Opinion
Pakistan a peacemaker or US puppet in Iran war?
Behind the language of mediation in the US–Iran war lies a familiar pattern of dependency, where Pakistan operates within a framework it does not control.
Will the Real Evil Empire Please Step Forward?
It has changed lives, uplifted individuals, touched just about every person in the western world in just a few short decades. Some may say that it is best known for its more…
The ISOC Delusion
Those of us who have been active in Muslim Networks and Islamic Societies, or any Muslim organisation, will be familiar with the following words: “we have to make it a really good…
Single Ever After
“The grass is no more greener on the other side” married women often tell their single sisters. Whilst women will forever debate the pros and cons of married life, one thing is…
Mega-Malls and the Consumerist Ummah
The new Westfield mega mall recently opened in East London, amid much media hype and celebrity endorsement. A shiny futuristic maze of shops and boutiques, complete with restaurants and even hotels; all…
Desperately Seeking Something – In Search of Values
The discussion of values after the week of rioting and looting has been simplistic and heavy with soundbites. If the prime minister is serious about ushering in a radical change serious questions…
Gaddafi: Game Over.
The death of a dictator has again been trending on news feeds, Gaddafi was infamous for his cruelty. Gaddafi was born to a Bedouin family in Sirte in 1946. He personified in his…