Hanya Muslim

One of the stupidities of the age we live in common is that people expect theologians to be politicians, and politicians to be theologians. Anything having to do with idolatry, polytheism, and pagan rituals are abhorrent to the sensibility of people of faith. That being said,

🚨 To those upset about Diwali Since when did wishing someone a Happy Diwali mean abandoning our faith in God? Some Muslim Brotherhood activists are attacking Muslims, including the leadership of the UAE and even U.S. Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed, for simply extending warm wishes to Hindus celebrating Diwali. Let me make something very clear: Respecting another person’s religion does not mean adopting their beliefs. Why is it so hard for extremists to fathom? Celebrating our shared humanity does not mean compromising our faith. I am a proud Muslim. I worship God alone. But my faith does not prevent me from wishing my Hindu friends happiness, my Christian friends a Merry Christmas, or my Jewish friends a Happy Hanukkah (which is a festival that revolves around Monotheism when Juda the Meccabee defeated the Greeks). There is a profound difference between participating in another religion’s worship and showing kindness to those who practice it. That is the Islam I believe in. An Islam confident enough in its own faith to embrace others with dignity and respect. Happy Diwali to all my Hindu friends! 🪔❤️

Statement for the record The following is supported by documents from my Subject Access Request to Sussex Police (ref. 3404/26). On 12 May 2026, I posted on X: "The United States is the most successful state-terror project of the modern age, with Israel and India following closely behind." The next day, I was stopped under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000, and my devices, including my phone, were retained. I later asked the police in writing whether any of my data had been shared with foreign governments or agencies, "including Israeli agencies such as Mossad or any other Israeli state body," and whether any foreign agency had requested, influenced, or been consulted on the stop. I asked them to name any exemption they were relying on to withhold this. They answered almost every other question point by point. They did not answer these, and named no exemption. On 13 June 2026, they told me they were "unable to comment on the specifics of the stop" and referred me to the ICO. I am not alleging foreign involvement. I am stating that I asked a lawful question and the police declined to answer it. Documents attached.