When is enough, enough?

Extremist policies are now not only directed against terrorism but radicalism, the all embracing term meaning whatever politicians what it to mean. It a much more far reaching target than just finding and catching anyone prepared to use violence for their cause

Palestinians branded by Scottish school as terrorists

North Lanarkshire Council, which runs the school, was forced to apologise after parents held a meeting with teachers over the worksheet that asked children to describe “two examples of Palestinian terrorist activities”

Terror laws hitting charities working in conflict zones

A lack of guidance from the UK Government, particularly the Treasury, on how banks should respond to counter-terrorism legislation has caused millions of pounds of donation to charities to be inadvertently held, blocked or returned.

Eight Muslim schools in the top 50 exam league

Eight Muslim schools* (all independent) were featured in the top 50 of the examination league tables for 2014.

#DoYouCare event brings young Muslims and Christians together

A group of 80 Christian and Muslim young people called for dialogue as a means to grow in mutual understanding and build bridges, as they met for a residential event at the Centre for Unity in Welwyn Garden City on February 13 to 15.

How Boko Haram ravages Nigeria

The total toll from the six-year conflict conflict with Boko Haram stands at around 20,000

Meet India’s only Muslim female pilot

Saarah Hameed Ahmed has been unveiled as India’s only woman Muslim pilot as part of International Women’s Day on March 8.

Muslim party fields eight candidates in French regional elections

A Muslim political will field candidates in eight areas at the regional elections in March

14 million children suffering in Middle East conflict

UNICEF has estimated that 14 million children are suffering from the conflict in Syria and Iraq.

Israeli rights group accuses Israel of violating laws of war in Gaza

The Israeli military violated international law during its airstrikes on the Gaza Strip last summer by repeatedly and deliberately targeting homes killing 2,200 people, according to new report by an Israeli human rights group.

Farage defends UKIP MEP who called Muslim politician Abu Hamza

Nigel Farage, refused to condemn UKIP’s only elected politician in Scotland for comparing a Muslim SNP Minister to terrorism supporter Abu Hamza

Council apology over Palestinian terrorism homework

A Scottish Council was forced to apologise after one of its primary schools assigned homework to11 year-old children describing Palestinians as “terrorists”

Judge criticised for hijab removal demand

A Canadian judge has been criticised by both the Prime Minister and the Premier of Québec after demanding a witness remove her hijab (headscarf), before giving her testimony.

Supreme Court shows sympathy to woman denied job due to hijab

A majority of US Supreme Court justices have shown sympathy for a Muslim woman who was denied a job at Abercrombie & Fitch because she wore a head scarf.

Mo Farah endures Plastic Brit dig by team-mate

Despite winning Olympic, World and European titles for Britain, Somali born Mo Farah has had to endure the “plastic Brit” charge last month Farah revealed that even a GB team-mate has questioned his nationality

Liverpool fans hit back at Islamophobe

A Liverpool fans has been branded a “bigot” after he tweeted a photograph of two Muslim fans praying at Anfield, calling the act a “disgrace”.

LEGAL CORNER: Extent of employer’s duty to investigate misconduct

The Court of Appeal has provided further guidance on the extent of the duty on an employer to investigate allegations of misconduct against employees in the case of Shrestha v Genesis Housing Association Ltd [2014] EWCA Civ 94.

BOOK REVIEW: Understanding the history and heritage of Muslim India

Islamic Civilization in South Asia: A History of Muslim Power and Presence in the Indian Subcontinent. By Burjor Avari. Abingdon: Routledge. Pp317. PB. 2013. £26.99

POETS’ CORNER:The Wanderer

Power of the media

The recent ‘Visit My Mosque’ initiative was, a stellar idea to drop by in an ‘open house’ format seemed to me to be a very good one

The power of honey

Humans have consumed honey for thousands of years; it was even found, still edible, in the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs. Today, it is mainly used as an alternative to processed sweeteners, but many beekeepers and advocates for natural medicine believe that local, raw honey can help with alleviating allergies.

Energy drinks raise blood pressure in those not used to caffeine

Young adults who don’t consume caffeine regularly experienced greater rise in resting blood pressure after consumption of a energy raising the concern that they may increase the risk of cardiac events, researchers found.

SPORT BRIEF

Mesut Ozil says he is “happy” at Arsenal and has ruled out the possibility of leaving the Gunners.

A right Charlie; intolerance towards Muslims

Double standard of media & politicians

Muslims integrated in society

Withdrawing funding from Muslim charity