A Magazine of Ideas - From the Heart of Rochdale (UK)
You heard it. Yes, they won.! Thirty years of tiresome efforts and coming close a few times. Liverpool finally clinches the Premier league providing an opportunity for euphoric joy and possibly a few tears of happiness. Unprecedented times “It’s our time” it was said a few days back as the league was drawing to a […]
The murder of George Floyd, a black man, in broad daylight by a white police officer brought, once again, the institutionalised racism America suffers from to the forefront. This comes in a series of events in recent months where Black people have been at the receiving end of harassment, racial abuse and even murder. The […]
By Majed Iqbal- The news that a right-wing extremist planned and executed a massacre by gunning down Muslim worshippers in a Mosque, in Christchurch, New Zealand, has been heart breaking. The day of Jumu’ah, a day of worship, where Muslims congregate and pray together was scene to a bloodbath today. What was their crime? Nothing, except […]
By Majed Iqbal– Pakistan has turned over a new leaf by electing Imran Khan from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) as their new Prime Minister. Election fever was high pitched as the three main parties including PML- N and PPP went all guns blazing. Character assassinations, mudslinging, low blows, exposes, self-imposed exiles, former PM behind bars and […]
By Majed Iqbal- Welcome to Muharram, the new year in the Islamic calender. No, it doesn’t involve fireworks displays, doing the midnight countdown or partying til the early hours of the morning. Instead, Muslims have a unique opportunity to make a new start and utilise the blessings of this month to set themselves in a […]
The crackdown, slaughter, rape and extermination of Burma’s Muslims, Rohingyas, unrelentingly continues as the world powers remain silent at mass genocide unfolding in front of their eyes. Whilst Muslims across the globe have risen to protest, collect charity and actively deploy aid to Rohingya refugees on the borders on Bangladesh, the rulers in the Muslim […]
Yesterdays tragic news of a plane crash in Pakistan in which 47 lost their lives including the famous personality, Junaid Jamshed has been heart-breaking for all. The following are a series of tweets highlighting what we can learn from the life of Junaid Jamshed; a truly iconic individual who touched the lives of many. إِنَّا […]
After witnessing one of the most controversial US elections, the world was stung by another twister. Yes, the election of the Political novice, Businessman and practically one of the most in your face public figures in recent times. But what does this all mean for me and you? Majed’s Blog provides some insight and analysis […]
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 jobs when in competition with others. Many out there are being denied access to job […]
The debate over identity arouses the strongest of passion in individuals. In today’s multi-cultural, global village, what is the role of identity in defining who we are, and the relationships we forge with others in wider society? Read this … [Read More...]
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), … [Read More...]
COMMENT- US Presidential Elections 2016- Dawn of Justice?
By Majed Iqbal- With the third round of the Presidential debate over for the hotly contested POTUS (President of the United states) position, opinion is polarised, with some supporters even willing to sweep past misdemeanors of Clinton and Trump under the carpet, in order to pave a new way ahead. The campaigns by both contestants raise […]