The struggle to control one’s Id, to master one’s anger and pride, to learn humility and to recognize the insignificance of the self in comparison to the awesome majesty of God, are qualities very difficult to muster. It is not easy to become one with God in one month. Read more
How many more cases of angry responses to fear-mongering and Islamophobia must happen before we recognise its consistently deadly consequences? Preaching hatred, racism and bigotry leads to violence. At some point, someone will take action. Read more
The obsession with tradition ultimately weakens the faith, since true strength comes from encouraging criticism and dissent, as they set the stage for the much needed self-renewal and change. Read more
When British Muslims are able to work collaboratively on projects that benefit the larger community with like-minded youth together across faith lines, it gives them a chance to explore their abilities, interpersonal skills and dynamism. And many of those go on to become role models for others. Read more
In the Arab world's developing democracies, Islamic finance needs to be both human and relevant to all people seeking the dignity of a livelihood for themselves and their families. Otherwise, what’s the difference from the regimes of the past? Read more
How would you respond if someone tried to kill you because of who you are? I know what my own responses would be: anger, fear, rage. For Rais Bhuiyan, the answer was different: forgiveness. Read more
Common sense should make us realise that Qur'anic rulings based on general, universally applicable principles are likely to be the ones which are still applicable in modern times; as opposed to the verses which were obviously revealed in very specific situations of the early Muslim community. Read more
As Muslims, we know what it's like to live in a world that can be hostile and discriminatory. If we expect our rights to be respected around the world, then we too must respect the rights of other minority groups. This includes the LGBT community. Read more
Despite a myriad of other domestic problems, Saudi Arabia's rulers go to great lengths to enforce the self-defeating practice of effectively banning women from driving - despite the lack of a religious basis and the female success stories found elsewhere in the Muslim world. Read more
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Extremism: Talking about religion after Norway
Talking about religion after Norway means not letting fear define what faith is all about. Deliberate attempts to understand religion, uncomfortable as it may be, must be part of the path forward. Read more