While I certainly don't agree with the rioting, I understand. When you dehumanise people for so long, then expect them to behave properly and responsibly when it's in your interests, what can you expect? Though, it must be stressed that in spite of centuries of oppression and dehumanisation, most of the protests are peaceful –…Read more Property over Lives?!
Imam W. D. Mohammed: Freedom, Justice, and Equality.
Imam W. D. Mohammed discussing Freedom, Justice, and Equality on Saviour's Day, 5th March, 2006. To live in peaceful, harmonious societies, we need to ensure there is Freedom, Justice, and Equality for all our citizens – no one should ever be treated differently on account of their ethnic background, gender, sexuality, or religion. All citizens…Read more Imam W. D. Mohammed: Freedom, Justice, and Equality.
Eid ul Fitri 31.05.2020
Eid ul Fitri with Ustadh Ihya Ulumudin in West Java, Indonesia. Apologies about the video quality in some parts; the internet connection in Ustadh Ihya's village was a bit temperamental today. https://youtu.be/Q-R_ox5NSGU
Humanitarian Islam in the United Kingdom
In case you missed Pak Hannan Zayn’s (Nahdlatul Ulama UK) IG Live interview of me earlier today on the theme of “Humanitarian Islam in the United Kingdom” Saturday, 30th May 2020, 15.00-16.00 London // 21.00-22.00 WIB. Follow Nahdlatul Ulama UK for more videos like this on Instagram @PCINUUK https://youtu.be/HrXqwtbfZd4
Friday Reflections 29.05.2020
Salam alaikum. Jummah Mubarak. In this week's Friday Reflections I read from Mercy Oceans’ Lovestream (1987) by my spiritual guide Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqani, and discuss the murder of George Floyd and the problem of racism. When will we truly overcome racism and build genuinely harmonious, inclusive societies? https://youtu.be/9n6DBB0XCA8
Selamat Hari Raya!
Eid will be a little different this year, with social distancing and lockdown measures in place, but it's still a very special and blessed day for Muslims. Please stay safe, but have fun too! I wish everyone a very happy and blessed Eid al-Fitr!
Friday Reflections 22.05.2020
Salam alaikum. Jummah Mubarak. In this week's Friday Reflections I read from Surah Hud in the Quran, and reflect on the words of Prophet Shuayb (Jethro), on whom be peace, and the compassion and justice of Allah. May Allah bless you all, I hope you find the video helpful. https://youtu.be/AQ96cPBDeBI
Aya Hachem
Aya Hachem’s murder is a tragedy, and incredibly upsetting tragedy. Yet, while most of us mourn her loss, some decide to bring sectarianism into this devastating situation?? https://youtu.be/Q-RJo3mmgg4
Paul Salahuddin Armstrong 