Muslim girls are being turned away from their classrooms in Azerbaijan for wearing the hijab. Now, some of their male classmates are refusing to attend school in solidarity with them.
On 21 September 2026, Azerbaijan's Cabinet of Ministers introduced new school uniform rules prohibiting clothing deemed inconsistent with the principle of secularism. Although the decree did not explicitly mention the hijab, school inspections beginning on 9 October saw girls wearing headscarves barred from classes. Female teachers were also reportedly required to remove their hijabs.
But the students have not stood alone.
At some schools, boys have refused to attend lessons in solidarity with their Muslim classmates. In the Sabunchu district of Baku, students displayed a message that captured the heart of the dispute: “A hijab does not stand in the way of an education.”
On 21 September 2026, Azerbaijan's Cabinet of Ministers introduced new school uniform rules prohibiting clothing deemed inconsistent with the principle of secularism. Although the decree did not explicitly mention the hijab, school inspections beginning on 9 October saw girls wearing headscarves barred from classes. Female teachers were also reportedly required to remove their hijabs.
But the students have not stood alone.
At some schools, boys have refused to attend lessons in solidarity with their Muslim classmates. In the Sabunchu district of Baku, students displayed a message that captured the heart of the dispute: “A hijab does not stand in the way of an education.”
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On this day six years ago, a video of a woman performing Ṭawāf alone around the Kaʿbah touched hearts around the world.
She was later identified in reports as Dr ʿAzīzah al-Baṭṭī, a Saudi educator who reportedly performed Ṭawāf for her late husband after completing her ʿiddah.
A quiet moment of devotion at the House of Allāh, reminding us that some acts of love and faith need no words. ❤️
She was later identified in reports as Dr ʿAzīzah al-Baṭṭī, a Saudi educator who reportedly performed Ṭawāf for her late husband after completing her ʿiddah.
A quiet moment of devotion at the House of Allāh, reminding us that some acts of love and faith need no words. ❤️
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🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence against Sri Lankan man
A Sri Lankan migrant worker, Anojan Sivarasa, has had his death sentence overturned by Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court following a case involving a social media comment deemed offensive to Islam’s Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
The case took several turns. On 27 July 2026, a criminal court sentenced him to five years in prison and a fine of 3 million Saudi riyals (around $800,000). However, on 17 September, an appeals court increased the punishment to the death penalty.
On 13 October, Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court overturned the death sentence following diplomatic and legal efforts by the Sri Lankan government.
Although the ruling removes the immediate threat of execution, it remains unclear whether Sivarasa will still serve his original prison sentence or face other legal consequences.
A Sri Lankan migrant worker, Anojan Sivarasa, has had his death sentence overturned by Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court following a case involving a social media comment deemed offensive to Islam’s Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
The case took several turns. On 27 July 2026, a criminal court sentenced him to five years in prison and a fine of 3 million Saudi riyals (around $800,000). However, on 17 September, an appeals court increased the punishment to the death penalty.
On 13 October, Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court overturned the death sentence following diplomatic and legal efforts by the Sri Lankan government.
Although the ruling removes the immediate threat of execution, it remains unclear whether Sivarasa will still serve his original prison sentence or face other legal consequences.
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Families are losing their homes, firefighters are losing their lives, and millions are struggling to breathe as Indonesia battles its worst forest fires in more than a decade. The smoke is spreading across Southeast Asia, forcing school closures and putting lives at risk.
Four people were killed fighting a wildfire in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park on October 15, while two others suffered serious burns. In Bangka Belitung, fires have destroyed nearly 300 homes, forcing around 1,000 residents to flee.
Some fires are linked to deliberate land-clearing practices, including slash-and-burn methods used to clear forests and peatlands for agriculture. Authorities are investigating potential wrongdoing as the blazes continue to devastate communities and wildlife.
May Allāh protect everyone affected, grant patience to those who have lost loved ones, provide shelter and relief to displaced families, and keep the firefighters and rescue teams safe. Āmīn. 🤲🇮🇩
Four people were killed fighting a wildfire in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park on October 15, while two others suffered serious burns. In Bangka Belitung, fires have destroyed nearly 300 homes, forcing around 1,000 residents to flee.
Some fires are linked to deliberate land-clearing practices, including slash-and-burn methods used to clear forests and peatlands for agriculture. Authorities are investigating potential wrongdoing as the blazes continue to devastate communities and wildlife.
May Allāh protect everyone affected, grant patience to those who have lost loved ones, provide shelter and relief to displaced families, and keep the firefighters and rescue teams safe. Āmīn. 🤲🇮🇩
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Surely for Muslim men and women, believing men and women, devout men and women, truthful men and women, patient men and women, humble men and women, charitable men and women, fasting men and women, men and women who guard their chastity, and men and women who remember Allāh often - for all of them Allāh has prepared forgiveness and a great reward.
[Sūrah al-ʾAḥzāb, Verse 35]
[Sūrah al-ʾAḥzāb, Verse 35]
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Abū Ayyūb al-Anṣārī رضي الله عنه reported that Allāh's Messenger ﷺ said:
If you were not to commit sins, Allah would have swept you out of existence and would have replaced you by another people who have committed sin, and then asked forgiveness from Allah, and He would have granted them pardon.
[Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2748b]
If you were not to commit sins, Allah would have swept you out of existence and would have replaced you by another people who have committed sin, and then asked forgiveness from Allah, and He would have granted them pardon.
[Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2748b]
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Simple words that are easy to recite daily.
Keep the remembrance of Allāh moist on your tongue.
سبحان الله
SubḥānAllāh
الحمد لله
Alḥamdulillāh
لا اله الا الله
Lā ʾilāha ʾillā llāh
الله اكبر
Allāhu Akbar
لا حول ولاقوة إلا بالله
Lā ḥawla wa-lā quwwata ʾillā bi-llāh
Keep the remembrance of Allāh moist on your tongue.
سبحان الله
SubḥānAllāh
الحمد لله
Alḥamdulillāh
لا اله الا الله
Lā ʾilāha ʾillā llāh
الله اكبر
Allāhu Akbar
لا حول ولاقوة إلا بالله
Lā ḥawla wa-lā quwwata ʾillā bi-llāh
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Reminder: Tomorrow is Monday. The Prophet ﷺ used to fast on Mondays.
Abū Qatāda al-Anṣārī رضي الله عنه reported that Allāh's Messenger ﷺ was asked about fasting on Monday, whereupon he said:
It is (the day) when I was born and revelation was sent down to me.
[Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1162e]
Abū Qatāda al-Anṣārī رضي الله عنه reported that Allāh's Messenger ﷺ was asked about fasting on Monday, whereupon he said:
It is (the day) when I was born and revelation was sent down to me.
[Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1162e]
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Little Misk al-Dalu was killed by Isr*eli gunfire as displaced Palestinians seeking refuge in Gaza’s tents came under fire. Even the places families turn to for safety offer no guarantee of protection. 💔
May Allāh grant Misk the highest ranks of Jannah and bring an end to the suffering of the people of Gaza.
May Allāh grant Misk the highest ranks of Jannah and bring an end to the suffering of the people of Gaza.
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For the fifth week in a row, NFL star Azeez Al-Shaair has used his platform to remember Palestinian children killed or affected by Isr*el’s genocide in Gaza.
During the Houston Texans’ game today, he wore the name Maryam Ghanem on his eye tape, honouring the young girl who survived an Isr*eli airstrike on her home but watched her mother burn to death.
A small gesture, carrying the name and story of a child the world must not forget. 🇵🇸💔
During the Houston Texans’ game today, he wore the name Maryam Ghanem on his eye tape, honouring the young girl who survived an Isr*eli airstrike on her home but watched her mother burn to death.
A small gesture, carrying the name and story of a child the world must not forget. 🇵🇸💔
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