Mohammed Shoaib Raza
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Erdogan's iron grip: The AKP's 25-year journey and Turkey's uncertain future (opens the original)
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Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a large rally in Ankara President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan projected confidence in the party's future achievements The celebration occurred against a backdrop of significant political developments, including actions against opposition party Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) marked its 25th anniversary on 14 August with a rally in Ankara's Başkent Nation's Garden, which organisers say d
Ben-Gvir’s Al-Aqsa visit: A direct challenge to Jordan’s Jerusalem custodianship (opens the original)
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Al-Aqsa Mosque, the historical arrangement for custodianship of Jerusalem's holy sites is under threat due to recent Israeli nationalist visits This century-old agreement, rooted in treaty law and religious legitimacy, designates Jordan's Hashemite dynasty as the custodian of these sacred places The arrangement began as a vacuum after the abolition of the Ottoman Caliphate, with Jordan's royal family stepping in to protect and fund Al-Haram al-Sharif On the morning of 23 July, as Jews observed T
What is eco-Islamism? Behind the rise of solar-powered and sustainable mosques (opens the original)
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Eco-Islamism is a theological framework that positions environmental concerns within an Islamic context This perspective emphasises the Quranic understanding of nature as God's creation, requiring human protection Ecological degradation is viewed not just as an environmental issue but as a moral and spiritual failing Environmental concerns are often expressed in secular terms, such as economics, policy, or technology. However, a distinct body of thought, often referred to as eco-Islamism, situat
How Iran turned a state funeral into a masterclass in geopolitical messaging (opens the original)
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Iran's state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei strategically employed Quranic recitations to convey foreign policy messages to visiting dignitaries Organisers curated specific verses, tailoring them to each delegation's nationality and alignment with Iran's geopolitical strategy Delegations from nations maintaining a cautious distance, such as Turkey and Lebanon, received verses containing theological critique State funerals have long served as highly staged arenas for funeral diplomacy, where
Ritual, politics, and power: Inside the multi-day funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (opens the original)
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Khamenei state funeral highlights divergence between Sunni and Shi’i mourning traditions The ceremonies appear designed to stabilise the regime and secure the transition of authority to his son Mojtaba The state-organised proceedings rely on several visible elements intended to project an image of domestic unity The multi-day state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which began in Tehran on July 3, four months after his killing in the opening phase of the current war in the Middle East, represen
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