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Free Schools – What’s the Catch?
September 14, 2011 - 1 Comment
There is no doubt that the inequalities amongst schools, state and private, need to be addressed. But asking Eton to set up a state...
September 14, 2011 - 1 Comment
There is no doubt that the inequalities amongst schools, state and private, need to be addressed. But asking Eton to set up a state...
Libya’s Future
August 25, 2011 - 1 Comment
Any rush to help Libya should be balanced by realism and common sense Libya is finally free of Muammar Gaddafi’s governance...
August 25, 2011 - 1 Comment
Any rush to help Libya should be balanced by realism and common sense Libya is finally free of Muammar Gaddafi’s governance...
The Platform: THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH
May 24, 2011 - 1 Comment
PLATFORMING VOICES Reclaiming the Media Bringing together a panel of renowned and celebrity speakers, join us as we explore...
May 24, 2011 - 1 Comment
PLATFORMING VOICES Reclaiming the Media Bringing together a panel of renowned and celebrity speakers, join us as we explore...
The Platform Draws Its Curtains
May 15, 2010 - 1 Comment
Saturday 15th May 2010 Editorial After several months of exclusive and enticing contributions, ideas, hopes and visions,...
May 15, 2010 - 1 Comment
Saturday 15th May 2010 Editorial After several months of exclusive and enticing contributions, ideas, hopes and visions,...
The Platform Blog – Extended
March 8, 2010 - No comment
Monday 8th March to Sunday 28th March 2010 Editorial After weeks of contributions and debate, addressing a remarkable spectrum of issues through a vibrant range of genres, we have now come to the completion of the six themed and structured weeks of The Platform. And we would like to thank all of you who have taken part and made the discussions on the blog both energetic and passionate. 752
March 8, 2010 - No comment
Monday 8th March to Sunday 28th March 2010 Editorial After weeks of contributions and debate, addressing a remarkable spectrum of issues through a vibrant range of genres, we have now come to the completion of the six themed and structured weeks of The Platform. And we would like to thank all of you who have taken part and made the discussions on the blog both energetic and passionate. 752
Politics and Civic Participation
March 1, 2010 - No comment
Monday 1 March to Sunday 7 March 2010 Editorial The last decade will almost certainly be remembered for the Labour Party having won an unprecedented three general election victories. It will also sadly be remembered for the tragic events of 9/11 and 7/7, which changed the course of political debate and discourse around the world and the conflicts that followed in Iraq and Afghanistan. From Palestine to Georgia, the first decade of the 21st century was littered with international conflicts,...
March 1, 2010 - No comment
Monday 1 March to Sunday 7 March 2010 Editorial The last decade will almost certainly be remembered for the Labour Party having won an unprecedented three general election victories. It will also sadly be remembered for the tragic events of 9/11 and 7/7, which changed the course of political debate and discourse around the world and the conflicts that followed in Iraq and Afghanistan. From Palestine to Georgia, the first decade of the 21st century was littered with international conflicts,...
Culture
February 22, 2010 - No comment
Monday 22 February to Sunday 28 February 2010 Editorial This week’s topic is that of ‘Culture’. Rarely has a term encompassed so many different meanings, both spoken and unspoken, to so many different people. What exactly ‘culture’ means is a question which has exercised some of the greatest minds throughout history. Today, British society stands amongst the most ethnically and culturally diverse in Europe. Our Eid and Diwali celebrations in Trafalgar Square alongside the classic...
February 22, 2010 - No comment
Monday 22 February to Sunday 28 February 2010 Editorial This week’s topic is that of ‘Culture’. Rarely has a term encompassed so many different meanings, both spoken and unspoken, to so many different people. What exactly ‘culture’ means is a question which has exercised some of the greatest minds throughout history. Today, British society stands amongst the most ethnically and culturally diverse in Europe. Our Eid and Diwali celebrations in Trafalgar Square alongside the classic...
Crime & Security
February 15, 2010 - No comment
Monday 15 February to Sunday 21 February 2010 Editorial At present, the British Muslim community is suffering disproportionately as a result of crime, on both sides of the spectrum. How can we help the community progress? Each community has both its fair share of wrongdoers and its exemplary citizens. This is no exception within the British Muslim community. There are many issues that are affecting the community, but the issues of crime and security features with a regrettable significance....
February 15, 2010 - No comment
Monday 15 February to Sunday 21 February 2010 Editorial At present, the British Muslim community is suffering disproportionately as a result of crime, on both sides of the spectrum. How can we help the community progress? Each community has both its fair share of wrongdoers and its exemplary citizens. This is no exception within the British Muslim community. There are many issues that are affecting the community, but the issues of crime and security features with a regrettable significance....
Spirituality
February 8, 2010 - No comment
Monday 8 February to Sunday 14 February 2010 Editorial This week's topic is one which has caused great controversy and debate in 21st century Britain. For the Muslim, spirituality is more than a momentary feeling or experience, but is a constant state of being, realised through a consciousness of God. As the Qur’an states, 'They remember God while standing, sitting, and on their sides and they reflect upon the creation of the heavens and the earth: "Our Lord, You did not create all this...
February 8, 2010 - No comment
Monday 8 February to Sunday 14 February 2010 Editorial This week's topic is one which has caused great controversy and debate in 21st century Britain. For the Muslim, spirituality is more than a momentary feeling or experience, but is a constant state of being, realised through a consciousness of God. As the Qur’an states, 'They remember God while standing, sitting, and on their sides and they reflect upon the creation of the heavens and the earth: "Our Lord, You did not create all this...
Islam in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Asset or Obstacle?
February 2, 2010 - 5 Comments
By Mirnes Kovac Many today see Bosnia and Herzegovina (short: B&H, Bosnia) as a fragile state, problematic in terms of its long political impasse – but one can ask - is it really in such an unfavorable position? The situation on the ground is not even close to that which is being projected. In order to acquaint you with B&H, I shall first provide some background, and focus on one of its main peculiarities – the fact that it is the most-Western “majority-Muslim country” in Europe,...
February 2, 2010 - 5 Comments
By Mirnes Kovac Many today see Bosnia and Herzegovina (short: B&H, Bosnia) as a fragile state, problematic in terms of its long political impasse – but one can ask - is it really in such an unfavorable position? The situation on the ground is not even close to that which is being projected. In order to acquaint you with B&H, I shall first provide some background, and focus on one of its main peculiarities – the fact that it is the most-Western “majority-Muslim country” in Europe,...
