Lack of respect behind Government’s rejection of Islamophobia

The Government's refusal to define Islamophobia as a form of racism is giving licence for all the hatred and offences to continue unabated.

Up to 15 years in jail for viewing terrorist literature online

It is now an offence to view what is designated as terrorist propaganda and doing so is punishable for up to 15 years in prison.

EU must stand up to US bullying Iran

Britain, France and Germany have all officially opposed the US attempts to scupper the Iran nuclear deal. F

Over 200 Muslim councillors elected in local elections

Over 200 Muslim councillors are estimated to have been elected in the English local elections held on May 2, according to data exclusively compiled by The Muslim News.

Exclusive: Full list of newly elected Muslim councillors

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Strengthen civic roots in society to be a force for good

Ideas for British Muslims to establish their civic roots and promote a tolerant society in two levels:

Celebrating Eid with prayers, meeting family and friends & giving charity

Eid is celebrated by Muslims across the world, marking the end of the blessed month of Ramadan.

EXCLUSIVE: Eid messages from political leaders

Political leaders send The Muslim News readers goodwill messages for Eid

Government seeks own definition of Islamophobia

The British Government rejected calls to define Islamophobia as a type of racism.

Mosque in Scotland vandalised

Police are investigating an Islamophobic hate crime after anti-Muslim graffiti was sprayed on the walls and windows of a mosque in Scotland

Islamophobic graffiti daubed on Lancashire mosque

Lancashire police have launch a hate crime investigation after Islamophobic graffiti was daubed on the gates of a mosque in Preston last month.

Bullied Syrian boy sues EDL founder

A Syrian refugee filmed being attacked in a school playground is suing the founder of the English Defence League Tommy Robinson for libel.

Swiss company slammed for seeking pork eating driver

A job ad for a Swiss transport company seeking a native Swis) driver who eats ‘pork’ has caused outrage.

Senator demands more security following Connecticut mosque arson

Senator Richard Blumenthal, called for the Government to invest in security at places of worship, following an arson attack on a mosque

EXCLUSIVE: South African elections pose a challenge for Muslim’s political future

Since the inaugural elections, there has been a steady decline in Muslim support for the ANC with a shift towards other parties, namely the opposition Democratic Alliance.

China’s war against the Uyghurs continues

The Chinese government has been demolishing mosques and other religious sites in East Turkestan.

Over 1,600 civilians killed by US-led forces in Raqqa

The US-led coalition in Syria, which includes the UK, France and others, killed more than 1,600 civilians in the city of Raqqa in 2017

LEGAL CORNER: Christian nurse dismissed for proselytising to patients

Dartford hospital nurse 'rightly sacked for religious fervour'

In conversation with Maz Saleem, daughter of neo-Nazi terror victim

Saleem spoke about how her father’s murder was a turning point for her in wanting to raise awareness about Islamophobia and racism

OBITUARY: Exemplary peoples’ rights campaigner Uncle S M Idris, passes away

Malaysia's iconic consumer advocate S.M. Mohamed 'Uncle' Idris has passed away. He was 93.

Book Review: A tale of great intertwining backstories

The Shadow of the Crescent Moon is a book set in a small town of Mir Ali straddling both Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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Deaths from heart and circulatory diseases increase

Deaths from heart and circulatory diseases among people under 75 are on the rise for the first time in 50 years in the UK.

On the heels of a Climate Emergency

The UK Parliament has officially declared a “climate emergency” following an impassioned message Jeremy Corbyn delivered to fellow MPs

Sport: Turkey’s İrem wins gold at the World Taekwondo Championships

Turkey’s İrem Yaman won gold at the 62 kg category at the World Taekwondo Championships

Civilian lives lost in Yemen with UK complicity

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