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Coconuts are fair game

Faisal Bodi argues that minorities should not shy from using communal vernacular to express political dissent, despite the decision to prosecute Mareiha Hussain I have a very personal interest in the case against Mareiha Hussain. This week, the 37 year-old schoolteacher was charged with a

Celebrating Malcolm X and the History of Black Resistance

Today commemorates the birth of African-American civil rights leader and revolutionary, Malcolm X. Held on May 19th each year in America, or the third Friday of May, Malcolm X Day honours his tireless advocacy for racial justice, equality, and empowerment of African Americans, as well as his unyielding

The Muslim Vote must avoid the mistakes of the past

With the momentum to deseat pro-Zionist MPs in full swing in the UK, Faisal Bodi reflects on the need for Muslims to have confidence in their values when forming political alliances and leveraging the Muslim vote. The Muslim Vote roadshow rolls into the Muslim heartland

Long Live Palestine

It’s been seven months since Israel began its bombing campaign and occupation of Gaza. May Allah protect the oppressed and grant them safety and peace. Scroll down to see a list of recommended books for you that are available at IHRC Bookshop as well as some updates. Author Evening

The Last 10 Days of Ramadan

We have reached the last ten days of Ramadan, one of the nights within these las ten days contain Lailat al-Qadr, the Night of Decree. Allah says in the Qur’an: ‘The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months.’ The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings

The Second Ten Days of Ramadan

We hope you are well and that your Ramadan has been productive. May Allah accept your fasting and worship during this blessed time. The first ten days of Ramadan were days of mercy and we have now entered the second ten days which are days of Allah’s forgiveness.  Abdur Rahman ibn Awf reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings

The First Ten Days of Ramadan

The blessed month of Ramadan has arrived. This is the month when Allah sent down the first revelations of the Holy Quran down to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to convey to humanity. May this Ramadan be better than all the previous Ramadan’s you have observed.

A Night of Forgiveness

Lailat al-Nifs min Sha’ban or Shabb-e-Barat has arrived. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, ′Allah gazes at His creation on the fifteenth night of Sha’ban and then forgives all His slaves except for two types of people: those who attribute partners to Allah and