“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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Prime Minister’s Task Force on Tackling ‘Extremism’
Yesterday’s announcement by David Cameron’s so-called Task Force on Countering Extremism, bears all the hallmarks of a government using an emotive killing to try to implement long sought after policies that aim to restrain dissenting voices and clamp down on normative Islamic beliefs. Commenting on the proposals, we make the…
Anti Muslim Sentiment – Government ‘Extremism’ Taskforce
Islamaphobia, or as I like to address it, ‘Anti Muslim Sentiment’ seems to be stepping up and gaining even more momentum on a daily bases. The pressure from lobby groups and the Government in silencing normative traditional Islamic teachings in the guise of ‘Tackling Extremism’ should clearly highlight where we…
Tackling extremism in the UK – official Gov report
Report from the Prime Minister’s Task Force on Tackling Radicalisation and Extremism. Download it here and leave your comments below.
Nelson Mandela: A big Loss but…!
There is no doubt that Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) was a great person. His struggle for what he believed was both inspirational and motivated many people. I remember seeing him on TV when he left his long imprisonment showing the people the small cell where he lived in solitary confinement for…
Preventing terrorism or recreating Islam?
The Prime Minister issued a report yesterday entitled Tackling Extremism in the UK, which he claims will do more to ‘confront extremism and radicalisation’. Drawn up by the Prime Minister’s Task Force on Tackling Radicalisation and Extremism, it was reportedly put together in response to the alleged murder of a British…
Welcome to the new islam21c.com
As the proverb goes, ‘change is the only constant’ as it is in the nature of all that Allah has created to constantly change and adapt. The actual notion of change is inextricably linked to flaws and/or limitations as a thing is usually altered out of a sense of improvement.…
What of Those Who Never Heard of Islam [al-Tahwiyyah Pt 21]
The fate of people who did not hear of Islām is a common question on the minds of many, yet it is easily understood when one appreciates the all-encompassing nature of Allah’s Knowledge and His absolute justice. لَمْ يَخْفَ عَلَيْهِ شَيْءٌ مِنْ أَفْعَالِهِمْ قَبْلَ أَنْ خَلَقَهُمْ، وَعَلِمَ مَا هُمْ عَامِلُونَ…
Juristic Principles Concerning the non-Mujtahid Part 4
Many times a mufti will resort to using very specific terminology pertaining to rulings. Therefore, the layman is required to know the various types of rulings, their classifications and consequences for acting and not acting upon them. This is part 4 of a series of articles. Click here to read…
HHUGS: An Embodiment of the Spirit of Karbala
Are we like these people, full of bravado and boasting, but when it comes to getting actively involved in fighting injustice, we retreat behind our computer screens, too afraid to do more than ‘like’ a status update, if even that? Last Thursday was the 10th of Muharram, a momentous day…
The Power of Words: Unveiling the Politics of Dehumanisation
“It is true that the Jew is a human being but so is a flea a living being – one that is none too pleasant ... our duty towards both ourselves and our conscience is to render it harmless. It is the same with the Jews.” These were the words…
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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…