Abdul Razak

Sadiq Khan has been re-elected as Mayor of London, England. This Muslim mayor won the local elections held on Saturday (4/5/2024), defeating the candidate from the Conservative Party, Susan Hall. Remarkably, this is the third time Sadiq Khan has been elected mayor of London. "It is truly an honor to be re-elected for a third term," said Khan, as quoted by CNN Indonesia from Middle East Eye. "We are running a campaign in accordance with the spirit and values ​​of this great city (London)," he said. London, stressed Khan, is a city that considers diversity a strength and rejects right-wing populism. This seemed to be a satire on his opponent, Susan Hall, who during her campaign... READ MORE

Israel continues to bombard Rafah, Palestine, massively, Monday (6/5/2024) evening. In fact, Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal in Gaza, Palestine, which was put forward by mediator countries. "The attacks have been almost continuous in the last 30 minutes," said the AFP Correspondent in Rafah, as reported by CNN Indonesia. Senior Hamas member Khalil al-Hayya said the proposal agreed to by the group included a three-phase ceasefire with the aim of a permanent truce. Each stage will last for 42 days. The agreement includes plans for a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the repatriation of Palestinians displaced by the ongoing war, an exchange of hostages and prisoners, as well as a ceasefire goal... READ MORE

The General Election Commission (KPU) officially appointed Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka as elected president and vice president in the 2024 presidential election. This determination was read out by KPU Chairman Hasyim Asy'ari in an open plenary meeting at the KPU office, Central Jakarta, Wednesday (24/7 /2024). "The General Election Commission has appointed presidential and vice presidential candidate number 2, Mr. Prabowo Subianto and Mr. Gibran Rakabuming Raka, as president and vice president for the period 2024 to 2029," said Hasyim. Based on CNN Indonesia's report, this open plenary meeting was attended by the Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu), the Honorary Council for Election Organizers (DKPP), the leadership of the Attorney General's Office, leaders of political parties participating in the 2024 election, Chair of Commission II DPR RI, political parties... READ MORE

The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Trade (Kemendag), has decided to revise the import regulations for goods sent by Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) and passengers' personal luggage. This decision is based on the results of a limited coordination meeting at the Ministerial Level for Economic Affairs which was held on Tuesday (16/4/2024). "The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs has decided to revise the rules for importing goods sent by Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) and personal belongings of passengers. "The results of the coordination meeting agreed that Minister of Trade Regulation 36/2023 in conjunction with 3/2024 will be revised, so not revoked," said Import Director Arif Sulistiyo," as reported by Kompas.com, some time ago. According to Budi, the revision of the regulations on luggage from abroad will be completed as soon as possible. Later, the policy... READ MORE

A number of countries criticized and expressed disappointment with the United States (US) over the failure of the United Nations to recognize Palestine's membership. As is known, the failure was caused by the US veto at the UN Security Council on Thursday (18/4/2024). The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs regrets the US action. "Indonesia deeply regrets the failure of the UN Security Council for the umpteenth time to pass a resolution regarding full membership of Palestine in the UN, due to a veto by one of the Permanent Members of the UN Security Council," read a statement from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in an upload on X, Friday (19/4/2024), as stated reported by CNN Indonesia. The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that progress towards full Palestinian membership had stalled since the country obtained UN observer state status... READ MORE

Currently involved in the conflict in Gaza, Palestine, Israel seems to be looking for trouble and opening a new war front. The Zionist state attacked the Iranian Consulate in Damascus, Syria, killing two commanders of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iran's leaders and public were angry and promised to retaliate. That promise was fulfilled on Saturday night (13/4/2024). Iran reportedly fired more than 300 attacks via drones and rockets on Israel. This was confirmed by Daniel Hagari, Israeli Military Spokesperson. "A number of Iranian missiles fell on Israeli territory, causing minor damage to military bases without any casualties," Hagari said as quoted by Al Jazeera, as reported by CNN Indonesia. ... READ MORE

The Islamic holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, are now recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as religious holidays. This was realized thanks to proposals from Indonesia and dozens of other countries. "Thank God, at the suggestion of Indonesia, and supported by more than 30 countries, UNESCO has recognized Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as religious holidays," wrote the Instagram post @kniukemdikbud, quoted at the end of March 2024. The proof of the recognition of these two Islamic holidays is that UNESCO will not hold official meetings at these two times. This decision also applies to meetings at UNESCO Headquarters in... READ MORE

Based on data released by the World Population Review, Pakistan is currently listed as the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. This South Asian country replaced Indonesia, which had previously held this title. World Population Review reported that the Muslim population in Pakistan has currently reached 240,8 million people. That number represents 98,19 percent of the country's total population. Indonesia is in second place, with 236 million Muslim residents, or 84,35 percent of the total population. In third place is India, with 200 million followers of Islam. Meanwhile, Egypt, with a Muslim population of 90 million, occupies sixth position, Türkiye with... READ MORE

Assalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarokatuh. I want to ask about cash loans at national conventional banks or village business cooperative funds. Does that include usury or not, Ustadz? ANSWER Debting usury nowadays at the bank has three disadvantages: 1. Since borrowing, you are already subject to usury. 2. If you pay late, you will be fined. 3. If you want to pay off more quickly, you will be subject to a penalty. In fact, riba debt today is more jahiliyyah than usury debt in the jahiliyyah era. Ibn Kathir Rahimullah when explaining the following verse on usury, يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آَمَنُوا لَا تَأْكُلُوا الرِّبَا " O you who believe, do not consume usury by double... READ MORE

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire between the Hamas group and Israel in Gaza, Palestine. Reporting from CNN, Monday (25/3/2024), the resolution submitted by the 10 non-permanent members of the UNSC is legally binding and demands an immediate ceasefire in the month of Ramadan, the immediate and unconditional release of hostages, as well as the "urgent need to expand the flow" aid to Gaza. UN Secretary General António Guterres said failure to implement the resolution was inexcusable. “The Security Council has just approved a long-awaited resolution regarding Gaza, demanding an immediate ceasefire, and the release of all hostages immediately and without... READ MORE