Thinking about Freedom of Speech

There are a number of issues of which popular British culture had previously been tolerant but no longer so, as events continue to show. Taking the example of the veil, whilst the…

The Religion is Ease

Abu Hurayrah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him), said, "Indeed this religion is easy. None of you overburdens…

Tutition Fees and Student Debt. Are Students Asking the Right Questions?

Current protests by students have managed to revive student activism reminiscent of the 1960s when ‘student power’ was at its peak. This is of course all thanks to the recent proposals to…

Wikileaks and Muslim Responses

We've all waited for something like to this to happen, although, most people probably thought that it was the stuff Hollywood is made of - a world superpower exposed and globally discredited…

The Niqab: A Barrier to Integration?

The Hadeeth of Najd

The Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said "O Allaah bestow your blessings on our Shaam. O Allaah bestow your blessings on our Yemen." The people said, "O Messenger of Allaah,…