Overzealous ambitions & Idealism: the ‘youthful’ phase “The youthful phase is more idealistic and formative for individuals who have embraced Islam. This is another phase where converts are considered susceptible…
Part 1, Malcolm: X=mc² Recalibrating a strategy for success
The 55th anniversary of Malcolm X’s death witnessed a plethora of articles, discussion and interviews regarding his legacy. The most revealing to date was the 6-part Netflix docuseries, ‘Who Killed…
A view from the inside: Brixton Mosque & shifting perceptions…
Initial publication[1] Not until the events of 7th July, has the British Muslim Convert community within the UK been under so much scrutiny, as being especially susceptible to extremist teachings…
Finding the Way Forward: The Black Muslim Third Space
By Habeeb Akande* Summary In recent years, Black British Muslim communities have witnessed the growth of a new religious and social institution, known as the Third Space. The ‘Third Space’…
Can we really speak of “unity” & “Ummah” without addressing anti-black racism?
Let’s not kid ourselves any longer; there is a serious problem of anti-black racism in the Muslim majority world and beyond, writes Suleiman Ahmed
Brexit: [Re]birth of a Nation?
Brexit continues to preoccupy many of our thoughts as the impending deadline for leaving approaches. Arguably the most divisive issue in British politics for a generation, Brexit has accelerated an…
Fifty Shades of Grey and Only One Black?
‘These extremists have determinedly created divisions to wipe out the ‘grey zone’ of reason and tolerance. They have conflated religion and politics and thereby poisoned Islam.’ [1] A small delegation…
‘Brothers, we’re not Asian – Let’s stop acting like we’re Asian (and grooming young impressionable white girls)!’
The recent Eid ul Fitr celebrations were tarnished for some of the black Muslim community in the UK due to inflammatory comments made by a well known and respected speaker;…