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Sha'ban, 14462025-02-01

Crescent International Vol. 54, No. 12

Main Stories

Israel’s Curse Of The Eighth Decade

Ayman Ahmed

There is deep fear among leading thinkers and even some generals that the zionist entity may not last for 80 years. This is based on the fact that twice before, the Jewish kingdom did not complete 80 years. It is likely to be no different this time given deep internal divisions.

Main Stories

The Heart-wrenching Ordeal Of 5-year-old Hind Rajab In Gaza

Khadijah Ali

Hind Rajab was only five years old when the Israeli army brutally murdered her. She was traveling in her uncle’s car trying to escape Gaza City on orders of the zionist army when they were shot and killed. Hind’s murder must not be forgotten and the perpetrators brought to justice.

Editorials

What Are The Prospects Of US-Iran Talks Under Trump 2.0?

Editor

The very idea of US-Iran talks appears far-fetched given the extreme hostility Trump showed toward Tehran during his last term as president. There are, however, moves and statements from both sides that give hint to possible backdoor channels working.

Opinion

The Prophet’s (PBUH) Enduring Legacy In Contemporary Times - Part III

Zafar Bangash

The Qur’an is Allah’s guidance to humanity and the Prophet’s Sunnah and Seerah are the practical manifestations of Qur’anic principles. The Prophet (pbuh) established a society and state based on social justice free from oppression and exploitation.

Opinion

Mistakes Are A Great Educator If One Is Honest Enough To Admit And Learn From Them

Abu Dharr

In this article, Abu Dharr discusses why and how Sa ‘d ibn Abi Waqqas, a very early Muslim and companion of the Prophet (pbuh), was mistreated by Uthman when he became the ruler. Properly understanding early Islamic history will enable us to arrive at the correct conclusions.

News & Analysis

Trump, A Convicted Felon, Becomes US President

Tahir Mustafa

It speaks volumes for the US political and judicial system. A convicted felon cannot be hired as a security guard but he can become the president of the United States. Trump just proved this despite being convicted on 34 counts of felony.

News & Analysis

What Is Driving Trump’s Landgrab Plans?

Waseem Shehzad

Even while claiming that he wants to be known as a ‘peacemaker’ Donald Trump is acting like an ugly imperialist. He wants to grab Greenland, Canada, the Panama Canal and has just renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the American Gulf. Welcome to American imperialism!

News & Analysis

Significance Of The Iran-Russia Strategic Partnership Agreement

Brecht Jonkers

Just days before Trump’s inauguration as president, Russia and Iran signed a landmark Startegic Partnership Agreement that. Clearly signal the two countries’ desire to forge closer cooperation in numerous fields including energy, transportation, nuclear and defence.

News & Analysis

Trump’s $600 Billion Shake Down Of The Bani Saud

Yusuf Dhia-Allah

The Bani Saud, especially the upstart de facto ruler, Muhammad bin Salman, are up for a rough ride. Trump has made clear that he wants them to cough up $1 trillion—yes, that is trillion with a ‘T’. Americans have a fine way of showing friendship!

News & Analysis

Hizbullah’s Resilience: A Strategic Thorn In US-Israeli Calculations

Tahir Mahmoud

Despite suffering setbacks, the Lebanese Islamic resistance movement Hizbullah has shown remarkable resilience. The movement is not personality-based. Rather, it is rooted in ideology based on the Islamic faith.

News & Analysis

Will The Resistance Axis Be Able To Deal Effectively With Developments In Syria?

Omar Ahmed

The fall of the Syrian government to US-zionist-Turkish-backed takfiris is definitely a setback for the Resistance Axis but not on a scale that it cannot be overcome. Collapse of the Syrian economy poses both challenges and opportunities and how they are addressed will be crucial.

Islamic Movement

Lessons From Al-Isra’ Wal Mi‘raj For Our Contemporary Struggles

Muslim Mahmood

Al-Isra wal Mi‘raj must not be viewed as an isolated event but the culmination of a long struggle for the sake of Allah following which the noble Messenger (pbuh) was rewarded with this great experience. It has important lessons for our struggles today.

Islamic Movement

The Ascendant Qur’an (TAQ) And The Limitations Of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Part I

Mohamed Ousman

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a reliable tool to assess the quality of translation of The Ascendant Qur’an. Further, AI is not intelligent enough to assess the profound of message contained therein.

Islamic Movement

Mullahs Imitate The Pharisees To Implement Non-Islamic Legalism: An Ideological Overview – Part 2

Mohamed Ousman

Any society, including one comprising a plurality of Muslims, will not meet the standards of being Islamic unless it is governed by the laws—moral, ethical and legal—ordained by Allah in the noble Qur’an.

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