Paris Olympics & religion
French female athletes will not be allowed to don the hijab – however arrangements are being made for a multifaith prayer room for athletes’ use. click here.
Book Review
A fascinating and eclectic collection of biographical essays on eight strong-willed women with a connection to Muslim life in Britain. click here.
Books – notices & reviews
A welcome addition to the scholarship on the history of Muslims in Britain. click here.
Dr Adrien Chauvet, a physical chemist who has also studied the Islamic sciences, writes in the introduction to his recently published book dealing with the science vs religion debate, “My goal is not to prove scientifically that God exist – at least not directly – but to demonstrate that scientific logic is not foreign to religious logic. Rather, I shed some light on their complementarity and justify, using scientific methods and arguments, a theistic vision of the world.click here
Remembering Roger Boase, Historian of Andalusia, bridge builder
Policy report from MCB
This briefing from the Research & Documentation Committee of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) is the second in a series of reports on the demographic and socioeconomic profile of Muslims in England and Wales, drawing on Census data from 2021, 2011 and 2001. It is a continuing story of life in deprived with opportunities limited to lower-tier albeit essential jobs. Given the strides made by the community in higher education and the commitment to
a British identity, the need of the hour is a fair deal to overcome entrenched inequalities. click here.
400 British imams & scholars challenge Gove’s ‘extremist’ insinuation
The ‘ulema are signatories to a letter rejecting a new UK government definition of extremism that targetsseveral British Muslim organisations, including CAGE, MEND and the Muslim Association of Britain (MAB). click here.
Maulana Adam, religious authority [1937 – 2024]
Tens of thousands assemble at Spinney Park, Leicester for his janaza prayer. click here
Student Loans
BBSI’s timely and comprehensive analysis of the loan contract with recommendations. Click here.
Dossiers
UK General Election tit bits latest Independent & other PPC announcements click here
Metrics of domestic security. click here.
More on the agent who masterminded regime change in 1953 Iran. click here.
Who is banning books? click here
Afghanistan – the great misadventure. Click here.
Book Review
A new book by Peter Clark, author of ‘Marmaduke Pickthall, British Muslim’. Click here.
Lives
. Sir Tim Brighouse – a tribute from Muslim civil society
“For those who knew him professionally, or encountered him in seminars, their memory will be of a towering personality, frank, genuinely committed to making Britain an inclusive and pluralistic society that is fair in its dealings with its Muslim population.” click here.
Over 2000 of historical and contemporary personalities that have impacted the Muslim world… click here.
Archives
Islamic Quarterly
How holy is Palestine to the Muslims? – H. S, Karmi click here,
Impact International
The Kalim Siddiqui – Professor Khurshid Ahmad exchange: ‘Whose failure in Pakistan?’ click here
Afkar
Muslim Minorities: Towards a Practical Education Strategy – Khurram Murad click here.
The Muslim
Symbol and rite in Islam – Omar Austin, click here
Salaam Site Map
London Mayoral Election
An analysis of critical constituencies and the voter registration challenge. click here. .
2024 General Election updates
Latest Independents in Leicester South and Leicester East – click here
MCB’s Zara Mohammed on the Gove ‘Extremism’ definition
“It alienates and deems the very groups and individuals who have opposed extremism as extremists themselves.” click here.
Launch of report ‘Media Bias Gaza 2023 – 24. ” 76% of online articles frame the conflict as an “Israel-Hamas war,” while only 24% mention “Palestine/Palestinian,” indicating a lack of context.” click here.
For those finding the path to Islam
“. . . . We pray that, with Allah as your guide, you will enjoy this wonderful spiritual journey, all the while, showered by His blessings.” From the website launch of a new Muslim support body. click here.
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