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Damir Rafi

Dr Damir Rafi is a junior doctor and spokesperson for the campaign organisation EveryDoctor. He is the author of Emergence: The Journey of a Young British Muslim Living in an Age of Extremism, and blog editor of Rational Religion. He organises youth events and discussions on issues relating to current affairs and religion

<p>The excitement of becoming a doctor has truly vanished</p>

I’m a junior doctor and love my job, but my colleagues are all leaving

Well-wishers light 49 candles as they pay respects to victims outside the hospital in Christchurch

The positive teachings of the Quran are a force for good

The Poppy Appeal is not about politics, but about people

As a young British Muslim, this is why I wear the poppy

London Bridge attacker Khuram Shazad Butt

The reason why I was protected from becoming an extremist

Muslims walk towards a mosque

Muslims are moral because of their faith - not despite it