Terrorist attack on heart of British democracy

The unlawful use of violence has no place in any civilised society for whatever purpose

Europe’s real identity crisis

The hard-won freedom of the individual is being threatened as populism and the “tyranny of the majority” play havoc with some of the oldest democracies in the world

Modi’s vision for India is unsustainable

Communal violence continues in India under Narendra Modi's rule. Attacks on Muslims and mob violence against low caste Hindus are still rife.

India on the path of Hindu Rashtra

There is no challenge to Modi and his far-right BJP a fact made more disturbing by the increase in attacks on Muslims and Dalits since he came to power

Muslim schools: 2016 GCSE and equivalent exam results

Exclusive: Muslim schools surpass national GCSE average

For the fourth consecutive year over half of Muslim schools featured in the Department of Education league table have surpassed the national average of students achieving 5 or more GCSEs or equivalent A* to C grades including English and Maths GCSEs

Problems with proposed counter extremism bill yet to be addressed

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Right has called for an independent review into the Prevent Strategy as part of the consultation on the new bill because “the current oversight arrangements for Prevent are too opaque and do not engender confidence.”

Award for pioneering study into Muslim women in prison

Community Development and Prison Rehabilitation Coordinator at Muslim Hands, Sofia Buncy, has been awarded a national award for a pioneering 15-month study involving Muslim women in the prison system.

Companies can ban employees from wearing the hijab, rules the European Court of Justice

The European Court of Justice has ruled that employers can ban Muslim employees from wearing the headscarf but only if they bar all other religious and political symbols.

Ali Junior stopped again after testifying about first airport detention

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s son Ali Junior was detained and questioned twice in the space of two months

Muslim Africans face discrimination in Germany, says UN panel

Muslims of African descent face discrimination, Afrophobia and racial profiling in Germany, but their ordeal remains largely invisible to the wider society, a UNs expert panel reported

Lohan profiled and asked to remove headscarf at Heathrow

Hollywood starlet Lindsay Lohan said she was “racially profiled” at Heathrow airport recently.

Fifa head succumbs to Israeli pressure on illegal settlement teams

Fifa President, Gianni Infantino, has been accused of succumbing to political pressure after he failed to implement rules which would have compelled the Israeli Football Association to expel six of its clubs based in illegal settlements.

Pro-Palestinian activist raises $125,000 for vandalised Jewish cemetery

A prominent Palestinian-American has launched a crowd-funding campaign to raise money to help repair a Missouri Jewish cemetery vandalised last month.

Pro-Kashmir MEP denied visa to visit India

A British MEP says he was barred from an official India visit over his support for the people of Indian occupied Kashmir

Islamic Microfinance helps to finance start up business

More than 70% of people in Muslim countries do not use formal financial services and around the world Islamic Relief is empowering vulnerable people through microfinance loans that give them a way out of poverty

Obituary: Indian Muslims lose its most dedicated Muslim

One of the most vocal Indian Muslim leaders, Syed Shahabuddin, breathed his last in New Delhi on March 4.

Legal Column: Employee’s request for time off on religious grounds not made in good faith

It is importance that requests made by employees with respect to religious observances are focused specifically on what is required, without additions made for other reasons.

Air pollution, toxic alert in London

Pollutant levels can often be higher inside your car than outside, especially if you are stationary in heavy traffic because cars take in emissions from surrounding vehicles and recirculate them.

UK ignites backlash over imported fracked gas

The UK is due to receive a shipment of fracked natural gas in Kent from the Camisea project in Peru, about 60 miles from the historic UNESCO World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu

BOOK REVIEW: Struggle between tradition and modernity in the Muslim world

The Islamic Enlightenment: The modern struggle between faith and reason. By Christopher de Bellaigue. London: Bodley Head. Pp398. PB. 2017. £14.99

SPORT BRIEF: Emre Can insists his contract stand-off with Liverpool is not about money

The German midfielder’s future is uncertain as he prepares to enter the final year of his existing deal.

Awards celebrating Muslim achievements

It is so important to celebrate Muslim contributions especially at a time when we are demonised by the media.

Rampant Islamophobia

Muslim community or to be precise with the minority disillusioned and brainwashed section of the of the Muslims, reason behind Islamophobia

IPSO need to change Editor’s Code

The press watchdog hasn’t much teeth to reduce the increase in Islamophobia reporting in the media