Mosques and Islamic centres across the UK have recently seen an increase in hate crimes, leading to increased security concerns.Continue Reading
Assailants desecrate mosque in western Germany
Unidentified assailants desecrated a mosque in Munster, western Germany late on Tuesday. The assailants tore pages of a copy of Quran at Barbaros Mosque of the Turkish Islamic Union for Religious Affairs (DITIB). DITIB representative Sebahattin Cigdem said on Wednesday an investigation into last night’s attack was launched after they saw a copy of Quran ripped up inside the mosque and called the police Wednesday morning.Continue Reading
Muslim sports heroes like Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali have helped to bridge Britain’s toxic cultural divides
From prostrating in gratitude to running away from the sprays of champagne after a victory, they have helped to debunk the Islamophobic narratives we’ve become so used to seeing in this country
After the horrific terrorist attacks of 9/11, when Muslims across the country came under increased scrutiny, the now disgraced public relations guru Max Clifford said the only way for British Muslims to repair their image in the public eye would be to produce a homegrown David Beckham.Continue Reading
Islamophobia ‘going mainstream’ as poll finds 31% think religion poses a threat
Islamophobia has gone mainstream, with liberal, middle class voters also expressing anti-Muslim views an anti-racist group has argued.Continue Reading
Tory Islamophobia is rampant and the party is in denial
he British Conservative Party has a problem with Islamophobia, yet there seems to be little movement on addressing it. Continue Reading
Exclusive Trailer: ALTER Targets Islamophobia In Social Horror/Thriller Short THE INVADERS
Yet again, Gunpowder & Sky’s horror brand ALTER is here to bring audiences something timely, relevant, and powerful. In exactly one week, they’ll be releasing writer/director Mateo Márquez’ short film The Invaders, the award-nominated Best International Short from last year’s Fantasia Film Festival. The film tackles the alarming Islamophobia that is growing amongst many countries.Continue Reading
It’s time for Muslim Americans to condemn Hamza Yusuf
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His membership in a commission that could help the Trump administration roll back human rights is the last straw.
Since the beginning of Donald Trump’s presidency in January 2017, many American Muslim leaders have been busy fighting back against the repressive, Islamophobic policies designed and implemented by his administration.Continue Reading
