Islam Channel

During the 2024 Global Peace and Unity event , we caught up with Dr Zulfiqar Ali Shah, an American Islamic scholar specialising in Islamic theology and comparative religion, to explore his intellectual journey and the history of Muslim civilisation.The discussion examines the wealth and influence of the Mughal Empire, the expansion of British power in the Indian subcontinent, and how colonial rule contributed to the transfer of wealth from India to Britain. It also explores the decline of Mughal authority and the wider political and economic challenges that reshaped the Muslim world.Dr Shah reflects on this pivotal period in history and what it reveals about power, knowledge and the changing fortunes of Muslim civilisation.

In this conversation, Professor Ilan Pappé, Israeli historian, political scientist and author of Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic, examines the historical roots of Zionism and the networks of political influence that helped shape Western support for Israel.

In today’s Islam Channel News, Trump reportedly makes a Ukraine deal without informing others, one person is killed and 11 injured in a second Houthi strike on Riyadh airport in two days, and India’s opposition leader Rahul Gandhi leads a march to the Supreme Court.

Most UK diplomats are set to leave the consulate in East Jerusalem according to Israel. Lebanon’s so-called “model town” is struggling as residents return under the shadow of Israeli troops and a Spanish woman whose eviction sparked nationwide housing protests has died.

France is facing growing student unrest as nationwide protests over education intensify. Meanwhile, OpenAI has acknowledged mistakes after a rogue AI agent reportedly breached a government website. In Kenya, authorities have confirmed the country’s first Ebola case as an outbreak continues to spread.

Dr. Omar Suleiman delivered a powerful and thought-provoking speech at Qatar Foundation's QIYADA (Leadership) 2026 Conference, inspiring more than 1.300 Muslim youth to focus on authentic leadership, faith, discipline, and purpose. With Islam Channel in attendance, speaking at Education City in Doha, Qatar, Dr. Omar Suleiman urged young Muslims to avoid life's distractions and instead focus on solving real problems, serving others, and filling gaps that society often overlooks. In this inspiring keynote, Dr. Suleiman explains why true leaders see opportunities where others see challenges and why success is determined by what we choose to ignore as much as what we choose to pursue.

Spain calls a new election amid mass protests, Brazil’s vote delivers an unexpected boost for Jair Bolsonaro, while the UK’s Green Party faces debate over its controversial policy on Zionism.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for global AI standards and condemned the continued suffering in Gaza during his UN address.