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Reflections from the story of Abu Jahl
From the signs witnessed by Abu Jahl to modern political denial, evidence is not always the barrier.
Erdogan slams German authorities, comparing them to Nazis
Turkish president Recep Tayyib Erdogan has made western media headlines today for likening the German government’s actions to Nazis. This was in response to Germany blocking several rallies on its soil in…
New resources released for schools to tackle Islamophobia
Muslim community and advocacy group MEND (Muslim Engagement & Development) has recently made public a wealth of high quality resources to be used in schools to teach about and tackle Islamophobia. The…
Trump learns from Arab regimes how to ban Muslim organisations
The Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act bill, currently sitting at the US Congress, will designate the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), and all its “affiliates”, terrorist organisations. This is a worrying prospect for Muslim…
243 academics complain of “outrageous interferences with free expression” at universities
A letter sent to the Guardian yesterday signed by 243 academics has complained of what the signatories call “outrageous interferences with free expression” at universities. It refers to the government’s attempt to…
Why the world needs to remember Sir Gerald Kaufman
Britain’s oldest serving MP, Labour’s Sir Gerald Kaufman, died last night at the age of 86. Kaufman was distinguished due to the fact that he was both Jewish and an outspoken critic…
New study shows fasting could reverse diabetes
A new study published in the famous journal Cell yesterday has shown that the pancreas can be triggered to regenerate itself through a type of fasting diet. The organ normally helps regulate…