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Muslim Council of Britain raises concerns over appointment of Lord Ian Austin for Leicester Riots Review
June 1, 2023
Muslim Council of Britain raises concerns over appointment of Lord Ian Austin for Leicester Riots Review
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has voiced serious reservations regarding the appointment of Lord Ian Austin to lead the independent review into the Leicester riots. While acknowledging the importance of conducting a thorough review to address the causes of…
Afghan Colonel in UK Faces Deportation Amid Home Office Policy Controversy
May 23, 2023
Afghan Colonel in UK Faces Deportation Amid Home Office Policy Controversy
According to The Independent this month, a former Afghan colonel who fled to the UK is now at risk of deportation, becoming the latest subject of controversy surrounding the policies of the UK Home Office. The colonel, who had been…
London: Rasool Azam Hussainiya commemorates anniversary of late Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Shirazi
April 22, 2023
London: Rasool Azam Hussainiya commemorates anniversary of late Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Shirazi
The London-based Rasool Azam Hussainiya held a commemoration ceremony on Thursday night, April 20th, to mark the death anniversary of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Shirazi (may Allah bless his soul). The event was attended by a large number of religious…
Smethwick-based Abrahamic Foundation sends Muslim prisoners dates during Ramadan
April 12, 2023
Smethwick-based Abrahamic Foundation sends Muslim prisoners dates during Ramadan
The Abrahamic Foundation, based in Smethwick, has been running the project for five years now, their major concern and the reason why they started this initiative was because some Muslims in prison would go without breaking their fasts with dates,…
An estimated 11.5 trillion plastic pellets end up in ocean each year, UK charity says
April 12, 2023
An estimated 11.5 trillion plastic pellets end up in ocean each year, UK charity says
An estimated 11.5 trillion nurdles end up in the ocean each year, according to the UK charity Fauna and Flora International. The millions of plastic pellets flooding beaches on the English coast are the size of a lentil and are…
UK Mosque hosts over 400 guests in Iftar gathering
April 7, 2023
UK Mosque hosts over 400 guests in Iftar gathering
Over 400 guests from across York joined the York Mosque in breaking their fast during Ramadan. The mosque welcomed the guests to have Iftar and learn about their faith, including local MP Rachael Maskell, members of the City of York…
UK Manchester Cathedral calls Muslims to prayer
April 1, 2023
UK Manchester Cathedral calls Muslims to prayer
Manchester inhabitants were surprised to hear the call for prayer on Wednesday from an Anglican cathedral. Tens of fasting Muslims convened at the place to find the church’s pews removed, with food and drink waiting on a carpet floor for…
Muslim hiking group founder: Weatherproof prayer mat ‘brilliant’ for the community
April 1, 2023
Muslim hiking group founder: Weatherproof prayer mat ‘brilliant’ for the community
The founder of a Muslim hiking group hopes that a prayer mat he helped to design will allow more people in the community to experience the beauty of the outdoors and share more memories. Muslim Hikers was founded by Haroon…
Students and parents at Michaela Community School in Wembley banned from performing prayer
March 29, 2023
Students and parents at Michaela Community School in Wembley banned from performing prayer
Students at Michaela Community School in Wembley are being prevented from their obligatory prayers in the school. Over 3,000 people have signed an online petition complaining about the behaviour of the school which currently provides no prayer facilities for the…
Muslim teen jailed for five hours for possessing 4cm Zulfiqar pendant
March 29, 2023
Muslim teen jailed for five hours for possessing 4cm Zulfiqar pendant
The family of a Muslim teenager arrested and held in custody for almost five hours for being in possession of a pinky-sized Zulfiqar sword-shaped pendant has said they are considering taking legal action against Greater Manchester Police (GMP) for an…