Category: Human Rights
A Perspective of Loyalty to One’s Nation
Maria Ahmad Tooba, London ‘Love of one’s country is a part of faith’ (1). The Islamic teachings of loving one’s homeland are clear and precise. It is man’s natural tendency to fall in love with the place where he is born, where he grows up and where he spends the most of his life. It is this emotion that connects us to the soil … Read More A Perspective of Loyalty to One’s Nation
Solving The Issue Of Modern-Day Slavery
Amber Amir, Hounslow The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is commemorated on the 2nd of December every year. This day was originally organised by the United Nations General Assembly in 1986 to raise awareness about slavery with the hope to put an end to all kinds of slavery, not just the slavery we learn about in school history lessons. Unlike we may … Read More Solving The Issue Of Modern-Day Slavery
Love For All, Hatred For None
Siaraa Syed, Hounslow Six simple words; yet, they carry so much weight, magnitude and relevance, especially in modern society. “An Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab, nor does a non-Arab have any superiority over an Arab; a White has no superiority over a Black, nor does a Black have any superiority over a White, except by piety and good action.” [Prophet Muhammad (peace … Read More Love For All, Hatred For None
Israel and Palestine: The Islamic Solution
Cemal Inam, Thornton Heath Anyone who has tuned into the news over the last month or so knows that the Israel and Palestine conflict has been at the forefront of the headlines. The Israel and Palestine conflict is not new; rather it has been going on for 73 years and has involved citizens from both sides fighting for the right to occupy Jerusalem, known … Read More Israel and Palestine: The Islamic Solution
Hijab and the French ‘Separatism Bill’
Kholood Tahir, Morden The latest in France’s long-standing history of issues against Muslim Women, has been the voting on the “Separatism Bill” which bans girls under the age of 18 from wearing a hijab in public places. Ironically, under the guise of protecting and liberating young Muslim girls from Islam, which itself teaches, the bill takes away bodily autonomy, free will and the right … Read More Hijab and the French ‘Separatism Bill’
Islamophobia, The New Anti-Semitism?
Khanssa Ahsan, Thornton Heath 10 years ago, the French government passed a law which stated that Muslim women were not permitted to wear the niqab, a piece of clothing that covers the face. Ironically in August of 2020, the government made it compulsory for people to start wearing a mask which covers the same part of the face, due to Covid-19, whilst the niqab … Read More Islamophobia, The New Anti-Semitism?
Mutual Respect is the Foundation of Peace
Zujaja Khan, London Honouring the beliefs of others is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Article 18 states: Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, … Read More Mutual Respect is the Foundation of Peace
Freedom of Thought and Religion in Islam
Kinza Ahmad, Epsom Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) states: “Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.”[i] The word ‘Freedom’ … Read More Freedom of Thought and Religion in Islam
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