A reflection on the recurring myth that Muslims want to “ban Christmas,” exploring why this false narrative resurfaces each year with growing hostility. The blog highlights the deep respect Islam holds for Jesus and Mary, debunks sensational headlines, and emphasises the real issues facing communities during the festive season, including loneliness, poverty, and rising pressures on families. It also touches on personal moments, like celebrating a grandson’s Christmas Day birthday, and calls for understanding, compassion, and shared joy rather than division.
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Misogyny, Power and Moral Failure
A reflection on the growing conversation around misogyny what it is how it operates and why it is not an abstract idea. The piece explores how misogyny becomes embedded in culture, community leadership and faith settings and how slander, false accusation and the silencing of capable women cause deep moral harm. It calls for integrity, accountability and a return to ethical principles that uphold women’s dignity.
Walking Together in a Time of Fear
Yesterday evening, I joined a peace and faith walk in Birmingham following the horrific attack in Golders Green. Organised by the Lord Mayor, the walk ended at Singers Hill Synagogue and brought together people of different faiths and none in a shared stand against hatred and division. I was asked to speak and reflected onContinue reading “Walking Together in a Time of Fear”
