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.

Reflections on the passing of Allama Sayeedi

Shaykh Khidir Hussain 15 Min Read

Shaykh Khidir Hussain reflects on the life and death of Allama Sayeedi, an Islamic scholar of immense standing who passed away last week.

Reflecting on the Afghanistan visit by UK Ulama

Abdullah al-Muhajer 5 Min Read

This is an open letter addressing our respected scholars and leaders who travelled to Afghanistan earlier this month.

Indian facade of “communal tensions” unveiled as systematic anti-Muslim violence

Maleeha Fahimuddin 9 Min Read

So-called "communal tensions" in India's Haryana state are code for calculated anti-Muslim abuse led by Hindutva zealots.

Why “authenticity” is the fraud of our age

Zimarina Sarwar 12 Min Read

How do we align with the Divine and become true to Allah? Zimarina Sarwar explores what it truly means to be true to ourselves.

Has Imran Khan played his last innings for Pakistan?

Jahangir Mohammed 22 Min Read

Following Imran Khan's jail sentence, Jahangir Mohammed, Director of think-tank Ayaan Institute, explains what's happening in Pakistan.

From Dusk to Dawn: Reviving the Intellectual Flames of Muslims

K. S. Malik 16 Min Read

Through a literary revival, let's reignite the flame of intellectual curiosity and instil these values in the young minds of tomorrow.