Abdul-Azim AhmedReview: British Muslims: New Directions in Islamic Thought, Creativity, and ActivismBritish Muslims: New Directions in Islamic Thought, Creativity, and Activism (2018) is a recently published joint-authored work by Sadek…Aug 1, 2019Aug 1, 2019
Abdul-Azim AhmedWhere the Osbourne story began…On the last day of 1600, the East India Company received Royal Charter from Queen Elizabeth I. On the 20th March 2003, the Iraq War was…Feb 2, 2018Feb 2, 2018
Abdul-Azim AhmedThe hijab at primary school is a human rights issue, not a religious oneNo person shall be denied a right to an education… the State shall respect the right of parents to ensure such education and teaching is in…Nov 24, 20171Nov 24, 20171
Abdul-Azim AhmedRape, Religion and Media: Spot the DifferenceSo recently I’ve been mulling over some classic Edward Said, in particular, Covering Islam. I’m currently trying to write a short guide for…Sep 10, 2017Sep 10, 2017
Abdul-Azim AhmedWhy did Andrew Norfolk lie?Sometime last week, the Chief Investigative Reporter for the The Times sat down at his laptop and wrote a story he knew was a lie.Sep 2, 20172Sep 2, 20172
Abdul-Azim AhmedHere we go again, another day, another surveyWe’ve been here before, polls on Muslims, headlines, debate. This time, it’s Policy Exchange’s poll, conducted by ICM Unlimited (same…Dec 3, 2016Dec 3, 2016
Abdul-Azim AhmedIt’s tough being an ArchbishopI’ve always been an admirer of the Anglican Church, it tends to produce religious leaders who are dedicated to their faith and open and…Nov 19, 2016Nov 19, 2016
Abdul-Azim AhmedSacred Politics: Civil Religion and the Clash Within CivilisationsDuring the US elections, President-elect Trump’s comments about Muslims were uniquely inflammatory. He called for a ban on Muslims entering…Nov 14, 2016Nov 14, 2016
Abdul-Azim AhmedWhen everything is racist, nothing is.The title of this very short article is inspired by that scene in the Incredibles, the villain reveals his big plan, to allow ordinary…Nov 6, 2016Nov 6, 2016