Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, is on high alert as authorities detain over 4,000 supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan ahead of a major protest demanding his release and the resignation of the current government.

The crackdown has been particularly focused in Lahore and other key cities, with police rounding up Khan's supporters—including several members of his political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). According to Shahid Nawaz, a security officer in Punjab, those detained include five parliamentarians.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that further arrests would follow if more supporters attempt to enter Islamabad's heavily fortified Red Zone. The Red Zone, home to key government buildings, has been sealed off in an effort to prevent protesters from accessing it.

"The situation is under control, and we will ensure no one breaches security," Naqvi stated, adding that the protests were causing major disruptions to daily life in the city.

Protest on the Move

Despite the heavy security presence, Khan's supporters are determined to march to Islamabad. Many began their journey to the capital on Monday, traveling in large convoys and joining together in Peshawar to show their support. In Peshawar, the streets were filled with PTI supporters who danced, played drums, and waved images of Khan as they set off toward the capital.

Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, and Ali Amin Gandapur, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, are leading one of the prominent rallies, which reached the outskirts of Islamabad on Sunday evening. The protests are seen as part of a larger campaign by PTI to call for Khan's freedom. The former Prime Minister has been incarcerated for over a year and faces numerous charges, which his party claims are politically motivated.

Government Tightens Security

In anticipation of the protest, the government imposed strict security measures, including sealing off roads to prevent access to the capital. Shipping containers have been placed at key entry points, blocking traffic from Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PTI's strongholds. These actions have significantly impacted travel across the country.

The rally is being called Khan's "final call" for freedom, with the PTI planning to escalate their efforts until their demands are met. However, previous demonstrations have turned violent, leading to heightened fears of unrest.

Communication Disruptions

Adding to the tense atmosphere, Pakistan's government imposed a temporary suspension of mobile and internet services in areas deemed to be high-risk, including parts of Islamabad. While the Interior Minister denied a full shutdown of communication networks, reports suggest mobile data services were deliberately disrupted. In response, some telecom companies are offering alternative landline services to affected areas.

Social media platforms, including WhatsApp, have been crucial in mobilizing support for Khan's release, and the government has taken steps to restrict access to VPNs and block content related to the protests.

International Attention

The ongoing situation has drawn international attention, with the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad issuing a security alert for American citizens. The embassy warned that even peaceful protests could quickly escalate into violence, urging Americans to avoid large gatherings.

Khan's removal from power in 2022 followed a falling-out with Pakistan's powerful military, which holds considerable sway over the nation's politics. As PTI's protests continue to grow, the government's response will likely define the future of Pakistan's political landscape.

Islamabad, Pakistan: Tensions in Pakistan escalated on November 26 as supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with security forces in Islamabad. Thousands of protesters, mobilized by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, took to the streets demanding his release from jail.

Violent Confrontations:
The protests turned violent as security forces used live ammunition and tear gas to disperse the demonstrators. Multiple casualties have been reported, including both protesters and security personnel.

Internet Restrictions:
In an effort to quell the protests, the Pakistani government has imposed internet restrictions and blocked several VPN services, limiting online activity and communication.

Political Tensions Rise:
The ongoing political turmoil in Pakistan stems from the arrest of Imran Khan and the government's recent constitutional amendments. Khan's supporters view these actions as politically motivated and have vowed to continue their protests until their demands are met.

As the situation remains volatile, it is unclear how the government will respond to the escalating protests and whether a peaceful resolution can be achieved.

A confident Muslim man is a force to be reckoned with. He is a beacon of light, guiding himself and those around him. But how does one cultivate such confidence? Here are ten pillars to help you build and strengthen your self-assurance:

1. Trust in the Divine
Tawakkul - Placing your trust in Allah, the Almighty, is the cornerstone of a strong faith. When you surrender your worries and anxieties to Him, you'll find a newfound peace and confidence.

2. Know Thyself
Self-awareness is key. Understand your strengths, weaknesses, and potential. This knowledge will empower you to set realistic goals and work towards them with determination.

3. Nurture Your Body and Mind
A healthy mind resides in a healthy body. Prioritize physical fitness, balanced nutrition, and mental well-being. Engage in activities that rejuvenate your spirit and sharpen your mind.

4. Seek Knowledge
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "The ink of the scholar is holier than the blood of the martyr." Seek knowledge, especially Islamic knowledge, to broaden your perspective and strengthen your faith.

5. Present Your Best Self
Take pride in your appearance. Dress modestly, groom yourself well, and maintain good hygiene. A well-groomed man exudes confidence and respect.

6. Conquer Your Fears
Fear is a natural human emotion, but it shouldn't hold you back. Face your fears head-on, armed with faith and courage. Remember, Allah is with you, always.

7. Learn from Your Mistakes
Mistakes are inevitable. Instead of dwelling on them, learn from them and use them as stepping stones to growth.

8. Celebrate Your Victories
Acknowledge and celebrate your achievements, no matter how small. Positive reinforcement boosts your self-esteem.

9. Develop Essential Skills
Master essential skills like public speaking, time management, and financial literacy. These skills will empower you in various aspects of life.

10. Cultivate Noble Character
Strive to embody Islamic values such as honesty, integrity, kindness, and patience. A strong moral character will inspire confidence in yourself and others.

By consistently working on these pillars, you can unlock your full potential and live a life of confidence and fulfillment. Remember, your journey to self-improvement is a lifelong pursuit, so stay patient, persevere, and trust in Allah's plan.

President Bola Tinubu has received advice from Muslims in the South-West, who are represented by the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), to increase efforts to lessen suffering in the nation.


The call was made at the 9th MUSWEN General Assembly on Sunday by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, President of MUSWEN and Deputy President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA).

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, the Executive Secretary of MUSWEN, Professor Muslih Tayo Yahya, and Professor Isiaq Lakin Akintola, Director of Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, were all present at the event, according to the DAILY POST.

Speaking at the event, Oladejo insisted that extreme caution should be exercised in handling the nation's current economic predicament.

He counseled Tinubu to act more humanely and implement policies that would lessen the nation's overall suffering.


Speaking further, Oladejo urged Tinubu to use the money saved by eliminating subsidies for projects that would increase security, infrastructure, electrification, food production, and job creation.

He went on to say that importing food should not be taken into consideration because it would be a mockery of the removal of subsidies.

Oladejo also pleaded with Tinubu to pay attention to Nigerians' concerns about the proposed tax reform bill.

The speaker urges the President to address the current economic situation in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for caution and humane measures to alleviate suffering. He acknowledges that the situation is not the result of the Tinubu administration but believes the government should make life comfortable for the people. He also urges the people to avoid politicians who have never seen anything good in the administration, as they view any actions as politicized.

The government's economic policies aim to correct past maladministration and improve the country's economic foundation. They suggest focusing on security, infrastructure development, electrification, food production, and employment-generating projects. They caution against food importation as it undermines subsidy removal. MUSWEN supports distribution of palliatives to the needy.

Following Vice President Kashim Shettima's designation of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano, there have been reactions.

According to Daily Trust, the Vice President referred to Sanusi as the 16th Emir on his official Facebook page and other social media accounts. This prompted social media users to react, interpreting it as a support for Sanusi's right to the Kano throne.

Two emirs have emerged in the state: Sanusi and Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir, although the Kano Emirates dispute is still pending in court.

The first line of the post says, "I was present at the wedding of the daughter of former Kano State Governor Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso on Saturday.

"Kwankwaso married Fahad, the son of business tycoon Alhaji Dahiru Mangal of Katsina, to his daughter, Dr. Aishatu Kwankwaso.

"Prof. Sani Zahraddeen, the Chief Imam of Kano, presided over the wedding that was held at the palace of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano.


"I expressed my sincere hopes for a lifetime of happiness with the newlyweds."

However, following a few social media user reactions, the post's third paragraph was later changed to remove the emir's name.


It now says: "Prof. Sani Zahraddeen, the Chief Imam of Kano, conducted the wedding that was held at the Kano Emir's palace."

Alhassan Ali Lawan, a social media user, responded by saying, "Your Excellency, we are happy that you accepted the invitation! We are also pleased that our emir has been recognized as Kano State's sixteenth emir. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, PhD, the presidential candidate, wishes you a safe and happy return home! Again, thank you!

Najeeb Sule Alfindi, another user, commented, "The third paragraph, where you stated that it took place at the palace of the Emir of Kano and then you mentioned who is the Emir Muhammad Sunusi II, is the best paragraph that impresses me." Thank you, sir.

According to Musa Kabir, "Masha Allah! We sincerely appreciate your attendance, Your Excellency, on behalf of the good people of Kano State. I am confident that you can bring this nation's six geopolitical zones together. Second, I thought your statement about the 16th Emir of Kano State was excellent. We have chosen Malam Sunusi Lamido Sunusi, and I hope that you will lead this country in the future.

Analysis of the passage where Allah states: "Truly, Allah will not alter a people's (good) state as long as they do not alter their own state (of goodness) by committing sins and by being unthankful and disobedient to Allah)." [Al-Ra'd 13:11]

What does the statement "Verily, Allaah will not change the (good) condition of a people as long as they do not change their state (of goodness) themselves (by committing sins and by being ungrateful and disobedient to Allaah)" [al-Ra'd 13:11] convey?.

Glory to Allah.
This significant verse states that unless the people themselves change their circumstances, Allah, may He be blessed and exalted, in His perfect justice and wisdom, does not alter their state from good to bad or from bad to good, from ease to hardship or from hardship to ease. As a result, if they are in a state of righteousness and goodness and they change, Allah will change their circumstances by punishing them with calamities, hardships, drought, famine, disunity, and other punishments that are appropriate retribution. "And your Lord is not at all unjust to (His) slaves," says Allah (interpretation of the meaning) in Fusilat 41:46.

Or He might give them a break and some time to turn to the right path, but if they don't, He will take them by surprise, as He states (interpretation of the meaning): "Therefore, when they forgot (the warning) that they had been reminded of, We opened the gates of all (pleasant) things for them, until suddenly, while they were enjoying what they had been given, We took them (as punishment), and lo! They were thrown into destruction with profound regrets and sorrows." [al-An'aam 6:44], which means to despair of all goodness—we seek refuge in Allah to avoid Allah's wrath and punishment. Or, as Allah states (interpretation of the meaning), they might be granted a reprieve until the Day of Resurrection, when their punishment will be more severe:

According to Ibraaheem 14:42, "Do not think that Allah does not know what the Zâlimûn (polytheists, wrongdoers) do, but He grants them rest until a day when the eyes will gaze in horror." This means that they are granted rest until after death, which will be a more severe and profound punishment.

Because of their good deeds and their repentance to Allah, may He be exalted, they may be in a state of evil and sin, but then they turn back to Him, repent of their sins, and obey Him. As a result, Allah transforms their state of misery, hardship, and poverty into one of ease, unity, and righteousness. "That is so because Allah will never change a grace which He has bestowed on a people until they change what is in themselves," reads another verse (an interpretation of the meaning) [al-Anfaal 8:53].

According to this verse, if they are in a state of ease, comfort, and goodness, they will either change and turn to sin, or they will be given respite, as mentioned above, or their circumstances will change because they have no power or strength except Allah. The converse is also true: if they were in a state of evil and sin, or disbelief and misdirection, and they turn from their sins and commit to obeying Allah, Allah will transform their circumstances from undesirable to favorable; He will transform their disarray into harmony and unity; He will transform their hardship into ease, prosperity, and plenty; He will transform their predicament from one of drought, starvation, and water scarcity to one of rainfall, fertile land, and other positive things. Finish the quote.

The following requirements must be met in order to invest money in profit-sharing schemes and with businesses that operate in this industry:

1. If the requirements for immediate exchange are fulfilled when selling gold for cash or silver, and if the requirement that the exchange be completed immediately in equal amounts when selling gold for gold, the company will engage in legal activities, including selling gold.

2. Unless the business has gone too far or been careless, the capital should not be guaranteed, so it should not promise to return the capital in the event of a loss. This is because this transaction is actually a loan if the capital is guaranteed in every situation, and any benefits it provides are considered Riba.

3. Although it should be defined as a percentage of the profits rather than the capital, the profit should be known and agreed upon. For instance, one partner might get a third, half, or twenty percent of the profits, with the other partner receiving the remaining portion.

If the profit is defined as a specific sum, as a percentage of the capital, or as unknown and undefined, the contract is void. According to Islamic jurists, in these situations, this kind of partnership is void.

May Allah grant him mercy, Ibn Al-Mundhir stated:

"All of the scholars from whom we acquired knowledge have agreed that a (profit-sharing) partnership becomes invalid if one or both parties stipulate that he will receive a specific amount of money . Among those from whom we learned that are Malik, Al-Awza`i, Ash-Shafa`i, Abu Thawr and Ashab Ar-ra'y." (Al-Mughni 5/23).

It says in Matalib Uli'n-Nuha (3/517):

"If he says: Take this (money) and do business with it, and you will have a portion of the profit, or you will be a partner in the profit, or you will have something of the profit, or a share of the profit, that is not valid because it is unknown, and a profit-sharing partnership is not valid if the shares of profit are unknown."

It is acceptable to interfere if these requirements are satisfied.

Source: IslamQA

As Allah has reminded us in these potent verses, let us consider the value of kindness and humility this week.

Allah says:

"And do not walk upon the earth with exultance; indeed, you will never tear the earth [apart], and you will never reach the mountains in height."
(Surah Al-Isra, 17:37).

Allah reminds us of our limitations in this verse. Regardless of our level of success, wealth, or power, we are still Allah's servants living on His planet. Being arrogant won't make us better or stronger. Rather, it separates us from Allah's preferred humility.

Additionally, the tale of Qarun serves as a sobering reminder of the perils of arrogance:

"Indeed, Qarun was from the people of Musa, but he tyrannized them. And We gave him of treasures whose keys would burden a band of strong men. His people said to him, 'Do not exult. Indeed, Allah does not like the exultant.'"
(Surah Al-Qasas, 28:76)

Qarun was extremely wealthy, but his arrogance caused him to lose sight of the fact that Allah was the source of his blessings. We run the risk of becoming like Qarun when we despise other people or take pride in our accomplishments, failing to remember that Allah can take as easily as He gives. Let this serve as a reminder that humility and thankfulness, not wealth or prestige, are the true markers of honor.

Allah also issues the following warning:
"And do not turn your cheek in contempt toward people, and do not walk through the earth exultantly. Indeed, Allah does not like everyone self-deluded and boastful."
(Surah Luqman, 31:18)

How we treat other people is a reflection of who we really are. Allah disapproves of actions that turn people away, treat them with contempt, or brag about our achievements. Since everyone is equal in Allah's eyes, we are reminded to treat each other with kindness, gentleness, and humility.

Since Allah is the source of everything we own, let's pledge to treat everyone with dignity and compassion today. Let's remember that pride can be a dangerous path, speak kindly, and walk with humility.

May Allah protect us from the conceit that misleads us and give us the humility of the righteous. Ameen.

Family members, friends, and dignitaries flocked to the Kano royal palace on Friday to watch Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, turban DSP Aminu Sanusi Lamido as the Ciroman Kano.

According to LEADERSHIP, a crown prince and heir apparent in the Kano Emirate system are traditionally given the title of "Ciroma," which has great historical significance. It also comes with obligations, such as managing specific Emirate districts.

Until his death in the 1990s, Ambassador Aminu Sanusi, the grandfather of the new Ciroman Kano, DSP Aminu Sanusi Lamido, retained the same customary title. Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero, who was removed in 2024 after serving as the Emir of Bichi, was the most recent holder of the title. DSP Aminu is now the 17th person to hold the esteemed title.

During the ceremony, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II stated that his son was selected due to his community service, philanthropy, and loyalty. "I decided to give him this crown in recognition of his kindness and generosity," the Emir said.

He also commended DSP Aminu's work at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), his contributions as a police officer, and his academic accomplishments. You will be the seventeenth person to hold the title of Ciroma, which you inherited from your grandfather. In addition, he urged him to imitate the virtues of discipline and respect, saying, "I urge you to walk in the path of righteousness they have paved."

DSP Aminu Sanusi thanked God and the Emir for the honor in his acceptance speech. He said, "I express my gratitude to His Highness for this honor and promise to serve the Kano Emirate with diligence."

Numerous well-known people attended the event, including clerics, holders of traditional titles, prominent businesspeople in the state, Kano State Governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf and his deputy, Comrade Abdulsalam Gwarzo.

Source: https://leadership.ng/emir-sanusi-ii-turbans-first-son-as-ciroman-kano/

According to a man from northern Nigeria, Nigeria can only be transformed by Islamic law.

Call me whatever you want, but only Islamic law has the power to transform this nation, wrote the social media user @sarki_sultan.

The social media user's bio indicates that he is a UK resident.

The question of whether Nigeria is now an Islamic country has been raised by Nigerians in response to President Bola Tinubu's attendance at the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, earlier this week.

Additionally, it comes just two weeks after the House of Representatives rejected a bill that sought to amend the constitution to make Sharia law more than just a personal matter.

The bill should be rejected, according to Osun State lawmaker Bamidele Salam, because it could jeopardize the freedom that all Nigerian religions enjoy.