“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
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The Veil: Protection from Sexual, Financial Exploitation
Women in the West have only had rights for 100 years thanks to the advocacy of feminism. Muslim women have been able to vote, own land and run their own businesses for about a little over 1400 years. Before you can understand the full irony of the situation, I must…
Cheap clothes, at what cost?
All praise is for Allah. We ask Allah to praise and grant peace upon the Messenger, his family and followers. As the death toll keeps rising from the Dhaka disaster, even for a country and industry known for frequent accidents. This disaster is on another scale. The number of dead…
Looking at Pakistan’s Challenges – Does Turbulence Lie ahead?
The 11th of May was a milestone in Pakistan’s 66-year political history, with the first ever handing over of power from one democratically elected government to another. Nawaz Sharif of the Pakistan Muslim League was voted into Office for a third time in his 30-year political career. This proved to…
How to Deal with Airport Harassment by MI5 or Police
At Cageprisoners we receive a number of calls each week complaining about the treatment that Muslims are receiving by various agencies. It is time to redress the balance by informing the public of their rights. Since the start of the War on Terror, there has been consistent harassment of the…
How Woolwich Became a Platform for Islamophobes
May 22nd 2013 will be remembered for the day Drummer Lee Rigby was murdered by Michael Adebowale and Michael Adebolajo. However for Muslims, it was the day that drove undercover Islamophobes to come into the open, enticing every British person to stand against anyone of the Muslim faith. Could people…
Playing Racial Politics with Child Abuse
Let us not bury our heads in the sand any longer because the children of Britain need protection rather than their plight being hijacked to sow enmity towards minority communities. The issue of child abuse is one that evokes the deepest levels of sadness for the victims and anger towards…
The intellectulisers of hate are the enablers of the fascist Right wing
Douglas Murray is also on the board of governors. He has openly said that he would like "Conditions for Muslims in Europe must be made harder across the board” Muslims in Britain are all too familiar with the activities of the English Defence League. As an organisation the E.D.L. tries…
A Date with the Devil
Friends of Al-Aqsa (FOA) are inviting people to join their campaign to raise awareness through pamphleting, Facebook and Twitter. Further details can be obtained from http://checkthelabel.org.uk/ Notes: Source; www.islam21c.com Islam21c requests all the readers of this article, and others, to share it on your facebook, twitter, and other platforms…
Al-Tahwiyyah: Pt 10- Beyond Imagination
The author continues introducing Allāh’s description to us. The fact that the author continues to describe Allah affirms the notion that even though we cannot perceive the reality of Allah’s attributes we can understand their meanings. لا تَبْلُغُهُ الأَوْهامُ، وَلا تُدْرِكُهُ الأَفْهامُ، ''No imagination (wahm) can conceive of Him, and…
Al-Tahwiyyah: Pt 9- He Takes Life Without Fear
مُمِيتٌ بـِلا مَخَافَةٍ، بَاعِثٌ بـِلا مَشَقَّةٍ ''He causes death without fear, and He resurrects (the dead) without any effort.'' Such a statement echoes the perfection of Allah’s Lordship over all that exists and lays bare the triviality of everything that is other than Him; truly: ‘There is nothing like unto…
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A James O’Brien masterclass in how to deal with people demanding Muslims apologise for #Charliehebdo
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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…
