Will COVID-19 lead to increased nationalist exclusionary and defensive attitudes among the religious, or might it be the cure that leads to radical social reorientation with a new emphasis on collective solidarity? Around the world, religion has come into focus as a central point of controversy and praise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Strict social…
British Muslim Zahra discusses how celebrating Eid is different during lockdown, with a family video blog showing preparation and celebration. Zahra touches on preparing food for the celebration day, homemade cards and traditional dress. A key talking point for her surrounds the debate of whether to dress traditionally as if this celebration of Eid was…
The appointment of Trevor Phillips to provide support to an inquiry into why victims of the coronavirus are disproportionately from BAME backgrounds has been criticised by British Muslim groups and individuals, as well as other minority groups. According to NHS England data, the first 12,600 deaths in hospitals in England has shown that they make…
Many American Muslims consider themselves with little choice but to support Democratic candidate Joe Biden after favourite Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders conceded defeat in the democratic race for presidential nomination. Sanders had garnered American Muslim support unlike any other candidate, with many appreciating the effort Sanders had put into cultivating the American Muslim vote, when…
While Ramadan exemplifies the social nature of the Islamic faith, in a time of lockdown and social distancing, British Muslims have been forced to accept a Ramadan without iftar dinners with family and friends, communal gatherings in mosques for the Ramadan-specific tarawih night prayers and very possibly, restrictions on celebrating Eid at the end of…
