Home Secretary faces unprecedented condemnation over “racist rhetoric” targeting British-Pakistanis

In unprecedented mass condemnation, the UK’s Home Secretary has been dubbed “the most dangerous Tory politician of recent times” after she claimed members of sexual grooming gangs are “almost all British-Pakistani, who hold cultural attitudes completely incompatible with British values.”

Comment: Hindu leaders call for economic boycott of India’s Muslims

An outright, full-scale economic boycott of India’s 200 million-strong Muslim community has been called by a newly formed Hindu body in the country.

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Editorial: The Muslim News mourns loss of lead writer and friend

Hamed had a keen understanding of politics, psephology, and unfolding political events. It was a journalistic skill he uncompromisingly homed in on for justice and equity, especially for the marginalised.

Editorial: Practising Muslim ascends to Scotland’s highest office

Humza Yousaf’s ascension to party leadership, the highest of any Muslim in the West, is cause for celebration. This, however, does not mean the fight against Islamophobia has ended,

Editorial: Emboldened Home Secretary allowed to slander yet another Muslim community

It was the turn of British-Pakistanis to be on the receiving end of Suella Braverman’s “politics of performative cruelty,” which incorrectly and dangerously claimed that they form “almost all” sexual grooming gangs.

The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2023 shortlist

We proudly present the exemplary men, women, organisations, and initiatives shortlisted for The Muslim News Award for Excellence.

The Muslim News Awards for Excellence: Meet the judges

Drawn from an array of professional backgrounds and ethnic origins, the judging members are distinguished by outstanding achievement in their respective fields and have thus been selected to recognise and reward excellence.

First Muslim to ever win SNP leadership and First Minister of Scotland elections

Humza Yousaf was elected new leader of the SNP and the First Minister of Scotland, becoming the first ever Muslim and person of colour to lead the nation of Scotland.

Census: Focus on young Muslims disproportionately living in crammed socially rented homes, Government urged

Census data revealing that Muslims more likely to live in crammed and or socially rented homes has reignited calls for the Government’s Levelling Up agenda to concentrate on the UK’s young Muslim communities.

Zarah Sultana receives Coventry Legends Award

Zarah Sultana, Labour MP has received the ‘Coventry Legends Award’ from Coventry United Women’s FC for being "a committed champion of Coventry.”

In conversation with seven Muslim parliamentarians

Talking to young Muslim activists and aspiring politicians a cross-party selection of Muslim parliamentarians discuss the trials and tribulations of being lawmakers in modern Britain.

Comment: The 1972 Uganda Asian Expulsion, lessons learned

In early August 1972, the President of Uganda Idi Amin ordered the expulsion of his country's Indian minority, giving them 90 days to leave the country.

Comment: Dealing Islamophobia within the Tories

In the face of this epidemic of violence and hatred in our society, the Conservative government appears to be, at worst, in denial about the problem and, at best, shockingly complacent.

COMMENT: Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba under Islamophobia storm

A recently leaked report to redesign Córdoba’s Mosque-Cathedral reveals that the spectre of Islam is still haunting Spain, despite its official 1236 exodus.

Eid al-Fitr messages from political leaders

Eid al-Fitr messages from Leader of Labour Party, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Leader of the Scottish National Party, the First Minister of Wales and the Mayor of London, exclusively to The Muslim News

Eid time to reflect, pray and celebrate

Following the Eid prayer, Muslims celebrate in a variety of ways, with food as a central theme. Muslims also visit relatives, friends, and acquaintances or hold large communal celebrations.

Comment: Distributing food packs to refugee families in Greece

This Ramadan, the Goodwill Caravan distributed 2,000 food packs and hot meals to refugee families in Greece, Libya, and Pakistan.

Manchester law firm’s staff fast in solidarity with Muslim colleagues

Employees at a Manchester-based law firm have fasted for a day in a show of unity with Muslim colleagues.

Fifa accused of “jaw-dropping hypocrisy” for stripping Indonesia of U20 World Cup hosting rights amid Israel row

Fifa has been accused of displaying “jaw-dropping hypocrisy” in its decision to “shield” Israel after it stripped Indonesia of hosting the Under-20 World Cup, after the governor of Bali refused to host Israel’s team.

Protest at Pret A Manger following decision to open branches in Israel

Palestinian rights activists led a demonstration through the streets of Manchester and into the stores of the British coffee and sandwich chain Pret A-Manger in protest against plans to open 40 stores in Israel.

Obituary: Hamed Chapman: journalist, lead writer for The Muslim News

Articulate and humble, Hames lives on through his words in our hearts and minds and through those whose lives he touched through his words.

Obituary: Moosa Moolla’s life of struggle against apartheid

Tributes have continued to pour in for the leading South African anti-apartheid campaigner and diplomat, Moosa “Mosie” Moolla, who died last month in Johannesburg at 88.

Obituary: The passing of a ‘rebel with a cause’

Saida Sherif (née Haq), a broadcaster, educationalist, humanitarian, and poet, passed away on March 14 aged 90 in London.

Inquiry into Whip sacking of Muslim Tory MP inconclusive

Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, is taking no action against Tory MP Mark Spencer after an official investigation was unable to determine whether he told colleague Nusrat Ghani that her Muslim faith played a role in her sacking.

Almost half of Gen Z Muslims have faced Islamophobia

Almost half of 16 to 24-year-old British Muslims polled in a newly released survey have experienced Islamophobia at work, in shops, or in restaurants.

Two teens arrested over Birmingham mosque attack

Two 16-year-olds were arrested on March 31 following an assault on a Muslim pensioner in Kings Heath, Birmingham, which left him with broken hands and facial injuries.

Madrid hotel worker arrested for Islamophobic post against Morocco players

A hotel employee in Madrid was arrested for secretly taking pictures of Moroccan football players and uploading them on Instagram with Islamophobic slurs.

Qur’an burning politician barred from entering UK

The far-right politician Rasmus Paludan, whose Qur’an burning stunts cost Swedish taxpayers 88 million krona (£6.8 million) in police protection, was barred from entering the UK.

Syrian American becomes New Jersey’s first hijab-wearing judge

A Syrian American attorney has become the first hijab-wearing judge in New Jersey after being appointed to the New Jersey Superior Court, becoming on the bench.

Environment: UK Green Day scheme underwhelms

The UK’s recently announced Green Day climate pledges have been met with criticism from a spectrum of stakeholders—media, industry, and politicians.

Health: Free vaping kits for smokers

Ministers are to urge 1 million smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes, despite increasing alarm about the rise in young people vaping.

Sports: French federation bans game interruptions for players to break their fast in contrast to English Premier League

Referees were warned not to stop games to allow Muslim players to break their fast-during Ramadan, according to a leaked email sent by the French Football Federation (FFF).

Sport: Ruqsana wins flyweight belt in Dhaka

British-Bangladeshi boxer, Ruqsana Begum, said clinching the WBU flyweight InterContinental in Dhaka will “make a significant difference for the younger generation” of would-be female Asian Muslim boxers

Letter: Persecution, discrimination, and humankind

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