Islam Channel

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.

Student protests are intensifying in France, as rising fuel prices linked to the conflict with Iran deepen the cost-of-living crisis. Meanwhile, Manchester City faces a major financial scandal over alleged sham sponsorship contracts, raising fresh questions about the club’s financial dealings and compliance with Premier League rules.

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

In this podcast, Meriem Ismail sits down for a conversation at another level with Islamic scholar Souhayl Maronesy, exploring what Islamic science adds to our understanding, why religious people are often labelled illogical, and whether a knowledgeable person should live in seclusion from society to become closer to Allah. They also discuss misconceptions about knowledgeable women and their chances of marriage, whether we are servants of the dunya or servants of Allah, and why a pessimistic outlook on life may be un-Islamic. But what makes someone a true scholar? And if you don’t know what Sharia is, this conversation offers an insight into it.

English reverts Abdul Raheem Bevan and Daniel Heady share their moving journeys from hardship to faith, and discuss how their podcast, Two Paths One Truth, is breaking stereotypes and inspiring hope.

At New Peckham Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Urkac explores the true meaning of the shahadah, explaining its significance and how Muslims can embody its values in their daily lives.