Sanitising Israeli occupation with smiles and selfies in the Holy Land

Sanitising Israeli occupation with smiles and selfies in the Holy Land

The recent interview between Nottingham-based imam Umayr Mulla and the notorious far-right Islamophobe Tommy Robinson (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) was, to put it bluntly, a disappointingly naïve engagement that has done far more harm than good, writes Dilly Hussain.

While young Imam Umayr’s intentions were presumably sincere, and his explanations on jizya, the sanctity of certain concepts were discussed.

The interview has done far more harm than good

Author summary: Naive interview harms community.

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