The United States has announced its harshest action against Iran since 1979 by instituting a raft of unilateral sanctions designed to cut international financial support to Iran. Condoleezza Rice (US Secretary of State) said that the unprecedented steps, which include outlawing Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, were a response to “Teheran’s support of insurgents in Iraq [...]
National Pink Hijab Day
Sounds weird doesn’t it? I first found out about this event on Facebook when a friend invited me to attend “National Pink Hijab Day” – The title itself was so amusing that I was tempted to click on the link and find out more; and I’m glad I did.
Today’s event hopes to raise awareness about [...]
Brown plan to extend terror limit
The article below is from the BBC news site. It identifies the main arguments very well on a highly controversial topic .
The last time the government tried to introduce extended detention without trial, MPs overwhelmingly rejected it. Not to show their solidarity to Muslims. But to protect hard fought for civil liberties.
Whats most concerning is that there [...]
Climate change and Terrorism – The Keys to Utopia
Climate change is the new bogeyman, if you hadn’t heard that is. It’s hiding under your bed secreting global catastrophe as you sleep. It’s billowing above your head as you travel to work, swarming around you as you enjoy your lunch, sucking your future away before you get to enjoy it…
Well let’s look at it [...]
‘As soon as the fresh air touched my hair I began to cry’ …and your point is?
Browsing the Guardian web site earlier this week, I came across a picture of four hijabis*. I don’t know what it is about me, but as soon as I see a veil / headscarf / bearded bro / muslimah / anything related to Islam / Muslims – I can’t help but click on the link. [...]
Return of the Muslim other
An interesting articles in this mornings Guardian – opinions section. I have to admit, I wasn’t aware these rallies were about to take place. The debate is interesting enough though, and definitely affects us and worth getting involved in…
Return of the Muslim other
The far right is reviving the prejudices that used to dominate mainstream European [...]
Live8 – Mullah style!
Last night I found myself at Wembley arena again. The last time I was here was to listen to a Shakira concert. Back then, I found myself surrounded by a plethora of people out to enjoy what promised, and indeed turned out to be, a mesmerising performance. All around, people were jumping, screaming and shouting [...]
And so they begin…
7.15am. My journey to work begins. I walk into the tube station, grab a Metro and head for the escalators. A mob of sullen-faced, seat-hungry city-workers rush behind me and I find myself in a bitter feud with stilettos and laptop-cases; mini flasks and gym bags. Their glum faces do nothing for me on this miserable Monday morning. I ram [...]
