United Kingdom
UN raises concerns over UK’s illegal migration bill saying it amounts to an asylum ban
March 8, 2023
UN raises concerns over UK’s illegal migration bill saying it amounts to an asylum ban
Rishi Sunak’s government has been accused of “extinguishing the right to seek refugee protection in the UK” by the United Nations refugee agency after the introduction of a contentious new law to stop small boats from crossing the Channel. In…
British Muslims give £1bn a year in charity, new report reveals
February 28, 2023
British Muslims give £1bn a year in charity, new report reveals
A new report by the London-based think tank, the Ayaan Institute, has revealed that British Muslims donate at least £1bn a year to charity, projected to reach £4bn by 2051. The report, “Aiding the Ummah: Analysing the Muslim Humanitarian Charity…
Minimum marriage age rises to 18 in England
February 27, 2023
Minimum marriage age rises to 18 in England
A new law has increased the legal age of marriage to 18 in England and Wales, previously people could get married ta 16 or 17 years old if they had parental consent. The new legislation also covers non-legally binding ceremonies,…
Investigation finds anti-Muslim group at heart of British establishment
February 27, 2023
Investigation finds anti-Muslim group at heart of British establishment
A huge cache of documents was subsequently acquired by HNH that show that members of the House of Lords have been meeting with well-known far-right extremists and representatives of prominent Christian organisations, with the objective of opposing Islam through legislation…
Imam Hussein Media Group launches 2nd Season of “The Shia Voice” Program
February 13, 2023
Imam Hussein Media Group launches 2nd Season of “The Shia Voice” Program
The largest production in the Shia Muslim world and a show which was watched by millions around the world, has begun filming for season two. The show has an incredible panel of judges such as Sayed Ammar Nakshawani, Sayed Jalal…
Police investigating threatening graffiti daubed on Liverpool mosque
February 8, 2023
Police investigating threatening graffiti daubed on Liverpool mosque
Officers from Merseyside police visited a local mosque daubed with threatening graffiti to provide reassurance as the hate crime investigation continues. The racially aggravated graffiti appeared sometime between February 2 and February 3 at the Shah Jalal Mosque on High…
Interfaith meeting at Shia mosque in Newport, Wales
February 7, 2023
Interfaith meeting at Shia mosque in Newport, Wales
The “Victoria Road” Shia mosque in Newport, Wales hosted an interfaith meeting to promote social cohesion and mutual understanding. The meeting was organized by Mubarak Ali, the secretary of the Islamic Society of Wales. “This is a very positive event…
UK based poet and spoken word artist, Taher Adel, to launch new book on AhlulBayet
February 2, 2023
UK based poet and spoken word artist, Taher Adel, to launch new book on AhlulBayet
A UK-based poet and spoken word artist, Taher Adel who is of Bahraini origin is due to launch his new book which took three years to write and compile. The book of poetry is made to appeal to both Muslims…
Cambridge public schools establish sacred places for students and staff to pray
January 25, 2023
Cambridge public schools establish sacred places for students and staff to pray
Cambridge Public Schools is now the first public school district in New England to establish sacred spaces for students and staff members, ABC Boston reported. The prayer spaces are accessible throughout the year for those who observe spiritual or religious…
Shia children in Leicester City achieve high levels in Quranic competition
January 23, 2023
Shia children in Leicester City achieve high levels in Quranic competition
Several Shia families in the city of Leicester, located in the county of Leicestershire in England, expressed their great joy after their children succeeded in achieving impressive results in the (Quran Hymns) competition held by the Imam Hussein Mosque (peace…