Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World

Podcasts and Videos

Podcasts and videos on the theme of Muslims in Britain

Leila Aboulela: Muslim Logic in Fictional Narratives

A talk by renowned Aberdeen-based Sudanese author Leila Aboulela in partnership with the Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World and the Encyclopaedia of Women in Islamic Cultures. Introduced by Professor Marilyn Booth, University of Edinburgh.

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Narratives of Conversion to Islam in Britain: Female Perspectives

The launch in Scotland of a new report produced by the Alwaleed Centre at the University of Cambridge exploring female conversion to Islam in the UK. Featuring Project Leader Professor Yasir Suleiman, Laura Winterton (University of Edinburgh) and members of the project’s focus groups.

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Religious Symbolism and Conscientious Objection in the Workplace

A special seminar my Mark Hill QC, expert on the law of religious liberty and the country's leading practitioner in ecclesiastical law. Mr Hill reflects on four recent employment cases involving religious belief and expression in the workplace which were taken to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. Organised by the Edinburgh Alwaleed Centre and the Centre for Law and Society, University of Edinburgh.

Muslims and Political Participation in Britain

In April 2012, the Alwaleed Centre hosted a major conference exploring Muslim political participation on both a grassroots and governmental level. Eighteen of the twenty papers presented at the conference are available to listen to as podcasts. Just follow the link below.

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Muslims and the Political Process in Scotland (video)

In April 2012, the Alwaleed Centre hosted a unique panel discussion at the Scottish Parliamnet involving Muslim representatives of the four largest political parties in Scotland. The discussion was chaired by Professor Mona Siddiqui and attended by more than 130 people.

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Migration between Pakistan and the UK: An interview with Dr Parveen Akhtar

In February 2012, the Alwaleed Centre was delighted to welcome Dr Parveen Akhtar (University of Bristol) to Edinburgh. Dr Akhtar delivered a fascinating seminar exploring her research into patterns of migration between Pakistan and the UK, focussing particularly on class distinctions and the impact of migration on both countries. Here, Dr Akhtar discusses her research with Dr Timothy Peace, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Alwaleed Centre.

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Global events, national concerns, everyday issues: Muslims in Scotland

The first in our series of seminars exploring the experiences of Muslims in contemporary Britain. Dr Peter Hopkins reflects on his doctoral research into the lived experiences of young Scottish Muslims.

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Reflecting on police Muslim relations within the legacy of Stephen Lawrence & ongoing police reform

A panel discussion with Dr Robert Lambert (Co-Director, European Muslim Research Centre, University of Exeter), Dr Anna Souhami (Lecturer in Criminology, University of Edinburgh Law School) and Inspector Tom Galbraith (Lothian and Borders Police). Organised in association with the University of Edinburgh Law School and followed by a reception and book signing by Dr Lambert of his new book "Countering Al-Qaeda in London: Police and Muslims in Partnership".

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From immigrants to Muslims

In his first seminar as an Alwaleed Centre Post Doctoral Fellow, Dr Tim Peace discusses political activism and identity amongst first and second generation Muslims in Britain and France. This is a video-cast which includes the slides used during the presentation.

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An interview with comedian Jeff Mirza

Described by Timeout as "The sharpest Asian stand up on the alternative comedy circuit" Jeff Mirza has become one of the UK's leading Asian comedians. In this interview with the Alwaleed Centre's Rosie Mellor, Jeff discusses his most recent show "Jihad: Heresy of Hearsay" which he brought to the 2011 Edinburgh Festival.

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Being a Muslim in Scotland today (video)

A fascinating panel discussion involving Shaykh Amer Jamil (SOLAS Foundation), Nasim Azad and Tasnim Rafiq (Beyond the Veil Muslim Women's Group), Muhammad Sadiq (Crown Office) and Farkhanda Chaurdhry MBE (East Renfrewshire Council). Panellists explored the relaities of living a Muslims in 21st Century Scotland with pupils from George Heriot's School, Edinburgh.

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The Muslim organisations of the UK

PhD candidate Ms. Abida Malik (University of Nottingham) discusses her research into the many Muslim organisations found throughout the UK.

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Sacred Calendar: Ramadan

Nottingham-based Imam Shujahat Aslam discusses the meaning and significance of Ramadan for Muslims across the globe (uploaded July 2011).

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Faith in the City

Creative and compelling animation presenting the voices of young British Muslims.

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Europe is Failing its Muslims

A British Council debate filmed in February 2010 on the topic "Europe is Failing its Muslims". Featuring Tariq Ramadan, Petra Stienen, Douglas Murray and Flemming Rose.

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