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Rajab, 14402019-04-01

Crescent International Vol. 48, No. 2

Opinion

The Crusading Salafi and the Goofy Sufi

Abu Dharr

Whether they know it or not, both the Salafis and Sufis are being used by the intelligence agencies of Western countries against the interests of Islam.

Main Stories

Terrorism, Mass Murders, and Islamophobia

Zafar Bangash

The terrorist attacks in New Zealand were not unexpected, even if the country, largely peaceful, was. Islamophobia has assumed alarming proportions and is likely to result in other mass slaughters unless immediate steps are taken to make it a hate crime.

Islamic Movement

Iran and Turkey – Part I

Muhammad al-Hashimi

If two leading powers in the Muslim world were to establish a common framework for operations, it would lead to dramatically positive developments in the Muslim world. It is time for Turkey and Iran to come together.

Opinion

Islamophobia’s Deadly Consequences

Zafar Bangash

While Western regimes have been harping on the threat of “Muslim terrorists”, the real terrorists—white supremacist groups—have been flourished and operated right in their midst. The deadly attacks of these groups are there for all to see.

Opinion

US Trade Deficit: Symptom of the Riba Disease

Kevin Barrett

Instead of looking at the symptoms, the root cause of deficit, whether in trade or other areas, must be understood. It is riba (usury) that is responsible for the misery of people. All scriptures prohibit it but vulture capitalists thrive on it.

News & Analysis

Is There a Rift Between King Salman and MbS?

Brecht Jonkers

Last month there was a buzz about differences between King Salman and his son MbS. Considering that the king is virtually brain dead, how can one take these rumors seriously?

Editor's Desk

Quds Day, Toronto City Hall, and Racism

Editor

Under pressure from pro-Israeli groups, Toronto City Hall has come out swinging against the annual Quds Day rally and want to deny it public space that the fascists, racist, zionists and white supremacists enjoy without any hindrance.

Editorials

Zionist War Crimes in Gaza

Editor

The UN Human Rights Council’s special investigation commission says Israel may have committed war crimes in Gaza. The next step should be to bring charges against Israeli rulers—civilian and military—at the International Criminal Court.

Editorials

Kashmir: The Real Cause of Conflict

Editor

Last month, India and Pakistan came to the brink of full-blown war. At the root lies the unresolved issue of Kashmir. Unless this long-festering problem is resolved according to the wishes of the people of Kashmir, the risk of war remains.

News & Analysis

Iranian Spying, or Neocon War Crimes Cover-up?

Kevin Barrett

The US has targeted Monica Witt, a US air force whistler-blower, as well as Press TV and the New Horizon conference in order to cover its own nefarious acts globally.

News & Analysis

Pakistan must Resist Demands from “Friends”

Salina Khan

Serious efforts are underway to push Pakistan to recognize the Zionist state of Israel. This is a trap Pakistan must resist

News & Analysis

Afghanistan: From Great Game to End Game

Zia Sarhadi

The US military has lost in Afghanistan. What is underway now in talks between the Taliban and the US is to work out a way for an orderly withdrawal of American forces from the country.

News & Analysis

Pakistanis, Beware of Anti-Iran PsyOps

Salina Khan

There is a vicious campaign underway instigated by the enemies of Islam and Muslim unity to create divisions between Pakistan and Iran and get them entangled in conflict. Pakistanis must resist this plot.

News & Analysis

Venezuela Coup Attempt Another Defeat for US Empire

Kevin Barrett

The scandalous manner in which the US has attempted to overthrow the legitimate government of Venezuela but failed shows the Empire has lost yet again.

Special Reports

What Future for the EU?

Tahir Mahmoud

The European Union is unraveling. Not only Brexit but also differences between France and Italy as well as the rise of fascist parties to positions of power indicate the failure of European integration.

Special Reports

Pitiful Self-promoting Muslim-hater!

Hayy Yaqzan

Muslim-haters come in all shapes and forms. Most of them are absolutely obnoxious. Meet one who claims to be a “Muslim”!

Islamic Movement

The Duty to Protect Sacred Sites – Part IV

John Andrew Morrow

Islam calls for the protection of the sacred sites of not only Muslims but also other faiths. Further, the protection of minorities living in Muslim societies is also according to the Prophetic Sunnah.

Book Review

Dugin against Islam – Part III

Charles Upton [Sidi Akram]

A self-proclaimed expert on Eurasianism—euphemism for Russian exceptionalism—adopts the same practices as the West that he allegedly disagrees with.

Letters To The Editor

The Trouble With India

Rashid Qaiser

At 1.2 billion people, India is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, second only to China. But India suffers from some very serious problems of which the alarming rise in Hindu fascism is the most troubling.

Letters To The Editor

Afghan Endgame

Hidayatullah Mangal

All indications point toward an end to the decades long suffering of the Afghan people. The Americans have been involved in talks not only with the Taliban, recognizing them as a major force in the country, but also with Russians and Chinese.

Letters To The Editor

Islam’s Message

Virginia Holtman

Despite the vicious anti-Islam and anti-Muslim propaganda in the Western media, most people in the West do not have a negative view of Islam or Muslims.

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