Tag: media2016
Reckless Reporting of UNESCO Resolution on Al-Aqsa
UNESCO Resolution on Temple Mount: Alleged Denial of ‘Jewish Links’- Only a Media Spin! The UNESCO Resolution on “Occupied Palestine” was endorsed recently by its Executive Board which comprised of representatives from…
Imam Shakeel v The BBC: Time for the community to wake up
Imam Shakeel Begg of Lewisham Mosque, London, recently lost his case for libel against the BBC. Firstly, I would like to say that I wish to express my support for Imam Shakeel.…
ITV’s “Ex-Muslim” Documentary – a missed opportunity
I have always keenly examined the psychology of the ‘Ex-Muslim’ phenomenon so I was intrigued to hear of ITV’s documentary on ‘Ex-Muslims’ on Thursday night. However, within minutes I soon disappointingly realised…
No, Daily Mail, you CAN’T have sex slaves – Ali Hammuda’s response
Bismillah, wal-hamdu lillah, wa al-salatu wa al-salamu ‘ala rasulillah All media outlets are not the same – the Daily Mail is a special kind of ignorant Two years ago a spy was caught…
Why are we talking about Fireman Sam?
Wrapped in velvet, placed on the highest shelf, perfumed and honoured, the Qur’an has a special place in every Muslim’s heart. The Qur’an is the uncreated speech of the Lord of the…
The Politics of Demonising Dr Zakir Naik
Hindu scholar from India speaks out against the Islamophobic campaign against Dr Zakir Naik Ever since a Bangladeshi newspaper reported that Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik “inspired” Dhaka militants, a new frenzy of…
Is David Cameron OK with “an” Islamic State then?
On Wednesday 20 April 2016, David Cameron defamed Imām Sulaiman Ghani from Tooting at Prime Minister's Questions as an "IS supporter" - a popular acronym for ISIS. Downing Street's Press Office later clarified…
Londoners Reject the Politics of Racism & Fear
Since London woke up to confirmation of a resounding win for Labour’s Sadiq Khan in the Mayoral Elections, another campaign of blame apportioning in the Conservative Party seems to be underway. The…
Podcast – London Mayoral Vote Today
https://soundcloud.com/islam21c/the-muslim-vote-london-mayoral-elections To Listen to the Podcast click play in the player above For those who are yet to vote, not sure whether they want to or are sitting on the fence undecided…
London Mayor Election – The BIG Discussion
Click above to watch part 1 & 2 of 'London Mayor Election - the muslim vote' | The BIG Discussion. More BIG Discussions coming soon The Challenge of Radicalisation...but is it real?…