I was, by the way - I'm an Essex lad, born and raised in Essex in the U.K. Maajid Nawaz bearessexlad Change image and share on social
I care not to debate which came first, Islamism or anti-Muslim bigotry; suffice to say that both feed into each other symbiotically. Maajid Nawaz antibigotrycare Change image and share on social
After much soul searching I was able to renounce my past Islamist ideology, challenging everything I was once prepared to die for. Maajid Nawaz challengedieideology Change image and share on social
I am a Muslim. I am born to Muslim parents. I have a Muslim son. I have been imprisoned and witnessed torture for my previous understanding of my religion. Maajid Nawaz bearimprisonmuslim Change image and share on social
Quilliam will remain a priority for me because its values shape my beliefs and outlook. Maajid Nawaz beliefoutlookpriority Change image and share on social
The British state already invests in early intervention campaigns in drug abuse and sexual health. Challenging extremism should be no less of a priority. Maajid Nawaz abusebritishcampaign Change image and share on social
The fact is that there is a serious problem of extremism with minority groups within Muslim communities. Maajid Nawaz communityextremismfact Change image and share on social
Unity in faith is theocracy; unity in politics is fascism. Maajid Nawaz faithfascismpolitic Change image and share on social
Being veterans of the struggle to push back against fundamentalist Christians, American liberals are well acquainted with the pitfalls of the neoconservative flirtation with the religious-right. Maajid Nawaz acquaintamericanback Change image and share on social
I can say with a level of confidence that Islam is not a religion of war, only because the majority of Muslims don't subscribe to that perspective, not because there's something inherent in the text that tells me it's a religion of peace. Maajid Nawaz confidenceinherentislam share on social
