A new series on ITV News that starts a conversation about the things young, British Muslims don’t often talk about. … More
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‘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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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 … More
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. … More
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 … More
Write here, write now
This has been a long time coming. Since my last blog post I have started a new job and goodness … More
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 … More
The best-laid plans
My intention was to write a post a day during Ramadan. It was a noble intention – to keep track … More