Source[1] Will McCants:[2] Graeme Wood’s article on ISIS (in the March 2015 edition of Atlantic)[3] touched off a national debate about the insurgent group’s uses and abuses of Islam. Over…
The Flying Elephant in the Room
Daesh’s rapid expansion across swathes of Syria and Iraq caused grave concern for a considerable period of time due to the barbarity inflicted upon its enemies. Not a single country…
Better the Devil You Know?
The May 2015 election win for the Conservatives surprised many, with David Cameron emerging as the undisputed champion in the political arena.[1] The subsequent resignation from three of the leading political…
Idealism or Radicalism?
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…
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…
The Calamity of the so-called “Caliphate of ISIS” in Iraq
All praises belong to Allah alone, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the one who has no Prophet after him, our Prophet Muhammad, upon his family and…