Shakespeare Does Iraq: Watch The Audience
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: A new version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ set in Iraq which is now playing in London is winning over Iraqis and non-Iraqis alike.
Aamir Khan Uses ‘Star Power’ For Social Effect
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: The Bollywood superstar’s new TV show has made major waves and forced politicians to act quickly.
Walnut Whipped: A Londoner’s Olympic “Fever”
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Even with more than two months to go, London is morphing into a different kind of city, and I don’t like it one bit.
Role of the Arts in Muslim World ‘Not Understood’
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: While arts from the Muslim world are widely celebrated in the West, they are less appreciated within umma.
The Big Question:’Is Life Getting Better for Women?’
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: It’s a test that can be applied in any country. It’s time that men acknowledged their role.
Weddings: The Heavy Burden of Gold
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: It’s all about status, a deeply crass form of putting wealth on display. And it drives families into paralysing debt.
The Anxiety of Wedding Gifts: A Golden Issue
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: The price of gold goes up and up and up. It’s a major concern for parents.
Easter: You’ll Find it Beneath the Chocolate
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Bunnies are cute, chocolate tasty. It’s true there’s a gap for a Chocoholic Sunday – but not on Easter Sunday.
Beware: The Power and Curse of Democracy
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Democratic leaders must constantly be sensitive to the weather vane of public opinion.
The ‘Baby Dictators’: Throw Their Books Out
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: They’re full of contradictory advice which will only make you feel inept. Forget them.
Muslims – No Joke, We’re Funny
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Such developments are the hidden gems of Muslim cultures today. The most powerful thing is its universality…
Choosing Your Child’s Name: The Responsibility
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Your child and those around her will be influenced by your choice of name.
Reaching Back Reveals How Far I’ve Come
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Some reconnections have worked. Some had a burst of life, and then faded away again. And some spluttered out…
The Beach Holiday: Finally, I’m A Convert
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: I’ve never seen the point of sitting, doing nothing on a beach. Now I do.
Halal: Chasing The $500 Billion Industry
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: The race is on to establish powerful international ‘halal brands’. The stakes are high: by some estimates $500bn a year.
Thoughts of a Pilgrim: Always a Second Chance
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: We don’t have to wait for a life-changing event to give ourselves a second chance.
Hajj Exhibition: ‘Standing in Another’s Shoes’
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: A major exhibition in the British Museum is attempting to recreate the experience of Hajj.
Stop Blaming Women, Start Blaming ‘Perverted’ Males
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: If you are a man from a society that isn’t Muslim, don’t look smug. There is plenty of oppression in all societies.
2012: Balancing Budgets, And Your Life
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: It’s easy to spot where I can get better deals on household expenses. But the main struggle is in adjusting lifestyle
What High Heels Say About Economic Cycles
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Usually, in an economic downturn heels go up as consumers turn to more flamboyant fashion as a means of escape…
