Rare copies of religious texts go on display in Brighton
A special exhibition in Brighton is displaying some unique items of interest to both Christians and Muslims. Individuals are free to attend the exhibition at […]
Education
What does Buddha Day actually represent?
Buddha Purnima is the most important festival in the Buddhist calendar. Others call it Wesak, Vesak or Buddha Day, and is celebrated annually on the […]
Happy Hanukkah! But what does it mean?
Hanukkah (sometimes spelt Chanukah) begins today and will last until Christmas Eve. The Jewish festival of lights dates back at least two centuries before the […]
What does it mean to be a Muslim in the armed forces?
The Islamic Religious Advisor to the Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs Asim Hafiz has called for a more nuanced debate about the role […]
When the Muslims of Albania saved Jews from the Nazis
The scars of Nazi brutality are deep rooted in the conscious of many European nations but Albania’s positive contributions are remarkable if unknown. A nation […]
The legend of Noor Inayat Khan
The legend of Noor Inayat Khan is worth repeating for those unfamiliar with her heroism. Noor was the first female radio operator sent into Nazi-occupied […]
How the city of Brighton took care of India’s soldiers during WW1
The city of Brighton holds a unique place in the hearts of many British Indians thanks to its role during World War I. Various buildings […]
Myth busting: William Gladstone’s quote about the Quran
A popular anti-Muslim meme echoes the words of Victorian Prime Minister William Gladstone. Accompanied by a stock image of Gladstone is the quote, “As long […]
Diwali lit up a dreary Trafalgar Square in 2014
A cavalcade of colours burst through the grey clouds that hung over Trafalgar Square to celebrate Diwali. On Sunday October 12, people of all faiths […]
What did the Trojan Horse scandal actually reveal?
After weeks of intense media and political scrutiny, leaks and governmental infighting, Ofsted published their findings. What triggered this event was an error-riddled (and probable […]