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An online magazine called Haqiqah which means 'the reality' in Arabic was written by British Scholars who wanted to do more in educating young people about the reality of extremists movements.<ref>Kesvani, Hussein. [http://Buzzfeed.com/husseinkesvani/british-imams-have-launched-a-new-magazine-to-reclaim-the-in#.rh7NMbnwrp "British Imams have launched a new magazine to ''reclaim the internet'' From ISIS"], BuzzFeed, 27 March 2015. Retrieved on 22 September 2015.</ref> The goal of the magazine was to 'drown out' the voices perpetuating violence.<ref name="reclaim"/> A second edition of the magazine was released to deal with the direct online threat on social media by extremists.<ref>[http:////www.firstpost.com/world/uk-imams-come-together-to-publish-haqiqah-a-magazine-to-counter-the-islamic-state-propaganda-machine-2461904.html UK Imams come together to publish Haqiqah, a magazine to counter the Islamic State propaganda machine]. First Post. 9 October 2015. Retrieved on 28 October 2015. </ref> |
An online magazine called Haqiqah which means 'the reality' in Arabic was written by British Scholars who wanted to do more in educating young people about the reality of extremists movements.<ref>Kesvani, Hussein. [http://Buzzfeed.com/husseinkesvani/british-imams-have-launched-a-new-magazine-to-reclaim-the-in#.rh7NMbnwrp "British Imams have launched a new magazine to ''reclaim the internet'' From ISIS"], BuzzFeed, 27 March 2015. Retrieved on 22 September 2015.</ref> The goal of the magazine was to 'drown out' the voices perpetuating violence.<ref name="reclaim"/> A second edition of the magazine was released to deal with the direct online threat on social media by extremists.<ref>[http:////www.firstpost.com/world/uk-imams-come-together-to-publish-haqiqah-a-magazine-to-counter-the-islamic-state-propaganda-machine-2461904.html UK Imams come together to publish Haqiqah, a magazine to counter the Islamic State propaganda machine]. First Post. 9 October 2015. Retrieved on 28 October 2015. </ref> |
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Revision as of 10:04, 17 November 2015
| Industry | Non Profit |
|---|---|
| Founder | Shaukat Warraich |
| Website | www.imamsonline.com |
Imams Online is a British organisation that aims to provide a voice for Islamic religious leaders.[1] Imams Online has been involved in counter-extremism work.[2]
History
In 2014, there was a growing concern about home-grown involvement in terrorism with an estimated 500 Britons having left the country to fight in Syria.[3] In response, Imams Online organised an open letter with more than 100 Imams from across Britain asking young Muslims not to get involved in the wars in Iraq and Syria. In the letter it was advised that the British Muslim communities should continue to support all of those affected by the crisis in Syria, but do so from the UK in a safe and responsible way.[4]
Imams Online organised a Digital Summit for Imams which was attended by Hamza Yusuf (Co-founder of Zaytuna College) & Abdallah Bin Bayyah.[5] The summit brought together every group within Islam, from Deobandi, Sufi, Sunni, Shia and cultural groups that included Somalis, Pakistanis, Arabs and converts to Islam from many nations.[5]
Online magazine
An online magazine called Haqiqah which means 'the reality' in Arabic was written by British Scholars who wanted to do more in educating young people about the reality of extremists movements.[6] The goal of the magazine was to 'drown out' the voices perpetuating violence.[5] A second edition of the magazine was released to deal with the direct online threat on social media by extremists.[7]
Funding
Imams Online, according to Shaukat Warriach, has been funded by mosques, madrassahs and charities.[8]
References
- ^ 'Imams need to get on social media a lot more'. Asian Image.17 July 2015. Retrieved on 22 September 2015.
- ^ "UK Imams condemn ISIS in online video". BBC. 11 July 2014. Retrieved on 22 September 2015.
- ^ Saul, Heather. "Imams urge British Muslims not to travel to Iraq or Syria in open letter", The Independent. 04 July 2014, Retrieved on 22 September 2015.
- ^ "Britain's Islamic leaders urge young Muslims not to fight in Iraq and Syria", RT News, 4 July 2014. Retrieved on 22 September 2015.
- ^ a b c Wyatt, Caroline. Imams try to 'reclaim the internet' with Haqiqah Magazine. BBC News. 27 March 2015. Retrieved on 12 November 2015.
- ^ Kesvani, Hussein. "British Imams have launched a new magazine to reclaim the internet From ISIS", BuzzFeed, 27 March 2015. Retrieved on 22 September 2015.
- ^ UK Imams come together to publish Haqiqah, a magazine to counter the Islamic State propaganda machine. First Post. 9 October 2015. Retrieved on 28 October 2015.
- ^ "Syria burning, privatising the developing world and Imams Online". RT News. 18 May 2015. Retrieved on 22 September 2015.
