Stop using Muslim women as political football

The British Government is weighing up its options with regard to the future of Sharia councils after a review was unable to find any reason to ban them,

Spielman playing dangerous games

For the second time in just over two months, Amanda Spielman has targeted the wearing of the hijab at primary school

The Shortlist

The readers of The Muslim News nominated them and our distinguished independent panel of Judges reviewed over the list and here they are. The illustrious individuals and projects deemed worthy of short-listing for a Muslim News Award for Excellence

Meet the independent panel of judges…

A panel of judges, completely independent of the newspaper and its editors, select the shortlist and winners of The Muslim News Awards for Excellence. The judges reflect the diversity of experience, background and gender.

Celebrating the role of women in public life

100 years ago our Parliament building looked much like it does today – but the members of Parliament looked very different.

Women’s representation, still a long way to go

100 years ago this month, a motley collection of women, from weavers to aristocrats to teachers, achieved the biggest change in voting rights in British history.

Muslim women dominate New Years Honours

Women have dominated the total number of Muslims honoured in the Queen’s New Year Honours this year

Closure of Sharia councils not viable option, review finds

Sharia councils are not quite the ogre they are as presented by sections of the media, certain agenda groups and even some politicians, according to a year-long review into the application of Sharia law in England and Wales.

Finsbury Park terror attack violent manifestation of rampant far-right Islamophobia

Muslim leaders and anti-hate groups have called for a review of the national security threat posed by far-right extremist groups following the conviction of a Cardiff man who carried out an attack in Finsbury Park, London

Insurers accused of charging more to motorists called Mohammed

Some of the UK’s largest car insurers have denied accusations motorists named Mohammed are being charged almost £1,000 more.

Mosque attacks continue in Netherlands

A mosque in northern Drachten town, Netherlands, has come under an arson attack on February 11

Trainee lawyer ejected from court for refusing to remove hijab

A trainee lawyer spoke of her humiliation after a judge kicked her out of a court in Italy for refusing to remove her hijab

US State Dept nominates anti-Muslim for UN refugee post

The US State Department faced backlash after its nominee for head of the UN’s International Organisation for Migration was exposed as having a history of making disparaging remarks against Islam and Muslims.

Chinese Muslim children banned from attending religious gatherings

Children belonging to the Hui ethnic Muslim community have been banned from attending any religious events over the winter break in China

Converts offset lapsed Muslims in the US

Islam gains as many converts as those who no longer identify themselves as Muslims, according to two different surveys.

UN report identifies over 200 companies tied to illegal Israeli settlements and counting

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights announced on January 31 it has identified 206 companies doing business linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank

Legal Corner: Employer in breach for not being honest with employee about his poor performance

Misleading an employee as to the real reason for dismissal was a breach of the implied term of trust and confidence

Chewing slowly is a successful weight-loss strategy say experts

Researchers from Kyushu University in Japan suggest eating too quickly increases the risk of becoming overweight.

Cape Town: Counting down to the last drop

Cape Town has been plagued by severe drought for the past 3 years, and now faces a water crisis of epic proportions

Forgotten millions: Muslims who gave their lives for the Allies

The Unknown Fallen: The Global Allied Muslim contribution in the First World War. Volume 1. Pp112. HB. Forgotten Heroes Foundation. £49.50

Compassion

Mirza to return in time for Asian Games

Sania Mirza is confident of continuing her Asian Games record with another medal in this year’s event

Brexit phase II

First Muslim woman in Catalonia Parliament

Late Amirali Karim

Late Ebrahimsa Mohamed

Muslims in Premiership