Sign-up to read Lorde's poetry, writings or your responses (prose or poetry) to her work here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZAU_A9vCr5xdNqi3Iw9y_jI23twtsoTI16o_fYvdBN8/edit?usp=sharing Umm Ayman (ra) was the first among the early Muslims and like others, faced punishment of the Quraish. She remained steadfast in her belief and loyal to the Prophet (saw). Her ultimate concern was the affairs of the Muslims and the protection of the faith. During a visit from the Prophet, he asked: “ Ya Ummi! Are you well?” and she would reply: “I am well, O Messenger of Allah, so long as Islam is.” the etymology of the word Adam and the virtue of the first human being created by Allah being named Adam. The University recently adopted the working definition of Islamophobia developed by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims alongside the guidelines from the Coalition Against Islamophobia. This came about after several teams across the University championed the definition, and the University community led on several awareness-raising discussions that took place during Islamophobia Awareness Month in 2021. This ultimately encouraged an endorsement of a formal proposal by the Edinburgh Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the University Executive.

Institutional Churchification of Islam in Eastern Europe – This lecture will focus on the patterns of governance of Islam in post-communist Eastern Europe, which are found to differ from those common in Western Europe. Governance of Islam in Eastern Europe, particularly in countries with autochthonous Muslim populations, is arguably permeated by churchification of Islam.

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A recent report from the John Smith Centre found that more than 83 per cent of Scottish Muslims have experienced Islamophobia. It is rooted in racism and targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness. Islamophobia takes many forms, from the more obvious physical and verbal abuse to the less visible discrimination, marginalisation and exclusion. Get Involved There are so many different ways to get involved during your time at Oxford University! Societies? Volunteering? Fundraising? We've got it all and more! Find out more below: Zulum Elumogo is General Secretary of LSE Student's Union and LSE Governor (2018-2020).In his role, Zulum represents students at high level meetings while delivering his own projects and initiatives. These include a Students' Union Fund, LSESU Creative Network and a Graduate Support Fund.

Professor Phoenix is a distinguished psychologist and academic whose impressive range of research includes psychosocial issues related to identity, migration, masculinity, racism, ethnicity, sex and parenthood. Ann Phoenix is Professor of Psychosocial Studies at the Institute of Education, University College London. Talha commenced the event with an introduction to Ustadh Mustafa Briggs and his book, and asked about his visiting Gambia and meeting the President of Gambia, Adama Barrow. ISocEd events – ISocEd was formed in 2001 to provide a space for all who are interested in Islam. With a combination of social and informative events, the society works to represent and assist all Muslim students at the University, and promote a positive understanding of Islam and Muslims to the wider Edinburgh community. The society has various events planned during November including a talk by journalist Hamza Syed, a panel discussion exploring being a Muslim student in the UK and an event looking at Islam and the History of Arabic Calligraphy.Understanding Women’s Activism in Iran Through Cinema – A special screening of Mahshad Afshar’s documentary Women on Both Sides of the Camera followed by a discussion with the director. The origin of these Companions is often overlooked, yet in their origin is a great lesson for us. The Prophet (saw), the greatest gift to mankind exalted and raised the status of these companions. He embodied the teachings of Islam, of kindness, equality and love for all believers. We say we truly love him, then surely we should aim to follow in his footsteps, in all ways.

A Zoom webinar: Contesting Muslim Legal Sovereignty in Colonial India with Dr Sohaira Siddiqui, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies and Theology, Georgetown University, Qatar on 18 November. Sumayyah (ra) was assured by the Prophet (saw) that her destination was Paradise. She was one of the early converts to Islam and has the exalted status of being the first martyr of Islam. WHERE: IHRC Bookshop (202 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8PA) or watch live on YouTube, Facebook and IHRC.TVUmm Ayman (ra) was of Abyssinian descent and the primary care giver of the Prophet (saw) after the passing of his mother Amina. She was one of the most important people in the Prophet’s (saw) life. She was originally a slave but later freed. She looked after the Prophet (saw) both in his early years, and beyond. Dr Robin Darwall-Smith, University College, University of OxfordA History of University College, Oxford.