In Good Faith #11 - Zara Mohammed: What Does Sensible Muslim Political Engagement Look Like?
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Jul 11, 2025 
Zara Mohammed, the first woman and youngest Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, shares her journey as a prominent community leader. She discusses the burdens of leadership and the emotional toll it takes. Zara emphasizes the need for active political engagement among Muslims and reflects on the importance of building alliances. With a focus on women in leadership, she highlights challenges young leaders face and the significance of community support for effective representation. Her future plans hint at continued advocacy for Muslim voices in politics.
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Challenges in Government Engagement
- Government engagement with MCB has been inconsistent, worsening after the Gaza crisis and community riots.
- A larger conversation on faith, policy, and combating institutional Islamophobia is urgently needed.
Building Alliances Beyond Community
- Continue relationship-building with government and civil society regardless of official engagement.
- Avoid insularity by forming alliances across communities to strengthen collective advocacy against Islamophobia.
Diversity in Community Contribution
- Some Muslims contribute to society as businesspeople without framing it as faith-led work.
- Diverse perspectives and internal divisions challenge creating a unified, faith-based community narrative.
