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…
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…
The Institutionalisation of Islam
Authors: Professor Basia Spalek and Abdul Haqq Baker[1] Statistics suggest that across Europe, Muslims are disproportionately represented in prisons. The reasons for this are numerous – the young age profile…
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…
Jihad Jane, Jihadi Brides & Jamie: Idealistic Commonalities
On 8th January 2014, Jamie Paulin-Ramirez, an American Muslim convert, was convicted for ‘providing material support to terrorists’. Her nickname, ‘Jihad Jamie’, was coined as a result of her association…
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Emerging government policies and Islamophobic media headlines continue to target and marginalise Muslims – and let us be clear about this – socially conservative, orthodox Muslims in particular. To add…
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…
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…