Opinion
Reflections from the story of Abu Jahl
From the signs witnessed by Abu Jahl to modern political denial, evidence is not always the barrier.
The Dutch Elections Show Muslims’ Power
Reflections on the Dutch Elections No one knew exactly what kind of Holland they would wake up to on Thursday morning. But one thing was for sure: it depended on what they…
Opening doors (and hearts) to the disabled
Recent government statistics show a sharp rise in all hate crimes, including those targeted against the disabled. In 2016, there were 3,629 reported cases of disability hate crimes. In fact, the actual…
Why I won’t cry about hijab bans
The women’s dress-code for employment agency Portico published last year, stated: What we like to see: Makeup worn at all times and regularly reapplied, with a minimum of: Light blusher; Lipstick or tinted gloss; Mascara; Eye…
Europe’s Problem With Turkey
As if the Netherlands’ juvenile decision to bar Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu from entering the country were not enough of a slump of its boisterous championing of freedom of speech and…
Revealed: How British Fearmongers Made Millions
In my last article, I tried to explain the imminent threat populism poses in the western world and asserted that Islamophobia is currently the populist tool of choice. Recent financial revelations in…
Last remaining companion of Omar Mukhtar dies at 112
Abdul-Razaq al-Motarabiah Jilkhaf, the last surviving companion of the Libyan resistance leader Omar al-Mukhtar, who fought against Italian fascist colonists, died last Sunday, 26 February 2017 at the age of 112 (rahimahullāh). Omar Mukhtar etched his name…