The long road to justice for Rohingya Muslims

There is a long way to go before the ICJ's order becomes reality and actual improvements are enacted in the lives of the Rohingya, it is a further rebuke of Aung San Suu Kyi,

‘Muslim grooming gangs’ narrative deliberately pernicious

“Muslim/Asian grooming gangs” has become a staple of media narratives around sexual exploitation of children using flawed pseudo scientific ‘research.’

The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2020 shortlist

Our readers nominated them and our distinguished independent panel of judges reviewed, deliberated and mused over the list. We proudly present the illustrious men, women, children and initiatives deemed worthy of short-listing for a Muslim News Award for Excellence. These exemplars of good practice, excellence – our future role models – will be treated to a gala evening in the presence of their peers and other renowned guests in March, when the finalists are announced for the [15] coveted Awards for Excellence.

Meet the independent panel of judges…

...reflecting a diverse range of experience and background who have selected the shortlist and winners of The Muslim News Awards for Excellence

Misleading ‘grooming gangs’ narrative demonising Muslims

The misleading claim of ‘Muslim grooming gangs’ has become a dangerous media narrative around child exploitation that is harming community relations in the UK, according to a new report, Failing victims, fuelling hate: challenging the harms of the ‘Muslim grooming gangs’ narrative.

Airlines fined $50k for evicting Muslims off flights

Delta Air Lines was fined $50000 by the U.S. Department of Transportation after ordering three Muslim passengers off a flight.

Birmingham Muslim girls’ school sues Ofsted

A Birmingham Muslim girls’ school was on track for a 'good' rating until ofsted inspectors discover a 25-year-old leaflet in the library.

Indian Diaspora’s dangerous dalliance with Modi’s Hindutva agenda

Attention is slowly being focused on Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s relentless march towards fascism under the BJP’s Hindutva agenda.

PM told to sack minister who called for moving British embassy to Jerusalem

Pro-Palestinian campaigners have called on the Prime Minster to sack his Communities Secretary for publicly voicing support for moving the British embassy to Jerusalem in “direct defiance” of international law and UK policy.

When is and when isn’t a Nikah recognised in English law?

In a highly publicised case, the Appeal Court has ruled that (Nikah) Islamic marriages are invalid in England.

Hindus and Muslims dine to unite

Members of the Hindus and Muslims communities will dine together as part of a new charity designed scheme to build friendships and understanding between the faith groups.

Sudan: currying favour with Israel to please Trump

Encouraged by their Saudi and UAE backers, the Sudanese have been engaging in talks with the Israelis aimed at normalising relations between their countries.

Five Central African Republic militia chiefs given life terms over massacre of Muslims

Leaders from a Christian militia in Central African Republic were given life prison sentences for war crimes and crimes against humanity after dozens of Muslims were slaughtered in a southeastern town in May 2017.

Slovenia’s first mosque opens after 50 years of opposition

After more than 50 years in the making, the first mosque in Slovenia opened its doors on February 3 in Ljubljana, the capital city.

150 cars belonging to Arabs vandalised by Jewish extremists

More than 150 cars in an Israeli Arab village were vandalised, police announced on February 11 with slogans sprayed on a mosque indicating the involvement of Jewish extremists.

Chair of British Parliamentary Group on Kashmir barred from entering India

Indian officials have denied entry to a British MP who chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Kashmir, after she landed in New Delhi on February 17.

World Court orders Myanmar to protect Rohingya Muslims

The International Court of Justice has ordered the Government of Myanmar to take all measures within its power to cease all the acts of genocide against the Rohingya ethnic minority.

Leaked records from China reveal extensive surveillance of Uyghurs

China Uyghurs for growing beards, hijab, having multiple children or visiting foreign websites, leaked documents reveals.

Legal Corner: Philosophical beliefs and systems under the Equality Act

Ethical veganism is a "philosophical belief" and so is protected in law, a tribunal has ruled for the first time.

Book Review: Muslim women used in Govt’s discredited counter-terrorism policy

The discredited Prevent policies are increasingly framed along the lines of Huntington’s Clash of Civilisation theory that Judeo Christians will always be fighting against the Muslims

Musings of a mum: ‘Blokes don’t appreciate it’ – words matter

Appreciation — when given — is like the cherry on top. It makes it look lovely, but by no means does it play a role in the shining glory of the dessert beneath it.

COP26 will be a post-Brexit test of diplomacy

Some environmentalists wonder whether Alok Sharma’s business background will be an asset or a hindrance to fostering effective climate policy.

Public urged to follow hand washing advice to prevent spread of Coronavirus

Advice from the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health England and NHS have all focused on urging the public to wash their hands frequently to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.

Egypt and Qatar win regional handball championships

Redemptive joy

Concern for oppressed Muslims is extremism

Persecution of Muslims in India