Leadership Lessons and Cautions for Muslims from Mamdani’s Victory

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

The Price of Honour: Why Integrity Matters More Than Recognition

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 Screens Between Us

I DON’T OFTEN travel by train. I did today, and this is what I saw and felt. I looked down the carriage…and all I saw — faces. Not faces facing faces,but faces facing glass.Heads bowed like worship,but it’s not prayer.Just… scrolling.Endless.Mindless. Some smiling.Some… blank.Some looking like they just reada message that broke thema little. And … Continue reading The Screens Between Us

Elderly Loneliness in Britain: Causes, Consequences, and a Contrast with the Islamic Way of Life

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

Peace, Politics, and Power: Reassessing the Nobel Peace Prize Through a Muslim Lens

YOU WOULD THINK that peace is a universal concept and that the Nobel Peace Prize is a symbol of this. It is meant to recognise individuals and organisations that have made exceptional efforts to promote peace, resolve conflicts and advance human rights. But over the years, I began to notice a pattern. The prize seemed … Continue reading Peace, Politics, and Power: Reassessing the Nobel Peace Prize Through a Muslim Lens