Every relationship between two nations carries a public face and a private one. The public face shows up in state visits, joint communiques, and trade figures. The private one shows up in a Pakistani nurse learning her first words of Arabic before a job interview, a student choosing between a scholarship in Riyadh and one...
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December 18, 2025December 18, 2025Columns, Uncategorized
World Arabic Language Day and a Changing Age
Eighteen December stands as more than a date on the calendar. It reflects a long civilizational memory. On this day in 1973, the United Nations General Assembly granted Arabic the status of an official language. Years later, UNESCO recognized the historic role of Arabic in preserving human civilization and cultural heritage and marked this date...
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August 11, 2025August 11, 2025Columns
The Collective Challenges of the Ummah and the Responsibility of Scholars
Every creature on the face of the earth partakes in the blessings of the Almighty, but upon humanity particularly the believers His ocean of mercy flows continuously. And for those believers whose hearts and minds have been illuminated with the light of knowledge, the divine favors and mercies bestowed upon them are even more profound....
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August 4, 2025August 4, 2025Columns
Sponsoring an Imam: A Collective Religious and Social Responsibility
Mosques are the heart of Islam. They are not just places for offering prayers but also centers for religious education, moral development, and social guidance. The most significant role in a mosque is that of the Imam, a person who is not only a worshipper but a spiritual leader, mentor, and preacher for the entire...