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Muslim-Jewish Relations in South Asia

On the 15th June 2010, Mr Paul Salahuddin Armstrong, Director for Interfaith and Interpolitical Dialogue at the Association of British Muslims, attended an academic seminar, presented by Dr Navras Jaat Aafreedi Ph.D. The seminar entitled Muslim-Jewish Relations in South Asia, was organised by … Continue reading

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To be, or not to be:

To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them? To … Continue reading

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Shakespeare-Iqbal Festival of World Poetry & Music

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Mawlid 2010 celebration, Darlaston

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Niqab?

By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong I’m not much in favour of telling people what to wear and what not to, which is in effect what a ban would do… However, isn’t that the whole issue surrounding niqab? Muslim women have been … Continue reading

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Was Ayesha A Six-Year-Old Bride?

The Ancient Myth Exposed by T.O. Shanavas A Christian friend asked me once, “Will you marry your seven year old daughter to a fifty year old man?” I kept my silence. He continued, “If you would not, how can you … Continue reading

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Power UP Celebration Conference

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Happy Diwali!

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Where is God Not – Mullah Nasruddin

My beloveds, I travelled again to the village of my friend Tekka, after years away. He had become very devout in his ways, sometimes a little pompous, but still the kind soul I had loved for years. I visited him, … Continue reading

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A Red, Red Rose – Robert Burns

Sung by Andy M. Stewart O my Luve’s like a red, red rose That’s newly sprung in June: O my Luve’s like the melodie That’s sweetly played in tune. As fair art thou, my bonnie lass, So deep in luve … Continue reading

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