The Poverty of Fanaticism
The Poverty of Fanaticism
A Muslim Journey
British Islam is dominated by culturally and theologically conservative south Asians. But the London bombs may help to make it more open to those who want to engage with the modern world
The contract with Muslims must not be torn up
Britain’s culture of tolerating radicalism is in the national interest and should not be swept away by the urge to get tough
Throwing mud at Muslims
Branding moderates as extremists will have disastrous consequences
Resisting Shaytaan
Resisting Shaytaan
Unholy Strictures
It is wrong – and dangerous – to believe literal truth can be found in religious texts.
Lessons from Prophet Musa [Moses]
Lessons from Prophet Musa [Moses]
Be Islamic, Don’t Panic
This is a time for us to turn away from life’s many distractions, and to focus ourselves on the main agenda. What does God want from us? What is our particular role in the great cosmic scheme of things? Where should our energies and resources be deployed?