United Kingdom
Spokeswoman for British government cites prophetic hadith to preserve climate
October 19, 2022
Spokeswoman for British government cites prophetic hadith to preserve climate
The British government spokeswoman in the Middle East and North Africa, Rosie Diaz, cited a hadith by the Prophet Muhammad in preparation for the 27th Climate Summit to be held in Egypt. Diaz wrote, on her Twitter page: “Among what…
Watford Shias commemorate the honorable birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Al-Sadiq (peace be upon them)
October 17, 2022
Watford Shias commemorate the honorable birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Al-Sadiq (peace be upon them)
The Shia community in the city of Watford, England, revived the auspicious birth anniversary of the Noble Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) and his grandson Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him), renewing the pledge of loyalty in…
UK: Thousands gather to stand in solidarity with the Afghan Hazara Shias
October 13, 2022
UK: Thousands gather to stand in solidarity with the Afghan Hazara Shias
On October 12, nearly two thousand people from all over UK, including Scotland, Wales and Manchester came together to stand in solidarity with the Afghan Hazara Shias who have faced up to 250 years of systematic targeted killings due to…
Scotland lights candles in memory of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) according to the civil calendar
October 13, 2022
Scotland lights candles in memory of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) according to the civil calendar
A group of Shia clerics and a number of Christian leaders in Scotland celebrated the day of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), on October 12, according to the Scottish civil calendar, in honor of his great human sacrifices. The…
UK ‘funding Bahrain organizations accused of torture’, a report finds
October 11, 2022
UK ‘funding Bahrain organizations accused of torture’, a report finds
The UK government has provided millions in funding to security services in Bahrain accused of serious human rights abuses including torture, according to a new report. It may also have broken its own rules by allegedly not properly assessing its…
StopHazaraGenocide Rally in London
October 10, 2022
StopHazaraGenocide Rally in London
This week around the world, Hazara people, human rights activists, friends, and allies have come together in solidarity following the most recent terrorist attack on the Hazara Shia people in Afghanistan that martyred 55 and severely wounded more than 115…
British Museum ‘apologizes to Muslim family after’ staff member ‘calls their 6-year-old daughter a security risk’
October 10, 2022
British Museum ‘apologizes to Muslim family after’ staff member ‘calls their 6-year-old daughter a security risk’
The British Museum has reportedly apologized to a Muslim family who visited the museum after a member of staff allegedly called their six-year-old daughter a ‘security risk’. The child’s mother complained to the museum after the staff member ‘racially profiled’…
Britain: Increase in anti-Islamic hate crimes in England and Wales
October 8, 2022
Britain: Increase in anti-Islamic hate crimes in England and Wales
The British authorities announced an increase in the rates of Islamophobia (hatred and anti-Islam) crimes in England and Wales in the years 2021 and 2022. According to data published by the British Home Office, Muslims have been the most vulnerable…
New Muslim sections opened at cemeteries in Birmingham following delays in releasing bodies
September 28, 2022
New Muslim sections opened at cemeteries in Birmingham following delays in releasing bodies
New Muslim sections have been opened at cemeteries in Birmingham following delays in bodies of deceased people being released to their families. The delays have led to difficulties in Muslims being able to observe cultural and religious traditions. Quinton Cemetery Muslim section has…
UK: Large gathering commemorates Arbaeen Pilgrimage, introduces Cause of the Master of Martyrs to Western world
September 25, 2022
UK: Large gathering commemorates Arbaeen Pilgrimage, introduces Cause of the Master of Martyrs to Western world
The British capital, London, witnessed the organization of the largest gathering to commemorate the Arbaeen anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The organizers stated that the 42nd annual procession in London, known as the largest Islamic gathering of…