Alastair Lawson, BBC News, Queen Victoria and Abdul: Diaries reveal secrets, 15 Mar 2011
refers to the revised book Shrabani Basu, Victoria & Abdul: The True Story of the Queen's Closest Confidant
Monday, 14 March 2011
Friday, 11 March 2011
Seminar series - Islamic Life and Culture
University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Seminar Series - Islamic Life and Culture
"The Oppression of Women in Islam: Myth or Reality?
"The seminar series seeks to highlight the variety and diversity of Islamic life and culture. Its focus is not on the study or interpretation of religious texts as such, but rather on the experience of Islam, as it is lived out on a daily basis in multicultural societies and as it engages with a wide range of other cultural traditions, some shaped by religious belief but others that are entirely secular. The series aims to address some of the urgent questions relating to the promotion of cultural harmony and mutual understanding in contemporary society, as it becomes increasingly fragmented and polarized."
Speakers are Dr Chris Allen and Dr Laura Zahra McDonald. The event takes place on 18 May 2011. Click on the above for details.
"The Oppression of Women in Islam: Myth or Reality?
"The seminar series seeks to highlight the variety and diversity of Islamic life and culture. Its focus is not on the study or interpretation of religious texts as such, but rather on the experience of Islam, as it is lived out on a daily basis in multicultural societies and as it engages with a wide range of other cultural traditions, some shaped by religious belief but others that are entirely secular. The series aims to address some of the urgent questions relating to the promotion of cultural harmony and mutual understanding in contemporary society, as it becomes increasingly fragmented and polarized."
Speakers are Dr Chris Allen and Dr Laura Zahra McDonald. The event takes place on 18 May 2011. Click on the above for details.
MINAB statement on Usama Hasan
MINAB condemns - in the strongest possible terms - the reported death threats issued against British Muslim "The Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board (MINAB) condemns - in the strongest possible terms - the reported death threats issued against British Muslim Imam, Dr. Usama Hasan.
"Maulana Ahmed Nisar Beg Acting Chairman of the MINAB said:
"“We all need to respect the principle of freedom of speech. All Muslims in the UK should stand united against the issuing of death threats, which is unacceptable. Usama is a scholar and a scientist and he has the right to debate and express opinions without fear of persecution.”"
"Maulana Ahmed Nisar Beg Acting Chairman of the MINAB said:
"“We all need to respect the principle of freedom of speech. All Muslims in the UK should stand united against the issuing of death threats, which is unacceptable. Usama is a scholar and a scientist and he has the right to debate and express opinions without fear of persecution.”"
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Usama Hasan: update
Facebook group: Defend Usama Hasan -- Support Freedom of Conscience and Oppose Intolerance This is an open group in defence of Dr Usama Hasan (whose case was blogged here earlier this week].
National Center for Science Evolution, Imam threatened over evolution, 8 Mar 2011
Pickled Politics collected links and comments.
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National Center for Science Evolution, Imam threatened over evolution, 8 Mar 2011
Pickled Politics collected links and comments.
Other opinions are available.
Monday, 7 March 2011
London imam subjected to death threats for supporting evolution
The Guardian, London imam subjected to death threats for supporting evolution, 6 Mar 2011 "An imam of an east London mosque has been subject to death threats and intimidation for expressing his views on evolution and women's right to refuse the veil.
"Dr Usama Hasan, vice-chairman at Leyton mosque and a senior lecturer in engineering at Middlesex University, ceased delivering Friday prayers after 25 years of service when 50 Muslim protesters disrupted his lecture by handing out leaflets against him and shouting in the mosque for his execution."
"Dr Usama Hasan, vice-chairman at Leyton mosque and a senior lecturer in engineering at Middlesex University, ceased delivering Friday prayers after 25 years of service when 50 Muslim protesters disrupted his lecture by handing out leaflets against him and shouting in the mosque for his execution."
Friday, 4 March 2011
Daily Star reporter quits in protest at tabloid's 'anti-Muslim' coverage
The Guardian, Daily Star reporter quits in protest at tabloid's 'anti-Muslim' coverage | Media, 4 Mar 2011 "The Daily Star has been accused of printing fictional stories by a disgruntled reporter who has resigned over its "hatemongering" anti-Muslim propaganda."
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Video praising 'British Al Qaeda martyr' raises fears over fresh terror attack in UK
Video praising 'British Al Qaeda martyr' raises fears over fresh terror attack in UK | Mail Online, 2 Mar 2011 "A British Muslim has apparently been filmed alongside Al Qaeda fighters in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area for the first time." Haven't seen this video yet.
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