Politics
The masjid: place of worship or centre of influence?
From preserving Islamic identity to strengthening civic influence, the evolving role of the masjid in contemporary Britain.
Mimbar-rising
This essay is divided into two parts; the first is a sociology of the institution of the mosque, while the second is a theorisation of the role mosques can play in social…
Gaza: The Spark that Ignited the Ummah
Gaza - the word that will forever remain etched in the hearts and minds of generations upon generations of people all over the world. For Muslims, it will be proudly remembered as…
The West: Its own Greatest Fear
“And when it is said to them, ‘Make not mischief on the earth,’ they say, ‘We are only ones who put things right.’ Of a surety, they are the ones who make…
Comment: Discussing Terrorism and Jihad
All praise belongs to Allah and blessings and peace be upon the final prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). We have recently seen a number of articles and lectures by various speakers…
Making the Most of the Proposed Protest on the 31st of Oct
Innayat Bunglawala recently wrote on the Guardian’s ‘Comment is free’ that there was a need to respond to a small group of Muslims’ misguided efforts on the 31st of October to carry…
The Power of Images
I find myself involved with the meaning and significance of vision in our culture now – with the experience of seeing, looking and watching. I want to connect the discussion of technological…