Dar Al Akham was Islam’s first educational institution, serving as a religious and educational hub for the first believers. It helped foster community and a shared value system to form a new Islamic movement. It continues to provide a contemporary framework on how to create God-centred and politically conscious spaces to solve societal ills.

Julaybib  رضي الله عنه was a unique companion of the Prophet ﷺ who was overlooked in society. Judged for his appearance and alienated by men, he nonetheless continued to strive for the sake of Allah سبحانه و تعالى‎. As a result, he was honoured with martyrdom and the pleasure of the Noble Messenger ﷺ. In his brief story, he successfully transcended societal labels to prove that beauty does not define a person’s true character. His legacy provides timeless lessons about self confidence and how to respond to negative societal labels.  This article analyses Julaybib’s story and what his life teaches about self image in the modern age.

The world is lacking justice. The farce of the Western international order has been exposed. Gone are the laws which claimed to protect human rights and dignity, opening the doors to countries abusing their populations. We’re witnessing a genocide unfolding with no global intervention. This has created a moral dilemma in the international community - split between corruption and conscience.