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Politics, Society

Is the Muslim community still on the defensive?

Everyone knows that the “Muslims aren’t terrorists” line is pretty old now. Following terrorist attacks in the West, most recently in the UK and France, Muslims have stood against the call for us to be constantly apologising and condemning these actions as though we are in some way responsible. This is progress, given that some years ago, prominent Muslim organisations and individuals were falling over … Continue reading Is the Muslim community still on the defensive?

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Politics

Somalia: Past, Present & Future

If there is one thing I want you to take away from this article, it is to remember that prior to the wars and calamities that have befallen this nation, Somalia was a beautiful country, rich in livestock, heritage and breathtaking scenery. Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, was famously known as the ‘White Pearl of the Indian Ocean’ because of its mesmerizing beaches, which generated much … Continue reading Somalia: Past, Present & Future

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Economics

“Did non-Muslims pay more taxes?”

Nura S. On Saturday, I was visiting the Art of Qur’an exhibition at the Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. It was the last day of the exhibition and it was packed, you could probably find the largest concentration of the Muslims in the city in and around the building on that day. Expectedly, there were non-Muslims who were also visiting, and I noticed … Continue reading “Did non-Muslims pay more taxes?”

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Literature

Book Review: “Why the French Don’t Like Headscarves”

Nura S. This summer, we all witnessed the images of policeman harassing Muslim women on beaches in Cannes, ordering them to take off their modest swimsuit, the Burkini. We were all appalled and outraged by the fact that a secular society, one of which the founding principles is supposedly liberte, can disregard the basic right of an individual to wear what they choose. While the popular … Continue reading Book Review: “Why the French Don’t Like Headscarves”

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Politics

Reflections on the US Presidential Election

To think that Donald Trump is now President was downright hilarious at first. Every time I think back on that, I still get that sudden urge to laugh it off as if it was the punch line of some absurd joke. Then I remember its real, and the hilarity moves to complete shock that someone as vile and deprecating as Trump can be considered worthy … Continue reading Reflections on the US Presidential Election

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