I do think that in this day and age, criticism of political Islam - and its banner Islam - is an urgent necessity because of the havoc it is wreaking the world over.

You can’t tiptoe around, appease, ignore or excuse one of the outrages of our century no matter how much some try.

And whilst criticism is crucial, the reason behind it and to what aim are even [...]

Since I began calling myself an ex-Muslim, there have been quite a number of people questioning me on whether I was ever a ‘real Muslim’ to begin with. The BBC Asian Network host (can’t quite remember his name) even wanted to know whether I had prayed 5 times a day; attended a mosque; wore the hejab. And some commentators have questioned whether a Shia can ever be considered a Muslim. [...]

Unfortunately, the discussion on what religion in power means for people’s lives, rights and freedoms is neither theoretical or restricted to ex-Muslims who have renounced Islam and religion.

Since religion is divinely ordained, it follows that any real or imputed questioning, criticising or transgressing will lead to blasphemy, apostasy or some form of ‘corruption’. Of course it doesn’t matter so much if you live in a place where religion [...]

I find it slightly odd writing for a faith blog, when I don’t have any. It’s like writing for an Automobile Association blog when I take the bus.

But I do understand why it is so. In this day and age everything is framed within the context of ‘faith', especially for those of us deemed to be Muslims - no matter how clearly and loudly we profess and live [...]