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Everyone Procrastinates »

By Rameez Kaleem Everyone procrastinates. We set ourselves meaningful  targets; going to the gym every day, eating a healthy diet or  giving more to charity and we put them off because we have  too many...

Umar Dunlap’s Documentary on Islam »

By Amina Malik “Down with media bias!” I hear you shout. “Well, do something about it!”, I would shout back. Today’s Muslims are concerned with a number of problems, especially the proliferation of articles about...

One Woman Stands Up to Cameron »

David Cameron’s speech not only upset the Muslim community but also sent ripples across his own political party with his statement (masculine liberalism). Authors, artists, musicians, politicians, interfaith organisations and peace activists all came together to...

Islam Against Domestic Violence »

The following is an exclusive interview with Nour’s founder. Nour is an awareness organisation against domestic violence, which, unfortunately, is an issue in the Muslim community.  For more details, visit, http://nour-dv.org.uk/2010/12/20/cure-for-domestic-violence/ 1.What is ‘Nour’ and...

Eid message from the Prime Minister »

As families, friends and communities come together around the United Kingdom to celebrate the end of the Holy month of Ramadan and the start of Eid ul Fitr I want to send you all my...

WIN LOST CIVILISATIONS DVD SET »

WIN LOST CIVILISATIONS DVD SET Great Lost Civilisations is a 3 disc set featuring three fantastic programmes. Great Inca Rebellion presents stunning new evidence that changes what we know about the final days of the...

The World Cup Final: Spain vs Netherlands »

By Imran Ahmad So Paul, the psychic octopus, got it right yet again. It predicted, correctly, the result of every Germany game this tournament, including the Spanish victory this evening. It is a sign of...

Farooq Murad elected as MCB Secretary General »

Farooq Murad is elected as MCB Secretary General, with Dr Shuja Shafi as Deputy Secretary General and Harun Rashid Khan as Treasurer. In his inaugural address to the gathering, the new Secretary General Farooq Murad...

England’s second match! »

By Imran Ahmad It seems a long time since the first game, but now we are back for England’s second match. Anything other than a solid win against Algeria will mean the knives will be...

eL Seed – Artist of the month »

I perceive calligraphy as a tangible expression of my search for identity. Throughout my work, a myriad of paths intersect and mirror the multiple sources of inspiration which nourish my art.  My art, Calligraffiti, is...

An open letter to the Prime Minister from Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari – Secretary General, Muslim Council of Britain »

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Foreign Secretary statement on Gaza Flotilla »

The Foreign Secretary William Hague has called on the Government of Israel to open all crossings for aid to enter Gaza and deplored the loss of life during the interception of the Gaza Flotilla. In...

Reconciling Muslim Faith and Jewish Origins »

By Sister E “Good Yontif,” my father in California tells me as we chat over Skype, peering into each other’s respective Webcams. “Good holiday. Tomorrow is Yom Kippur.” “Good Yontif, Dad,” I reply. “Tonight, Dad and I...

Muslim city mentors support students in innovative supplementary school »

This month the Islamic Circles Supplementary Schools (ICSS) launched their latest charitable and educational venture, a weekend supplementary school in Canary Wharf, – ‘The Canary Wharf Supplementary School’ (CWSS). The ICSS is entirely volunteer run,...

Business Success for Young Muslim Mother – Inspiration in Global Entrepreneurship Week »

If you’ve got what it takes to start your own business. What are you waiting for? Afshan used to work as a sports teacher but after having young children decided on a career change. From...

Who do you think you are? Getting to the Roots of the Cultural Identity Crisis. »

By Eiman Aslam Do you consider yourself to be Pakistan, Indian, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, African, Irish, Arab, Chinese, White, or British? Or do you incorporate into your identity your ethnicity, nationality and religion? Do you see...

Harsh Reality On the Streets: Sharlin Ahmed interviews the staff at the Redbridge Night Shelter »

By Sharlin Ahmed The Redbridge Night Shelter (RNS) provides overnight stays, evening meals, breakfast and support to find permanent accommodation. It consists of 18 dormitory style bedrooms (16 male and 2 female). To get an...

British Muslim Engineer wins scientific honour »

By Arfy Majeed. Professor Salim Al-Hassani, a mechanical engineer has been granted a fellowship of the British Science Association (BSA). ‘The prestigious honour has to date only been awarded to 81 people, including BBC TV...

Relationships Islam Against Domestic Violence

Islam Against Domestic Violence »

The following is an exclusive interview with Nour’s founder. Nour is an awareness organisation against domestic violence, which, unfortunately, is an issue in the Muslim community.  For more details, visit, http://nour-dv.org.uk/2010/12/20/cure-for-domestic-violence/ 1.What is ‘Nour’ and...

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Who do you think you are? Getting to the Roots of the Cultural Identity Crisis.

Who do you think you are? Getting to the Roots of the Cultural Identity Crisis. »

By Eiman Aslam Do you consider yourself to be Pakistan, Indian, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, African, Irish, Arab, Chinese, White, or British? Or do you incorporate into your identity your ethnicity, nationality and religion? Do you see...

May 25 2010 / No comment / Read More »
Faith

Islam Spread To The Indian Subcontinent »

Islam Spread To The Indian Subcontinent

By Shabbir Patel When the eyes of the messenger of Umar R.A fell upon the land of Sindh, found in modern day Pakistan. He...

Jan 7 2011 / 1 comment / Read More »

MISWAK »

MISWAK

By Jibran Khan Have you ever heard of a dental tool, which is the perfect amalgamation of a toothbrush and tooth paste? Also, do...

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Eid message from the Prime Minister »

Eid message from the Prime Minister

As families, friends and communities come together around the United Kingdom to celebrate the end of the Holy month of Ramadan and the start...

Sep 10 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Reconciling Muslim Faith and Jewish Origins »

Reconciling Muslim Faith and Jewish Origins

By Sister E “Good Yontif,” my father in California tells me as we chat over Skype, peering into each other’s respective Webcams. “Good holiday. Tomorrow...

May 26 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Harsh Reality On the Streets: Sharlin Ahmed interviews the staff at the Redbridge Night Shelter »

Harsh Reality On the Streets: Sharlin Ahmed interviews the staff at the Redbridge Night Shelter

By Sharlin Ahmed The Redbridge Night Shelter (RNS) provides overnight stays, evening meals, breakfast and support to find permanent accommodation. It consists of 18...

May 24 2010 / No comment / Read More »
Business

Everyone Procrastinates »

Everyone Procrastinates

By Rameez Kaleem Everyone procrastinates. We set ourselves meaningful  targets; going to the gym every day, eating a healthy diet or  giving more to charity and we put them off because we have  too many other things on our plates or we feel that  ...

Mar 31 2011 / No comment / Read More »
Politics

ZAKIR NAIK: BANNED FROM BRITAIN »

ZAKIR NAIK: BANNED FROM BRITAINBy Hodan Yusuf-Pankhurst A medical doctor by profession, Dr. Zakir Naik is a 44-year-old Indian speaker on Islam. He stated aims including “clearing misconceptions about...

Jan 7 2011 / No comment / Read More »
Relationships Islam Against Domestic Violence

Islam Against Domestic Violence

The following is an exclusive interview with Nour’s founder. Nour is an awareness organisation against domestic violence, which, unfortunately, is an issue in the Muslim community.  For more details, visit, http://nour-dv.org.uk/2010/12/20/cure-for-domestic-violence/ 1.What is...

Mar 11, 2011 / More »
Sports Pakistan Cricket: Never Ceases to Surprise

Pakistan Cricket: Never Ceases to Surprise

By Rameez Kaleem Pakistan cricket has been in shambles for a few years now. It began with the controversial test match against England at the Oval Cricket Ground in 2006 when the Pakistani...

Jan 7, 2011 / More »
Kids Secondary School

Secondary School

By Shahin Karim, Woolwich Polytechnic, 11-years-old Going to secondary school is going to be very different from primary. First of all, I have to take the bus to school because it’s quite far...

Jan 7, 2011 / More »
News ZAKIR NAIK: BANNED FROM BRITAIN

ZAKIR NAIK: BANNED FROM BRITAIN

By Hodan Yusuf-Pankhurst A medical doctor by profession, Dr. Zakir Naik is a 44-year-old Indian speaker on Islam. He stated aims including “clearing misconceptions about Islam.” He was also a prominent speaker at...

Jan 7, 2011 / More »
Food Berrylicious Smoothie

Berrylicious Smoothie

By Nasima Katun Summer berries are the best enjoyed during the summer whilst they are fresh and in season. They are excellent source of antioxidants and one of the richest sources of vitamin...

May 24, 2010 / More »
Reviews Zayed and the Dream

Zayed and the Dream

By Rumki Chowdhury Some stories are worth telling and thus, Director and Co-writer Ivan Caracalla of the grand musical, ‘Zayed and the Dream,’ ‘Zayed Wal Helm’ in Arabic, was staged at the Coliseum...

Jan 7, 2011 / More »
Health My affair with drugs

My affair with drugs

By Sister D. After 5 years of battling alcoholism and two years of cocaine abuse my addiction took me further than I thought it ever would. I always thought of myself as a...

May 20, 2010 / More »
Community One Woman Stands Up to Cameron

One Woman Stands Up to Cameron

David Cameron’s speech not only upset the Muslim community but also sent ripples across his own political party with his statement (masculine liberalism). Authors, artists, musicians, politicians, interfaith organisations and peace activists all came...

Mar 11, 2011 / More »

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