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 […]
Have you ever wondered whether Islam and feminism are compatible? Or are they inherently irreconcilable? Is there superior rights for women in Islam, or those the Western originated ideas of Feminism provide the answers? Watch the thought-provoking discussion below that took place on 19th of February in London, at the […]
The exciting and stimulating debate on ‘Islam or Feminism: Which one truly liberates women?’ is now available to watch online. The debate features the Feminist writer, journalist and activist Julie Bindel debating MDI speaker, Zara Faris on the topic Feminism, Islam, Western culture, the Muslim world, the question of […]
According to staunch feminist Amina Wadud, she claims that ISIS is a “wake-up call” for Muslims who reject a reformation of Islam. Ziba Mir-Hosseini, a Feminist activist and legal anthropologist agrees with Amina, arguing that the existence of ISIS should *force* Muslims to “wake up” to the need […]
Following the exciting debate, This House Believes That Shari’ah Law is Fairer than English Law, between Zara Faris alongside Abdullah Al-Andalusi for the motion, and Adrienne Page QC and a retired Judge against – the motion, “This House Believes That Shari’ah Law is Fairer than English Law” was WON […]
The Muslim Debate Initiative 