A debate is circulating among school and university students these days regarding the Attributes of Allah (swt). The activity of some sheikhs on social media concerning this issue has likely stirred these questions among young people, given their constant engagement with these platforms. In this short article, we aim to draw the attention of young people to how to approach this topic and understand it correctly.

America Works to Spread Atheism in the Muslim World: Some years ago, in July 2022, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) expressed deep concern regarding an American program aimed at promoting atheism in the Muslim World. Under the title of “DRL FY20 IRF Promoting and Defending Religious Freedom Inclusive of Atheist, Humanist, Non-Practicing and Non-Affiliated Individuals”

We can see a discussion surrounding the shift in policy within Western states, specifically a rise in authoritarianism and the precedent being set by government reactions to citizens’ protests of the Palestinian genocide. The fear is that this is will give rise to a more authoritarian and less democratic rule in the future, giving governments the power to circumvent the rights that a democracy is supposed to afford its citizens.

On 26 March, the ‘Dunyö’ news agency reported: “An international seminar was held in the Swedish parliament – the Riksdag – on the topic ‘Uzbekistan’s experience in the field of religious tolerance, combating extremism and the reintegration of former members of terrorist groups’.”