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Hira Amin

Hira Amin is a British muslimah of Pakistani descent. Despite originally being a mathematics graduate, after a few years inside the corporate world, she decided to change paths drastically to studying history. She completed her Masters in the History of International Relations and is currently undertaking her PhD at the University of Cambridge. Her focus areas are South Asian Muslims and their migration to the UK, Islam’s interaction with Western imperialism and modernity, feminism and 20th century international history.

Stories By Hira Amin

Hira Amin

3 Points You Need to Know About Srebrenica

1. Worst massacre in Europe since WWII Srebrenica was the first ever UN safe area. Yet in July 1995 the worst atrocities in Europe since WWII...
Hira Amin

The Rise of the Far Right and Islam

The Far Right is spreading throughout Europe and becoming an influential force within politics and wider society.[2] 2014 was the first time that three Far Right...
Hira Amin

WWI Centenary: What should Muslims learn?

100 years ago, the world witnessed a catastrophic event that was to spark global repercussions. In many parts of the world its legacies fuel violence and...
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Two Ayats To Be Mindful of During Ramadan

We are told that Ramadan is the month of the Quran. It is a month when many aim to read the Quran from cover to cover....
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A Rebuttal to ‘Should Muslims Reconsider Animal Slaughter on Eid?’

An article published in the Huffington Post called for Muslims to “reconsider” the sacrifice ritual during Eid al Adha. The author cited a number of reasons as to...
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Love on the Net?

Wedding season has just passed, and almost all the new couples that I have come across met their spouses online. Muslim matrimonial sites have burgeoned in...
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Too Much Choice

In the modern industrialized parts of the world, the mantra is “to maximize freedom means to maximize choice.” In order for us to enjoy freedom, we...
Hira Amin

Malala Yousafzai and the Media Frenzy- Exploring Selective Muslim Coverage

In recent days, the incident of Malala Yousafzai shot by the Taliban for promoting education for girls has flowed across all media outlets. It was the story...
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Part II | The Decline of the Ottoman Empire

Part I | Part II Political From the political front unrest was found both in the provinces and in the elite Janissaries. The Janissaries, who comprised of...
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Part I | The Decline of the Ottoman Empire

Part I | Part II Empires can be likened to complex kaleidoscopes which change colours through time. For this reason it is difficult to see if an empire...