By Unaisa Abdul Haqq Baker,[1] A 14-year-old girl, Molly Russell, took her own life in November 2017 after prolonged exposure to images of self-harm on Instagram. “The caring soul who…
A Precedent for the President & UK
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…
The Harrisburg Terrorist: My little brother and the quandary of self-radicalization
By Ibrahim Aziz[1] On December 17th, 2015, the FBI executed a no knock search warrant and arrested my little brother at his residence in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. According to the indictment,…
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…
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…
Government’s New Extremism Manifesto? We’re still unclear about the old one!
As the government joins yet another coalition force to tackle the latest challenge emanating from the Middle East; namely, the so-called Islamic State (IS), it is keen to convince us…