A new series on ITV News that starts a conversation about the things young, British Muslims don’t often talk about.…
‘I’m hopeful about being gay and Muslim’
At the second Big Gay Iftar I spoke to BBC Radio 4 and World Service about what the event means…
The ‘coming out’ of advertising: is LGBT+ representation in ads still falling short?
I spoke on a panel at Ogilvy called “The New Normal” on behalf of PrideAM. If focused on LGBT+ representation…
McDonald’s pulls ‘exploited child bereavement’ ad after series of complaints
I tweeted about a McDonald’s advert that (badly) told the story of a child who had lost his father. It…
Why London is the best place to be a Muslim
After the Westminster Bridge terrorist attack I felt compelled to write about why I have faith in the capital. Read…
As A Muslim Should I Be Offended By ‘Real Housewives Of Isis’?
A hilarious sketch show appeared on the BBC Two called “Real Housewives of Isis”. I decided to write about reaction.…
Racism in the London gay scene
I recently wrote an article for the Guardian about my experience and thoughts on racism in the scene. You can…
Write here, write now
This has been a long time coming. Since my last blog post I have started a new job and goodness…
What Ramadan has taught me about understanding
The 27th night of Ramadan is revered. It is understood to be the night the first verses of the Qu’ran…
The best-laid plans
My intention was to write a post a day during Ramadan. It was a noble intention – to keep track…
