Tag: RACISM
Is “Radicalisation” Real? | Islam21c Big Discussion
The Muslim community has been diagnosed with the problem of “radicalisation” by those outside of it, with David Cameron calling it “the greatest struggle of our generation.” But is it real?
Palestinian Hunger Strike Enters 21st Day
Today is the 21st day that some 1500 Palestinians detained in Israeli jails have been on hunger strike. According to the media committee set up by 'Idraab al-Karaamah' or the 'Strike of Dignity', no correspondence has taken place between the detainees and the prison's administration, with many of the prisoners…
Remembering Darcus Howe & Ahmed Kathrada
Lewisham Mosque's Imam Shakeel Begg reflects on the lives of Ahmed Kathrada, a contemporary of Nelson Mandela, and Darcus Howe, a leading activist during the Black Panther Movement, and highlights the duty of a Muslim in standing up to injustice, oppression and racism.
Today Turkey Votes Yes or No
The run-up to today's referendum has caused the veil to slip from many European states and "journalists" revealing their contempt for Turks and fears of a strong Muslim nation...
The Times’ failed attack against Mend is good news
Every now and then, a servile Islamophobic journalist whips up a hatchet job so embarrassing that even their newspapers seek to bury it in the middle somewhere or behind a subscription-only paywall so it is only read by their faithful. This is what happened after quite a fruitless 3-month “investigation”…
“International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination”
It is true that throughout its history, the UN has claimed to work to eliminate racial discrimination. The UN Charter adopted in 1945, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) adopted in 1948, and the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination adopted in 1963, were…
Why I won’t cry about hijab bans
The women’s dress-code for employment agency Portico published last year, stated: What we like to see: Makeup worn at all times and regularly reapplied, with a minimum of: Light blusher; Lipstick or tinted gloss; Mascara; Eye shadow; Light foundation/powder. Heel height normally a minimum of 2 inches and maximum of 4 inches, unless otherwise agreed…
Revealed: How British Fearmongers Made Millions
In my last article, I tried to explain the imminent threat populism poses in the western world and asserted that Islamophobia is currently the populist tool of choice. Recent financial revelations in Holland have proven this beyond doubt and provided a strong link to their influence in the UK. Politically-awake…
Muslim Council of Britain slams Met Police chief for supporting Islamophobic organisation
UPDATE: The police chief is reported to have avoided the event after pressure - read more The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), the country’s leading Muslim representative body, has criticised a top Metropolitan police chief for his decision to speak at an event of the infamous Henry Jackson Society (HJS).…
Silencing Pro-Palestinian Voices in Universities
In 2003, a motion to twin Preston with the city of Nablus was tabled and debated by Preston City Council. It was a motion which was proposed by a good friend of mine, Councillor Michael Lavalette. It was one of the most tense and lively debates that I ever had…
