Jerusalem and al-Aqsa, Palestinian history, Zionism and the destruction of Gaza. Read the historical, theological and political arguments together with their supporting sources.
Jerusalem & al-Aqsa
- Jerusalem: The Barometer of a Broken World
Jerusalem, modern ideologies and spiritual renewal: why restoring the sacred city begins with restoring man's relationship with God.
- The True Heirs of Abraham
Who are the heirs of Abraham? The Qur'anic argument for monotheism, submission and righteous action rather than ancestry or tribal claims.
- Jerusalem: Where Empires Fade and Prophets Endure
Explore Jerusalem's place in Islamic tradition through the prophets, al-Aqsa and the enduring spiritual meaning of the sacred city.
- A Land and People: the Unparalleled Features of Baitul Maqdis
Explore the names, virtues and Islamic significance of Baitul Maqdis, the land of Palestine and the people entrusted with its defence.
- A Little Story of Palestine (Part 3)
A children's introduction to the Philistines and the name Palestine, continuing the illustrated story of the land and its people.
- A Little Story of Palestine (Part 2)
A children's introduction to al-Masjid al-Aqsa, prophetic traditions about its origins and the significance of Jerusalem in Islam.
- A Little Story of Palestine
Introduce children to Palestine, its location and its sacred significance through an accessible illustrated story.
- Palestine - Understanding the Promised Land Narrative
An Islamic examination of the promised land, the divine covenant and the responsibility associated with Palestine and its sacred sanctuary.
- Expressive Words
Read and explore Sarim.blog's poetry, including The Prophets' Home and The Martyr, alongside the wider collection of Islamic writing.
History & Origins
- The Web of Zionism
Explore an interactive database mapping Zionist institutions, organisations and documented relationships, with evidence and moderated contributions.
- ‘Medicide’ not Just in Gaza: When Zionism Tried to Assassinate the Founder of the NHS
The history of Lehi's letter-bomb campaign against Clement Attlee, and its connection to the wider argument about attacks on healthcare in Gaza.
- How Palestinians are the Israelites while Israelis are Foreign Colonial Invaders
An examination of Palestinian ancestry, claims to Israelite heritage and the use of historical narratives to justify settler colonialism.
- While Bob Vylan Sang “Death to the IDF,” the IDF Still Celebrates the Death of Britain
A critique of the response to Bob Vylan at Glastonbury, contrasted with the history of Zionist attacks on Britain and the war in Gaza.
- The Jewish State’s Legacy of Burning People Alive
A historical critique connecting the use of fire in Palestine's dispossession with attacks on civilians and camps in Gaza.
- How October 7 Exposed the History of Gaza’s Perimeter
An examination of the Gaza Envelope, its origins in Palestinian dispossession and its continuing role in the military geography around Gaza.
- The Nakba, Netanyahu the Elder, and the Rotting Apple of Zionism
An examination of Benzion Netanyahu, Revisionist Zionism and the historical continuity linking the Nakba with contemporary Israeli policy.
- A Little Story of Palestine (Part 3)
A children's introduction to the Philistines and the name Palestine, continuing the illustrated story of the land and its people.
- A Little Story of Palestine (Part 2)
A children's introduction to al-Masjid al-Aqsa, prophetic traditions about its origins and the significance of Jerusalem in Islam.
- A Little Story of Palestine
Introduce children to Palestine, its location and its sacred significance through an accessible illustrated story.
Gaza & Resistance
- The Woman Behind the Masked Man of Gaza
An English translation of Al Jazeera's account of Isra, wife of Hudhayfa, exploring her life, loyalty and experience of the war in Gaza.
- The Most Morally Broken Army in the World
A critical commentary on the Israeli military, its conduct in Gaza and the gulf between its public image and the consequences of its actions.
- Dear America, Here are the Bombs You Bought to Incinerate Gaza (Video)
A video and commentary tracing American-funded weapons used in Gaza and challenging taxpayers to confront their responsibility.
- Madkhalism and Palestine: Ideological Passivity in the Face of Genocide
A critique of Madkhali arguments about Palestinian resistance, political obedience and religious passivity in the face of injustice.
- Resisting Genocide: Gaza’s Indomitable Choice
An argument about resistance and survival in Gaza, drawing on the destruction of al-Shifa and the consequences of confronting a genocidal enemy.
- Palestine: The Global Battleground between Truth and Falsehood
An argument about Palestine's central place in the struggle between truth and falsehood and the moral responsibility it places upon Muslims.
Zionism & Complicity
- What Happens When a Racist Colony Goes to the Polls?
A satire examining Israeli elections, anti-Arab rhetoric and the contradiction between democratic claims and Palestinian exclusion.
- Islamic Equity Funds Genocide Exposure
Check Islamic equity funds' exposure to companies named in the UN Economy of Genocide report. Explore dated holdings, estimates and source material.
- The ‘Halal’ War Machine: How an Islamic Fund Bought $38 Million of Palantir
An examination of HSBC's Islamic equity fund investment in Palantir, its Shariah screening and the ethical questions raised by the holding.
- The Web of Zionism
Explore an interactive database mapping Zionist institutions, organisations and documented relationships, with evidence and moderated contributions.
- Muslim Charities Must Move £240M Out of Genocide Banks
An examination of Muslim charities' bank deposits, financial links to Israel and the case for moving charitable funds to ethical alternatives.
- Now is the Time for Islamic Relief to Pull Out £160 Million from the Genocide Bank
Why Islamic Relief's banking arrangements matter: an argument for moving charitable funds away from banks connected to Israel's arms industry.
- New Revelations Expose Microsoft’s "Million Calls an Hour" Genocide Storage Cloud — and the $800M+ Shariah Funds Bankrolling It
Microsoft Azure, Israeli surveillance and Islamic investment funds: examining the reported infrastructure and the ethical responsibility of investors.
- Stop the Excuses: Islamic Investment Cannot Be Complicit in 'the Economy of Genocide'
Answers to objections about Islamic funds invested in companies linked to Gaza's destruction, and the ethical limits of Shariah screening.
- ‘Halal’ Genocide? The $2B+ Islamic Investment Scandal No One Wants to Face
An investigation into Islamic funds' holdings in corporations linked to Gaza's destruction and the responsibilities of Shariah advisory boards.
- The Satanic Ritual of Jewish Supremacy and Weaponising Antisemitism
A critique of supremacist ideology and the use of accusations of antisemitism to deflect scrutiny of Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Why is Wahed Invest Still Funding Genocide?
An examination of Wahed Invest's technology holdings and the case against retaining investments in companies implicated in Gaza's destruction.
- Entertained to Death: Why Boycotting Digital Products is Critical
The ethical case for boycotting digital entertainment and technology products whose providers are linked to Israel's military infrastructure.
- Madkhalism and Palestine: Ideological Passivity in the Face of Genocide
A critique of Madkhali arguments about Palestinian resistance, political obedience and religious passivity in the face of injustice.