“When will it be right to be Muslim and gay?”
Background The above question has been the subject of a lingering controversy over the last few weeks, spawning heated, emotional…
“We only die once” – Turkey’s Call to Arms to protect Jerusalem
Turkey says it has been rallying together an international peacekeeping force as the world looks on in horror at the…
“Vote Today; Be Kafir Tomorrow”: The Issue of Voting
That season of jostling for space to express a view on voting has once again descended upon the population here…
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What do we learn from the latest ISIS speech?
ISIS spokesman Abu Muhammad Adnani released a statement yesterday that Muslims around the world should thank him for because he made things crystal clear for anyone with eyes to see. Before we begin, it has to be made clear that Adnani is ISIS leader Abu Bakr Baghdadi’s spokesman and cannot be considered…
The Fiqh of Finders Keepers
Rulings pertaining to finding lost property This section in the books of Fiqh is usually entitled ‘The Chapter of Luqaṭa’ which include definitions of al-Luqaṭa as property or wealth lost by the owner, even if carelessly, and the rulings pertaining to those who find such property. Traditionally, and this can…
Video message to ISIS by UK Scholars #FreeAlanHenning
The following video is the result of discussions amongst the people of knowledge in the UK and abroad. The full video containing detailed scholarly explanations will be published soon, but due to the urgency of the situation - this abridged version has been released to clarify the issue for…
Muslims in Britain: can’t live with ‘em, can`t live without ‘em!
MUSLIMS IN BRITAIN: Can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em! Muslims make up a quarter of humanity, possess great natural resources and can’t be avoided. But concerns around terrorism, politics and global conflicts make the relationship difficult. What really are our options? One hundred years ago, the chances of…
What is the Muslim solution to climate change?
Global Warming, Climate Change: The Problem, the Solution “Climate change is the most severe problem we are facing today—more serious even than the threat of terrorism.” This is according to Sir David Anthony King, the former Chief Scientific Adviser to the British Government and Head of the Government Office for…
Boycott as a Tool for Change
The concept of boycotting generally refers to the withdrawal from commercial or social relations with a country, organisation or purpose, generally for political or activism purposes. The term was coined in the 1880s, when a British estate manager by the name of Charles Boycott refused to lower the rents of…
The militarisation of US police
Aren’t the police supposed to protect the people of Ferguson? The death of Michael Brown, a young African-American teenager who was shot six times—whilst unarmed—by police officer Darren Wilson, has caused great controversy in the United States. This has caused the debate on race to begin anew with citizens in…
The War on Terror 13 years on: Mission Accomplished?
Before the anniversary to the September 11th attacks this week, Dr Adnan Siddiqui asked whether or not the British government's stance on returnees from Syria represents an evolution in thinking from the knee-jerk reaction we saw on that day in America 13 years ago. One can't help feeling a sense…
Former Taliban Captive to Baghdadi: ‘Release him and Take Me’
This week saw the anniversary of 9/11...an event which always resonates deeply not least of all because it is also a reminder of the time I was held captive by the Taliban in Afghanistan. I was working for the Sunday Express newspaper when I was sent to Pakistan to cover…
Violence Against Women: Female Genital Mutilation
- - Related Post - "FGM": The Latest Attempt to Dehumanise Muslims, by Dr Salman Butt - - Violence Against Women Part 1: Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Note: this article contains some explicit descriptions of violence against women and girls, and as such may be unsuitable for some readers.…
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Why are new Muslims leaving Islam?
“I don’t know if you can help me; I don’t even know where to start.…
Attractive Hijabs & Shari’ah
Living in the west, the hijab has become a potent indicator of identity with many…
A James O’Brien masterclass in how to deal with people demanding Muslims apologise for #Charliehebdo
http://audioboom.com/boos/2784684-a-james-o-brien-masterclass-in-how-to-deal-with-people-demanding-that-muslims-apologise-for-charliehebdo/ Read today's post: In response to last night's shocking BBC Panorama by Dr Salman Butt Read…
Reply from Dr. Haitham Al-Haddad to allegations made in the Daily Mail & Sunday Times newspaper
I was deeply saddened on Sunday morning to see the article in your newspaper maligning…