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 …

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 …

Summary of key points from the speech by Mufti-e-Azam Pakistan, Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Rafi Sahib (DB) at the ‘Uniting the Ummah Ulama Conference’ (Sun 1st November 2015) held at Iqra Studios, Croydon, London

Summary of key points from the speech by Mufti-e-Azam Pakistan, Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Rafi Sahib (DB) at the 'Uniting the Ummah Ulama Conference' (Sun 1st November 2015) held at Iqra Studios, Croydon, London under the auspices of Al-Khair Foundation. Transcribed by Muhammad Noman Daji, Batley (course.correspondence@gmail.com) Link to PDF version (Opens in another page: Summary of …

Trade in Islamic Economy: Where Profit is not “Interest Rephrased” | Ismail Syed

By Ismail Syed Twitter @IsmailYSyed Ismail Syed, is Sharia Scholar specialising in Islamic (Hadith & Fiqh) and Middle Eastern Studies at various institutions; he is also a Sharia compliance professional for financial institutions.  PDF Download (Opens another page) "Islamic Finance or more broadly Islamic Economy permits profits from exchangeable goods bearing trade as opposed to interest …

Time to show leadership, Awami League Government of Bangladesh

By Ismail Syed, Lecturer in Islamic & Shariah Studies at Darul Ulum Ford Square, London Islamic School, Lecturer at Safar Academy, London, Islamic Finance Advisor to various institutions  Twitter: @IsmailYSyed Bangladesh's ruling Awami Leage (AL) party's former Minister Abdul Latif Siddique in a predominatly Muslim majority country, didn't develop blasphemous views on Hajj, one of the …

Ramadhan Mubarak Reflections (11) – Taqwa (Consciousness of the Presence of Allah Ta’ala and Fear of Him) By Mufti Muhammad Noman Daji

By: Mufti Muhammad Noman Daji, Batley, UK - course.correspondence@gmail.com Introduction This eleventh reflection covers the noble character that is developed from a natural instinct and emotion within every human. This natural instinct is a saviour for many possible dangers in this world. And with the right training, guidance and effort this instinct can become a …