Islam

A mass Iftar dinner program is organized for Palestinians to break their fast together on the first day of Ramadan amidst the rubble of a residential area in Rafah, Gaza, on March 01, 2025. Qatar, Egypt, and the US mediate peace negotiations, but the ceasefire's future remains uncertain. The war has claimed over 61,700 lives, with bodies still being recovered daily. As the holy month of Ramadan begins, Palestinians in Gaza mark their second consecutive fasting season amidst destruction and an uncertain truce. The fragile ceasefire, in place since January, has provided temporary relief from conflict, but the scars of war remain visible. In areas like Rafah and Beit Lahia, families gather for Iftar among the rubble of collapsed buildings. Seated on plastic chairs under makeshift decor...

Muhsin Hendricks, an openly gay imam from South Africa, was tragically shot and killed near the city of Gqeberha. He founded the Al-Ghurbaah mosque in Wynberg, Cape Town. It is a safe space for queer Muslims and marginalized women to practice their faith. The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association has called on authorities to thoroughly investigate the incident. Muhsin Hendricks, widely regarded as the world’s first openly gay imam, was shot and killed near Gqeberha, South Africa, on Saturday. Local police confirmed the attack, stating that Hendricks was in a car when two masked gunmen ambushed the vehicle and opened fire. Hendricks, known for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ Muslims, founded the Al-Ghurbaah mosque in Cape Town, offering a safe space for margin...