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| Fatwa | Nude-Body Security Scanners -
Shaykh Haitham al-Haddad |
| There exists no definitive reason as to why these scanners must be used at airports, and beyond being an infringement of our rights, there exists no consistent argument... |
| Terrorism and Jihad -
Shaykh Haitham al-Haddad |
| We have recently seen a number of articles and lectures by various speakers and scholars about jihad and terrorism, and although these brothers have sincere intentions (and we ask Allah to reward and guide them), I fear that this discourse is lacking the basic framework of an academic methodology, and as a result it can easily be misleading and cause more problems than it solves.
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| Anarchy in the UK -
Yvonne Ridley |
| I am normally a law-abiding citizen, but the anger and shame I felt drove me to join those who tore down the barriers on Saturday
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| "No God" Campaign in London -
Jamal Anderson |
| I thought that forcing religion on to people was one of the things that atheists absolutely hated about us Muslims, Christians or anyone who basically denies their doctrine of atheism. |
| Untouchables -
Fahad Ansari |
| In any war, numerous tactics are used to weaken the enemy with a view to their ultimate defeat. These range from bribery to insults, from ridicule and mockery to hostile propaganda, from threats of force to actual violence and expulsion. A traditional weapon which continues to be used today is that of isolation and dehumanisation |
| Fifty Quid for Dinner -
Cageprisoners.com |
| "Fifty Quid for Dinner?!!!" the brother almost screamed at me.
I realised the problem – he had scanned the leaflet and mentally totted up the list of speakers, the venue, the three course meal against half a dozen other Muslim entertainment events in his mind - a mixed bunch of Nasheed concerts, Halal Comedy nights, I-Soc dinners and Eid celebrations and felt that he was being short changed.
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| “He who pays the piper calls the tune”: Official Islam in Britain -
Fahad Ansari |
| First there was the Muslim Council of Britain, then the Radical Middle Way, followed shortly after by the stillborn Muslim Council, and now British Muslims have the Quilliam Foundation. Describing itself as “a counter-extremism thinktank” that has been “[c]reated by former activists of radical Islamist organisations, who are familiar with the mindset and methods of extremist groups”, the Quilliam Foundation is the British government’s new tool in its campaign to engineer its own brand of Islam. |
| Last gurgle for the binge-shisha-smokers -
Hamza A. Bajwa |
| We should enthusiastically welcome the forthcoming smoking ban in July that will also see the ban of the shisha – the Arab water pipe – a ban that has been a long time in coming. Over the past decade, the apparent correlation between the increase of young Muslims’ adoption of this unhealthy pastime and the increase of shisha cafes across the country is visibly noticeable, especially in the Capital. |
| Open Season: Lynch dem Literals -
Umm Rashid |
| Pigeonholing fellow Muslims into convenient niches may help promote the perception of certain Muslims as “good” or “bad” and define the battle lines for an intra-community ‘Us’ versus ‘Them’ war, how good is it for our faith? |
| All About Voting -
Haytham bin Jawwad al-Haddad |
| In this article I will explain the various aspects of the issue of voting which has become an increasing dilemma for many Muslims living in the west. I will start by detailing different aspects of democracy during which I will explain the circumstances where participation in the democratic process is considered to be an act of disbelief (kufr). Thereafter, I will explain and answer many concerns about voting including an explanation of rulings according to different scenarios. Finally, a conclusion is reached to explain to Muslims the ruling of voting and how can we achieve the most out of it. |
| Why British Muslims Must Vote -
Babar Ahmad |
| Omar Al-Deghayes is one reason why Britain’s Muslims must vote on 05 May. Shaker Aamer, Bisher Al-Rawi, Jamil Al-Banna and Jamal Abdullah, the other British residents still incarcerated in Guantanamo Bay, are four more reasons why Britain’s Muslims must vote at the 2005 General Election. The 100,000+ Iraqi civilian death toll since March 2003 are 100,000+ more reasons why Britain’s Muslims must vote next month. |
| Bend It Like Blunkett -
Ian Bell |
| So you sign up to an agreement that torture is wrong. Always. Then you want to detain people on suspicion of terror activities using evidence extracted under torture. And suddenly the rules change … |
| Why Vote, and Who To Vote For? -
Haytham bin Jawwad al-Haddad |
| In the current climate, many brothers and sisters in Britain have become preoccupied with the issue of the coming elections and debating the question of whether Muslims are allowed to vote and which party is most deserving of our vote. In reply, the author would like to present some clarification and advice. |
| To vote, or not to vote? -
Abu Eesa Niamatullah |
| Attempting to gain political influence through Muslim involvement in the British electoral system has always been a source of controversy between the scholars of Islâm. With the upcoming local and European elections rapidly approaching, one feels that some guidance from the Sharî'ah is necessary. |
| How Much Longer? -
Abu `Abdis-Salaam |
| How much longer do we have to sit in front of our screens to see nothing but the humiliation of Muslims across the world? Recent happenings in Iraq – from the torture and murder of Iraqi prisoners to the killing of hundreds of civilians in Falluja show us one thing: the US-led war and subsequent occupation of Iraq is a failure. |
| Ambassadors' letter to Blair -
Group of Authors |
| This is the letter sent by more than 50 former British ambassadors to Tony Blair, urging him either to influence US policy in the Middle East or to stop backing it.
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