“female Muslim athletes are delighted”
This is the big news that Nike are set to launch a sports hijab in 2018. The material it is made from has lots of little holes to ensure breathability. It will be available in three colours. This demonstrates haw big business is becoming more aware of the Muslim pound. We too, as the church, need to become more aware of those around us.
“#DearSister
You must be married by age______
What about my goals and aspirations?
Sister, your goal should be to serve your husband
(UGH)”
A recent report states how Muslim women are frustrated about being told how to dress and behave. Women's comments in the article are very different to the often assumed repressed role.
The second episode of Extremely British Muslims is on Channel 4 this Thursday. The last episode was about the struggle to find a spouse using family connections, mosque matchmaking services, and Muslim dating sites. This episode homes in on what it is like for young men growing up as Muslims in Birmingham. It highlights their difficulties when travelling internationally, their aid work with refugees in Greece, along with discussion of why some people become radicalised.
““You have people who are ex-bad boys who still have that gang mentality. And if you want to be in a gang, what’s the biggest gang in the world right now?
“ISIS is the biggest, baddest gang in the world. You can get an AK and get forgiven by God at the same time.”
Perhaps their conclusion is the most noticeable- and is a challenge.
““I know we have got to do more too, we have to work harder to mix. My community needs to be more outward looking.
“It’s up to all of us.””
Finally a video that informs and may challenge preconceptions of asylum seekers. Life as an asylum seeker here is tough. Let's respond with Jesus love.