Sitting in Syria, and speaking via the internet, “Abu Dujana” told me: “I’m not a big fan of the suicide attack or exploding oneself.” But after giving it careful consideration, the British Muslim convert said he was prepared to be martyred, to kill himself for his cause. He is perhaps in his mid-20s, has been…
A French Muslim who created headlines when he went on national television in France to declare jihad on Islamic State (IS) extremists says he is not deterred by the death threats he has received since. In the wake of the Paris attacks, Mohammed Chirani, a specialist in religious radicalization, delivered an impassioned speech telling IS…
In the early phases of the war in Syria, ISIS did not appear as a major threat to the West. Jihadists made their way to Syria to fight the regime of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad with little interest to carry out attacks in their respective countries. The November 13 attacks in Paris reveal a shift…
A generation of young British imams is under huge pressure to develop better ways of showing leadership in social and political issues while also facing death threats from Isis extremists, according to the most senior imam at Leeds mosque. Imam Qari Asim, the imam of Makkah masjid in Leeds, told the Guardian: “To them, Isis,…
[with non-pork alternatives that will disappear from November]. Tuesday 13 October Starter: Pork liver mousse and cornichon pickle [or chicken pâté] with navette (Marseille orange-flower biscuit) Main course: Organic blanquette de veau (veal stew), rice Dessert: Organic apple Thursday 15 October Starter: Potted salmon and Swedish bread Main course: Roast pork [or turkey ham], peas and…
