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The Fallacy of the Blair Narrative and the War on Islam(ism)

The Fallacy of the Blair Narrative and the War on Islam(ism)

The ‘Blair narrative’ is not new but dates back to the beginning of the so-called “war of terror.” It effectively shifts the blame off Western foreign policy—something for which the former British Prime Minister became detested [...]

Does Islam need Freedom of Speech?

Does Islam need Freedom of Speech?

Idries de Vries The current outrage all over the Muslim world, sparked by the awful vilification of Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) in the movie “Innocence of Muslims”, has been carefully framed by the United [...]

Freedom of Speech: An Islamic Perspective

Freedom of Speech: An Islamic Perspective

Umm Ibtihal No Muslim can ever bear the insult of the beloved Prophet of Islam (saw). It is therefore hardly surprising that the recent film attacking the honour of the Prophet (saw) has drawn escalating outrage [...]

Pakistan’s marriage with America is unsustainable

Pakistan’s marriage with America is unsustainable

 Abid Mustafa   “They believe they have been let down by the leadership across the board, that they do not believe that the government is a truly independent government”—Tariq Pirzada   Recently, two decisions have come [...]

America and the War on Islam?

America and the War on Islam?

There has been a long debate upon the issue of whether America has been waging a war against Islam or not since 9/11.   Adding to the evidence of those who would respond in the affirmative [...]

Ghannushi’s Political Paradoxes: the Islamic Secular?

Ghannushi’s Political Paradoxes: the Islamic Secular?

Dr. Abdul Wahid In early March 2012, Rashid al-Ghannushi—the well-known thinker and leader of Ennahda, the political party that fared best in Tunisia’s recent elections—addressed a small audience from Tunisia’s elite at the Centre for the [...]