Research, links and academic information on Islam and Muslims in Britain. Part of virtuallyislamic.com
Thursday, 8 October 2020
Medina as Market Model
Middle East Eye, How a British market was inspired by the Islamic model of Medina "In the early days of Islam, markets were "the lifeblood of the community" and the "first bastion of both social welfare and wealth creation", according to the Open Trade Network, a Norwich-based organisation supporting "access to trade and enterprise for all". Traders at the new market aren't taxed or charged rental, and undercutting is not permitted."
Labels:
economy,
Islamic finance,
Norwich
Thursday, 1 October 2020
Conservative Perspectives Poll
Guardian, Half of Conservative party members believe Islam is threat, poll finds, 30 Sep 2020 "Almost half of Conservative party members believe Islam “a threat to the British way of life,” according to a poll which has reignited concerns over Islamophobia within Britain’s ruling party."
Labels:
'Islamophobia',
politics
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