Faith, Festivities and the Fiction of a Christmas ‘Threat’

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.

Remembering Srebrenica

I first posted this blog following my visits to Bosnia in 2014. =.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=  According to the Bosnia and Herzegovina tourist board, Bosnia “is one of the last undiscovered regions of the southern Alps. Vast tracks of wild and untouched nature make it an ideal holiday destination for adventurers and nature lovers alike. The central DinaricContinue reading “Remembering Srebrenica”