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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
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.
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
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
What's on Islam Channel this Ramadan?
This Ramadan, Islam Channel brings uplifting and inspiring content to inform and entertain viewers of all ages.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
Asda introduces dedicated Ramadan aisles in 150 stores
Asda will introduce Ramadan aisles in 150 stores - an increase of 47% from the previous year.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
Why it's important to report cancer symptoms early
Detecting the signs and symptoms of cancer early
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.
Video: Norway police ban Quran burning protest
Norwegian police banned a planned demonstration that involved burning the Holy Quran,
“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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Video: From Makkah to Madinah
Five men walked from Makkah to Madinah, replicating the famous journey of our Prophet (PBH) — the Hijrah.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Anger & outrage at UN meeting over Ben Gvir storming Al-Aqsa compound
Anger & outrage at UN meeting over Ben Gvir storming Al-Aqsa compound
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
Video: What can we learn from the Qatar World Cup?
Video: What can we learn from the Qatar World Cup?
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
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
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.
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
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
Is the hostility towards Muslims in Germany growing?
Recent reports from Germany show the difficulties and discrimination Muslims living in the country face.
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.
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
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
"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
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
'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
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
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
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%
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
Watch series: The Story of Coffee
This brand-new series explores the history of coffee — the world's most-consumed beverage after water.
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.
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
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.
FOSIS national speaker tour hindered by "Islamophobic tactics"
FOSIS has criticised the universities that cancelled its national speaker tour on Islamophobia
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
Shamima Begum was a victim of human trafficking, tribunal told
Shamima Begum was a victim of human trafficking, tribunal told
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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