Sheikh Cameron in Indonesia- Democracy by the barrel of a Gun

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By Majed Iqbal- David Cameron’s Far-East trip hit headlines today across all major news sites as he delivered a Speech at an Islamic university in Jakarta in the worlds largest Muslim populated country. Cameron was forthright in teaching Indonesia’s 240 million population what ‘Real Islam’ was all about. Making reference to the rise of Islamic Parties [...]

Ummah Channel Appearance- “SYRIA- One year on”

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I was invited onto the Debate Night Program on the UK Based Satellite Station, Ummah Channel to discuss the deteriorating Situation in Syria, one year on since the uprising started against the regime. Hosted by Mohamed Shafeeq, i was joined by Panelist Iqbal  Bhanna, a thinker, to debate the issues on the topic. My Key [...]

VIDEO- “Who will Save Pakistan?”

A question on millions of people's lips

Watch the Video Trailer and event coverage for the much awaited event “Who will Save Pakistan” that took place in Bradford (UK) on 2nd March 2012. A Question on millions of people’s lips. Parties line up to discuss this issue in Bradford (UK). Watch the Debate on the YouTube link below PART ONE- http://youtu.be/cfCuhYktiIY PART TWO- http://youtu.be/V14OZ9JA4l4 PART [...]

Al Tawakkul ala Allah (Reliance upon Allah) & Change

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 By Majed Iqbal- The last year has witnessed a turbulent change in the Muslim World. Millions took to the streets and rooted out vicious rulers who had stamped their brutal, decades of reign over the people. Indeed it was a courageous effort and inspirational scenes of bravery and resistance. In the process, hundreds and thousands were [...]

Quran burning Protests highlight deteriorating support for US presence

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By Majed Iqbal- Earlier this week reports broke out  of an incident of Quran Burning by a US Soldier in Afghanistan. The incident, not being the first, was met with mass protests in Afghanistan, spilling over next door in Pakistan as people finished Friday prayers and took to the streets. John Allen, the top commander of American [...]

Egypt Match Riot- Football & Secularism under the Spotlight

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By Majed Iqbal- Clashes after a Football Match in Egypt have left 74 dead and over 1,000 people injured in what has been described as the worst incident of soccer violence in Egypt and the deadliest worldwide since 1996. Fans rioted on the pitch and some set parts of a stadium alive. People suffered injuries [...]