Tag: GOVERNMENT

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Islam21c: First Quarterly Review of 2015

The last twelve months have been full of monumental events for the Muslim ummah all over the globe. From international events to local action alerts, Islam21c has provided a space for scholars, thinkers, activists and readers to share guidance and take part in crucial conversations for Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

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Breaking Bad: The government’s stance on terrorism law

On the 18th of September, 31-year-old father-of-two Mohammed Ali was sentenced to eight years in prison for trying to buy ricin off of an undercover FBI agent on the Internet, inspired by the TV series Breaking Bad. This was following the Aspergers syndrome sufferer's conviction for the offence after a trial

Netanyahu slips through UK border Control

ACTION ALERT: Protest today 9th September outside Downing Street 11am-1pm There has been a lot of rhetoric around the refugees fleeing into Europe recently, with the iconic picture of the drowned Syrian baby prompting even the most hard-hearted politicians and media outlets to water down their anti-“migrant” (read: refugee) rhetoric. Almost everyone

Did Netanyahu just respond to his own arrest petition?

If you haven't signed yet, click here to sign the petition and help it reach 100,000 With the petition calling for the arrest of war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu on his visit to the UK rushing to 100,000 signatures, the Government has already mustered together a quick reply, click here to

Does spying make you feel safer?

“Let them worship the Lord of this House.Who feeds them against hunger and gives them security against fear.”       Safety and security is an essential need for all of mankind at all levels; for individuals, families and the community at large. It is a basic human right and thus the responsibility

Introduction to Islamic Political Theory

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 to the misunderstandings surrounding the nature of politics and the position of Islām towards it. The lack of

Current Affairs Europe Featured Politics UK 13 Min Read

Rise of the Keyboard Army | A new era of Muslim political activism

Rise of the Keyboard Army A new era of Muslim political activism Lobbying takes its name from the lobbies, or hallways, of Parliament where MPs and peers gather before and after debates in the Commons and Lords chambers. Today, with the advent of newer technologies, no longer does one need