Asian Leader Article on Dutch Film "Fitna"

The article below was published in the Asian Leader Newspaper which looked into the growing tide of intolerance against muslims throughout Europe.



Although the Article draws attention to a Film that will be released later this month by a dutch MP who equates the Quran to a Facist book, many other examples are provided to demonstrate how mainstream Political parties are no different to Right wing ones in their rhetoric.

The full text for the article can be found by clicking here

Article can also be found on the Look Asia Website

My battle with Cancer- Living with the spirit of Passion

By Yasmeen Ahmed- On Thursday 28th February I was given some news that is likely to drastically change my life for a considerable amount of time...I was diagnosed with breast cancer (Alhamdullilah).

I was due to go into theatre on Friday 7th March to undergo a masectomy, and after a recovery period I would have had 6 months of chemotheraphy.

Instead of my pre-op appointment on Monday 2nd March I had to have a meeting with my consultant as the team of medical staff had met and looked at my case; I was informed that I have an aggressive form of cancer which meant a slight change of plan.

My initial treatment of 6 months of of chemotheraphy started on the 12th of March, it is to be followed by a masectomy which I have been told will "most likely" be followed by another 6 months of chemotheraphy and some radiotheraphy; basically I've been told they intend to try everything on me, with it being an agressive cancer it has to be treated more aggressively.

Islamic Times Article- Pakistan Elections 2008

An article from the blog was published in the Islamic Times Newspaper, which covered the Outcome and Future of the Pakistani Elections. The Islamic Times is a quarterly published newspaper with a growing readership throughout the UK.



The full text for the newspaper article can be found by clicking HERE

Dutch MP’s Anti- Quran Film: Is this the road to Integration?

Published on LookAsia and Asian News

By Majed Iqbal- It was on September 30, 2005, when the Danish daily newspaper Jyllands-Posten's, published cartoons depicting the Prophet of Islam in an attempt to "test the level of tolerance of Muslims" living in Danish Society.



Two years on from the international furor created by these publications, a sequel with an even more loaded message to this issue is about to re-kindle another international situation.

Dutch lawmaker, MP Geert Wilders, who last summer called for the Quran to be banned in the Netherlands has now made a movie, entitled "Fitna", to support his contention that the Koran inspires "intolerance, murder and terror."

Wilders, leader of the Freedom Party had long threatened to release a film exhibiting, in his words, "the violent and fascist elements of the Muslim faith".

Holland- Serious about Cohesion?

Published on the Asian News Letters Section

By Maqsood Ahmed- Fitna, a film directed by a Dutch Parliamentarian, Geert Wilders, and to be released shortly has openly called for the Quran to be banned and likens the Quran to Adolf Hitler's book Mein Kampf. All this is done in the name of "freedom of expression".



At a time when the propaganda on Islam is on the rise, and Muslim community is being coerced to assimilate into the dominant culture, it is imperative we look deeply at the issue of community cohesion. This term "community cohesion" seeks to gel the community together on a set of "common values".

Surely community cohesion must mean all cultures are respected for their values for greater harmony in our community. Yet, in the name of "freedom" Islam is mocked and insulted and Muslims are expected to buy into this "universal idea".

Divorce- Celebrity Style !

By Majed Iqbal- What started off as love in the air leading to tying the knot has now evolved into hatred in the air and tightening the noose! The Heather Mill's divorce battle over Sir Paul McCartney's reputed £825 million fortune to be decided by a High Court judge has caught attention nationally in the media and reached out world wide to audiences.



March 17th, the date set for the ruling on the epic divorce has been perfect in providing gossip material over an issue which has become part and parcel of celebrity lifestyles that we are bombarded with on a daily basis through cable, Sky, and jazzed up celeb mags.

Nobody seems to really care less at what is happening in the lives of celebs with their miss-fit marriages as long as it makes good reading and allows hardcore gossip addicts to feel that they are in the lead with what's "hot or not" in their circles giving them somewhat a false sense of leadership.

Heather, who is representing herself, is expected to repeat sensational allegations that Paul was abusive and violent after drink and drug binges and is believed to be demanding £50 million.

VIDEO- Extremism Debate and Discussion

Watch the Question Time event titled "Extremism, Islam and the Muslim Community on Youtube. The event drew hundreds and produced a productive enviroment for dialogue in the Rochdale Community.



The Event was publicised in the press and was greeted with positive commentary after in local newspapers and regional websites. The Event Video is in five Parts. Click on the link HERE or on the YOUTUBE logo to see the event coverage.