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Tooba Khokhar, Cambridge Thirst for this fountain and water will spring forth itself- The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace)[i] “What is love but to thirst?” or so a poet once mused[ii]. Thirst, in its physical form is a mighty trial. However, there is a thirst that neither water nor the most delectable of sherbets…
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Nadia Shamas, Manchester In this century we have seen and are more aware of acts of extremism than ever before. Extremism by definition, is the idea of ‘holding extreme political and religious values.’ In this year alone, the world has experienced 506 extremist attacks perpetrated by people who called themselves Muslim. However, my question is…
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Editor’s note: In April 2018 the Home Affairs Committee heard from editors of national newspapers on whether there was an issue with treatment of minority groups in the print media and the responsibilities of the print media. During the hearing editor of the Daily Express admitted his paper had helped create an Islamophobic sentiment in…
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For Muslim men and women the Islamic month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual rejuvenation, rekindling the spiritual spark in our hearts, to refresh our love for our Sustainer – Allah the Exalted. It is time for spiritual purification. While fasting our bodies take less food, but our souls aim to be nourished profusely…
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Zujaja Khan, London In 1981, Palestinian-American scholar Edward Saïd published his book Covering Islam, in which he analysed media representations of Islam during the late twentieth century. In particular, he looked at the Iranian hostage crisis that took place from 1979 to 1981. Saïd wrote that, It is only a slight overstatement to say that…
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Tooba Khokhar, Cambridge “What’s in a name?” the Bard once mused. “That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet”. Islam, so we are told, “literally means peace”. With this pronouncement, it is hoped all arguments critical of Islam will melt away. Or perhaps not quite. The fundamental problem with…
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Iffat Mirza, Raynes Park ‘Deeds Not Words’. This is the slogan that the Suffragette Campaign championed when fighting for the simple right for women to vote in Britain. Indeed, it is certainly true that in cases such as the search for basic rights, actions speak much louder than words, and certainly the actions of many Muslim…
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Nargis Mandry It is a common misconception that science and religion are essentially incompatible. Scientific knowledge – the study of life and the universe – can only cement faith not weaken it. After hearing a minister preach about the dangers of science, Maria Mitchell, America’s first female astronomer wrote: “Scientific investigations pushed on and on,…
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Munazzah Chou, Farnham, UK Ijaz is the Arabic word Muslims use to describe the inimitability of the Quran and refer to its miraculous beauty. The Quran teaches readers to pray, ‘Our Lord, grant us of our spouses and children the delight of our eyes, and make each of us a leader for the righteous.’ (25:75)…
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Ayesha Mahmood Malik, Surrey, UK Mothers – whether perceived from a secular or a theocratic angle – or measured through a religious or irreligious lens – regardless of cast, colour and creed – the notion of motherhood embodies an innate sense of selfless love and giving that knows no bounds. A mother loves not…
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