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Iqra Mural Video, Birmingham.


The AerosolArabic “Iqra” mural in Coventry Road, Small heath, Birmingham, on the side of the Rex Centre. Audio – recitation of the Quran, the Verse of the “The Clot” opening the verse, “Iqra (Read) in the name of your Lord!” Apologies for the shaky/poor quality video!

Warrington Enough is Enough mural


A short film capturing the process of the Warrington mural, which took place in October 2007. The concept of “Enough is Enough” was the slogan coined during the 93′ IRA bombing in Warrington, England. This slogan is used today in this mural, as a refrence to the end of bombing, whether its terrorists planting bombs, or Goverments dropping bombs from above. “Kifayah” the arabic word for enough, seen in the mural, is a slogan that is often chanted during demonstrations in the Middle East, drawing the parallel of the IRA bombing to modern day situations…

Dangerous Ideas Tour B’ham, BBC website

Amir Sulaiman

Birmingham’s The Drum showcased cutting edge hip hop, rap and spoken word poetry inspiring young Muslims to express their ideas through the arts. Check out the full BBC online feature…>>>>