I have recently discovered something about myself.
I really don’t like to be labeled.
I am not referring to my Islam (i.e., Sunni, Salafi, Shi’a, etc.). Rather, me, as a person.
I attended a poetry reading in Whitechapel today (that’s in East London, for you non-Brits). It had been snowing on and off all day, but it finally decided to settle as I made my way home. Canadians will not be impressed, but us Londoners so rarely get to see proper snow, it must be blogged about!
Something to remind us of the simple pleasures.
The following written answer provides some insight into the “movers and shakers” of British Muslim society.
Communities and Local Government
Community Relations: Islam
Paul Goodman (Shadow Minister, Communities and Local Government; Wycombe, Conservative)
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what meetings Ministers in her Department have had with groups of British Muslims on the possible effects of events in Gaza since 27 December 2008 on community cohesion; and what the names were of the individuals who attended each meeting.
I have posted a new video on iMuslim.tv. An interview and poetry recital by the spoken word artist, Amir Sulaiman.
Please leave any comments you may have there.
Students at Oxford University, one of the highest ranking, and most prestigious educational establishments in the world, have begun a sit-in protest, to highlight the brutality of the occupation of Palestine, as exemplified by the recent, ferocious attack on Gaza.
If you’ve had enough of the non-stop coverage of the presidential inauguration, why not check out my NEW, online video channel: http://iMuslim.tv?
My latest piece is an interview with the Egyptian speaker, Amr Khaled (عمرو خالد صناع الحياة), discussing the launch of a new booklet titled: “Muslim Green Guide to Reducing Climate Change“.
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