Can’t get a job cos I’m Muslim
By Majed Iqbal- You maybe surprised by the title and be thinking "Hey , i'm Muslim and i'm in a job!." or "That cant be true for 2016 can it?." The reality is, many Muslims are finding it hard to bag … [Read More...]
JUMAH KHUTBA- Rabiul Awwal- Fulfilling the mission of the Holy Prophet ﷺ
By Majed Iqbal– Assalamu `alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatahu. Insha’allah you are all in the best state of health and Imaan. Please take time to send durood (salutations) upon the Holy Prophet ﷺ (Allah’s peace and blessings be be upon him), especially on the Day of Jum’ah. Abu Hurayrah (ra) may Allah be pleased with him […]
TWEETDECK- Looking into the #ParisAttacks
The tragic and horrific events that occurred in Paris have deeply moved people around the globe. The incidents in which 129 people were callously murdered in cold blood whilst on their routine daily activities on the eve of Friday have been condemned by all, including Muslims living in Europe who shared the grief and pain […]
#TGBBO- The Cake with an Identity crisis
By Majed Iqbal– Earlier this week, we saw the grand finale for the ‘Great British Bake Off’ Show which has been dubbed by some as ‘Britain’s ultimate TV baking contest’. I have to be honest, i’ve only ever caught a few snapshots of the show! Nadiya Hussain, a Luton-born 30-year-old mum-of-three stole the show and became victor. […]
COMMENT- Government Fanaticism to cure ‘Extremism’ in Madrassas?
By Majed Iqbal– It was a few weeks ago when British PM, David Cameron announced that he would enforce tough measures on any educational institute that promotes intolerance and extremism. Weeks after these announcements, many are now beginning to see the irrelevance of his words uttered at the Tory Party Conference and are realising the repercussions […]