Ziauddin Sardar
Ziauddin Sardar, writer and broadcaster, describes himself as a ‘critical polymath’. He is the author of over 40 books, including the highly acclaimed ‘Desperately Seeking Paradise’. He is Visiting Professor, School of Arts, the City University, London and editor of ‘Futures’, the monthly journal of planning, policy and futures studies.
Articles by Ziauddin Sardar
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UK Politics
Who are the British Asians?
- 25 September 2008
There is no such thing as the "Asian community". The label was imposed on a generation of migrants after they arrived in Britain, and holds no hint of how they see themselves
Religion
The strange allure of our 'exes'
- 18 September 2008
- 6 comments
To declare that you are an ex-fanatic or ex-Muslim is now the shortest route to fame and fortune
Religion
Modern marriage
- 04 September 2008
- 11 comments
A new arrangement means a young Muslim is free to marry whomever he or she wishes, without their parents' consent
Asia
Musharraf's departure will not bring peace
- 21 August 2008
- 10 comments
Pakistan is breathing a sigh of relief - but Musharraf has left the country in a total mess
Life & Society
Weird science
- 21 August 2008
- 64 comments
According to some Muslim scholars, everything from genetics to robotics and space travel is described in the Quran. What nonsense
Religion
Let Muslims choose their own committee
- 07 August 2008
- 13 comments
The right to disagree and be critical of your government is what is known as democracy, a right cherished as much by British Muslims as anyone else
Religion
Pakistan must cure itself of the Taliban
- 24 July 2008
- 17 comments
Many believe the Talibanisation of Pakistan is well under way and impossible to reverse
Religion
Tolerance v terror
- 17 July 2008
- 6 comments
Even though extremism has taken root in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, their long tradition of moderate Islam offers hope.
Religion
Fatwa against terrorism
- 19 June 2008
- 22 comments
"In Islam, creating social discord or disorder, breach of peace, rioting, bloodshed, pillage or plunder and killing of innocent persons anywhere in the world are all considered most inhuman crimes."
Religion
Welcome to the EcoMosque
- 05 June 2008
- 5 comments
The hope is that the first ecomosque it will act as an inspiration and model for future mosques
