Opinion

From political awakening to influence

Mawlana Tahir Talati

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

Israel is engaged in colonial genocide of Palestine

Sayf Bukhara 19 Min Read

Frame your discussions around Palestine through studying history and being confident in your choice of language.

Why the Muslims lost the mandate to rule

Hamdija Begovic 20 Min Read

In part one of a short series, Hamdija Begovic looks at the neo-Nietzschean alt-right and the loss of Muslim rule.

A duty to confront injustice as silence is betrayal

Zishan Khan 6 Min Read

In a time when "cancel culture" worries many of us, we cannot shy away from the duty to speak out against tyranny.

Western state media in disinformation drive to justify Gaza genocide

Maira Mirza 8 Min Read

On Israel's genocide in Palestine, Maira Mirza from Human Aid & Advocacy warns that Western disinformation will fail.

Palestine: the past, our obligation, and the future

Abdul Hai 27 Min Read

In part one of three, Abdul Hai, the manager of the Islamic Literary Society shares his views on Palestine and the Muslim duty held by all.

Imams across the world defend al-Aqsa from the pulpit

Zishan Khan Shaheer Choudhury 5 Min Read

From minarets to city centres, imams worldwide are joining in a harmonious chorus to peacefully advocate for al-Aqsa.