Nov 15, 2024 · FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail The head of Muslim investment website, Muslim Pioneer, has become embroiled in what appears to be a major investment fraud scandal after being accused by multiple clients of running a “Ponzi scheme.” Aaqib Ahmed, the founder of Muslim Pioneer, has been accused of taking significant sums of money based on lucrative promises of high […]

Jan 4, 2025 · FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail In this episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast, Dilly Hussain speaks with the the co-founder and editor-in-chief of 5Pillars, Roshan Muhammed Salih. Topics of discussion include: The Arab Spring and the Syrian revolution. Dilly and Roshan’s past and current positions on Syria. Dilly’s trip to Syria, interviewing Ahmed Alsharaa (al-Julani) and online rumours. HTS

3 days ago · FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail The Pakistani government has triggered uproar amongst journalists and media content creators after it introduced draconian new laws outlawing criticism of the government or military on social media. On Wednesday the Pakistani President, Asif Ali Zardari, gave his formal assent to controversial amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). First ...

Dec 31, 2024 · FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail Mounting tensions and border skirmishes between Pakistani forces and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan are risking wider war as both nations amass troops on the border. At least five people were killed and three injured in renewed border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, according to local media reports on Saturday. The Afghan Defence Ministry confirmed […]

Jan 1, 2025 · There was chaos and confusion at Al-Hira Mosque in Luton last Friday as the fitness of an imam to lead jumu’ah prayers was questioned.. The Friday prayer was delayed as Professor Masood Akhter Hazarvi was addressing the congregation during the khutbah.. 5Pillars has heard a recording of the entire incident and understands that the dispute relates to Professor Hazvari’s recent five year ban ...

Nov 24, 2024 · The Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems UK has lost its largest-ever British arms contract, worth over £2.1bn, after the Ministry of Defence scrapped its Watchkeeper drone programme with Elbit subsidiary UAV Tactical Systems (U-TacS).. In a statement to Parliament on Wednesday, Defence Minister John Healey described the scrapping of the drones as being part of wider cuts to the ...

Dec 27, 2024 · FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail At least 18 Israelis were injured early today while rushing to shelters in Tel Aviv following a missile launch from Yemen. In a statement, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree announced that the Yemeni Armed Forces had conducted coordinated military operations against Israeli targets, including a hypersonic ballistic missile strike and drone assaults. According ...

Dec 27, 2024 · FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail In the third and final episode of the Blood Brothers Podcast filmed in Syria, Dilly Hussain speaks with the prominent humanitarian aid worker, activist and influencer, Tauqir ‘Tox’ Sharif. Topics of discussion include: The success of Operation Deterring Aggression. Hopes, aspirations and challenges for the new Syria. Revocation of British citizenship, family and ...

5 days ago · FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail A Muslim convert has been found guilty of planning an attack against a mosque and a bookshop in Birmingham. Jason Savage, aged 35 from Small Heath, was convicted following a trial at Birmingham Crown Court yesterday. The jury heard how Savage – since March 2022 and up until his arrest in March 2024 – […]

Nov 18, 2024 · Ibrahim Khan of Islamic Finance Guru discusses why Muslims are so vulnerable to financial scams and gives practical advice on how to avoid them.. 5Pillars broke the news earlier this week of an alleged Ponzi scheme being perpetrated in our community, with up to £10m being potentially at risk of loss as we speak. I want to say I am surprised, but I’m not.