As surprising as it may sound to many who heard Tory leadership contender, Kemi Badenoch’s comments that "…not all cultures are equally valid…"[1] when deciding who should be allowed into…
Watermelons & Palestine: Symbolism and Overtures of Emancipation
“In occupied Palestine, watermelon is a symbol of resistance. With its colors mirroring the Palestinian flag, the fruit can be seen from the stone walls of Gaza to the galleries…
20/20War: New Year or New Fear?
Each new year is welcomed around the globe with spectacular firework displays that fill the skies and airwaves to the rapture of multitudinous audiences gathering to witness such events. As…
‘This Land is Mine(d)’
The end of October concluded the annual commemoration of Black History month and, just as this rich legacy did not commence with the advent of Transatlantic Slavery, neither did the…
Simply the Best
Friday Sermon Archives Series, first delivered on 27th October 2000 and edited, 28th October 2023 Introduction Despite our current condition, we must try to repel the prevalent sense of despair,…
The Future is for Islam
Friday Sermon Archives Series, first delivered* on 29th September 2001 and edited, 28th October 2023 Introduction Allah has informed us; “It is He who has sent His Messenger with guidance…
They intend to put out the Light of Allah…
Friday Sermon Archives Series, first delivered on 12th October 2001 and edited, 28th October 2023 Introduction “They intend to put out the Light of Allah with their mouths. But Allah…
Black Future; Advancing Initiatives
The annual commemoration of Black History Month in the UK first began in October 1987 to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Caribbean emancipation from slavery and 25th anniversary of the…
Murder She Wrote: The Disparities in Health (S)care
“I killed them on purpose because I’m not good enough to care for them…” “I am a horrible evil person…” “I AM EVIL I DID THIS…” [1] These were some…
Wildfires & Youth: Nature vs. Nurture
The recent killing of 17-year-old Nahel M. in France can be, to some extent, considered a George Floyd (US, 2021) and Mark Duggan (UK, 2011) moment due to the riots and violence that ensued as a result of police brutality – yet again. More than 5 nights of rioting have witnessed major cities like Paris, Marseille and Strasbourg on fire and, as many have now become accustomed to, blame is squarely attributed to the youth.