Muharram and Ashura 2019

4 September, 2019

10th Muharram holds a special place in the heart of all Muslims. Here’s a few titles that would make this year’s Ashura even more special.

Thinking on the meaning of Muharram – what can we do?

30 August, 2019

The holy Islamic month of Muharram provides an opportunity for Muslims to reflect on the huge sacrifice made by Husayn ibn Ali in order to maintain the high standards of justice and leadership established for the ummah by his grandfather, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

Muharram 2019

30 August, 2019

As the blessed time of Muharram approaches, IHRC Bookshop is pleased to announce a month-long 15% discount to commemorate this occasion. Take a look at our wide selection of books from all disciplines that would make ideal purchases and gifts for this month. Use the

NIGERIA: Activist Ayesha Yusefu – a background to the current social and political breakdown

28 August, 2019

Watch Ayesha Yusefu discuss the deeply embedded injustices of the Buhari administration and the issues facing Nigerian society. Keywords: Buhari, Nigeria, Zakzaky, Islamic Movement, protest, disappearances, arrests, police brutality, army violence

What’s New at IHRC?

27 August, 2019

27 August 2019 – Here are a few highlights of recent activities at IHRC and also what’s coming down the track. As ever please remember us in your prayers and consider giving us a donation using any of the methods listed on our website or

Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif makes surprise appearance at G7 summit

26 August, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron pulled something of an end run around Donald Trump over the weekend when he invited Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif to visit Biarritz, the location of the G-7 Summit, while the G-7 was still meeting. Macron and others have been pushing

Sunnis and Shiahs – Not Who They Think They Are

26 August, 2019

Imam al-Asi discusses the source of sectarian narratives and the wide ranging implications this creates for today. This is the Khutbah of Imam al-Asi held on 6 September 2013 in Washington, D.C. Keywords: sectarianism, asabiyah

Ramon Grosfoguel: On sectarianism, intra-faith dialogue and political alliances

26 August, 2019

Professor Grosfoguel in this short snippet from one of his presentations at Genocide Memorial Day (2017) discusses the rise of sectarianism in the ummah and the need to urgently tackle it.