The Case For Remaining In The EU: Editorial

Featured image: EU Referendum ballot paper; courtesy of startups.co.uk The EU referendum is at the doorstep. Never before this referendum has proven to be more divisive and controversial across all spectrum. British Muslims being no exception. Unsurprisingly, the two contrasting decisions of whether to remain in the EU or to leave the EU have been …

Muhammad Ali: An Ambassador For The Ummah Who Changed The World

Featured image: Muhammad Ali, courtesy of Twitter @MuhammadAli By Ismail Y. Syed      Twitter@IsmailYSyed 2016 (1437 A.H.) was not an ordinary one; a year that has already been marked by the departure of great personalities that had no doubt left a mark of influence and admiration since our childhood; more so for all those …

Not Compromising Religious Traditions Is An Asset To Inclusiveness: Editorial

Sun 15 May 2016 Featured image on front cover: London skyline; courtesy of VisitLondon.com   A similar piece, written in an academic format, is available in the journal. To read/download in PDF format, please visit here. It has been over a week long since the new Mayor got elected, with history in making. Already the new Mayor …

Forgive and forget Zac Goldsmith’s racist campaign? No chance: Owen Jones

By Owen Jones Twitter@OwenJones84; Zac Goldsmith has lost, his reputation ruined, a political disgrace consigned to the history books. He had a choice. He could have capitalised on his reputation as a liberally minded, eco-friendly Tory, crossing partisan divides, love-bombing a city that has increasingly become a Labour heartland. Initial polls suggested he had a chance, …

The Survey of “What British Muslims Really Think?”‬: A Missed Opportunity | Ismail Syed

Featured image on front cover: East London Mosque, UK Credit: AA (Own work) [GFDL or CC BY 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons   By Ismail Syed Twitter@IsmailYSyed There has been a lot of discussions and hysteria surrounding the recent Channel 4 TV programme "What British Muslims Really Think". Worse, the methodology used in ICM's survey is not …

The Royal visit to Bhutan: a country of happiness or India’s extended arm of serenity?

Featured image on front cover: Flags of India and Bhutan; courtesy of PostJagran.com    This article was originally based on a preparation for a speech at an international relations event on India-Pakistan relations in South Asia. Chairman, President of the South Asian Strategic & Defence Affairs, Honourable Members and Delegates, and Fellow Students: I would like …