Jihad is one subject often regarded a barrier to progress, dialogue, peace and reconciliation. For too often, Jihad is interpreted as synonymous with warfare and terrorism. Is this an accurate reflection of the reality?

Should Muslims today drop the notion of Jihad and aspire for a peaceful Jihad? Could this be an acceptable alternative to violent Jihad? Are we witnessing the emergence of what I call a ‘feminised Jihad’ Continue reading Feminising Jihad

Egypt’s octogenarian leader, Hosni Mubarak, celebrated his 80th birthday last weekend by earlier sentencing leading Muslim Brotherhood members – including its third most senior figure Khairat el-Shater, and key financial backers. 

Today Mubarak’s cordial neighbour Israel celebrates its 60th anniversary. Whilst the likes of Desmond Tutu call ‘for mutual respect between Israelis and Palestinians’, Johann Hari of the Independent focuses on something more basic – Israeli sh*t!

Many Jews and Palestinians are NOT celebrating Israel’s 60th anniversary because of the shameful and inhumane way Israel treats the Palestinians. You can’t get any worst than this: first you subjugate them to years of occupation, state terrorism and assassination of their legitimate political leaders, refuse to allow thousands of refugees their right to return home, demolish homes and create the world’s largest prison (Gaza) and now, wait for it… pump your faeces down the throats of Palestinians. Continue reading Mubarak and Israel – birthday crackers with a difference