One of the main questions at the moment is who is dividing Muslims? The answer that sometimes springs from the lips of disgruntled associates is non-Muslims putting us into categories such as extremist and moderate, pro-Caliphate vs secular, austere vs fun enough to go down the pub with.
While it is true that the wider populace could really do with a more nuanced understanding of the rainbow of sectarian and political factions that are associated with Muslims, we should never forget that we are the ones responsible for making this happen. But think carefully as to how you go about this. A wise person once told me: "Take the cause seriously, but never fall into the trap of taking yourself too seriously." [The Samosa] Read more
