Reviews
Medical Aid for Iraqi Children
As one of the longest serving charities in Iraq, Medical Aid for Iraqi Children (MAIC) has delivered medicine and medical equipment to hospitals throughout the country since 1995. But having been through strict UN sanctions, the 2003 Gulf War and the resulting …
Shia Professionals of London
SPL began as a small group of Shia professionals based in London with the goal of creating a positive networking environment which would allow easy access to other Shia Muslims in each industry across London. This organisation is headed by Aatif Khan, …
Nick Vujicic
Nick Vujicic, a 25 year old Australian son of a Pastor, was born without limbs – something doctors could give no scientific answer to, yet today he lives the most amazing life. Having completed a Bachelor’s degree in both Financial Planning and …
Karbala: The Unspoken Word (Volume 1)
This much anticipated debut album CD is unlike anything seen or heard in the Shia Muslim community of late. The young team at ontheD blend clever poetry and word play whilst maintaining a hold onto the younger listeners. The album is heavily …
A History of Political Trials: from Charles I to Saddam Hussein
Remember Karadzic? That grey-haired Bosnian-Serb politician who was captured in July 2008 and put on trial before the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), a body of the UN. That story has long fell off the news headlines, but it …
Eid in the Square 2008
The sight and sounds of children playing with painted faces, the sun beating down on a hubbub of activity and enjoyment. A stage swathed in rich fabrics was set beside Nelson’s column, showcasing a variety of Islamic acts with origins from all …
Young Muslims’ Advisory Group
The Young Muslims’ Advisory Group (YMAG) was an initiative proposed by the British government in late 2008 to help them gain a better understanding of problems facing the young Muslim community. The goal is to address violent extremism, issues of identity and …
Aerosol Arabic: Urban Islamic Art
Graffiti often invokes images of vandalism and violence. Despite wide popularisation of this art by the likes of Banksy, negative connotations surrounding graffiti still survive but they did not deter Mohammed Ali, a Muslim born and raised in Birmingham.
Mohammed says he …
Obituary: Kothar al-Jawadi al-Musawi
She was born on the day of Eid al-Fitr 23 years ago, into the hands of a loving mother who wanted to bless her newborn with the recitation of Surat al-Fatiha (Quran; Chapter 1). It was when the words of Surat al-Kothar …


