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President Kamala Harris: A Turning Point in U.S. Foreign Policy

Mohammed Abbasi

Let us assume a Kamala Harris win, her presidency could represent a significant turning point in U.S. history, with her administration signalling a decline in the American Republic’s global standing. We must draw parallels to the decline of past superpowers of the past like the Roman Republic, Harris’s leadership risks creating vulnerabilities similar to those that led to past imperial declines: internal divisions, overextended influence, and diminishing public trust. Rome’s initial strength lay in a stable civic framework and shared values for its citizens, its later expansion and ideological divides contributed to instability, weakening its power from within and enabling … Continue reading President Kamala Harris: A Turning Point in U.S. Foreign Policy

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Shifting Muslim Vote in 2024: New Political Dynamics

Mohammed Abbasi

The Muslim Voter: US Presidential Election 2024 and Beyond With the 2024 U.S. Presidential election nearing, a shift is emerging in what is commonly known as ‘The Muslim Vote’ – Muslim voting patterns, both in the United States of America and globally. Once a loyal bloc for Democrats, many American Muslims are reconsidering their political allegiances. The growing disillusionment with the Democratic Party, exacerbated by concerns over home and foreign interference, cultural alienation, and policy failures, has led many to explore alternatives—ranging from Green Party candidates to, support for the former US President Donald J Trump. This trend has also … Continue reading Shifting Muslim Vote in 2024: New Political Dynamics

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Chile has a growing Muslim community

Mohammed Abbasi

but few know about it Michael Vicente Perez, University of Memphis and Matthew Ingalls, American University in Dubai Nora is a rare sight at the Universidad de Chile. Dressed in a long abaya, or Islamic robe, that covers all but her hands and face, her outfit distinguishes her from other students on campus. In between classes, she’ll often seek a quiet, sheltered space to lay out a small carpet and pray. If one were to ask Nora, as we did, about her distinct appearance on campus, she would say she doesn’t mind. She’s content with her dress, her prayers and the … Continue reading Chile has a growing Muslim community

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The Silence of Muslims is Haraam!

Mohammed Abbasi

Imagine your daughter, sister, wife or mother – kidnapped and the kidnappers use your religion – Islam as an excuse for their crime. What do you as a Muslim say? Imagine a criminal using Islam as a front to carry out atrocities against innocents – imagine that an innocent victim is your loved one. What do you as a Muslim would feel? Imagine a criminal using and abusing the teachings of the Last Prophet PBUH and claiming he is doing this because he believes that this is what Islam teaches him. Would you defend the Prophets honour or would you … Continue reading The Silence of Muslims is Haraam!

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Dr Mohammad Naseem passes away aged 90

Paul Salahuddin Armstrong

This morning, Dr Mohammed Naseem founder and chairman of Birmingham Central Mosque, passed away aged 90 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. Today, the City of Birmingham lost one of her most dedicated citizens. Inspired by his faith as Muslim, as a British citizen and resident of Birmingham, Dr Naseem took his civil responsibilities to heart, devoting his life to the well being of everyone. Dr Naseem was a familiar face with Muslims in the West Midlands, and the wider society. He was one of the most outspoken, and at times controversial leaders of the British Muslim community. Born in … Continue reading Dr Mohammad Naseem passes away aged 90

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The business of religion

Mohammed Abbasi

It is rather simple; when man is hushed into servitude, silenced from laughter, pleasure and inspiration, he will have nowhere to go but the worship house, the seminary of suppression. There is a distinct rawness to today’s modish brand of Islamic radicalism one just cannot reconcile with the antiquity and supposed perfection of the faith-based cosmos mankind has demonstrated its devotion towards for centuries. Man has not been made for the moment and neither has his history on earth been a rehearsal for some macabre epilogue written in authoritarian blood. This newfangled approach to institutionalised religion, where subjects are straitjacketed into submission to … Continue reading The business of religion