with the First Minister of Scotland at the Interfaith Reception in Edinburgh Castle (June 2023)
It’s been a sombre day for many people in Scotland today. Rumours started circulating about the resignation of the First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf, and the news was confirmed today as he stood in Bute House sharing the news of his resignation. It was emotional listening to him standing and speaking about leaving the top job. The emotions weren’t as high as when Imran Khan was robbed of his premiership in the Pakistani elections, but one questions what exactly happened behind closed doors. Why did the First Minister abruptly tear up the Bute House Agreement, whereas a year ago, he was so fervent in keeping it? At the election debates last year, Kate Forbes had opposed the deal, stating it had a negative impact on communities. Many sources are now stating the First Minister felt he needed to unite the SNP family, and this is why he decided to terminate the agreement.
Some Muslim personalities have made a positive impact in sports while confidently speaking about their faith. Muhammad Ali was an impressive personality. However, we have many examples in our modern times. Mohamed Salah of Liverpool captured the hearts of football fans, and we have heard the chant “Mo Sa-la-la-la-lah, Mo Sa-la-la-la-lah, if he’s good enough for you, he’s good enough for me, if he scores another few, then I’ll be Muslim too.”