We believe there is. The debate around Islam and Muslims has reached a very difficult position. While there is a growth in anti-Muslim sentiment, there is also an increasing sense of victimhood and closed attitudes developing among many Muslims....
Technically speaking there is only one Islam, as it is a universal and global faith. But Islam is always, and has always been, understood, lived and practised in very local contexts. Muslim traditions have evolved with local nuances in mind. From...
Islam can be read in ways that are very narrow and exclusivist, full of anger and victimhood; but it can also be read in ways that are open and inclusive, infused with love, mercy, kindness and generosity. Instead of being an anomaly, it can...
No. We are a charity registered in England and Wales. Charities are established for public and community benefit and not for the benefit of Trustees. Any money raised from grants or donations, or any income generated, is used exclusively to...
No. But we think there are many people out there that want to see an Islam that is at home in this country – they may already feel that and have that for themselves, but sometimes fear that others will criticise them for feeling this way. We...
Our pursuit is to understand Islam in a way that is embedded in our time and place and help educate people around this understanding.
This has always been the pursuit of Muslims, so on that level its nothing new. Terms such as: islah (reform),...
Community is really important to us, its about togetherness and solidarity, its about the people you live with.
The notion of ‘community’ is a diverse one and is not just about other Muslims – it includes your neighbour, your...
We do not lay pretence to being qualified theologians or jurists (fuqaha) in the Islamic tradition, but we will work with theologians and experts and often refer to scholarly works to ground our arguments.
We have our own expertise and...
We are a charity and our accounts will always be transparent. The Trustees started off the organisation with some of their own funds. We receive donations and grants from a wide range of sources including individuals, businesses, charities and...
Every religion will have its own way of dealing with the tensions created by the calls for change and adaptation. The Reformation was a specifically Christian and European experience. Other religions may face similar dynamics, but it is unlikely...
The notion of reform (islah) is rooted in Islam itself. This is not an alien influence. The Prophet Muhammad (s) himself came to reform religion and the lives of people in the 7th Century CE. He also taught that the revival and reform of Islam...
No. We believe it is vital to work against violence and harmful extremes in any society. But New Horizons is rooted in a concern for how Islamic thought should be understood in the modern world, on its own terms.
It is about promoting the...
For the future of this country, let alone for the future of Muslims in this country, we need to find a way for people to get along together and understand each other better. Sadly, social divides seem to be on the increase and we all need to work...
The British bit of our name refers to our anchor point; we began in, and are rooted in, the UK. But the issues and debates we are concerned with have relevance in many different parts of the world, including the US and other parts of Europe. We...