Maryam Namazie

Maryam Namazie is a political activist, campaigner and blogger

Tag: ex-muslim

  • Why the ‘Ex’ in Ex-Muslims

    The wonderful author, activist (and friend) Taslima Nasrin writes the following in her message to the Council of Ex-Muslims to mark its 5th anniversary: I congratulate British ex-Muslims for their bravery. Even though I do not consider myself an ex-Muslim because I was never really a Muslim or a believer, I feel close to Maryam Namazie…

  • Screams against Islamism

    Screams against Islamism

    ‘I will be celebrating my 27th birthday in a few days and as I enter into a new year of my life, I think it is time to renounce religion openly…The CEMB is doing a great job by providing a forum for Ex-Muslims and taking a stand against the brutality of this religion.’ – Hassan…

  • Letter to Allah: When you planned on this did you count every tear?

    ‘I don’t understand why so many die and suffer. What is the reason I cannot see why… When you planned on this, did you count every tear? Was your ultimate purpose that we tremble in fear?

  • I have chosen to speak up

    I have chosen to speak up

    Here are some testimonies from atheist ex-Muslims: I left Islam at 16. I am at university now, but I am still “in the closet” about my atheism, worried about the reaction it would get from religious family members and friends. I still have to pretend to pray and wear the hijab. This has been frustrating,…