Author: LivingforIslam

IN MY LAST article, I spoke about Britain’s Prevent policy, sold to the public as a shield against terrorism. But it didn’t shield anyone. Instead, it scarred thousands of Muslims, poisoned trust between neighbours, and cast suspicion over an entire community. Prevent claimed to protect us. In reality, it controlled us. I don’t say this … Continue reading Silenced, Yet Still Resilient: The Muslim Community Under Prevent

YOU KNOW WHAT’S really sad? After almost 20 years of the government’s Prevent programme, all the money, the speeches, the endless training sessions, even the people running counter-terrorism now admit it’s not working. An independent commission has finally said it: Prevent isn’t keeping the country safe. And honestly, that’s something Muslims in Britain have been saying for years. … Continue reading Prevent Was Never About Safety. It Was About Control

THE RECENT ELECTION of Zohran Mamdani as the new mayor of New York City has sparked conversations across the Muslim world. His victory is not just a political event, it is a moment that invites reflection. What can Muslims, especially those aspiring to lead or influence society, learn from this development? What should the common … Continue reading Leadership Lessons and Cautions for Muslims from Mamdani’s Victory

LET ME OFFER an analogy to consider. Imagine that a car crash occurs on your street, leaving a man severely injured. The residents rush out in alarm. The man needs immediate help. Among the neighbours, they know of one who is a doctor. They hurry to his house, call him out, and bring him to … Continue reading It’s Not the Man. It’s the System.

LAST SATURDAY, MY wife and I were driving through Stamford Hill, the heart of London’s ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. It was the Sabbath. Everywhere we looked, men in shtreimels, those distinctive round fur hats, walked alongside children on their way to synagogue. Women in traditional dress chatted on the pavements. It was a vivid scene, a … Continue reading What Judaism Really Says About Zionism

SHOULD MUSLIMS ACCEPT honours like knighthoods from the British Government? No. Such titles raise profound questions about loyalty, integrity, and the true source of honour. The majority of Muslims in Britain trace their heritage to the Indian Subcontinent, lands that once endured the weight of British colonial rule. We, of all people, should remember what … Continue reading The Price of Honour: Why Integrity Matters More Than Recognition

The Myth of Equality The American Declaration of Independence begins with words: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…” Yet by the Civil War, nearly four million Black people remained enslaved—denied every right the Declaration proclaimed. Even after the 13th Amendment ended slavery in 1865, legal freedom did not … Continue reading Islam is Not a Civil Rights Movement

AUTUMN IS HERE, and honestly, it’s my favourite season. There’s something about it that just speaks to the soul. The cool air. The golden light. The crunch of leaves under your feet. But beyond the beauty, it’s also a time when the signs of Allah ﷻ feel especially near. Have you ever stopped to think … Continue reading Not Even a Leaf Falls…

THE RECENT TOP RIBA Stirling Prize for architecture went to Appleby Blue Almshouse in South London. This was designed for elderly people to reduce loneliness. In modern Britain, loneliness among the elderly is a growing social concern, not just a matter of emotional discomfort, but a complex issue with real consequences for health, well-being, and … Continue reading Elderly Loneliness in Britain: Causes, Consequences, and a Contrast with the Islamic Way of Life