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.
Potential Afghan civil war looms as US retreats from its “forever war”
In the aftermath of the hasty withdrawal of American troops from the Afghan airbase of Bagram earlier this month, the prospect of yet another civil war in the country is becoming increasingly…
“Kill the Bill” – Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill to be debated on Monday
The widely disparaged and objectionable Police, Crime, Sentencing, and Courts (PCSC) Bill is set to be examined in a report stage debate in the House of Commons tomorrow.
Palestinians continue to heap pressure on PA’s Mahmoud Abbas to quit presidency
Momentum is building against the traditional political rulers of the West Bank, who are strongly perceived to be illegitimate and working in tandem with the Israeli occupation.
Labour barely holds onto Batley and Spen, but loses hefty Muslim vote
Despite the victory, the result was exceptionally close due to a massive drop in Muslim support in the traditionally Labour heartland.
US deserts Bagram airbase as it flees Afghanistan
The military of the United States has finally packed its bags and departed from the Afghan airbase of Bagram.
British Muslims call for an end to the Uyghur Muslim genocide
Demonstrations descend on Chinese embassy, as regime marks centenary of Communist Party formation.