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 […]
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The Tatar Muslims of Poland will shatter stereotypes
The degree of understanding of Polish identity varies by geographic location. We in Britain, tend to view the nation in kaleidoscopic terms. Hardworking but ‘foreigners […]
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 […]
No, there are no plans to build Britain’s largest Muslim-only cemetery
In early September, several media outlets reported that Solihull council received two separate applications for Muslim cemeteries near the village of Catherine-de-Barnes. The Times and […]
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 […]
The far-right obsession with Muslim demographics
On August 19, Britain First posted a link to a new documentary that features their leader Paul Golding. A short description accompanied the link: “‘Europe’s […]
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 […]
Racialising the Rotherham scandal fails all abuse victims
The report into child sexual exploitation in Rotherham is a disorientating and disturbing 160-page read. A failure of leadership, mixed with a culture of disbelief, […]
Islam is not behind more young people smoking and drinking less
Why are young people (aged 11-15) reducing their drug and alcohol intake? On September 14, the Daily ran the headline, “Generation sensible: How today’s teenagers […]