How After Asr publishes with trust.

Our mission is to publish work that serves the public with honesty and clarity, especially on topics that affect Muslims and broader society. We aim to be values-driven without being reaction-driven.

• Truthfulness: we verify what we can, disclose what we cannot, and correct errors plainly.
• Dignity: we avoid dehumanizing language and sensationalism.
• Fairness: we represent people and viewpoints accurately, even when we disagree.
• Independence: money and pressure do not decide our conclusions.
• Accountability: we welcome good-faith critique and make corrections transparently.

We publish different categories of work. We label them so readers can understand what they are reading.

We aim to verify information before publishing. Verification can include documents, primary sources, direct observation, interviews, and cross-checking with credible outlets and official records.

• We prioritize primary sources, such as official statements, documents, and original research, whenever possible.
• We seek multiple confirmations for serious allegations or claims that could harm reputations.
• We distinguish between what is known, what is alleged, and what is uncertain.
• We do not knowingly publish misinformation. If we learn we made an error, we correct it.

We cite and attribute information so readers can evaluate credibility. When sources are unclear, readers cannot verify, and trust drops.

• We link to sources when practical and safe.
• We identify quotes and data clearly.
• We avoid misleading headlines or framing that contradicts the article content.
• We do not use anonymous sources casually. See our policy on sensitive sources below.

When we make a mistake, we correct it. When we learn new information, we update responsibly. When something is misunderstood, we clarify without defensiveness.

• Corrections address factual errors, such as names, dates, quotes, numbers, or statements of fact.
• Clarifications address confusing phrasing or context issues without changing the core facts.
• Updates add new verified information and are marked so readers can see what changed.

Our detailed process is in the Corrections Policy.

Editorial decisions are made for editorial reasons: truth, relevance, and public value. Advertising, sponsors, donors, partners, and outside pressure do not decide what we publish or how we conclude.

• We label sponsored content clearly if it exists.
• We do not sell “pay to praise” coverage.
• We do not promise positive editorial outcomes in exchange for payment or access.

See our Advertising Policy for boundaries around advertising and sponsorships.

A conflict of interest exists when personal, financial, or relational factors could reasonably affect impartial judgment or create the appearance of bias.

• We avoid covering topics where we have a direct financial stake without disclosure.
• We disclose relevant relationships when they are significant to reader trust.
• We may reassign or decline coverage when a conflict is too strong to manage responsibly.

We may grant anonymity when a source faces credible risk of retaliation, job loss, harassment, or harm for speaking. However, anonymity is an exception, not a default.

• We require a strong reason for anonymity and try to verify the source’s claims independently.
• We describe the source’s role, without exposing them, so readers can judge credibility.
• We do not grant anonymity to launder rumors, personal grudges, or unverifiable allegations.

We aim to report truthfully without turning people into targets. That means we think about downstream harm.

• We avoid doxxing and do not publish private personal details without a compelling public-interest reason.
• We use careful language when discussing violence, tragedy, or vulnerable communities.
• We avoid amplifying extremist propaganda or hateful content, even when reporting on it.
• We distinguish criticism of ideas, policies, or institutions from harassment of individuals.

After Asr publishes on a daily cadence, and a publication that keeps that pace owes its readers a plain account of how the writing is made. What follows is that account, stated without euphemism, and it is the same thing our Privacy Policy tells you.

Essays on this Site are produced with substantial assistance from artificial intelligence and are reviewed by the editorial desk before publication. AI is not a garnish on work that is otherwise written by hand. It does the drafting. Editorial judgement about what runs, what is corrected and what is withdrawn rests with people.

What the bylines mean. The names on our articles are section bylines, a way of marking which desk a piece belongs to. They are not individual journalists and you should not read them as such. Put plainly: if you are wondering whether a human being with that exact name wrote the piece you just read, the answer is no. A person edited and approved it. The drafting was AI assisted. We would rather tell you than let a byline imply otherwise.

What AI is never used for here:

• Your information is never sent to an AI service. Letters to the editor, form submissions, membership details and the contents of your email are not fed into any external AI system.
• The Site makes no AI calls. Nothing you type into a page here is passed to a model.
• No decision about a person is automated. Correspondence, membership questions and corrections are handled by people.
• AI output is never treated as a source. Factual claims are verified against credible sources before publication.

Readers may share tips, story ideas, or submissions. We appreciate it, and we take care with what you send.

• We may verify submissions and may not respond to every message.
• Do not send highly sensitive personal data unless requested.
• Submitting a tip does not guarantee publication.

If you are submitting content for publication, we may edit for clarity, length, accuracy, and standards alignment.

If the site hosts comments or community spaces, those areas are moderated according to our Community Guidelines. We reserve the right to remove content or restrict participation to protect the health of the community.

Questions about our editorial standards, accuracy, fairness, or conflicts? Email [email protected].

If you are requesting a correction, please follow the steps in our Corrections Policy.