New draconian anti terror laws passed

The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 allows the Government to invalidate passports of British citizens, prevent British citizens returning home and internally exile British citizens for up to two years. Most dangerously, the law also places statutory authorities to implement the Prevent extremism strategy.

Muslim lives worth less than others’

A death is a death. A killing is a killing. A massacre is a massacre. It all seems straightforward until it relates to Muslims. Islamophobia is rife in Europe and America though most may not know it. Terrorist incidents are rightfully condemned worldwide as is anti-Semitism when not used as a cover to prevent criticism of Israel. Yet, when it comes to hate crimes and the brutal murder of Muslims they are played down if not totally ignored.

Muslim Charities Forum contests withdrawal of funding from Department of communities and local Government

The Muslim Charities Forum is threatening to sue the Government for arbitrarily withdrawing funding for a Faith Minorities in Action project following unfounded allegations made in the Daily Telegraph newspaper.

Muslims’ Green surge threatens Labour

The Green Party came second in The Muslim News online straw poll on the elections between In the survey, which was held between January 2 to 11, the Greens received 20% out of the 150 people who filled the survey, with Labour coming first, at 47.9%, and the Conservatives a distant third, 11.4%. The Lib Dems came fourth with 9.3%.

Census disputes fallacies about British Muslims

The Muslim community in Britain is an ethnically diverse group of people and differ little from the rest of the population, according to the first study of its kind based upon the last census carried out in 2011.

Muslim primary schools continue to excel

Muslim primary schools have again exceeded the national average pass rate in the Key Stage 2 (or equivalent) Level 4 and above exams, a level expected for 11-year-olds in their last year in primary school.

Faith leaders to tackle sexual violence in conflict

PM’s Special Rep on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict, William Hague, Angelina Jolie Pit and Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, opened an international inter-faith meeting on sexual violence in conflict on February 9.

Mosques invite neighbours on #visitmymosque day

On February 1, mosques across the UK opened their doors to the general public as part of #VisitMyMosque day, a pilot national event organised by the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB).

Pupils collect 10 tonnes of food, raise £10k to tackle food poverty

6,000 students from 22 schools across the UK collected more than 10 tonnes of food and raised £10,000 as part of Tauheedul Charity’s Food for All Day on January 30.

The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2015 Short-list

The readership of The Muslim News selected and nominated them, and our distinguished independent panel of Judges reviewed, deliberated and mused over the list and here they are.

The Muslim News Awards for Excellence Independent Panel of Judges

Like every year, the judges of The Muslim News Awards for Excellence are selected for their diversity of experience and back ground. They remain strictly independent in their decision making.

Delhi election results decisive mandate for AAP, vote against the BJP

The current joke being tweeted all-over India is that ‘a Rs 100 (£1) muffler (scarf) has beaten the pants off a suit worth Rs 10 lakhs (£10,000).

Israel second only to North Korea in unpopularity

Israel is second only to North Korea in unpopularity among Brits, according to a new study.

Man confesses to arson at Houston Islamic center

A Houston man has apparently confessed to arson in a fire that destroyed a building at an Islamic center on Friday February 13, officials said.

Muslim school vandalized

Vandals sprayed painted anti-Islamic graffiti on an entrance and back walls of the Islamic School of Rhode Island in West Warwick on February 13.

Stockholm imam receives death threats

The imam at Stockholm’s largest mosque received death threats and a white powder was sent to the religious centre on February 6.

UNESCO criticises gun club for snubbing Muslim

The decision of Germany’s largest gun club to disbar a title-winner over his Muslim religion came back to bite members after their bid for UNESCO cultural heritage status was suspended.

LEGAL CORNER: Offensive tweets: sufficient to dismiss?

The Employment Appeal Tribunal recently adjudicated upon the first appeal to be heard about a dismissal relating to the use of Twitter (Game Retail Ltd v Laws UKEAT 0188/14).

BOOK REVIEW: European Enlightenment thinkers and the Qur’an

The Enlightenment Qur’an: The Politics of Translation and the Construction of Islam, by Ziad Elmarsafy. Oxford: Oneworld Publications. 2009. pp269. PB. £19.99

POETS’ CORNER: Somewhere in Pakistan

OBITUARY: Renowned biologist who revolutionized sugar industry dies

Leading biologist Dr Layla Zakaria Abdel Rahman died on January 28 at her home in Didsbury aged 59 after a fight against cancer.

England bans smoking in cars

Smoking in your car if you are carrying children as passengers will soon be illegal in England.

How movement of money affects our climatic future

Whether it’s divestment or diversification, companies are seeing the value in looking to the future of energy investment, meaning less reliance on fossil fuels and more on renewable resources.

England bans smoking in cars

Smoking in your car if you are carrying children as passengers will soon be illegal in England.

Sport Brief

Reprinting of Prophet Muhammad cartoon gratuitously offensive

Politics of humanity much needed

Justice for victims of Birmingham riots

Muslims unite in charity