A Magazine of Ideas - From the Heart of Rochdale (UK)
By Abdul Jabbar A child washed ashore by sea & all they cry is me I am angry Why should I not be? Would you not if that was your child? With such ease they expect me to be mild My blood is boiling after seeing that picture They do not know that this […]
Majed’s Blog actively participated in the Twitter storm, last night, under the Hashtag #WhoisMuhammad, as a Nazraana-e-Aqeedat (Presentation/Gesture of faith) to the Holy Prophet ﷺ and to present a clear and un-compromising picture to the world of who he was and what he stood for. In light of the #charliehebdo Attacks and consequent publication of 5 million […]
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 […]
By Majed Iqbal- I was invited on Rochdale’s Crescent Radio to discuss the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and the effect this has had on muslims in Britain and internationally. I was joined by a member from the Popular Revival magazine Team, Zahid Maqbool on the show who has presented a challenging approach to such issues on Mainstream […]
By Guest Contributor- Jahangir Mohammed Director Centre for Muslim Affairs– Just a couple of months ago the Norwegian Security Services concluded that there was little threat of terrorism from those associated with the far right. The British government in its revised Prevent Strategy also arrived at a similar conclusion. In the wake of the terror […]
Read the Exclusive Interview By Majed with Kristiane Backer, former MTV europe Presenter, for the Asian Express National Newspaper. The article evaluates the new report issued last month which highlighted over 5,ooo people embrace Islam every year in Britain. Read the EXCLUSIVE Interview online by clicking here
By Zaufishan Iqbal- A new report Reveals that there are over 5,000 people embracing Islam every year in Britain. Despite material progression and freedoms at their disposal, why are many Britons re-defining their views on life? This special report for Majed’s Blog unveils some of these questions. This report “More British Converts To Islam- The […]
By Zaufishan Iqbal (New Blog Contributor)– Every week the BBC broadcasts their edgy-undercover program Panorama, which attempts to expose Britain’s fraudsters and fears. On Monday 22nd November, Panorama puked out an episode ‘British Schools, Islamic Rules’, a lengthy report of fears that Saudi-funded schools teach anti-Semitism. As a Muslim teacher and student of Muslim schooling […]
Read the exclusive interview of Salman Ahmad from the famous Pakistani Rock Group Junoon which came in light of his recent tour of UK Universities to talk about radicalisation. Read the full interview article on Majeds blog here. Read the Asian Leader newspaper article online Here
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: EDL calls for ‘Burning Quran’ in Rochdale Rally
By Majed Iqbal- This weekend saw the English defense League pouring into Rochdale to protest against what they believe was underlying cultural issues which saw 9 men convicted last month for grooming under-age girls for sex. EDL visited last year too in March, voicing concern over the same issue. But this time it was different. […]