It is a holy crusade for the Americans. They believe that God supports them in it to eliminate the “infidels,” paving the way for Judgment Day, which must be preceded by the Battle of Armageddon. This is how military commanders addressed their soldiers in military barracks where they had gathered, reciting verses from what they call the Bible.

The issue of shebaab (youth) in the Muslim World is not merely about an age group needing entertainment programs or job opportunities. It is about a strategic resource that, if not channeled towards a clear, ideological project, will become a burden or fuel for other agendas. Young men and women are the most capable of carrying an idea, the quickest to respond to it, and the boldest in adopting it.

What the world witnessed during the decade and a half of the 1980s was not merely a series of fleeting political or military movements. Instead, it constitutes an earthquake that shook...

In these difficult and painful times, it is essential that we do not allow ourselves to fall into despair. The suffering we witness, particularly in Palestine, can feel overwhelming, but as Muslims we are taught that hardship is never without purpose and that oppression is never permanent. Rather than becoming defeated, we must hold firmly onto a clear vision and actively work towards it with patience, conviction, and sincerity.