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.

Johnny Depp and the Power of Truth

Zimarina Sarwar 7 Min Read

Zimarina Sarwar ponders why millions of people tuned in daily to the Jonny Depp - Amber Heard trial, and what lay beneath the hype of memes and hashtags

Malignant Messaging for the Modern Woman

Zimarina Sarwar 14 Min Read

Young women are consuming over 10,000 messages a day from brands pushing a dangerous narrative, writes Zimarina Sarwar.

Idrissa Gueye – European Football Wants Black & Brown Bodies With White Cultural Norms & Beliefs

Dr. Salman Butt 8 Min Read

We want your superior speed, strength and discipline, but you must adopt our beliefs and cultural norms—which we inherited by complete historical accident, by the way. 

Why I—and so many Muslims—are delighted at Lutfur Rahman’s election victory

Abu Hajar 6 Min Read

Lutfur Rahman and his administration faced the brunt of the right-wing media establishment, the political establishment, and even the judiciary—but Allah had His own plan.

Eid and the Potential of the Ummah

Dr Haroon Sidat 11 Min Read

"There is a relationship between those who fail to subdue their desires and the fire," writes Dr Haroon Sidat. "The fire, when fed, becomes ever more ferocious..."

Unlocking Quranic Reflections

Abul Baraa 15 Min Read

Following on from his last article, Abul Baraa gives some practical keys to look out for when making tadabbur of the Qur'ān...