Below is an open letter to Boris Johnson, written by my 16-year-old daughter Anam in response to Mr Johnson’s remarks about Muslim women who wear the veil. Mr Johnson, My name is Anam Ahmedi and I am 16 years of age. … Continue reading An Open Letter to Boris Johnson
It is 12 summers since I qualified as a teacher. Joining the education sector has brought me countless blessings, opening doors to things I didn’t anticipate relatively early in my teaching career, including becoming Head of Religious Education at one … Continue reading Educating Rabwah
I have always wanted to write books. As a former journalist, and my father himself being an author, that probably shouldn’t come as any surprise. It has simply been about waiting for the right opportunity at the right time. That … Continue reading Textbook stuff…
I’ve had the great privilege of being invited by a number of schools and organisations to speak at student events and teacher conferences around the UK and abroad. I’m forever grateful for the positive feedback received from colleagues who have … Continue reading Testimonials
This article was published in the Birmingham Post on 23rd December 2009 during my first year as Head of RE at Kings Norton Girls’ School. It can also be read here. This year, in my new role as Head of Religious … Continue reading The Christmas message that all faiths believe in
What happened when a Jew, a Catholic and a Humanist walked into a mosque? A delicious curry for lunch, certainly, but more importantly, a huge helping of learning, and an even bigger serving of love. That was certainly the experience of well over 100 delegates who attended the second London … Continue reading Unity in diversity
This article was published in the ‘International Business Times’ online on Thursday 2nd June 2016. It’s been called “the biggest act of mass-religious observance of its kind”. US president Barack Obama referred to it as a time of “gratitude for the … Continue reading Why my children won’t be fasting this Ramadan
