The case of USA vs. Jamie Paulin-Ramirez, criminal no. 10-123-02, provides a precedent for the current dilemma surrounding the legal status of Hoda Muthana. However, the US government and its…
A Symbol of Oppression: Rubbing Salt in the wounds
"They’re trying to take away our culture. They’re trying to take away our history...These things have been there for 150 years, for a hundred years. You go back to a…
Amber Rudd’s denial: Was she taking the P?
In light of Rudd's resignation on 29th April 2018, it appears that her efforts to mislead not only the public, but also the Home Affairs Select Committee, have come back…
Not my President, not my Caliph: Political and Religious Extremism
The 21st century is witnessing a worrying trend where unqualified personalities – who lack legitimacy – are assuming significant positions of political or religious authority. It is evident that part…
Is Donald Trump a Salafist?
As the US prepares to inaugurate its 45th president, an important consideration should be given to what social conservatism actually means to Donald Trump. Upon closer examination of his beliefs,…
Her Master’s Voice: Lazy, misguided and reckless!
In January, the former Prime Minister, David Cameron, asserted that learning English was a solution to tackling segregation and the ‘lure’ of extremism. Focusing on the second aspect, the government…
Paris Attacks: You don’t want to read this…
Source: [1] You don’t want to read this, and I take no pleasure in writing it, and no one really wants to hear it right now. But I believe it needs…
Is Quietist Salafism an Alternative to ISIS?
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…