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Anti-Muslim riots: Compassion must prevail over anger

The scenes of Muslims and others flooding the streets to see off the far-right threat are heartwarming and encouraging. We should not concede ground to racists. But the riots are also cries for help that we are religiously bound to address, writes Faisal Bodi. As

Emancipating the Muslim Mind

Fahad Ansari challenges the institutional mindset amongst UK Muslims regarding the electoral process, in this timely piece.   “The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed” Steve Biko “We are going to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery

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

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

ILWILR: In Memoriam Aaron Varricchio

Inna lilla wa inna ilayhi rajioun.  IHRC is devastated to hear of the loss of our former colleague and friend Aaron Varricchio in December 2023. Aaron (also known as Haroon) worked with us during the latter part of the 2000s, primarily as a campaigns officer. 

The Long View on Palestine

This is a quick reminder that the latest issue of The Long View, ‘Through the Looking Glass: Searching for Justice’ is available to read online.   Two of the essays focus on Palestine and how critical thinking and praxis can help liberate both Palestinians and