30 years on The Muslim News needed more than ever

After 30 years, The Muslim News continues to be distributed for free across the UK, with a growing subscription base and is essential reading for those who wish to sample the pulse of the community.

Blair should start admitting his own culpability

Former PM, Tony Blair, denies that his latest outburst against Iran has anything to do with his institute receiving millions of dollars from Saudi Arabia

Suspend Prevent during independent review

Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill given Royal Assent

The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2019 shortlist

We proudly present the illustrious men, women, children and projects deemed worthy of short-listing for a Muslim News Award for Excellence

Meet the independent panel of judges…

...reflecting diversity of experience, background and gender who have selected the shortlist and winners of The Muslim News Awards for Excellence

The Muslim News 30th anniversary messages

Prominent Palestinian wins legal battle over ‘terrorism’ listing

A prominent Palestinian activist has won a two-year legal battle over his listing on the World-Check financial database that should have repercussions for many governments that try to smear their political opponents as terrorists

Didsbury mosque cleared of any wrongdoing

Greater Manchester’s (GMP) Counter Terrorism police have cleared Didsbury mosque of any wrongdoing following an investigation into one of the Friday khutbah delivered in December

Birmingham mosque open its door to the homeless

A Birmingham mosque opened its doors to homeless people suffering in freezing temperatures and distributed hot meals to those sleeping rough.

Muslim gatekeepers look after synagogue

Three generations of Muslim have been the gatekeepers in charge of looking after and maintaining three synagogues in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata.

Muslim American journalist released after 10 day detention as a material witness

A Muslim American newscaster for the Iranian Press TV network, who was detained for 10 days by the US Government as a material witness, has complained of mistreatment.

Muslim family affected by Trump’s travel ban invited to State of the Union address

California Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and Congressmen Jerry McNerney invited Shaima Swileh and Ali Hassan to hear President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address in Washington DC on February 5.

Man arrested for hate rant at Muslim schoolgirls

A man in his 60s was arrested on January 28 for a racially aggravated public order offence after “abhorrent” footage of a man spewing racist and Islamophobic abuse at a group of hijab-wearing Muslim schoolgirls went viral.

Muslim family Texas home sprayed with bullets twice

A Muslim American family believes their house in Houston, Texas, was sprayed with bullets twice in a month because of their religion.

Swedish goalkeeper abused for converting

A young Swedish football player says she has been subjected to a torrent of Islamophobic threats and abuse since converting to Islam in May 2018.

Far-right groups could exploit Brexit atmosphere, says counter-terror chief

UK's far-right may exploit Brexit says Deputy Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu

Four charged with planning attack on Muslims in New York

Three men and one teenager were charged with plotting to attack a Muslim enclave in upstate New York with explosive devices on January 22.

Legal Corner: Muslim fails in bid to erect edging around his father’s grave

Atta Ul-Haq claims his human rights are being breached by the council's refusal to let him build a raised marble edge at Streetly Cemetery.

Book Review: New insight into the life of Nur Jahan hitherto neglected

The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan, contextualizes the story of a remarkably powerful female figure

Poets’ Corner: The Web of a Spider

Decline in insects could have dramatic effects on world’s ecosystems

Pesticides, pollution and climate change are all wiping out insects at an alarming rate

Brazil’s problem with mine waste safety

Brazil dam disaster sparks questions over the safety throughout the industry

Asian Cup marred by anti-Qatar incidents

The tone of the tournament was set early on when UAE refused to lift its entry ban on Qatari nationals, meaning ‘the Maroons’ were forced to play almost entirely without support from the stands

Marouane Fellaini transfers to Chinese Super League club

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has completed his transfer to Chinese Super League club Shandong Luneng

No to Brexit

Muslim organisations must be professional