The northeast Bosnian village of Priluk, 20km from Tuzla, is known for its wooden mosque, said to be 287 years old. The quaint building sits in a small oak forest and is believed to have been built in 1735. 😃

Sarajevo covered in snow once again ☃️

😀 A Korporal from a Bosnian-Herzegovinian Infantry Regiment (seated) next to haffiz Uzejir Dizdarević.

Bosnian formations in the Austro-Hungarian Army were allowed to have clergymen who served with the troops as military imams or priests.

😃These are the ghost towns and villages across Bosnia by "Smajo Bešo"

Bosnian soldiers attending a Friday prayer service on the foundation of a destroyed mosque. Sanski Most, Bosnia 1995.


Jumma Mubarak 😊

😃 Survey Results on Bosnia and Herzegovina's Foreign Relations and Global Perspectives

A recent survey revealed perceptions of Bosnia and Herzegovina's foreign relations and stances on global issues:

🇹🇷🇹🇷 Friendliest Allies: Turkey is seen as Bosnia and Herzegovina's greatest friend (46%), followed by the EU and USA (38%). 25% named Great Britain, slightly ahead of Croatia.

🇺🇦 War in Ukraine: Opinions on BiH's stance are divided—39% support Ukraine, 38% prefer neutrality, and 14% side with Russia.

🇵🇸 War in Gaza: 58% blame Israel, 13% blame Hamas, and 20% attribute the conflict to a 'third party.'

🇵🇸 Support for Palestine: 61% believe BiH should back Palestine. Bosniaks and Others lead this stance, while 49% of Croats and nearly 60% of Serbs favor neutrality. However, Croats and Serbs tend to support Israel when choosing sides.

⚠️ Potential Conflict in BiH: 42% think a war conflict is possible, 38% disagree, and 20% are unsure.

After coffee ☕️ thoughts:

Of all the low-accuracy adjectives which are placed onto the Bosniak people, the most damaging are "European Muslim" and "White Muslim," as they diminish our identity and ignore the story we have to tell. The Bosniak Muslims, whether in Bosnia or Sandžak, bear witness that they, as a people, have been collectively and unjustly sentenced to a bloodthirsty death by the hypocritical and then-dominant powers of the Western world simply due to their identification as Muslims, whether practicing or not. Such is the wickedness and savagery of this act that the so-called international community and UN peacekeeping troops, who were meant to uphold international law, were simply used as tools to further the crime and lure innocent civilians into a false sense of security and a gruesome end.

These events are just one page in a long book of crimes against Muslims in the Balkans, which occurred during and after the Caliphate and which ought to enrage every honest and just Muslim in the world. One might as well draw a parallel between the Muslim experience in the Balkans and the Muslim experience in the lost lands of Andalusia. Given all of these unsightly occurrences placed upon the shoulders of a people who, despite everything, have not succumbed to hatred or wronged themselves by imitating their oppressors, I don't know which adjective is more fitting and accurate for the people that live in this country. I am doubtful that names are even relevant at this point. All that really matters is a hunger and a pursuit for justice and closure, and I believe that day is coming.😃

Two Muslim women fully veiled carry supplies (rations or food) in a running manner. Behind them we see the “V” of the German Wehrmacht. Tuzla, winter 1942.😃

Picture of Bosniak soldier in Syria (Lattakia) taken on December 19th 🇧🇦

Donja Strmica 📍Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦

😀 Iqamah at the Gazi Husrev-Beg Mosque by Imran Bahtanović 😊

Bosnian guardsmen of a Bosnian-Herzegovinian Infantry Regiment photographed alongside captured Russian POW’s on the Isonzo front, 1915. Russians were brought by trains from the Eastern Front to help the Austro-Hungarian war effort on the Italian/Alpine front.😀

😃 One of the most annoying things I have encountered among Muslims who follow global politics—particularly those who strongly support the resistance axis—is their reliance on so-called alternative media, independent journalists, or political analysts (99% of whom, if not all, are non-Muslims from the West or currently living there) when discussing pressing issues of our Ummah, such as Sudan, Gaza, or Syria. The problem with all of them is that they completely misunderstood the situation in Syria. Every single one of these so-called intellectuals was caught off guard when Assad was removed, and not one of them can provide a coherent explanation for why it happened. Instead, they offer absurd explanations that make no sense, rather than being honest, apologizing, and refraining from commenting on Syria again.

The worst part is that, even after being proven completely wrong, they continue to make predictions to naive Muslims, saying things like, “This is the future that awaits Syria,” as if their earlier analyses weren’t entirely off about the power dynamics of the Middle East. Claims such as, “Syria is going to be balkanized,” “Syria will fall under Zionist rule,” “Syria will be dominated by NATO imperialists,” “Syria is under the Washington-Ankara alliance,” or “Palestine is doomed from now on,” along with panicked cries like, “Oh, the Christians!” reveal how disconnected they are from reality.

The majority of these individuals are ideologues and scammers who harm the Ummah while profiting from it. They exploit naive Muslims by asking for support on platforms like Rumble, Patreon, Odyssey, and BitChute. They request donations, sell their merchandise, push their books, and charge extra for “exclusive” content. Essentially, good-hearted people provide these deplorable individuals with their daily bread, and in return, they receive trash content with no accountability. Despite being paid to share their opinions, these individuals don’t even offer apologies for their repeated blunders. So you tell me, oh Muslim, these are your allies in the struggle against Israel? These are the people you trust? These are the people whom you get your news from?

The Grand Mufti of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina Meets with Distinguished Iranian Delegation 🇧🇦💡🇮🇷

The Grand Mufti (Reisul-ulema) of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina hosted a visit today from H.E. Seyyed Abolhasan Navvab, President of Iran’s University of Religions and Denominations, accompanied by H.E. Abuzar Ebrahimi Torkaman, the Iranian Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The University of Religions and Denominations, established in 2005, is the first Iranian university specializing in the study of religions and denominations, not only within Iran but globally. It is also among Iran’s largest private universities in terms of international student enrollment, with students from 30 countries.

Each year, the university organizes numerous short-term research programs in Arabic and English worldwide and has signed many cooperation agreements with various international universities.

H.E. Seyyed Abolhasan Navvab, one of the university's founders, also serves as the President of the Iran-Bosnia Friendship Association. During the meeting, discussions centered on issues of mutual interest among followers of different religions and explored ways to enhance interfaith cooperation.

The significance of these efforts for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s multi-religious society, as well as for the global community, was underscored. Both sides emphasized the value of exchanging experiences in this field to promote greater understanding and collaboration worldwide.