By Richard St. Barbe Baker The old Maoris were friends of the forest, and whenever they wanted to cut down a tree they used to ask it's permission first, and then cover up the stump with foliage so as to protect the inlying spirit. Throughout the greatest part of the island, the Children of Tane,…Read more Extract from Tree Lore
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In Memory of Dr Nazim Mahmood and Dr Priya Vedi
The Association of British Muslims (AoBM) remembers Dr Nazim Mahmood (UK) and Dr Priya Vedi (India) whose death brings to light grim attitudes grounded in religious and cultural perceptions. AoBM also lends support to Naz & Matt Foundation as Matthew Ogston walks a 130 mile distance in the memory of Dr Nazim Mahmood to raise…Read more In Memory of Dr Nazim Mahmood and Dr Priya Vedi
Dialogue Society, Birmingham
Presenting Sadik Cinar with the Green Apple of KhilafahOnline, in recognition of the wonderful work of the Dialogue Society. http://www.KhilafahOnline.com
Slough Faith Partnership’s Film Festival for One World Week
Participating in Slough Faith Partnership's Film Festival for One World Week. Actively engaging in a wonderfully open and positive discussion on Human Rights issues, touching on topics of acceptance, expectations of family/society/religion/cultural group, gender, sexuality, religious issues etc. http://www.sloughfaithpartnership.org.uk
British Muslims in solidarity with the family of Lee Rigby RIP
British Muslims showing solidarity with the family of Lee Rigby RIP in Ilford, London. (30.05.2013)
Maajid Nawaz Tells Ian Paisley Jr he’s yesterday’s news
"One has to admit, Maajid Nawaz makes some most poignant points here... We are not living in yesterday's world, nor should any right-minded person desire the bigotry often prevalent in the past. In a society where bigotry rules, everyone suffers in one way or another." ~ Paul Salahuddin Armstrong
The letter Khalifah Ali ibn Abi Talib wrote to Malik Ashtar
While it may have been written 14 centuries ago, the letter Khalifah Ali ibn Abi Talib wrote to Malik Ashtar is just as, if not even more relevant to us today. May Allah SWT help us return to the noble wisdom of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and his loyal companions, may Allah bless them.…Read more The letter Khalifah Ali ibn Abi Talib wrote to Malik Ashtar
Veiling the face originally meant Prostitute
By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Veiling the face originally signified the woman or girl dressed in such a manner is a prostitute or slave, available for sex to anyone in the street or their master's bidding... I know this may sound shocking, considering it's not what we get told by mullahs, but it can be easily…Read more Veiling the face originally meant Prostitute
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