John Esposito: Explained Islam With Compassion

Muslims around the world are mourning the passing of renowned Georgetown University scholar Professor John L. Esposito, who died at the age of 86. For more than five decades, Esposito dedicated his career to explaining Islam with accuracy and compassion, challenging stereotypes and promoting Muslim-Christian understanding. Widely respected across the Muslim world, he authored dozens of influential books and mentored generations of scholars. Tributes have described him as a trusted friend who helped millions better understand Islam and its place in the modern world. 

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Dr. Marwan Asmar holds a PhD from Leeds University and is a freelance writer specializing on the Middle East. He has worked as a journalist since the early 1990s in Jordan and the Gulf countries, and been widely published, including at Albawaba, Gulf News, Al Ghad, World Press Review and others.

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The Israeli authorities distributed 22 eviction and demolition orders for Palestinian homes in Kafr Aqab, north of Jerusalem, Sunday. The Jerusalem Governorate stated that Israeli forces raided the town and distributed the eviction orders. It explained the orders gave homeowners a week to vacate their homes before the demolitions would begin.

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