muslims

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How “Modernist Muslims” Read the Qur’an

Posted by zarafaris ⋅ November 9, 2014 ⋅ Leave a comment

Muslims believe that the Qur’an was revealed to mankind as clear guidance, based on an objective meaning – commands intended to be understood and applied by us. There cannot be unlimited interpretations of the Qur’an because, for the Qur’an to have any meaning, this necessitates discernment between things (unless the author is a poor communicator). … Continue reading →

Radio Debate: Should the Niqab (veil) be banned in Britain?

Posted by zarafaris ⋅ September 21, 2013 ⋅ 4 Comments

A Radio Debate for Voice of Russia UK A few days ago, I was invited onto Voice of Russia UK Radio to participate in a debate regarding whether the Niqab (face veil) should be banned in Britain, along with Nabila Ramdani (journalist), Julie Bindel (feminist), and Dr Taj Hargey. You can listen to this debate … Continue reading →

Upcoming event in London: ‘The Beauty Within’

Posted by zarafaris ⋅ May 22, 2013 ⋅ Leave a comment

I have been invited to speak at an all-sisters event at the Kanoon Towhid centre in Hammersmith, London, UK, inshaAllah. Here is the advert for the event: Join us for the most inspiring event of the year ‘The Beauty Within’, bringing together community leaders, talent, creativity and the modern Muslim Women. The day includes a … Continue reading →