BeingBritishMuslims

seeks to:(1) produce insights into how faith can become more meaningful&relevant in today’s world; (2) inform & educate the public

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New blog!

MLF: why British Muslims need a new theory of power

https://t.co/Mdj0godVQ5

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UNDERSTANDING THE MULTIPLE LAYERS OF SHARI'AH - Jumu'ah khutbah 31 July 2026

https://t.co/VoMCE3mf68

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THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWLEDGE ('ILM) - Jumu'ah khutbah, 21 July 2026

https://t.co/oDTbGzfkyv

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Muslim identity needs to shift to substance over form

I was recently interviewed by Iqbal Nasim on hos In Goid Faith podcast to explore aspects of faith and identity which is worth listening to. Please do share with anyone else who might be interested.
https://t.co/Kt8hGn2I5G

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That word is "grievance" - of the working-class right and British Muslims, a tragedy of a mirror image

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NEW BLOG: Renewing Britain: the fractured divide of grievance

Closing out 2025, I am reflecting on how we renew GB. In the first of a few contrarian opinion pieces, reflecting on a key word which epitomises the cultural & political experience of 2025.

https://t.co/ofzZxdnIKM

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NEW ARTICLE - Renewing Islam in the Modern World

Guest contributor article in the annual Muslim 500 publication, 2026

https://t.co/y61es4Z3VF

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NEW BLOG: Salams from Sogut

https://t.co/BOPbgdRV3a

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📢 New blog: The MCB's missed opportunities and the path forward

This is my attempt at a bold, timely critique offering 6 powerful recommendations to help MCB reset. Must-read for anyone invested in British Muslim public life.

👉 Read now:
https://t.co/Q7mIyIDI48

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New paper: DEFINING ISLAMOPHOBIA, TAKE TWO
https://t.co/EO5kBxrTsd…

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There is also an exceptional Qur'an Museum displaying the first printed Qur'an as well as parts of a Qur'an folio reportedly dating back the Companions time. You can read about my experiences and thoughts in the blog.

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New blog: Salams from Bahrain

https://t.co/tX3QhGQqGt

I spent the Chritsmas holiday in Bahrain to attend a family wedding. Bahrain isn't normally on people's list of places to visit, but it had a good laid-back charm and not so commercialised community feel to it.

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New report from me for Equi (British Muslim think tank) - Ramadan: Its Value to British Society and Economy

This is the first study of its kind and shows the colossal £1.3bn positive economic impact of Ramadan to the UK economy.

https://t.co/bRcm2jo5Hs

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ISLAM IN THE MODERN WORLD - new online course starting Jan 2025.

For further details and to book entry:
https://t.co/dpBsJAxxmX

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Virtue Ethics in Policymaking? In his latest piece for 𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘪 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, Author Dr. Mamnun Khan explores how faith-based ethics can offer fresh insights in the policy space: https://t.co/OYj1AKS5S1 @DrMamnunKhan

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New blog: Salams from Amsterdam

https://t.co/4pSUXwZhTt

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Far-right hate and the question of "Muslimness"

Thoughts on what's giving rise to unprecedented levels of hate & how our approach to being Muslim is relevant to winning the hearts & minds of the British public who hold a negative view of Muslims https://t.co/Fm50mJNvyL

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“British Muslims are in the process of discovering a theocentric model of identity”

Ethnocentricity of British Muslim Communities with @DrMamnunKhan

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New blog: British Muslims: Now is the time to build allies, not punish Labour

There is growing activism and campaigning by Muslims (in the name of being Muslim) around GE 2024, which is not necessarily productive. For insights read:
https://t.co/4VYYsom65L