UK vote to leave the EU should not be seen as victory for far right

We must stand up and be counted to ensure that the vote is not seen as a victory for the far-right. Repressive policies that undermine our civil liberties or those that demonises minorities in the UK cannot be allowed to pass. We will be watching.

Jo Cox, the people’s MP

In her political life, Cox campaigned for diversity; victims of the Syrian conflict; child refugees; Palestinians affected by the blockade of the Gaza Strip; and Muslims who suffered Islamophobia.

For media, police & politicians, right wing whites can’t be terrorists, can they?

Will there be a consistent approach for far right terrorism? Will the “white community” be told they have a “special duty” to tackle far-right terrorism?

EXCLUSIVE: Despite sinister campaigning against him, govt agrees to cooperate, reveals new mayor

Despite the Government’s sinister campaign to discredit Sadiq Khan because of his religion, ministers have decided to cooperate with him since his landslide victory to become London’s Mayor,

EXCLUSIVE: Queen’s representative an advocate of social inclusion

Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Greater London is an advocate of social inclusion and sees his role as a bridge-builder, connecting individuals, organisations and social networks, to enhance people’s sense of belonging in the British capital.

Trump playing into hands of Daesh, says Mayor

Trump is playing into the hands of Daesh and extremists when he said that Muslims should be banned from America, said Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.

Eid messages from political leaders – 2016

Eid messages from Tim Farron MP, Liberal Democrat Leader, Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP First Minister of Scotland, Carwyn Jones AM, First Minister of Wales

Longest Ramadan days this year

The month of Ramadan is acknowledged as a month of fast but it also has wider spiritual and religious meaning.

Celebrating British Muslim role towards Environment

The Muslim Council of Britain’s seventh annual Muslim Leadership Dinner on May 23 focused on duty towards the environment and celebrated the role of British Muslims in tackling climate change.

Bishop praises Finsbury Park Mosque ‘Meal for All’ project

Titular Bishop of Rosemarkie Paul Hendricks has paid tribute to Finsbury Park Mosque and its interfaith homeless project ‘Meal for All’.

Muslim community in Aberdeen provides free hot meals

The Foodbox initiative was set up in May by the oganisation Aberdeen Muslims, in conjunction with another local charity, Aberdeen Cyrenians, to address the current economic downturn in the city and relieve pressure on food banks.

Ozil under fire for not singing German anthem

German footballer Mesut Ozil faced criticism from the German far right groups for refusing to sing the national anthem during a friendly exhibition match.

Muslims interrogated for praying

A passenger alerted security on June 16 at Wellington station in Medford, Massachusetts, US, after witnessing “suspicious activity” on the train, which turned out to be two Muslim passengers praying.

Far-right Pegida supporters unknowingly protest against German national team

Supporters of the anti-Islam German group Pegida were left red faced after expressing outrage at the use of non-white children’s faces on Kinder bars - only to be sarcastically informed that Ferrero had in fact used childhood photos of the football national team.

Police probe Islamophobic incident on Finsbury Park Mosque

Finsbury Park Mosque officials have voiced their frustration at the repeated Islamophobic attacks on their inner London mosque after a bag of pork sausages was thrown over a fence into the mosque.

Uproar at Hindu nationalist ‘Muslim-free’ remark

VHP leader, Sadhvi Prachi’s anti-Muslim remark created uproar in Legislative Council with opposition National Conference and Congress demanding the Upper House condemn her.

Academically achieving Muslim youths less likely to be employed, says employment charity

Muslim youth unemployment rate is the highest of any religious group; 15.4 percent of young Muslims were unemployed compared to 11.9 percent of all religious groups aged 16-24. Young Muslims were also far less likely to be offered employment than any other religious group of the same age,

Pig’s head left at Quebec Mosque

A pig’s head gift wrapped with a card stating “bon appétit” was left outside the Centre Culturel Islamique de Quebec in Canada.

Research finds Muslim women in the UK face ‘multiple discrimination’

Muslim Women faced “multiple discrimination” when it came to employment and were disproportionately the victims of religious and racial hate crimes.

Pensioner fined for “vile and gratuitously offensive” letters to Muslim MP

A Scottish pensioner who sent “vile and gratuitously offensive” letters to MP Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh about her faith has been fined £500 on June 8.

Bulgarian town bans niqab

A Bulgarian town has banned the wearing of the niqab (full face veil) in public including while driving. Councillors in Pazardzhik home to a Roma Muslim minority voted overwhelmingly in favour of the ban in April in all administrative buildings, schools, shops and on the street.

Islamophobic hate crime doubles in Scotland

According to newly released figures by the Scottish Government the number of Islamophobic hate crimes in Scotland has almost doubled in the space of a year.

Europe has taken “too many” migrants, says exiled Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama has said that: “Germany cannot become an Arab country,” and warned Europe risks losing its identity by taking in too many migrants.

Tory councillor suspended for allegedly saying Khan will treat white people “like dirt”

Merton Councillor and former GLA candidate David Dean has been suspended from the Conservative Party for allegedly making racist comments about newly elected London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Israel ‘inhumanely’ cuts off water for tens of thousands of Palestinian during Ramadan

The Palestinian Prime Minister scathingly described Israel’s decision to cut off water supplies for tens of thousands of Palestinians before and during Ramadan as “inhumane and outrageous”.

French far-right terror suspect arrested in Ukraine over Euro 2016 plot

A Frenchman was arrested on the Ukraine-Poland border last month after plotting to carry out attacks on during the European Championships.

First Muslim woman elected as speaker in German parliament

The first Muslim woman has been elected as the speaker of a state parliament in Germany. Muhterem Aras, a Green Party MP, took the post in Baden-Württemberg.

Orlando shooter’s self-hating closet gay not religious extremist, say former wife, friends and gay clubbers

The Florida gunman who murdered 49 people in a gay nightclub in Orlando, was homosexual with no links to Daesh [ISIS], according to his ex wife, former friends and gay clubbers.

Israel imposes travel ban on BDS co-founder

Israel's travel ban on Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) co-founder, Omar Barghouti has been widely condemned by human right groups.

Child marriages remains rampant in India

According to newly released data analysis, nearly 12 million children under the age 10 currently being wed the equivalent to the population of Paris.

Obituary: ‘Muhammad Ali made being Muslim cool’

As a cultural icon, Ali made being Muslim cool. Ali made being a Muslim dignified. Ali made being a Muslim relevant.

Legal Corner: Employee not entitled to rely to Right to Privacy in respect of malicious emails

The dividing line between ‘work related’ and ‘private’ matters is often a difficult distinction to draw. This was recently illustrated in Garamukanwa v Solent NHS Trust UKEAT/0245/15/DA.

Book Review: Depiction of the Prophet in early modern England

India and US team up over clean energy

Indian PMi, Narendra Modi, made an official visit to the White House to discuss a host of issues with President Barack Obama, most notably, climate change and India’s pathway to carbon emission reductions through renewable energy investment. The duo also set aside time to delve into economic growth and defense cooperation.

World Blood Donor Day

June 14 was World Blood Donor Day, a day to encourage people to give blood and help save lives. It takes less than an hour to give blood but unless we have enough volunteers then levels of this precious liquid can become dangerously low - and can affect availability for all the different medical procedures it is needed for.

Sport Brief: Mo Farah breaks a 34-year-old British record

Mo Farah broke a 34-year-old British record at the Birmingham Diamond League meeting on June 5

Labour inquiry into Islamophobia

The Conservative Party should set up inquiry into Islamophobia which was highlighted during the London Mayor election when they attacked Sadiq Khan’s faith.

Muslim councillors

Tories need to work hard at supporting Muslim candidates.

Stellar contributions

Sir, Muslims really do make stellar contributions to the British society when you see the winners published in The Muslim News – from education, to health, community relations, science and technology, the arts and public life.