Tag: GENERAL ELECTIONS

Legal guidance for Imams and charities on 2024 election

The Muslim Vote 12 Min Read

As we approach the July general election, here are some important dos and don'ts for scholars and Imams.

Can the Muslim vote really make a difference?

Abu Aafiyah 6 Min Read

Hundreds of Muslims from across the country convened for one thing last weekend; a general election is now set for 4 July.

Should we back Sadiq Khan or punish Labour?

Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad Dr. Salman Butt 2 Min Read

London is to choose its next Mayor on Thursday; who do we vote for, and in light of Gaza, is Labour really for Muslims?

Is George Galloway’s win start of a sea change in UK politics?

Zishan Khan Shaheer Choudhury 11 Min Read

George Galloway's Rochdale win shows that political parties can no longer ignore serious issues such as Gaza.

Netherlands in rightwing shift after Geert Wilders’ victory

Muhammad Mussa Shaheer Choudhury Kasim Tekin 8 Min Read

Wednesday's PVV triumph is a rightwing paradigm shift as Dutch Islamophobe Wilders continues coalition talks.

Muslims need to build these 10 institutions

Sufyan Ismail Dr. Salman Butt 1 Min Read

On this episode of Empowered by Islam21c we're joined by Sufyan Ismail, an entrepreneur who left the world of business to help start Muslim institutions and structures to empower and represent Muslims

UK Muslims need an alternative to Labour

Muhammad Jalal 24 Min Read

Muslims need to chart an independent path in politics and not crave the attention of established parties, argues Muhammad Jalal, host of The Thinking Muslim podcast.

An earnest plea to all Muslims, particularly du’āt, to uphold the truth in Turkey

Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad 5 Min Read

As the run-off vote for the Turkish presidency fast approaches, Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad urges all Muslims to lend their support towards seeking and defending justice.

Scholars of the Ummah call for re-election of Erdoğan

Letters to Islam21c 8 Min Read

Ahead of the Turkish general election on 14 May, fifty scholars from across the Muslim world urge voters and non-voters to support President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his AK party.

Imran Khan arrested; army emerges from the shadows

Ehsaan Sheikh 11 Min Read

After being targeted with over a hundred cases of terrorism and anti-state crimes, the PTI chairman Imran Khan has been arrested; here is some analysis.