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Another burning of the Quran provokes outrage across the Muslim world

The burning of the Quran and the Turkish flag outside the Turkish embassy in Copenhagen provokes outrage

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March 29, 2023
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Chelsea hosts first ever Open Iftar in a Premier League stadium

Chelsea football became the first Premier League club to hold an Open Iftar event in its stadium.

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March 28, 2023
Lifestyle

Israel’s PM puts brakes on judicial shake up

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu hurriedly put the brakes on controversial plans to radically shake up the judiciary

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March 28, 2023
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Humza Yousaf  - 1st Muslim leader of a  Western country

Humza Yousaf's appointment as the Scottish nation’s First Minister makes him the first Muslim to become a Western World Leader

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March 27, 2023
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What's on Islam Channel this Ramadan?

This Ramadan, Islam Channel brings uplifting and inspiring content to inform and entertain viewers of all ages.

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March 27, 2023
Lifestyle

Ramadan: Longest and shortest fasting hours across the world

The length of fasting during Ramadan can vary depending on the location and time of year, resulting in differences in iftar times

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March 26, 2023
Lifestyle

Muslim charity launches ‘End Islamophobia’ campaign

Muslim personalities urge the government to make the United Nations International Day to Combat Islamophobia a part of UK legislation.

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March 22, 2023
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Iconic London street lit up with Ramadan lights for the first time

Ramadan lights were installed in London's West End for the first time ever to celebrate the beginning of the holy month.

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March 22, 2023
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Second elderly Muslim man set on fire leaving masjid prompts counter-terror probe

A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an elderly Muslim man was set on fire as he walked home from a masjid in Birmingha

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March 21, 2023
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It's official! The first day of Ramadan is Thursday

Islam Channel has the pleasure of announcing the 1st day of Ramadan 1444 will be Thursday, 23rd March 2023

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March 21, 2023
Lifestyle

How to support Muslim colleagues during Ramadan — tips for employers

Ramadan is just around the corner and Muslim employees will have the challenge of managing work commitments alongside fasting and praying.

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March 13, 2023
Lifestyle

How Muslims with diabetes can fast safely during Ramadan

The spinout company from the University of Dundee has developed a program called "Diabetes and Ramadan" to help Muslims with diabetes

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March 10, 2023
Lifestyle

Asda introduces dedicated Ramadan aisles in 150 stores

Asda will introduce Ramadan aisles in 150 stores - an increase of 47% from the previous year.

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March 8, 2023
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Muslim inmates sue US prison over alleged pepper-spray incident during prayer

A lawsuit has been filed by a US Muslim civil rights group against officials of the Missouri prison system

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March 7, 2023
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Over a third of Muslim women not involved in sports despite interest - report

There are high levels of interest amongst British Muslim women in England to participate in sports but over a third are not involved in any

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March 5, 2023
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Video round-up: Priest and son of famous chef convert to Islam

As Islam continues to be the fastest-growing religion in the world, it’s not uncommon to hear about people becoming Muslim.

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March 5, 2023
Lifestyle

British Muslims donate £1bn to charity, to soar over £4bn by 2051

British Muslim charitable donations exceed £1bn a year and are projected to reach over £4bn by 2051.

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March 3, 2023
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Watch: Famous ex-rapper Loon on being guided to Islam

Islam Channel caught up with Amir Muhadith, previously known as rapper Loon, to find out more about his journey to Islam.

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March 3, 2023
Lifestyle

Investigation exposes "secret anti-Muslim group" operating from the House of Lords

Leaked documents show that a secretive organisation accused of collaborating with far-right Islamophobic activists

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March 1, 2023
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Sacked Muslim employee takes Amnesty to tribunal alleging Islamophobia

A former Muslim Amnesty International staff member is taking the human rights organisation to an employment tribunal

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March 1, 2023
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Deadly Israeli settler rampage in occupied West Bank

Israeli settlers rampaged through Palestinian towns in the occupied West Bank, burning and attacking at least 300 homes and properties

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February 27, 2023
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Making history - 3 Muslims prepare to board space station

Three Muslims astronauts will meet on board the International Space Station (ISS) in the coming months

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February 25, 2023
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Video: How did Shaban get its name?

We’re in the month of Sha’ban, and in this video Yasrab Shah delves into the history and origins of the month's name.

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February 26, 2023
Lifestyle

Academics join Muslim athletes to stop data sale to betting

The Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK is collaborating with Muslim sports stars in a bid to prevent their sale of performance data.

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February 25, 2023
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Shamima Begum loses British citizenship appeal as 'She's British' trends online

The UK government's decision to revoke the citizenship of Shamima Begum was upheld after her appeal was dismissed.

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February 22, 2023
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Boy, 8, killed as motorbike hits family on way to mosque for Isha prayers

An eight-year-old boy was killed after a motorbike struck his family as they walked to their local mosque in south London for evening prayer

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February 21, 2023
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London mosques receive Islamophobic letters about quake victims

At least two mosques in east London received Islamophobic and racist hate letters following the deadly earthquake that struck Turkey and Syr

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February 19, 2023
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Read and Rise - Exploring the virtues of reciting specific Surahs

Check out our new series looking at the virtues and benefits of reciting various Surahs from the Quran.

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February 19, 2023
Lifestyle

Rampant Islamophobia in France is pushing educated Muslims abroad

Educated Muslims who feel they can no longer practice their faith freely in France are increasingly leaving the country for places like the

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February 17, 2023
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PM’s ethics advisor takes over investigation into Islamophobia claims

An investigation into allegations of Islamophobia within the Conservative Party has been handed over to Rishi Sunak's ethics adviser.

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February 16, 2023
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The importance of halal-friendly services for Muslim Gen Z travellers - report

A new report shows the importance of halal-friendly services for Muslim Gen Z travellers.

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February 13, 2023
Lifestyle

Braverman accused of 'abusing' parliamentary privilege over Prevent comments

Suella Braverman has been accused of “abusing her parliamentary privilege” after she mentioned two Muslim groups

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February 13, 2023
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Barcelona mayor calls Israel an apartheid state, cuts ties

Barcelona will no longer be twinned with Tel Aviv after the Spanish city said it would end its relationship with Israel.

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February 12, 2023
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Controversial Prevent review ignites fury and accusations of anti-Muslim bias

The publication of the UK government's long-awaited review of Prevent was met with widespread criticism for its "anti-Muslim" bias

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February 10, 2023
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Rescuers persist in quake-stricken Turkey & Syria, over 12,000 dead

Rescuers in Turkey and Syria are working against the clock to find survivors buried beneath the rubble

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February 8, 2023
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Why it's important to report cancer symptoms early

‍Detecting the signs and symptoms of cancer early

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February 7, 2023
Lifestyle

Almost 1 in 5 Muslim women never visit a Masjid - survey

A new report looking at the religious experiences of Muslim women in the UK has discovered that nearly 1 in 5 never attend a Masjid.

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February 5, 2023
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Video: Norway police ban Quran burning protest

Norwegian police banned a planned demonstration that involved burning the Holy Quran,

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February 5, 2023
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“My voice will get louder:” Republicans oust Ilhan Omar from House committee

Omar accused Republicans of trying to silence her because she is a Muslim immigrant after

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February 3, 2023
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Zara Mohammed re-elected as secretary general of the MCB

Zara Mohammed will continue her position as the Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain for another two years

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February 1, 2023
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Campaign launched to enshrine UN's day to combat Islamophobia into UK law

The Aziz Foundation has launched a major campaign to enshrine International Day to Combat Islamophobia - March 15 - into UK law.

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January 30, 2023
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Rise in extreme right-wing radicalisation and child referrals - Prevent

For the second year running ‘extreme right-wing' radicalisation exceeds ‘Islamist’ radicalisation, according to new Home Office figures

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January 29, 2023
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The viral fake news around Muslim council tax exemption

Fake news about Muslims is ever-present online. But in recent weeks, we've seen a resurgence of these myths.

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February 1, 2023
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Why India Banned BBC Documentary on Modi's role in anti-Muslim riots

India's right-wing government has employed emergency measures to prevent the airing of the new BBC documentary

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January 27, 2023
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Video: From Makkah to Madinah

Five men walked from Makkah to Madinah, replicating the famous journey of our Prophet (PBH) — the Hijrah.

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January 27, 2023
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Rights group raises concerns about Home Office ‘interference’ in Prevent review

A human rights charity has raised concerns that the Home Office may have “interfered significantly” on the Prevent review

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January 25, 2023
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200 unaccompanied children missing from Home Office hotels

The government has been accused of a “dereliction of duty” after confirming that children seeking asylum have gone missing

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January 24, 2023
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Widespread fury over desecration of Quran in Sweden by far right politician

Far-right politician sparked widespread condemnation and fury after burning a copy of the Holy Quran outside the Turkish embassy

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January 23, 2023
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UN warns of ‘alarming’ rise in Rohingya deaths at sea in 2022

The UN says there was an ‘alarming’ rise in Rohingya deaths in 2002 as 3,500 desperate people tried making the deadly sea crossings

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January 20, 2023
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Poll ranks Muslim-majority countries as the safest

Muslim-majority countries and cities are among the safest in the world, according to the website Numbeo.

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January 20, 2023
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Muhammad Ali: 9 inspiring quotes about Islam and Muslims

Born on January 17th, Muhammad Ali was an icon for Muslims because of his conversion to Islam, but also a legend in the eyes of all

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January 18, 2023
Lifestyle

German report warns of Islamophobia and racism's threat to democracy

The country's first anti-racism commissioner calls for an end to years of ignoring the problem of racism in Germany.

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January 15, 2023
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Report urges policymakers to unleash the potential of British Muslim civil society

A landmark new report says civil society must realise the untapped potential of Britain’s Muslim community.

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January 16, 2023
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New iconic Birmingham masjid hoping to build a prophetic community

The Islamic Centre of Britain will be a six storey masjid offering a range of services to the community.

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January 14, 2023
Lifestyle

When does Ramadan 2023 start?

When is Ramadan 2023? The start of a new year often prompts people to look forward to when Ramadan will begin.

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March 21, 2023
Lifestyle

Video: Former UFC fighter converts to Islam — "Allah always has a plan"

Former UFC fighter Kevin Lee has revealed that he is a Muslim after going public about his conversion to Islam.

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January 11, 2023
Lifestyle

21st anniversary of Guantanamo: Nearly 160 rights groups demand closure

Nearly 160 international rights groups sent a letter to President Biden urging him to close the prison

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January 12, 2023
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Praise for British Airways after unveiling new hijab uniform

It's unveiled a new uniform collection for the first time in nearly 20 years — and it features hijab and tunic options for Muslim women

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January 11, 2023
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Saudi says no restrictions on number of Hajj pilgrims in 2023

There will be no restrictions on Hajj pilgrims this year after three years of pandemic curbs limited numbers.

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January 9, 2023
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Anger & outrage at UN meeting over Ben Gvir storming Al-Aqsa compound

Anger & outrage at UN meeting over Ben Gvir storming Al-Aqsa compound

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January 6, 2023
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Woman guilty of lying about Asian 'grooming gang'

A 22-year-old woman who claimed she had been abused by an Asian ‘grooming gang was found guilty of perverting the course of justice.

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January 5, 2023
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The important Islamic dates to look out for in 2023

So, the new year is here and many people are wondering when the key dates in the Islamic Hijri calendar will occur.

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January 6, 2023
Lifestyle

New year honours includes first hijabi referee & Islam Channel award winner

Over 30 Muslims were mentioned in King Charles' first honours list since the Queen’s death

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January 1, 2023
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Video: A year in review

As we bid farewell to 2022 and welcome in 2023, let's take a moment to reflect on the past year.

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December 31, 2022
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UN rights chief calls for countries to protect Rohingya refugees after sea rescue

Calls for more countries to protect Rohingya refugees just days after nearly 200 of them were rescued from a stricken vessel in Indonesia.

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December 30, 2022
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Muslim religious leaders urge Taliban to lift ban on women attending university

Muslim religious leaders have urged the Taliban to overturn its decision to suspend women from attending universities in Afghanistan.

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December 28, 2022
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Muslim Hikers complete another Christmas walk despite last year's racism

The Muslim Hikers went on their annual hike up one of the UK's most well-known peaks undeterred after last year's racist hate online.

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December 27, 2022
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Paris attack: Gunman kills three in possible racist attack on Kurdish community

Three people killed in a shooting at a Kurdish cultural centre, which authorities suspect may have been motivated by racism.

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December 24, 2022
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Video: Why is everyone hating on the Bisht?

The Qatar World Cup 2022 final was widely regarded as one of the best ever, but much of the media attention was focused on the bisht.

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December 23, 2022
Opinion

Tributes to much-loved Muslim chef who invented Britain's favourite curry

Tributes for Ali Ahmed Aslam, the Glasgow restaurateur believed to have created one of Britain's favourite national dishes

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December 22, 2022
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UN chief warns far-right poses "biggest threat of terrorism" in West

The “biggest threat of terrorism” is posed by far-right and white supremacist groups in the West, according to the UN Secretary General

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December 22, 2022
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Danish TV slammed for comparing Moroccan World Cup team to monkeys

A Danish TV channel was slammed for comparing Moroccan players' celebrations with their mothers at the Qatar 2022 World Cup to monkeys

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December 18, 2022
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Four-year study maps Canada's orchestrated Islamophobia industry

A four-year study uncovers the well-funded and orchestrated Islamophobia movement and its effects on Canada.

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December 18, 2022
News

Video: What can we learn from the Qatar World Cup?

Video: What can we learn from the Qatar World Cup?

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December 16, 2022
Opinion

Two arrested for hate crime after pig's head was thrown onto mosque roof

Police carried out three simultaneous raids in Stockport and arrested two men in connection with the hate crime

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December 15, 2022
News

Fans urged to show love for Prophet (PBUH) during Morocco v France semi-final

Football fans are being urged to “shake the stands” by sending prayers upon Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during Wednesday's semi-final

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December 13, 2022
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Why far right extremism is a growing threat to our society

Two things happened last week that show why far-right extremism has become a major concern in recent years.

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December 14, 2022
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30 years on: The demolition of Babri Masjid

It is 30 years since the demolition of the Babri Mosque in India, which many say was a major turning point in the treatment of Muslim

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December 11, 2022
History

Watch: Muslim shopkeeper praised for showing compassion to thief

The Muslim owner of a mobile phone shop in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, offered to help a thief who tried stealing mobile phones from his shop

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December 10, 2022
News

Is the hostility towards Muslims in Germany growing?

Recent reports from Germany show the difficulties and discrimination Muslims living in the country face.

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December 9, 2022
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Sujud, Sura al-Fatiha & Palestinian flags: Morocco's historic World Cup win

Six majority Muslim countries qualified for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, and only one team remains — Morocco.

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December 7, 2022
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Here's why you should watch Netflix film Farha

Farha, released last week on Netflix, shows a window into the atrocities and ethnic cleansing faced by Palestinians during Nakba

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December 5, 2022
Lifestyle

Awards celebrate the best of British masjids

Representatives from all over the UK came together to celebrate the best of British masjids at The British Beacon Mosque Awards

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December 5, 2022
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"The best World Cup ever": See how Qatar is helping bust myths about Islam & Muslim

It's already been dubbed the "Best World Cup ever" on social media and busting plenty of myths about Muslims and Islam

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December 4, 2022
Lifestyle

2021 census analysis: The Muslim population in numbers

Here we take a deeper dive into what the numbers tell us about Muslims, including an early analysis of the figures from the MCB

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December 1, 2022
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'Islamophobia Awareness Month 2022: Tackling the denial in our midst'

Zara Mohammed looks at what we can do to raise awareness about Islamophobia and how best to tackle it

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November 30, 2022
Opinion

Islam Channel's Mohamed Ali Harrath on the importance of Muslims to the British economy

Islam Channel’s founder Mohamed Ali Harrath spoke about the influence of British Muslims on the country's economy and wider society

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November 30, 2022
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Palestinian solidarity in full display during Qatar World Cup 2022

Palestinian flags are flying high during this year's world cup as football fans show solidarity and support for the country

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November 29, 2022
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2021 Census: Muslim population up 44% but England & Wales less religious

The 2021 census has revealed that the number of people following Islam in England and Wales has risen 44%

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November 29, 2022
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Twitter failed to detect upload of Christchurch terror clips

Twitter failed to pick up videos of the Christchurch terror attack freshly uploaded on its platform

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November 28, 2022
News

Watch series: The Story of Coffee

This brand-new series explores the history of coffee — the world's most-consumed beverage after water.

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November 27, 2022
History

Pension funds may be contributing to Uyghur Muslim repression

Report reveals pension funds invested in companies allegedly complicit in China's repression of Uyghur Muslims.

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November 25, 2022
News

Qatar World Cup 2022: Morgan Freeman's reaction to Quran

Morgan Freeman shared a moment of reflection on the division in the world and how Islam's message is one of unity and understanding

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November 24, 2022
Lifestyle

A year ago, 31 migrants froze to death in the Channel

A year ago 31 refugees slowly froze to death in the Channel whilst waiting for a rescue that never came.

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November 24, 2022
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FOSIS national speaker tour hindered by "Islamophobic tactics"

FOSIS has criticised the universities that cancelled its national speaker tour on Islamophobia

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November 23, 2022
News

Does your name appear in the UK's 100 most popular baby names?

The annual list of the nation’s most popular baby names has been released and expectedly, Muhammad takes the top spot for another year

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November 23, 2022
Lifestyle

Shamima Begum was a victim of human trafficking, tribunal told

Shamima Begum was a victim of human trafficking, tribunal told

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November 22, 2022
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Labour MPs urge Gove to adopt formal Islamophobia definition

Labour MPs have urged Communities Secretary Michael Gove to help crackdown on hate crime by adopting an official definition of Islamophobia

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November 22, 2022
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Fans enraged by BBC snub of Qatar’s World Cup 2022 opening ceremony

Football fans blasted the BBC for not showing the 2022 World Cup opening ceremony in Qatar on Sunday.

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November 21, 2022
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World Cup 2022: FIFA President blasts Qatar critics of hypocrisy

FIFA president Gianni Infantino accused the West of racism and "hypocrisy" in its criticism of Qatar in the lead up to the 2022 World Cup.

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November 19, 2022
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