Shelina Zahra Janmohamed Archive
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Jun 23, 2012
Dehumanised by their government, who should Rohingya Muslims – stateless and facing a government that often sees nothing wrong with their persecution – turn to? Read Article The world stands by as Rohingya Muslims are victimised
Jun 16, 2012
As a Muslim Londoner, I can assure Muslim athletes and visitors that my city will present an Olympic Ramadan experience that will surprise and uplift you. Read Article Fasting at Olympics will be a joy to behold
Jun 09, 2012
Shame is one of the most powerful tools of social control, especially against women, whose reputation is their main social capital. Read Article Hard topics in India get star power on the air
Jun 02, 2012
The greatest irony as Britain marks the Diamond Jubilee is that while the Queen's reign has been one of great self-respect, stateliness and decorum, these are the very qualities that are seeping away from our nation. Read Article In celebrating its queen, Britain should aspire to her qualities
May 26, 2012
Given the power of the youth demographic, in numbers and in influence, the role of the young in keeping up the momentum for change is crucial. Read Article Energy of youth can be boon, or burden
May 19, 2012
There was a time when catching a flight somewhere had carefree glamour to it, but today air travel can seem ordinary - and difficult.
Read Article All of life's journeys should be precious
May 12, 2012
It's not just Olympic traffic that bothers me. London is being turned into a war zone. Read Article This Londoner finds little to be joyful about the Olympics
Apr 28, 2012
The surprise is not that the West is producing and devouring art and heritage from the Muslim world, but that Muslims themselves are proving much slower at the same activities. Read Article The West appreciates Islamic art - so why don't Muslims?
Apr 21, 2012
Europe has already once suffered by listening to the drip feed of hatred. It¿s time to stop this new tide of hatred right now. Read Article Stop this drip feed of hatred in Europe
Apr 14, 2012
What an anachronism for the bride's family to give gold, when the groom is already getting the girl: is she not valuable enough, yet we have to bribe him with gold on top? Read Article Her Say: Gold can't buy a happy marriage
