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08/12/2025

Türkiye deployed armoured units and several hundred soldiers into northern Syria on Sunday night to contain threats from SDF/PKK/YPG fighters in Afrin, Ras al-Ayn and Aleppo.

08/12/2025

Israeli forces shot and killed three-year-old Ahed al-Bayouk in the Al-Mawasi area of southern Gaza on Sunday, 7 December.

08/12/2025

In an interview with American commentator Tucker Carlson at the Doha Forum on Sunday, Qatar’s prime minister said that his country’s relationship with Hamas was carried out at the request of the U.S.

08/12/2025

OPINION: Muslims across the Western world, particularly in the US, must not compromise core Islamic values and ethics in pursuit of short-sighted political gains, writes Fero Imen.

FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail Muslims across the Western world, particularly in the US, must not compromise core Islamic values and ethics in pursuit of shortsighted political gains, writes Fero Imen. This year I have travelled extensively – Malaysia, the Middle East, several European cities, and so...

08/12/2025

In the city of Homs, considered the capital of the Syrian Revolution, huge celebrations are underway to mark the one-year anniversary of its liberation from the Assad regime.

Thousands of Syrians gathered to watch a military parade outside the resting place of the great military commander and companion of Prophet Muhammad (saw), Khalid ibn Waleed (ra).

Haris Tigari reporting for 5Pillars from Syria.

08/12/2025

More than 90 Muslim families have been left homeless in freezing winter conditions after Indian authorities demolished what they described as illegal houses in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand.

FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail More than 90 Muslim families have been left homeless in freezing winter conditions after Indian authorities demolished what they described as illegal houses in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. The pre-dawn operation has sparked widespread anger and fear among local Mus...

08/12/2025

A Somali Muslim couple were racially abused at a Cinnabon bakery in Wisconsin after they asked for extra caramel on their buns.

The member of staff, identified as Crystal Terese Wilsey, attacked the Muslim woman’s hijab before calling them both “nig*ers” multiple times while proudly proclaiming that she’s a racist.

Wilsey has since been fired by Cinnabon but has raised more than $91,000 in online donations from supporters.

In 2022, Wilsey was arrested and charged with endangering the lives of children after driving under the influence of alcohol with three minors in the car.

08/12/2025

5Pillars journalist Haris Tagari was at the Umayyad Mosque today, where President Ahmed al-Sharaa delivered a short speech before leading the Fajr prayer, marking one year since the toppling of the Bashar al-Assad regime.

08/12/2025

Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of prominent Islamic preacher Tareq Al Suwaidan, according to an official decree published in the country’s Al Youm newspaper.

FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of prominent Islamic preacher Tareq Al Suwaidan, according to an official decree published in the country’s Al Youm newspaper. The order, issued from Seif Palace and signed by the Emir, Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, also st...

08/12/2025

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus at dawn to lead the Fajr prayer, marking one year since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime.

08/12/2025

Syrian and Palestinian football players celebrated together after both countries qualified for the Arab Cup quarter-final following their 0-0 draw yesterday in Doha.

08/12/2025

A Somali Muslim woman who is an American citizen was abducted by ICE officers last Wednesday, and says she was sexually assaulted while in detention.

One officer allegedly asked her, “What could you be hiding under your hijab?”