Welcome to Muslim 2.0 – a wired generation whose members would rather pose their tough questions to Shaykh Google than their local Imam and who feel more connected to the Facebook ummah than the congregation at the local mosque. Never has Muslim conversation buzzed with so many divergent, combative and off-the-wall perspectives.

But is more Muslim chatter really better?
 
Has Web 2.0 democratised Muslim debate, and if so at what cost?
 
Are we talking to each other or at each other?
 
With so many blogs, websites and forums to choose from, are we actually engaging with other points of view or are we comfortable staying in our intellectual (and spiritual) ghettos?
 
Join us for Divan 2.0, as we bring together some of British Islam's most (in)famous bloggers, web pioneers and online warriors for some face-to-face debate. They will be taking your questions in this special “Question Time” style event.
 
Challenge and be challenged - submit your questions in advance and come ready to jump into fray!

Bloggers

Shelina Zahra Janmohamed, Author of Love in a Headscarf and Spirit21 blog

Omar Tufail, Web Guru and Founder, DeenPort.com

Musab Bora, Blogger at Mooslim.com

Indigo Jo, Blogger at www.blogistan.co.uk/blog

Zahed Amanullah, Editor, altmuslim.com

Dr Mehzabeen b. Ibrahim, aka 'iMuslim' of Muslim Matters

and more to be confirmed! 

Why "Divan"?

During Ottoman times, the Sultan would call together a Divan-i-Am - a public assembly where all were welcome to raise their beefs and offer their advice on matters of public importance. We believe that this tradition needs to be revived. Muslim communities need a space where we put aside our "swords" and sit down to a good, old-fashioned argument - with wit, humour and good dose of manners! This isn't personal, it's public - we debate because we care about our communities and our country."