Hifsa Haroon-Iqbal OBE
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Hifsa Haroon-Iqbal OBE
@hhi1.bsky.social
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After a lifetime in public service & a growing disillusionment with politics, I explain why I became politically homeless & why Andy Burnhams words on #Gaza & his first speech as @primeministeruk.bsky.social gave me something I had not felt for a long time. Hope
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Yes! Prime Minister – A Letter to Andy Burnham
My open letter to the Prime Minister reflects on a lifetime in public service and a growing disillusionment with politics driven by expediency rather than principle. After more than forty years reg…
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July 21, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Welcoming the @churchofengland decision to debate #Kairos #Palestine II & reflects on the responsibility of religious leaders to speak consistently for the sanctity of all human life. hifsaharooniqbal.com/2026/07/14/w...
When Religious Leadership Loses Its Moral Compass
This blog welcomes the Church of England’s decision to debate Kairos Palestine II and reflects on the responsibility of religious leaders to speak consistently for the sanctity of all human life. I…
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July 15, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Welcoming the @churchofengland decision to debate #Kairos #Palestine II & reflects on the responsibility of religious leaders to speak consistently for the sanctity of all human life. hifsaharooniqbal.com/2026/07/14/w...
When Religious Leadership Loses Its Moral Compass
This blog welcomes the Church of England’s decision to debate Kairos Palestine II and reflects on the responsibility of religious leaders to speak consistently for the sanctity of all human life. I…
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July 15, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Has he stopped talking yet? Can’t throw anything at my phone. Turned in to listen to @mrjamesob.bsky.social not this absolutely-not-a-socialist-PM (all other descriptions were not very polite)
May 11, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Sickened by the #GoldersGreen attack. We must confront the rise in #antisemitism & the dangerous “us vs them” rhetoric that fuels #division & #hate.

There can be no place for hate in our society.

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#AntiSemitism #CommunityCohesion #CounterExtremism #REEngageHHI
April 29, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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HAPPY ST GEORGE’S DAY! hifsaharooniqbal.com
This year, we’re reclaiming the flag as a symbol of #belonging, shared #identity and common #humanity. A flag that belongs to all of us, regardless of race, religion, colour or creed. @mrjamesob.bsky.social

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Happy St George's Day 23rd April
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April 22, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Goodness me! How on earth do you get people to read/like/comment/share engage on this platform?! Might need to leave here too… 👋🏾
April 26, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Happy #StGeorge ’s Day! Seems I might have upset a few people. Might need to “reform” my thinking - on second thoughts 😂
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
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Happy St George's Day 23rd April
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April 23, 2026 at 10:26 PM
HAPPY ST GEORGE’S DAY! hifsaharooniqbal.com
This year, we’re reclaiming the flag as a symbol of #belonging, shared #identity and common #humanity. A flag that belongs to all of us, regardless of race, religion, colour or creed. @mrjamesob.bsky.social

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Happy St George's Day 23rd April
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April 22, 2026 at 10:20 PM
As #Ramadan comes to an end, this final reflection captures the mix of gratitude, #family, #community and quiet anticipation of #Eid. And thanks to all who engaged! #EidMubarak

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Ramadan Reflection Day 30 - Farewell
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March 19, 2026 at 11:09 PM
#RamadanReflections Day 29: Carrying the Joy Forward
Preparations for #Eid are underway, #family start to arrive & a meaningful #school visit sharing #Ramadan with children. #Faith is passed on through shared moments, laughter and lived experience.
#RE

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March 19, 2026 at 12:43 AM
#Ramadan Reflections Day 28 - Between Hope & Goodbye
As Ramadan comes to an end, this reflection captures the emotional shift from worship to celebration, reminding us that while we prepare for #Eid with food & gifts, we must not forget those in need.

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Ramadan Reflections Day 28 - Between Hope and Goodbye
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March 18, 2026 at 12:48 AM
#RamadanReflections Day 27-#Heritage: The Stories That Shape Us
Visiting Staffordshire Heritage Centre, a 1000 year old will prompts a reflection on heritage, #English #Muslims such as #RobertStanley & #ElizabethCates & the evolving heritage of Britain
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Ramadan Reflections Day 27 - Heritage: The Stories That Shape Us
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March 16, 2026 at 10:06 PM
#RamadanReflections Day 25 & 26 - From Reunion to Remembrance. Yesterday I shared iftar with my children. Today I realised it’s #MothersDayGB #Ramadan

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Ramadan Reflections Day 25 & 26 - - From Reunion to Remembrance
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March 15, 2026 at 10:49 PM
#RamadanReflections Day 24 - From Retreat to Reunion: Waiting for #Dad is a reflection on #faith, anticipation and the quiet joy that marks the end of #Ramadan.
#RamadanReflections #lastfridayoframada #JummahMubarak #peace #Salaam
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Ramadan Reflections Day 24 - From Retreat to Reunion: Waiting for Dad
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March 13, 2026 at 9:20 PM
#RamadanReflections - Guardians of the Earth
Day 23 reflects on attending the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Celebration of Possible (COP) Festival

#ramadan2026
#IslamAndEnvironment
#khalifah
#majesticquran
#ClimateResponsibility
#BeMoreGreen

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Ramadan Reflections Day 23 - Guardians of the Earth
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March 12, 2026 at 3:06 PM
#RamadanReflections Day 22: Charity, Chance & the Ethics of Giving reflects on the surge of #Ramadan #charity appeals, the rise of “charity lotteries” & asks do they align with ethical principles of #islam ?
#CharityInIslam #EthicalGiving #RamadanGiving
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March 11, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Reciting the #Quran is beautiful. Understanding it transformative. #Ramadanreflections day 21 explores the Quran’s universal message & why translations like #TheMajesticQuran by @DrMusharrafH help readers engage more deeply with its meaning.
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#Ramadan2026
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March 10, 2026 at 9:32 PM
#RamadanReflections Day 20 - The Nights That Matter Most
As Ramadan enters its final ten days, Muslims focus on the most spiritually significant nights of the month. Hidden within them is #LaylatulQadr #NightofPower
#Ramadan2026
#LastTenNights

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March 9, 2026 at 8:57 PM
#Ramadan Reflection 19 - it's #InternationalWomensDay ! #Islam granted #women rights >1,400 years ago but cultural practices today still prevent women from enjoying the dignity and equality that Islam originally established. Why? #MuslimWomen
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March 8, 2026 at 5:09 PM
#RamadanReflections 18 How Do You Read Yours?
People engage with the #Quran in different ways through recitation-translation-listening-reflection. The goal isn't just to read more pages, but for it to shape our hearts, character & the way we live. #Ramadan
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March 7, 2026 at 11:23 PM
#RamadanReflections Day 17 – Prayers for a Troubled #Ramadan
A quieter reflection today on a world weighed down by war & suffering. A prayer for innocent lives lost in conflict, displaced families, children & orphans caught in crises.
#prayforpeace

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March 6, 2026 at 9:57 PM