Tag: DEMOCRACY

Are Muslims anti-democratic subversives or champions of a more democratic way?

Muhammad Thomson 14 Min Read

Are Muslims anti-democratic subversives or champions of a more democratic way? Under a dictatorship it is clear that the ruler is in full control of where the nation is going and how

When a society implodes on itself

Ustādh Imran Shah 11 Min Read

When a society implodes on itself and when a nation forgets their priorities towards it This year saw the elections in Denmark and a very worrying result works as the echo for

Why would Muslims hate ‘the West’? A history of ‘Islamic Extremism’

Dr Zafar-Islam Khan 29 Min Read

I was recently invited to present at an international conference titled: “How to understand and Co-exist with Radical Islām.” After reading the concept paper, it was clear from the very first paragraph

Four reasons Jeremy Corbyn might be good for Muslims

Manija Omar 9 Min Read

“Let us be a force for change in the world.” The founder of the Stop the war coalition, supporter of the Amnesty International, admirer of Karl Marx, the “modest, unassuming man,” Jeremy

Time to Devour the ‘Hero’ they created from a Minion

Dr Mohamed Soudan 12 Min Read

Click to sign petitions to ban Sisi from entering the UK – Parliament – Avaaz In an Islam21c exclusive, a member of President Morsi's Government, and secretary of Foreign Affairs for the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom

Morsi Smiles: what can my enemies do to me?

Ahmed Hammuda 16 Min Read

Decree whatever you wish to Decree When they saw the miracle of Musa's staff, the magicians of the Pharaoh unanimously believed. Indifferent to what followed of Pharaoh's threats, they exclaimed: "...So decree

Introduction to Islamic Political Theory

Sheikh Alomgir Ali 15 Min Read

Introduction to Islamic Political Theory For many Muslims, politics always has a negative stigma attached to it. The reasons for this vary from the abuse of political power from those in authority

President Morsi, We Salute You…Again

Ahmed Hammuda 11 Min Read

Note; this article has been updated following today's breaking news President Morsi, we salute you, because prison in Egypt without justice was for Yūsuf (ʿalayhi al-Salām) when: "He said: "O my Lord! Prison

Post Election Analysis: now the real work starts

Dr. Salman Butt 11 Min Read

Post Election Analysis: now the real work starts England lost, Scotland won Upon seeing the blued England on the election result maps, many have been covering a sense of woe with jokes

Who should I vote for?

Muhammad Ibrahim 23 Min Read

Who should I vote for? Muhammad Ibrahim provides some useful online research strategies to help readers to make the most informed decision for who to vote for in their constituency. Due to