Paul S Armstrong 🇬🇧

🗣️ I spoke at the Agora Debate Club London on the motion: “Islam Is Not Compatible With Liberal Democracy.” I explained why Islam is compatible—and even complementary. 🕊️ Free speech matters. Respectful disagreement builds bridges. 🔗 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=AmIXAX…

We are not here by accident. Like rivers that know their way to the sea, the longing within your heart is a signpost—not a mistake. One paints. One plants. Another walks. Each guided by a light placed deep within—a calling that whispers: “This is your path.” Minarets, church…

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What are our moral duties—and do they change with time, place, or ability? 🤔 Today’s #Reflections explores wisdom from Shaykh Muhammad Abdullah Draz on moral responsibility in the Qur’an. 🎧 Watch now:🔗 youtube.com/live/iAM2eEqc3… #IslamicEthics #Quran #Sufism #Naqshbandi

Debate: Islam Is Not Compatible With Liberal Democracy Tickets, Mon, Jul 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM @paulsarmstrong @hhi1 @NahidSaiyed7 share.google/VFVsr72W4pVUgS…

✨ REFLECTION: WHAT I WISH FOR YOU True faith is not proven in private rituals alone, but in the quiet beauty of kindness. The Prophet (s) said: “None of you (truly) believes until they love for their brother (or their neighbour) that which they love for themselves.” (Muslim)…

REFLECTION: THE GIFT OF CHOICE Each soul stands at a crossroads daily—between what uplifts and what diminishes, between the light of compassion and the shadows of selfishness. God, in His infinite generosity, does not compel the heart, but opens the path and offers guidance,…

“Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioun” is not only for when a Muslim passes away. It’s not a prayer for the deceased, but a statement of faith and awareness: that we all belong to God, and to Him we shall return. What does that mean? It can be said for anyone who dies—whatever…

“Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajioun” bukan hanya diucapkan saat orang Muslim wafat. Ini bukan doa untuk si mayit, tapi pengakuan iman dan kesadaran: bahwa kita semua milik Allah, dan pada-Nya kita akan kembali. Artinya? Bisa diucapkan untuk siapa saja yang wafat, termasuk…

Are you tired of being for or against multiculturalism? Believe in diversity but not at the expense of a prevailing value system and identity? Want to confront the harsh realities of society without wanting to reinforce dangerous narratives? Believe in liberal-democracy but think…

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioun. Birmingham—and the world of rock music—has lost a legend and one of its most talented entertainers. Deepest condolences to the family of Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy, rest in peace. 🙏🏻

Walk this path with me. Each week I share reflections, live teachings, and spiritual insights — rooted in Classical Islam and the Naqshbandi Sufi way, but open to the echoes of truth wherever they’re found. 📿 If something I’ve shared has brought you a moment of peace, clarity,…

In a vibrant exchange on faith and interfaith dialogue, @IIFA_official met with Professor Mashood Baderin from @SOAS and Dr Andrew Davies from the @CadburyCentre to explore new avenues for further collaboration with the UK. #UKinJeddah #UKinSaudiArabia

A 12-year-old girl was punished for wearing a Union Flag dress on Culture Day. British culture is now treated like an embarrassment — in Britain. This is exactly what The Melted Pot warned us about. Our shared heritage matters. We must stand up for it. 🇬🇧 paulsarmstrong.com/2025/07/16/wha…

📿 When you pause to remember the One who never forgets you, something shifts. 💖 A heart softened by gratitude becomes a vessel of light. Even in silence, your remembrance is heard. Even in solitude, you're never alone. ✨ What are you remembering today?

🫱🏾‍🫲🏻 When people of goodwill reach across their differences, they become architects of peace. 🌉 Every open hand, kind word, and honest effort builds a bridge—not just between two sides, but toward a shared, humane future. 🌍 But bridges are not enough. We must cross them—with…

True gratitude isn't just saying “thank you” — it's living it. 🌿 In today’s sohbet, we explore how thankfulness opens the heart, deepens faith, and draws us closer to Allah. 🤲🏻 What are you most grateful for today? 🔗 youtube.com/live/9FA-AWLBv…

"Only by learning from the past does it become possible to share in each other’s loss and look together to the future." In Srebrenica, The Duchess of Edinburgh has delivered a message from The King at the Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide.

Are morals only from religion, or also reason? 🤔 Today’s #FridayReflections explores Shaykh Muhammad Abdullah Draz’s insight: that the Qur’an and our conscience both guide us to the same moral truths. 🌿 Truth. Justice. Compassion. 🔗 youtube.com/watch?v=9cccjQ…

As our Summer graduation ceremonies begin tomorrow, thousands of students will graduate in our Great Hall 🎓 Discover more about the 125-year history of this iconic landmark - from wartime hospital, to BBC recording studio, and pandemic test centre 🔗 birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/the-…