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Atif Rashid
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Atif Rashid is a BBC journalist who presents his own podcast and writes about faith, extremism, mental health and social trends. He worked at the high-profile BBC Radio 4 Today programme leading its digital coverage during one of the most tumultuous times in recent British politics. His podcast ‘A Change of Heart’ which hears stories from reformed extremists is backed by the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations. It was featured as one of a number of innovative campaigns at the UN Counter Terrorism Week in 2021. As a social media expert, he has run projects for the BBC and the UN. A viral video-maker, his short films have reached millions across social media platforms on topics ranging from gaming and grief to extremism and youth culture. He writes and speaks on Islamic morality and theology at national events and holds virtual sessions for religious youth groups. He also runs programmes and events for the moral and spiritual training of teenagers, inspiring them to become leaders themselves. With bylines in The Independent newspaper and specialist religious magazines, he advocates for religious plurality and interfaith dialogue, previously blogging on the Huffington Post. His work centers around preventing extremism, Islamic philosophy, personal development and current affairs.
Islam, mental health religion, faith extremism, healthSocial media, gaming community
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London, England, United Kingdom
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