Philosophical Islamic Studies – Page 16

Wales: Supporting the Wonderful Work of “Athika Ahmed” – Whilst Exposing and Opposing Hideous UK Media Racism! (23.1.2026)

23/01/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

NHS Voices, an initiative to promote the work of NHS staff and volunteers, praised Ahmed as an “unsung hero” who has contributed for many years: “Athika has been instrumental in many of the Health Board’s children’s plans and now the women’s health plan.

“She is an ambassador for the Love Your Period campaign and supports and educates young Muslim girls when it comes to the stigmatised topic of menstruation and cycles.

“All of her time she volunteers amongst her studies and has gone an unsung hero for many years.”

Misinformation has spread on social media channels including X, Facebook and YouTube across the world claiming she leads health affairs and holds a senior position in the Welsh Government, with some incorrectly claiming she is the Welsh health minister – a role held by Neath Senedd member Jeremy Miles.

Marxist-Leninists Respect the Religious Choices of Others!

Australia: Prominent [White] Activist -Robert Martin – Reverts to Islam! (20.1.2026)

20/01/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

During the event, Martin provided an extensive account of his childhood, describing a background shaped by neglect, instability, and prolonged periods within state care during the 1970s. He said he was frequently left unattended as an infant, prompting intervention by neighbours and authorities before being placed into institutional care.

He was adopted at the age of four, but said his early experiences had already resulted in deep psychological trauma. According to Martin, behavioural issues during childhood were often treated as personal failings rather than symptoms of neglect, a pattern he said reflected the limitations of welfare and mental health systems at the time.

By his early teens, Martin said he was regularly consuming alcohol and struggling at school. He reported being expelled from multiple institutions and later spending time in juvenile detention, including on his 16th birthday.

The NHS is Being Slowly But Surely Destroyed from Within!

UK: Judicial Review Launched Against NHS for Adopting Israel Lobby Antisemitism Definition! (20.1.2026)

20/01/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

RTP argues that the central issue surrounding the IHRA definition is the “defence of free expression”.

A spokesperson for RTP said: “The NHS must be a place grounded in clinical evidence, ethical debate, and human dignity – not political policing.”

Israel and antisemitism

Critics have pointed out that seven of the eleven examples attached to the IHRA definition refer specifically to Israel, which yet again presents the issue of conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism.

A few examples from the IHRA definition include:”Drawing comparisons of contemporary Israeli policy to that of the Nazis,” or “…claiming that the existence of a State of Israel is a racist endeavor.”

The IHRA definition has also been heavily criticised by Ken Stern, the American Jewish Committee’s antisemitism expert, who led its drafting more than two decades ago.

Stern had previously urged the American Bar Association not to adopt the definition, as he claimed it has been used as “a blunt instrument to label anyone an antisemite”.

In 2017, Stern told the US Congress that there was a double standard present in the application of the IHRA definition because there are pro-Israel groups which freely deny the Palestine the right to exist as a self-determined state and Palestinian people.

If successful, the judicial review may extend well beyond the NHS, potentially affecting a range of other public institutions in the UK that have adopted the IHRA definition.

A British Muslim charity has organised a 300-mile cycle route from Makkah to Madinah, tracing the historic migration journey of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to raise funds for Palestine.

Over 40 British Muslim Cyclists Ride Historic Hijrah Route to Raise Money for Palestine! (20.1.2026)

20/01/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

The event also marked the start of the Islamic Hijri calendar, a lunar calendar consisting of twelve lunar months, holding deep religious significance for Muslims worldwide.

Cyclists depart

“What began with a shaky start, broken pedals, loose chains and a few punctures became a powerful reminder that no challenge is too big when brothers stand together. With the support team always ready, every setback was fixed, every rider lifted, and unity carried the group forward,” the charity said following their first day of riding.

The reason why M2H are embarking on this journey is to raise funds for Palestine, a cause they have labelled “a crisis beyond imagination”.

Many rational people describe US President Donald Trump as mentally unstable, even "crazy."

PFLP: Between Trump’s Madness & America’s Madness! (19.1.2026)

19/01/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

The Americans believe this is the cure for their madness: cornering China between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, forcing it to submit to its American master. A madman cannot be sane! He has overturned standards and laws, waged wars of annihilation, assassinated heads of state, and imprisoned presidents. He no longer recognizes the existence of international bodies and institutions, to the point that European leaders have spoken of their fear that America might bomb NATO countries. The equation is: control of resources is the key to control, or if you prefer, call it neo-colonialism. It’s a mad party, but it’s not inevitable.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei speaks during an address marking a religious holiday in Teheran, capital of Iran, on Jan. 17, 2026. Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that Iran had defeated the United States and Israel "once again" and had "extinguished the sedition" he alleged was incited by Washington and Tel Aviv. He described U.S. President Donald Trump as a "criminal" for his administration's support of the demonstrations, accusing Washington of causing economic and social harm to the Iranian people.(The Office of the Supreme Leader in Iran/Handout via Xinhua)

China: Iran’s Supreme Leader – US-Backed “Sedition” Defeated – Schools Set to Re-Open! (18.1.2026)

18/01/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

Iranian authorities said the peaceful protests had been hijacked by “vandals,” and the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Friday that security forces had detained about 3,000 people in connection with the unrest.

Amid the easing tensions, short message service in Iran was resumed on Saturday, while schools will reopen on Sunday after a one-week closure, according to Iranian media.

Also on Saturday, Lebanon’s Hezbollah voiced firm support for Iran. In a televised address on the Hezbollah-controlled al-Manar channel, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem called Iran a “stronghold of resistance” and accused the United States of seeking global domination.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement Friday night strongly condemning what it called “meddlesome” remarks by the Group of Seven nations concerning the recent unrest, urging the group to stop interfering in Iran’s internal affairs.

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