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Number of Muslims in UK up 44% in a decade
November 30, 2022
Number of Muslims in UK up 44% in a decade
The Muslim population of the UK has risen 44 percent in a decade, according to the latest census figures published by the Office for National Statistics. Of the country’s total population, 6.5 percent — 3.9 million people — are adherents…
York Mosque wins first prize in British Mosques Competition in field of supporting new Muslims
November 30, 2022
York Mosque wins first prize in British Mosques Competition in field of supporting new Muslims
The York Mosque and Islamic Centre, in Tang Hall, England, has been awarded the ‘Best Convert Support’ at the 2022 Annual British Mosque Awards in London. Media outlets, followed by Shia Waves Agency, reported that “York Mosque won this important…
UK urged to crack down on hate crimes against Muslims
November 22, 2022
UK urged to crack down on hate crimes against Muslims
British Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, is facing calls to crack down on worsening hate crimes against Muslims by reconsidering the Government’s failure to adopt a formal definition of Islamophobia. In 2019, the Government…
British researcher ranks “Zulfiqar” sword among greatest swords in history
November 21, 2022
British researcher ranks “Zulfiqar” sword among greatest swords in history
The British researcher and writer, Benito Cerino, published a historical article on the Karanj website about the most famous ancient swords known to mankind, indicating that the sword of Imam Ali (peace be upon him), known as (Zulfiqar) is the…
Britain: Officials of cultural centers and Shia clerics prepare to participate in the Conference of World Religions
November 20, 2022
Britain: Officials of cultural centers and Shia clerics prepare to participate in the Conference of World Religions
The Islamic Shia Center in the Scottish city of Glasgow is preparing, along with a number of Shia leaders and clerics, to participate in the Conference of World Religions to be held in the US city of Chicago early next…
11-year-old British Muslim boy outscores IQ of Einstein, Hawking
November 15, 2022
11-year-old British Muslim boy outscores IQ of Einstein, Hawking
Yusuf Shah, an 11-year-old Muslim boy from Leeds, has scored 162 on an IQ test, outperforming geniuses Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, the Metro reported. Shah told the Metro that he loves doing anything that stimulates his brain and enjoys…
One in five British Muslims have used food banks due to rising living costs, according to The Independent
November 15, 2022
One in five British Muslims have used food banks due to rising living costs, according to The Independent
Around one in five British Muslims have had to use food banks since last August due to the rising cost of living, according to a new report. Research by Muslim Census revealed that over half of British Muslims had some…
Mosque in Middleborough opens its door to other faiths to learn about Islam
November 14, 2022
Mosque in Middleborough opens its door to other faiths to learn about Islam
A mosque in Teesside, UK, opened its doors for people and answered their questions. The Central Masjid, on Southfield Road in Middlesbrough, hosted a day of tours, Q&A sessions with snacks and refreshments for the public to enjoy. Teessiders were…
New study: 86% of hate speech on Twitter comes from America, Britain and India
November 12, 2022
New study: 86% of hate speech on Twitter comes from America, Britain and India
A study on the sources of hate speech on Twitter said that 86% of anti-Muslim content comes from three main countries: America, Britain, and India. According to the study, conducted by the Islamic Council of Victoria, Australia, nearly four million…
Mahfil Ali Organization in London announces the construction of a huge building to serve UK’s Shias
November 10, 2022
Mahfil Ali Organization in London announces the construction of a huge building to serve UK’s Shias
The Peace Center of Mahfil Ali Organization of Shia Muslims in the British capital, London, announced the initiation of the construction of its building, which will be a huge complex embracing Shias in the region and involving them in various…