Along with critical coverage of the British government, "Al-Hilal" also covered issues related to theology, war, and science. Its politics centered around complete freedom from British rule, with a notable emphasis on the importance of Hindu-Muslim unity. It was only openly disapproving of the Muslim League, which Azad claimed had "betrayed the people." Additionally, "Al-Hilal" reflected Azad's pan-Islamic approach to anti-imperialism and often included news about anti-imperial struggles among Muslim populations in other parts of Asia and Africa. For example, during the Balkan War, "Al-Hilal" published photos of Turkish independence activists and compared British activities in Turkey with British attitudes towards the destruction of the Kanpur mosque in India. In his writing, Azad drew from Islamic theology and the "Quran" in order to contextualize the Indian independence struggle for his Muslim readership.