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Index on Censorship: Saudi courts equate freedom of opinion with terrorist acts
September 20, 2022
Index on Censorship: Saudi courts equate freedom of opinion with terrorist acts
Index on Censorship for Freedom of Expression considered that courts are weapons used to equate freedom of expression with acts of terrorism, as the Saudi regime does. In a report, the organization said that arming the Specialized Criminal Court to…
86% of anti-Muslim content comes from India, US and UK Twitter accounts, a study finds
September 19, 2022
86% of anti-Muslim content comes from India, US and UK Twitter accounts, a study finds
Twitter has grown to be a major hub for the spread of anti-Muslim propaganda which has a disastrous impact on the Muslim minority communities around the world, according to a report prepared by the Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV). As per the…
Renowned British lecturer provokes reaction of Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s representative
September 14, 2022
Renowned British lecturer provokes reaction of Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s representative
A letter bearing the signatures of some prominent British personalities was disseminated via social media requesting Sheikh Safdar Ja’far, President of the World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities (KSIMC), to ensure that unity in speech is observed within…
Institute of Race Relations: Britain turns Muslims into second-class citizens
September 13, 2022
Institute of Race Relations: Britain turns Muslims into second-class citizens
The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) stated that the British government’s policy is to convert Muslim citizens into second-class citizens. The Guardian newspaper quoted the Institute as saying that the Citizenship and Border Protection Act, which allows for the withdrawal…
Annual Peace Walk in honor of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) in Manchester
September 5, 2022
Annual Peace Walk in honor of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) in Manchester
On Saturday, 3rd of September, ‘The 10th Day’ team organized their 6th annual Arbaeen Peace Walk in the heart of Manchester city center, inspired by the world’s largest peaceful gathering occurring in Iraq, from Najaf to Karbala. The walk started from…
UK: Muslim students threaten to disaffiliate from UK’s NUS
September 4, 2022
UK: Muslim students threaten to disaffiliate from UK’s NUS
In the wake of suspending its president-elect, Shaima Dallali, the Federation of Student Islamic Societies (Fosis) threatened to launch a disaffiliation campaign against the National Union of Students (NUS). Earlier this year, Jewish students accused Dallali of anti-Semitism; which she…
Embassy of Iraq in London to grant entry visas to British pilgrims willing to perform Arbaeen Pilgrimage
September 4, 2022
Embassy of Iraq in London to grant entry visas to British pilgrims willing to perform Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the United Kingdom has announced the approval of granting entry visas to pilgrims willing to perform the Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) this year 1444 AH. The Embassy…
Hyderi Islamic Centre Arbaeen Walk
September 2, 2022
Hyderi Islamic Centre Arbaeen Walk
The Hyderi Islamic Centre in London will be having their Arbaeen walk on the 3rd and 4th September 2022 from 11am – 5pm, to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). The walk hopes to bring…
UK Muslim charity launches record-breaking blood campaign worldwide
August 28, 2022
UK Muslim charity launches record-breaking blood campaign worldwide
A British Muslim charity launched its record –breaking blood campaign on Saturday, August 27, for the largest number of blood donations in one day, as NHS blood supply stocks are running low. The volunteer-led attempt is led by Who Is…
Impact of Muslim footballers in UK football on decreasing hate crimes
August 25, 2022
Impact of Muslim footballers in UK football on decreasing hate crimes
Saoud Khalaf, a British-born Iraqi filmmaker and writer based in London, who focuses in his writings on social justice for marginalized groups with specific attention on the Middle East, has written an article on the effect of growing representation of…