Idealism or radicalism? Understanding the reaction of some British Muslims in the context of current national and international events. Existing concerns about young British Muslims travelling to and fighting in…
A Response to Andrew Gilligan
Andrew Gilligan’s usual lack of attention to detail and his failure to conduct anything close to what can be considered research is what many have come to expect from this…
Part 1: The Roots of Extremism in Islam
Part 1: Understanding terminology Extreme beliefs and practices in the religion fall on either side of what constitutes the Straight Path (Siratul Mustaqeem) as has been confirmed in the Qur’an:[1]…
Part 2: The Roots of Extremism in Islam
Part 2: The beginnings of the Khawaarij A classic example that serves to illustrate the causes of misguidance described in Part 1 can be witnessed during the time of the…
Muslim Education in Britain during the 1990s: A synopsis
Muslim Education in Britain during the 1990s: A synopsis Introduction The purpose of my 1997 study was to examine the implications of state funding on Muslim schools. At that time…
Part 2: Defining Muslim Identity in Conservative Britain
Part 2: Shared beliefs, shared values and social conservatism Another response that has been long overdue is in relation to questions regarding social conservatism and the anti-social values to which…
Part 1: Defining Muslim Identity in Conservative Britain
The need to examine aspects of British identity from political and cultural perspectives has never been more poignant, especially in the face of the ‘Charlie Hebdo’ attacks in France and…
“On a road to nowhere…”
“On a road to nowhere…” The Government’s inability to tackle violent radicalisation and extremism continues What strategy? The government continues to provide reactionary responses to address the continuing threat posed…
Islam’s ability to empower is a magnet to black British youths
When I was younger it was Islam's sense of brotherhood that my life needed, not the passivity of Christian doctrine. Islam's monotheistic foundation made sense to me and was easy…
Young British Muslim converts need support to prevent another Woolwich
As a Muslim convert, [1] I set up a project to counter radicalisation among young urban men but unfortunately our funding was cut by the government and now there's a…