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Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

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Muslims must reclaim 'Sharia'

May 11, 2013

Language can be a weapon of soft power, and reclaiming words that have been politicised is an important step towards defeating the hatemongersRead article "Muslims must reclaim 'Sharia'"

A tough week for Muslim equality

Apr 27, 2013

When a nation treats its minorities well, and offers them protection, that is the unquestionable mark of a great nation.Read article "A tough week for Muslim equality"

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Latest Comments

Sci-fi tale Ladyland offers a lesson in gender utopia

Jul 21 , 2012 | 12:24PM GST

Joe Blog

In one instance people talk of the problem of unmarried women and greater number of women pursue ing carrier and the next minute we complain of social ills as a byeproduct of imbalanced life. Now we have the likes of lady land. None is saying women can't be in public space or work but it seems some have opted for western model dictating that only way progression is made by abandoning home, a family life. Simply be a man to be a successful woman.

The world stands by as Rohingya Muslims are victimised

Jun 23 , 2012 | 01:11PM GST

Andrew_Philips

I agree to Mr. Mark Farmaner's statement "Anti-Muslim prejudice is endemic in Burmese society and derogatory comments about Muslims are so commonplace. It is quite shocking."

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