The Winston Marshall Show Fiyaz Mughal - Uncovering The Truth About Sharia Courts In Britain
Jan 11, 2026
Join Fiyaz Mughal, a counter-extremism campaigner and founder of Tell MAMA, as he dives deep into the complex world of Sharia councils in Britain. Fiyaz sheds light on the challenges these councils pose, particularly for women's rights, and argues for greater transparency and oversight. He discusses the evolution of British Islam, the rise of religious literalism, and the impact of community pressures on personal choices. Plus, hear about the growing trends in anti-Muslim hate and the vital work of Tell MAMA in combating discrimination.
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Dissent Is Needed Within Communities
- Lack of internal debate and dissent in parts of British Muslim communities fuels literalist readings of scripture.
- Mughal argues that creating space for dissent would let believers adapt practices to modern life.
Historic Shift Toward Literalism
- Literalism has grown over the last 200–300 years and intensified in Britain since the mid-1980s due to migration and external influences.
- Mughal links this shift to Islamist activists taking over institutions and clustering effects in housing policy.
First-Generation Integration Memory
- Early South Asian migrants often came with British cultural ties and an outward-looking Islam shaped by Sufi and Mughal traditions.
- Mughal recalls that generation's respect for institutions and blended cultural identity eased integration.