A Magazine of Ideas - From the Heart of Rochdale (UK)
I participated on BBC’s ‘Big Questions’ earlier in April this year, a flagship program which addresses current issues from a moral, ethical and religious angle. Hosted by famous anchor Nicky Campbell, the episode focused on 2 topics. My Comments were on the first topic which was – “On the weekend that the EDL and far-right […]
Watch my interview on BBC North west aired on 08/05/2012, commenting on the Grooming of White girls by Pakistani men in Rochdale.
I participated on BBC’s ‘Big Questions’, a flagship program which addresses current issues from a moral, ethical and religious angle. Hosted by famous anchor Nicky Campbell, the episode focused on 2 topics. On the weekend that the EDL and far-right groups from across Europe held a rally in Denmark, has Britain become too complacent about […]
The Documentary titled “Groomed for sex” was aired on National British Television on BBC on 5th December 2011. The subject was related to the Pakistani Community and when contacted i felt obliged to participate and try to present some clear thoughts on the issue that may help salvage the Pakistani and Muslim Community from the […]
The discussions surrounding Asian gangs and grooming of white girls for sex had been lingering in the background with a few cases reported over the years. In January 2011, Jack straw decided to draw attention to it, citing that Pakistani Men viewed White Women as ‘Easy Meat’ and culturally there was something there which re-enforced […]
On Sunday 30th January 2011 i participated in the BBC Big Questions Show: A live program which deals with topical current issues from a moral/religious framework. Topics for discussion in this episode included the following – Are sexist remarks just harmless banter? – Is it right to rent a womb? – And, is there life […]
I attended a LIVE studio discussion for the BBC Program ‘The big Questions’ which is one of BBC’s flagship religious programs. Unfortunately, i didnt get a chance to make a comment despite having my hand up for all three topics which were the following – Should Burglars be given tougher sentences – Does the earthquake in Haiti confirm/negate the […]
On Sunday morning 25th October, i participated in the BBC programme, The Big Questions’. The show can be seen on the link HERE. My comments appear at 35.10 into the show. The areas of discussion for the show were 1- Are strikes necessary 2- Does Britain have a moral duty for giving aid to other countries in […]
On Sunday morning 19 July i participated in the BBC programme, The big Questions’. The show can be seen on the link HERE. my comments appear at 36.30 during the show. Three areas were looked at- 1. Should the Government introduce marriage 2. Are Faith schools divisive and 3. Is there a North and south […]
By Majed Iqbal- The following circle was delivered on the Weekend in a Masjid in Bolton as part of the 'Ramadhan Series Circles' Allah Says in Surah Ankabut in the opening Ayaats “Do the people think that they will be left to say, "We … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
