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Secularism is my right; freedom is my culture سكولاريسم حق من؛ آزادى فرهنگ من

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On February 25, 2019
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  • Apostate, atheist, blasphemy, Culture, ex-muslim, Freedom, Iran, Islam, LGBT, Rights, Secularism, women
Secularism is my right; freedom is my culture سكولاريسم حق من؛ آزادى فرهنگ من Maryam Namazie’s Freedom Lecture at De Balie, Amsterdam سخنرانى مريم نمازى در ده بالى آمستردام
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No Apologies

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On June 27, 2017
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  • atheism, ex-muslim, Islam, Islamism
This is my letter to you, not you the racist or Islamist but you who I should call friend: I Accuse‬. Published in sister-hood, 27 June 2017. Spanish Translation This is my letter to you. Not you, the Islamist, who wants me silent or dead whilst dreaming of your vile caliphate, nor you, the racist, […]
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Fast-Defying Protest during Ramadan, Apostate Flashmob, Action for Raif, Hate Crimes and more

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On June 14, 2016
  • 1 Comments
  • censorship, ex-muslim, Ramadan
Dear friend We hope you are well. UPCOMING EVENTS We have a number of interesting events and actions coming up in London over the next two months, including a “Mean Tweets Party,” a Fast-Defying protest in solidarity with those persecuted for eating during Ramadan, and an apostate flashmob. We also have some wonderful speakers lined […]
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Sudan apostasy case, New Report: Evangelising Hate – Islamic Education and Research Academy (iERA); ex-Muslims internationally

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On May 19, 2014
  • 1 Comments
  • Apostate, Britain First, ex-muslim, IERA, Iran, Islamism, Jordan, Sudan, Turkey
Dear friend I am writing to give you an update of the work of the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain, including a new report on the hate group Islamic Education and Research Academy, and also ask for your help in defending an “apostate” facing death in Sudan. Sudan apostasy case The Council of Ex-Muslims of […]
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Fear, Fitnah and Freedom

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On May 11, 2014
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  • ex-muslim, Fitnah, Maryam Namazie, Seth Andrews, Thinking Atheist
Here’s a video of an interview Seth Andrews of the Thinking Atheist did with me when we were at the American Atheists Convention in Utah. Take a look:
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Support ex-Muslim atheist Nasir Irshad! He must be granted asylum in the UK

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On January 22, 2014
  • 5 Comments
  • asylum, atheist, ex-muslim
Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain (CEMB) is pleased that an Afghan atheist recently gained asylum and protection in Britain for his atheism. Whilst this is being hailed as the first case of its kind, the CEMB has worked on countless asylum cases over the past several years with a rising number securing asylum based on […]
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Ex-Muslims of North America has formed

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On October 22, 2013
  • 4 Comments
  • ex-muslim, North America
Ex-Muslims of North America (EXMNA) Press Release October 22, 2013 Ex-Muslims of North America (EXMNA) exists to build a community and provide a sense of solidarity for Ex-Muslims: people who used to identify as Muslim, and who no longer do so. We cater exclusively to the needs of Ex-Muslim atheists, agnostics, skeptics, humanists, and freethinkers. […]
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Kafir Comedy Club

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On October 2, 2013
  • 1 Comments
  • ex-muslim, kafir comedy night
Hold this date all Kafir Comedy Club 29 November 2013 @ 7-9 PM Hosted by DJ Zee Jay & Maha Open mic comedy for interested kuffar starts at 8 pm. Look, we know it’s not easy defending yourself constantly against a religious mob. So take a break from the Facebook forums and let out the […]
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Statement on the takfir campaign against activist Nahla Mahmoud

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On September 28, 2013
  • 1 Comments
  • ex-muslim, Nahla Mahmoud, salah Al Bandar
Below is a statement by several Sudanese rights activists against Salah Al Bandar’s takfir campaign against Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain spokesperson Nahla Mahmoud. Takfir is an originally Arabic word that literally means pronouncement of unbelief against someone; it is similar to the ecclesiastical concept of ‘excommunication’. Takfir in Islam is a justification for capital punishment. Drawing on […]
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Remembering Irtaza

  • Posted by Maryam Namazie
  • On September 20, 2013
  • 14 Comments
  • ex-muslim, Irtaza Hussain
Here’s my tribute to the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain’s young member and activist Irtaza Hussain who tragically committed suicide on 11 September. I gave it at last night’s evening drinks event with philosopher Arif Ahmed: Irtaza was an active member of the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain. In his membership statement he wrote: “Islam […]
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