Tag: ISLAM
The Stupidity of Comparing Hijab to Pole Dancing
The Politics of Hijāb The hijāb is a concept which goes beyond the sublunary. It connects to the spiritual by obliterating worldly expectations in favour of conformity to that which is most…
Who are the Majoos?
In the run up to Christmas and the New Year, the Nativity was re-enacted by school children across the country. The entrance of the Magi is always one of the highlights. ‘For a…
Looking Back to Move Forward
Scroll down to see an interactive timeline of articles on history over the last twelve months. “History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.” ― Winston Churchill Whilst…
Taqwa in Turkey’s Renaissance
Dr Mohamed Soudan, Foreign Relations Secretary of Egypt’s democratically elected Freedom and Justice Party, discusses the remarkable story of Islamic Turkey. Follow this three-part series which explores the transitional era of Turkey,…
Erdogan’s Rise to Power
Dr Mohamed Soudan, Foreign Relations Secretary of Egypt’s democratically elected Freedom and Justice Party, led by President Mohammad Morsi, and one of five members of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Arbitration Committee that arbitrates…
The Remarkable Story of Islamic Turkey
Dr Mohamed Soudan, Foreign Relations Secretary of Egypt's democratically elected Freedom and Justice Party, led by President Mohammad Morsi, and one of five members of the Muslim Brotherhood's Arbitration Committee that arbitrates…
When Constantinople became Istanbul | A celebration of modern times
There is no comparison between the honour and nobility of Islam conquering nations and the disgrace and degradation left by Crusader and Safavid campaigns. When Islam and peace were spread to all…
Muhammad Ali, supporter of Palestine denouncer of Zionism, dies
Innā lillāhi wa innā ilayhi rāji'ūn To Allāh we certainly belong, and certainly to Him is our return. It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing away of the beloved…
Do You Want Good For Others?
Allāh’s Messenger (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) said, “None of you believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.” In another narration it is reported that he said,…
What Do Influential British Muslims Believe?
“Normative Islam Report": A study of the religious views of influential British Muslims Results from a survey of Influential Muslim scholars, leaders and activists from different schools of thought across the UK…