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Geopolitical tensions in the Gulf drove markets today, with oil prices climbing 1.6% to $⁠88.20 after a tanker was struck off Saudi Arabia and the US escalated threats against Iran. The Houthis claimed their first attack on oil tankers in the Red Sea since announcing a “maritime embargo” against Saudi Arabia, while the US launched fresh strikes on Iran. Amid the turmoil, the US signed a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, granting American firms access to the kingdom’s civilian nuclear…

Among the most quietly profound moments in the prophetic tradition is a scene from Ramadan that Aisha narrated with characteristic honesty. The Prophet practiced I’tikaf — a period of seclusion in the mosque during the last ten nights — and his wives Hafsa and then Zainab set up their own tents alongside his. When he saw the crowded arrangement that morning, he asked what had happened. Upon learning of it, he did not celebrate the enthusiasm. Instead, he questioned whether the intention…

The US military’s 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran expanded to provinces not previously hit, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed the campaign has cost $⁠37 billion and faced sharp criticism from lawmakers. Oil climbed 1.3% to $⁠85.41, while gold rose 1.4% to $⁠4,131.50 and silver gained 1.3%, reflecting a flight to safe havens. PAXG, a gold-backed token, also rose 1.8% to $⁠4,114.69. The escalating conflict in the Gulf—with Iran reportedly firing on Kuwait—threatens…

When a man came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) complaining that he was regularly deceived in trade, the response was remarkably practical. He wasn’t told to retreat from the marketplace, avoid dealing with others, or resign himself to loss. He was given a phrase to say aloud before any transaction — a declaration that deception had no place in what was about to happen. The man used it thereafter, and the lesson endured across centuries.

What’s striking about this hadith is that it treats…

The US launched fresh strikes on Iran, targeting the Islamic Republic’s naval capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz, as President Trump warned of retaliation for the deaths of American soldiers. Vessel traffic through the key oil corridor has slumped, driving a surge in energy prices — but crude edged down 0.1% to $⁠82.36 today, possibly on profit-taking, while gold climbed 0.9% to $⁠4,053.50 as a safe haven. The conflict is also disrupting global shipping, with the [US military releasing…

The hadith about the Prophet’s generosity — described as reaching its peak in Ramadan when he met with Gabriel — sits alongside today’s reminders about Al-Waarith, the Eternal Inheritor, and the verse affirming that Allah provides without limit. Together, these three threads form a coherent teaching that deserves careful attention: real generosity is not occasional charity. It is a way of understanding who actually owns what we hold.

The hadith about iron cloaks is striking in its…

A guest walking up to Mu for the first time should be able to ask about the weather and get a useful forecast quickly. That’s what the recent refinement is about: making the first interaction with weather feel natural, not like a setup wizard. If you say “what’s the weather like?” and Mu has never seen you before, it should respond with something useful within a few seconds — not a blank stare or a technical error.

The trick is handling the two most common gaps: no location and no…

Oil prices surged past $⁠83 a barrel as the United States launched a ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets, with President Donald Trump stating the latest attacks were carried out “in honour” of killed US military personnel. The escalation in the Gulf has pushed Brent crude above $⁠90 earlier in the session, though market data shows crude settling at $⁠83.55, up 2.2% on the day. The strikes come amid heightened risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical…

One of the most striking exchanges in the Quran occurs on the Day of Judgement, when those who followed others into disbelief turn to their misleaders expecting solidarity — and are met instead with a sharp reply: “No. You disbelieved on your own.” This verse from Surah As-Saffat is not merely a dramatic scene. It encodes something profound about how accountability actually works, and it speaks directly to one of the most persistent human tendencies: the outsourcing of moral…

The US and Iran are locked in a rapidly escalating conflict, with American forces bombing Iran for an eighth consecutive night after two US service members were killed by Iranian missiles striking Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Airbase. Iran has warned of “unforgettable lessons” and called off an interim peace agreement, while the US completed its latest round of strikes. Oil surged 4.5% to $⁠81.78 a barrel on fears of supply disruption, while gold rose 0.7% to $⁠4,018.80 as investors sought safe…

The hadith is short but carries enormous weight. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Fatimah is a part of me, and whoever makes her angry, makes me angry.” Recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari, these words were spoken in a specific context — but their meaning extends far beyond it. They reveal something profound about how Islamic ethics understands the relationship between honoring people and honoring God.

What makes this statement remarkable is its directness. The Prophet did not say…

US airstrikes hit Iran for a seventh consecutive night, with explosions reported near the Strait of Hormuz, while the US military says it is systematically degrading Iranian armed forces (BBC). Oil surged 4.5% to $⁠81.78 as markets price in the risk of disruption to Gulf shipping lanes, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. Gold rose 0.7% to $⁠4,018 and Bitcoin gained 1.6% to $⁠63,940, reflecting a…

The Quran records one of the most remarkable moments in human history with quiet economy. Mary, having given birth alone, returns to her community facing accusation and shame. She says nothing. She simply points to her newborn child. Then the infant speaks — not to defend his mother with sentiment, but to declare something foundational: “I am truly a servant of Allah. He has destined me to be given the Scripture and to be a prophet.”

What strikes a careful reader is what Jesus does not say…

The latest refinement to Mu’s web home is small but deliberate. The page now leads with a prompt — the same input field you use to ask for news, mail, weather, or anything else. Below it, answers appear inline when you ask, and a personal glance shows your recent reminders and preferences. There is no separate dashboard to manage, no array of widgets to configure. The start screen is the agent itself.

This change reduces the distance between arriving and asking. You land, you type, you get…

Geopolitical tensions dominated markets today, with the US launching a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran and Israeli settlers attacking the town of Sinjil in the occupied West Bank. Oil prices rose 1.1% to $⁠79.18 as Iran threatened retaliation if Trump targets critical infrastructure, while risk assets tumbled — Bitcoin fell below $⁠64,000, closing at $⁠63,371, as investors priced in renewed uncertainty. Gold dipped…

The Grand Mosque of Paris — inaugurated in 1926 to honour the tens of thousands of North African Muslim soldiers who died fighting for France in the First World War — marked its centenary this week. It is a milestone worth pausing on, not merely as historical curiosity, but as a lens through which to understand the complex, evolving relationship between Islam and Western societies.

The mosque’s founding story carries a certain irony that history rarely highlights: France built it as an act…

Mu is a set of everyday services you own — news, mail, markets, weather, and the rest — with an agent that drives them. But not everything belongs in the core. You shouldn’t have to fork Mu to get a bookmarks tool, a reading list, or whatever small thing fits your day. That’s what apps are for.

A Mu app is just an HTML page with a little JavaScript. What makes it more than a static page is the SDK — a global mu object that gives the page real backend building blocks, without you…

Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated sharply, with nightly strikes continuing and a former US ambassador suggesting Iran misjudged Trump’s resolve. Meanwhile, Iran launched strikes on Gulf nations even as its foreign minister visited Qatar. This geopolitical volatility kept oil prices stable at $⁠79.30, while gold dipped slightly to $⁠4,034. The Argentina-England World Cup semi-final also carried political weight: Argentina’s players unfurled a banner claiming the Falkland Islands,…

One of the most striking claims in Surah Al-Jathiyah comes not from a religious authority but from ordinary people making an ordinary assumption: “There is nothing beyond our worldly life. We die; others are born. And nothing destroys us but the passage of time.” The Quran’s immediate response is pointed — “they have no knowledge in support of this claim. They only speculate.” This pairing, the confident assertion and its quiet dismantling, sits at the heart of one of the most important…

The escalating US-Iran military confrontation intensified today, with Donald Trump threatening to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if talks are not resumed, as strikes continued for a fourth day and a naval blockade of Iranian ports took effect. The situation has pushed oil prices up marginally, with Brent crude at $⁠79.52, though markets remain edgy over a potential disruption to Gulf shipping lanes. Al Jazeera reports that Iran’s southern coast is bearing the brunt of the attacks,…