Politics

The masjid: place of worship or centre of influence?

Mawlana Tahir Talati

From preserving Islamic identity to strengthening civic influence, the evolving role of the masjid in contemporary Britain.

Know your council
Mawlana Tahir Talati

The masjid: place of worship or centre of influence?

Mawlana Tahir Talati 12 Min Read

From preserving Islamic identity to strengthening civic influence, the evolving role of the masjid in contemporary Britain.

From political awakening to influence

Mawlana Tahir Talati 9 Min Read

How British Muslims can move beyond political mobilisation towards long-term civic engagement, relationship-building, and real local power.

Know your council

Mawlana Tahir Talati 10 Min Read

Protest voting has its place, but political maturity is built through local engagement, accountability, and long-term community leadership.

2026 election reflection: time for strategic political engagement

Mawlana Tahir Talati 7 Min Read

Why British Muslims must move from reactive politics to long-term strategic engagement in a rapidly fragmenting Britain.

Pakistan a peacemaker or US puppet in Iran war?

Hafiz Sha'ban 14 Min Read

Behind the language of mediation in the US–Iran war lies a familiar pattern of dependency, where Pakistan operates within a framework it does not control.

What will we do if al-Aqsa is taken?

Hafiz Sha'ban 11 Min Read

On Thursday, al-Aqsa was reopened after being illegally shut for 40 days; what if this was just the beginning?