Sayed his most viral campaign moment" ...

MAGA Operative Behind Muslim Brotherhood Question to Abdul El-Sayed (New Republic)

... but the candidate's position has been consistent:

Everything Abdul El-Sayed Has Said About the Muslim Brotherhood (Newsweek)

Houthi attacks damage the government military ...

Iran-backed Houthi Rebels Strike Yemen's Government Forces with Ballistic Missiles, Killing at Least 53 (PBS)

... and Saudi plans to attract "foreign investment, travel, tourism, and more":

How the Iran War Is Ruining Saudi Arabia’s Plans (Vox)

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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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