“By time, Indeed, mankind is in loss, Except for those who believe, do good deeds and urge one another to the truth, and urge one another to steadfastness.”[1] The end…
Societal Serenity & Quietist Salafis: A Swedish Context
By Gibril Fodor* It's a sunny Friday afternoon. We have just completed the traditional Friday prayers in a small mosque located in the shadow of large Brutalist style housing blocks…
Left Out to Die: The Tragedy of Baby Jarrah Begum
On Friday 8th March news emerged regarding the death of baby Jarrah, Shamima Begum’s 3-week-old newborn son. The following day it was confirmed.[1] Despite the overwhelming national sentiment that Begum not…
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…
Converts are [not] the problem
In the aftermath of last week’s Westminster attacks, questions are once again being asked about Muslim converts’ susceptibility to violent extremism.[1] Fake or Flakey news: Poor alternatives Unlike the current…
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,…
Brussels Attacks: What’s next?
The latest terrorist attacks in Brussels follow the very recent ones in Istanbul and are yet further reminders of the extent of the threat facing us. Multifarious in nature, this…
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…
Safeguarding Muslim children from Daesh and PREVENT
Source[1] With Daesh seemingly here to stay, David Cameron has set out his five-year plan to tackle extremism. Yahya Birt [2] asks what the priorities should be for British Muslims.…