A Magazine of Ideas - From the Heart of Rochdale (UK)
British Home Secretary, Theresa May has unveiled new plans to tackle ‘Extremism’ in Britain. It’s no surprise that it targets the Muslim community specifically and remains so open that anyone could be caught in the net, simply for even thinking about certain ideas. Majed’s Blog provides some insight with thought-provoking tweets on the issue to […]
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 […]
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...]
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 […]