Current Affairs
al-Asqa’s continued closure is affecting the entire Ummah
al-Aqsa stands closed while the Ummah gathers elsewhere. What happens when a masjid is left without its worshippers?
Boycott as a Tool for Change
The concept of boycotting generally refers to the withdrawal from commercial or social relations with a country, organisation or purpose, generally for political or activism purposes. The term was coined in the…
The militarisation of US police
Aren’t the police supposed to protect the people of Ferguson? The death of Michael Brown, a young African-American teenager who was shot six times—whilst unarmed—by police officer Darren Wilson, has caused great…
The War on Terror 13 years on: Mission Accomplished?
Before the anniversary to the September 11th attacks this week, Dr Adnan Siddiqui asked whether or not the British government's stance on returnees from Syria represents an evolution in thinking from the…
Former Taliban Captive to Baghdadi: ‘Release him and Take Me’
This week saw the anniversary of 9/11...an event which always resonates deeply not least of all because it is also a reminder of the time I was held captive by the Taliban…
Violence Against Women: Female Genital Mutilation
- - Related Post - "FGM": The Latest Attempt to Dehumanise Muslims, by Dr Salman Butt - - Violence Against Women Part 1: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Note: this article contains…
The Qur’ān’s miracle for non-Arabic speakers
How do I appreciate the miracle of the Qur’ān if I don’t speak Arabic? Most of what we know is based on the say so of others. This holds true for facts…