Bradford

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: The prison population of England and Wales currently stands at just over 84,00 of whom around 18% (15,000) are of Muslim backgrounds. Within this group, there is a significant representation of individuals of…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: As 2025 slowly draws its curtain and we turn our gaze toward 2026, it feels fitting to pause to reflect gently on the year that has passed, even as we anticipate the one that lies ahead. For me, 2025 has been a…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: A Victorian Trailblazer and Britain's Hidden Muslim Mayor from 1874-1876 , Robert ‘Reschid’ Stanley was a remarkable figure of the Victorian era, a working-class man from Stalybridge who, at the age of…

Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall (1875–1936) Ishtiaq Ahmed  Some individuals, though few in number, leave behind legacies that transcend time and geography. Their contributions are not confined to a single nation or era but continue to…

Syed Zahid Majeed/APP Islamabad: In the heart of Pakistan’s slums, where hardship and despair often overshadow hope, a remarkable woman is lighting the way for the forgotten. Ustadha Rummana Shaheen, a UK national of Pakistani origin,…

Saleem Raza Bradford: This is the holy month of Ramadan Kareem, a time of reflection, self-purification, and seeking truth. It is not only a period of fasting but also an opportunity to pause, introspect, and assess where we…

Saleem Raza Bradford: I write these words with a heart heavy with sorrow, with eyes that have seen the pain you bear, and with a soul that still refuses to give up on you. You were born from the dreams of those who longed for freedom,…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect on Sunday, October 19, marked by a significant exchange: Hamas released three hostages, while Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners. These three…

Ishtiaq Ahmed Bradford: Young British Pakistanis, with the support of community organizations, are forging their own unique legacies.  With an unwavering "not to be denied" attitude, they are pushing back against the tides of racism…

Ishtiaq Ahmed  Bradford: Britain is widely regarded as the "mother of all democracies," influencing the development of democratic systems worldwide, regardless of their form or structure. It has taken Britain over 800 years to reach…