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Second-Class Status for British Muslims' Citizenship

Citizenship-stripping is just one aspect of measures targeting Muslim communities, in Britain and abroad, in the past two decades, which have helped to turn British Muslims in the UK into a "suspect…
UK National TV mentioned Husaini Islamic Centre set up by the Khoja community

The Husaini Islamic Centre is the first mosque of its kind in Europe. Built in 1974 through the fundraising from our community members who migrated there from Uganda.
"Safeguard Integrity of Creation" is What Christians Being Asked in Church’s Formal Liturgy

Christians being confirmed or baptised in the Oxford diocese are being asked to safeguard the integrity of creation. The addition to baptism and confirmation ceremonies thought to be first of…
Institutionalized Islamophobia Still in Place Five Years After London Mosque Van Attack

The mosque’s chairman, Mohammed Kozbar, said Muslims still do not feel safe in the UK. “The problem we are facing is that since this attack took place not much has changed in tackling Islamophobia,”…
Imam Accused of Limiting Free Expression Removes As Government Adviser Over Film Protest

The government accused the Imam of supporting a campaign "to limit free expression" and removed him from his roles as an independent advisor on Islamophobia and as the deputy Anti-Muslim Hatred…
Islamophobia at Workplaces in UK Threats 7 out of 10 Muslims

Black Muslims face higher levels of discrimination compared to other Muslims, according to new poll.
Blackburn Rovers become first UK football club to host Eid prayers on pitch

Hundreds of people congregate at Ewood Park to mark end of holy month of Ramadan.
Coalition of UK CSOs urge government to halt anti-boycott legislation

The 46 UK-based groups said in a statement that they oppose plans by the government to table an “anti-boycott” bill, saying it presents a "threat to freedom of expression, and the ability of…
David Cameron says government should defend its counter-extremism strategy

Prevent has been criticised for discriminating against people of Muslim faith or backgrounds.
IHRC issues safety advice after attack on London worshippers

The month of Ramadan often sees a spike in hate crimes against Muslims and their places of worship because of the greater visibility of worshippers attending mosque, especially during the night.
Attack on Muslims outside London mosque condemned

2 worshippers suffer minor injuries after being attacked going to mosque for iftar.
Rwanda plan is ‘against the judgment of God’, says archbishop

Leader of the Church of England attacks asylum scheme as charities stress that children could be among those shipped to Africa.
UK establishing its own 'Guantanamo' by sending asylum seekers to Rwanda

UK's policy to send asylum seekers to Rwanda comes under fire for being 'irresponsible and inhumane'.
The activities of Islamic centres in the Occident have transformed Islamophobia into a growing tendency to Islam

The peaceful coexistence of Muslims and non-Muslims together in this country, the presence of a significant number of Muslims in essential administrative and political responsibilities of the…
The Seventh Annual Conference on Shi’i Studies

This year's conference will be a hybrid program. UK-based researchers will present their papers in-person at The Islamic College.
UK's hijab-wearing Queen’s Counsel eyes setting an example for women on achieving goals

Sultana Tafadar slams France over ban on advocates wearing hijab in court, hijab restriction in sports competitions.
MCB Launches Comprehensive Guide Welcoming Ramadan 2022

For those interested in learning more about Ramadan, this guide offers key information on what the holy month means for Muslims and how it is observed, whilst also providing practical guidance…
Memorial of the Quran Commentator; Late Dr. Ali Al-Awsi at the Islamic Centre of England

The reward of martyrdom is written for someone who migrates in the way of God and loses his life in any way, and Dr. Ali Al-Awsi was a person who had these qualities and characteristics.
Connecting with Muslims in Dewsbury and Batley

On March 4 and 5, the Muslim Council of Britain’s leadership team visited the towns of Batley and Dewsbury to meet its affiliates, community activists, faith leaders and politicians.
Jewish asylum seeker to continue fight against “apartheid” Israel

It is astonishing that our asylum system is deaf, dumb and blind when it comes to recognising the systemic abuses of an apartheid regime and continues to miserably fail its victims.
Vistas to the East, 3rd webinar

The Islamic College presents: Vistas to the East 3rd Webinar, Friday 28th of January 2022, 6:00 pm–8:30 pm (UK Time).
Actress Emma Watson voices solidarity with Palestine

Actress's post garners acclaim from pro-Palestine social media users, derision from Israeli envoys.
Vote against powers to arbitrarily strip British citizenship

The MCB expresses grave concern in relation to Clause 9 of the Bill which gives the Home Secretary unprecedented power to remove a British person’s citizenship without issuing any notice.
Muslim Hikers' group hit by 'racist' and 'nasty' comments

The participants had a brilliant day out but a handful of people made derogatory comments when the Muslim Hikers group posted photos of the event on a Peak District walking group on Facebook.
FM Spox slams UK's interventionist stance against Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office interventionist position against Iran defense capabilities.
Julian Assange and the day democracy died

The travesty of Justice which we have witnessed in the persecution of Julian Assange has proven beyond all shadow of a doubt that there is no press freedom in the Western world.
Islamophobia awareness conference held in London

The Islamic Human Rights Council based in London has held an Islamophobia awareness conference, bringing together scholars and witnesses of discrimination to discuss the way forward for Muslims…
Iran Denounces ‘Politicization of Sport’ by US, UK

Out of ideological bias and based on lies and rumors, the US is trying to disrupt the Beijing Winter Olympics.
60% of UK Online News Articles about Muslims Are Negative

“British Media’s Coverage of Muslims & Islam (2018-2020)” is one of the most extensive pieces of statistical research done on how Muslims and Islam are reported in the British media.
The Resident Aalim of KSIMC of Birmingham awarded UK’s most Impactful Imam 2021

The results for the anticipated 4th Annual British Beacon Mosque Awards are out, Shaykh Nuru Mohammed was announced as the winner for being, “UK’s Most Impactful Imam of 2021”.