Creeping Sharia is not just a catchphrase used by Islamophobes worldwide. It’s happening right here in New Zealand. An iconic Kiwi business that has been supplying meat products to Aucklanders for over 40 years is facing aggressive demands from its Muslim customers that it remove non-halal products from its shelves. Owned by a pioneering Dutch… Continue reading The aggressive face of the halal economy in Auckland and globally
Month: August 2013
Anjum Rahman in Hamilton City Council bid
Anjum Rahman, centre with light scarf, with supporters, from left, Suad Guya, Khatra Omar, Aaminah Ghani, Sarah Ather and Aasiya Ather. Muslim women rally for a rare council candidate Anjum Rahman will never forget watching a man wave his fists in front of her as she drove down a street. She hadn’t done anything wrong… Continue reading Anjum Rahman in Hamilton City Council bid
Vying to be first Muslim woman in local govt
Hamilton could soon have New Zealand’s first Muslim woman elected to local government, with long-time community campaigner Anjum Rahman standing in the Hamilton East ward. Ms Rahman may not be a born Hamiltonian – her family are originally from India – but she is a bred one, having lived in the city for more than… Continue reading Vying to be first Muslim woman in local govt
Threat real, says academic: Al Qaeda-trained people in NZ, says Key.
An Islamic studies specialist says people with links to al Qaeda exist in New Zealand and are a risk to the community. Zain Ali, from the University of Auckland, says the terrorist group has a clear agenda to instil fear and terror. “They’re always looking to recruit. And I think even John Key’s statement indicates… Continue reading Threat real, says academic: Al Qaeda-trained people in NZ, says Key.
PM justifies spy bill: Kiwis trained by al-Qaeda
Quran 5:89. God will not impose blame upon you for what is meaningless (i.e., what is sworn to only out of habit of speech or what one utters carelessly without true intent.) in your oaths… “Head of Islamic Studies at Auckland University, Dr Zain Ali, said if what Mr Key said was true, it was… Continue reading PM justifies spy bill: Kiwis trained by al-Qaeda