On 2nd March 2016, MDI’s Abdullah al Andalusi presented a lecture on the topic of ‘Islam & Extremism’, and whether the word ‘Extremism’ means anything or not. Topics covered ranged from Islam’s prohibition against terrorism, to Theist vs Secular ethics in politics. The Q/A session was quite lively, […]
I was invited by the Middle East Eye online newspaper to submit an article on the current demand by Western politicians and pundits, for the ‘Reformation of Islam’. Please read and share widely. Article Excerpts: “The desire for the reformation of Islam then, tends to typically come as […]
Abdullah al Andalusi was invited to speak at the UCL, University of London, to present and discuss the topic “Does Islam Need a Reformation?”. He made rational, historical, sociological, anthropological and political arguments against the most common excuses demanding a Secular Reformation of Islam, touted by Western governments, Atheists […]
MDI Comment: A Channel 4 (UK) expose on the Baathist leadership behind ISIS (ISIL), and how Saddam Hussein’s new ‘Islamic facade’ strategy to combat the coming American invasion, has been continued after his capture and execution, by his cynical and Secular ex-Baathist military officers under a new name […]
On Friday 26th February 2016, iERA held the public debate: ‘Does Islam Need A Reformation?’ The debate was chaired by journalist and broadcaster, Lauren Booth. The invited panel of speakers were: Zara Faris – MDI Tom Holland – Historian Safaruk Chowdhury – Theologian Theo Hobson – Journalist & Theologian […]
The Muslim Debate Initiative 