There’s a powerful sense of pride within many Muslim communities when they speak of past empires, accomplishments, and dominions. The echoes of “Muslims once ruled Spain” resound as a testament to a golden era, conjuring images of splendor and power, of minarets piercing the Andalusian skies, of scholars and poets flourishing in opulent courts. But as we unfurl this story, …
There is a feeling drifting across the Muslim world, an illusion as old as it is fragile, that a leader from outside will emerge to deliver justice and peace, that the arrival of Donald Trump in office will spell an end to long-standing conflicts and unmet promises. Many believe he might halt the firestorm in Gaza and spark a cascade …
The United States, much like creatures that shift colors to blend with their surroundings, presents itself as a defender of human rights, carefully crafting an image to suit the world stage. At times, its vibrant colors are on full display: bold statements against oppressive regimes, passionate calls for democracy, and condemnations of abuses. Yet, just as a chameleon cloaks itself …
In a recent address, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff exalted our independence, lauded the might of our armed forces, and proclaimed our nuclear capabilities as bastions of strength. He invoked the struggles of other Muslim nations,Kashmir, Iraq, Syria, and Libya, casting them as stark reminders of our supposed fortune. Yet, this perspective, while cloaked in a semblance of pride, compels …
In Pakistan, a land laden with history, culture, and raw potential, a haunting pattern emerges: a tragedy, blood spilled, lives uprooted, and instead of reflection, a chorus rises, bellowing, “It’s a foreign conspiracy.” India, the United States, and Israel, these perennial scapegoats are invoked with ritualistic fervor, transforming external foes into shields against the agonizing truth festering within. We are …