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
Asians & Arabs – No friends of Muhammad Ali or Malcolm X
By Khalil Yusuf Charles[1] When will my Asian and Arab brothers and sisters realise that Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X have very little to do with them? In their early days,…
Is ISIS Dead? The Importance of Uprooting its Leadership
By Nacereddine Saleh Donald Trump has been eager to claim the defeat of ISIS, though this has been disputed by forces on the ground.[1] Either way, its so-called ‘caliphate’ is…
Restless Knights & Crescent Moons: Terror in Christchurch, NZ
Every Friday, millions of Muslims congregate in mosques around the world to listen to sermons delivered by their respective imams. Jumu’ah or, Friday Prayer as it is more commonly known, is…
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…
A Precedent for the President…
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…
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…
Soul Food? Sex Slaves, the Catholic Church & R Kelly
The recent visit of Pope Francis to the Middle East was historic for more than one reason.[1] His decision to reveal details about nuns being subjected to sexual slavery by…
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…