theguardian: by Anna Jones — ‘Throwaway’ veg tops become a zingy pesto for a tray of roasted roots, and a pot of beans is made with the liquid they were cooked in We usually throw away perfectly edible bits of beetroot, squash, beans, seeds and carrots. Photograph: Matt Russell for […]
theguardian: by Shireen Ahmed — Nike’s move to highlight the intensity and passion of veiled Muslim athletes speaks volumes in an age of renewed xenophobia, but it’s hardly groundbreaking Nike said it was inspired to introduce a performance hijab line after watching Sarah Attar of Saudi Arabia at the 2012 […]
Source: Daily Mail Nicola Sturgeon dramatically declared that she will call a fresh referendum on Scottish independence today as the PM prepares to fire the starting gun onBrexit. In a speech at her official residence in Edinburgh, the First Minister said the UK stood at a ‘hugely important crossroads’ and Scotland […]
Source: The Local A carnival float from Erfurt. Photo: DPA On her first face-to-face meet with Donald Trump at the White House this week, Angela Merkel has one issue on her mind – money, argues Jörg Luyken. To say that Chancellor Angela Merkel is unlikely to be personally enamoured by […]
Source:CNN Britain could begin the formal process of leaving the European Union as early as Tuesday if legislation approving the move passes its final hurdles on Monday. Both houses of the UK parliament will vote on the EU Withdrawal Bill later. If it is passed, the bill would allow Prime […]
Source: http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/15148243.Goods_donated_to_Keighley_women__39_s_refuge/ By Alistair Shand AN item-packed hamper has been donated to Keighley Women’s Aid Refuge. The essential goods were given by Keighley Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association. The initiative was part of a UK-wide campaign by the national organisation to celebrate International Women’s Day. Aneesa Rahman, for the Keighley association, said: “I […]
Source: http://www.leamingtoncourier.co.uk/news/leamington-youth-group-faithfully-help-with-spring-clean-1-7860835 Leamington youth group faithfully help with spring clean Community-minded members of a youth group have spent their weekend keeping Britain tidy. A group of Young Muslims from Leamington Spa joined other community groups to help keep Britain’s streets and parks clean. Youths from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) […]
Source: http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/news/exhibition_in_barkingside_challenges_portrayals_about_muslim_women_1_4926154 Exhibition in Barkingside challenges portrayals about Muslim women Rosaleen Fenton An exhibition aimed at overturning stereotypical assumptions about Muslim women was held last week. The event on International Women’s Day was an attempt to move on from the outdated portrayals that are bestowed upon women, said Samina Siddiqi of […]
Source: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/controversial-plans-mosque-cardiff-set-12729276 Controversial plans for a mosque in Cardiff are set to be refused again Planning officers say the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association plans would impact traffic too much to be passed BYRUTH MOSALSKI Plans to build a new mosque in Cardiff are set to be turned down for a second time […]
Source CNN Trump’s chaotic entry to the global stage is already having repercussions. Trump’s actions could trigger another tumultuous year in a fragile Europe ever more fragmented by nationalism Close to a dozen European countries — including Germany — will go to the polls this year with populist-nationalists, many of […]
Source: Associated Press By JAMEY KEATEN GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s upper house of parliament has rejected an initiative championed by a right-wing populist party to ban burqas and niqabs, the […]
Source: The Daily Beast Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has slammed the Dutch as “Nazi remnants and fascists” after the Dutch government on Saturday canceled the Turkish foreign minister’s landing permission. Authorities in the Netherlands stripped the Turkish minister of his landing rights ahead of a planned rally in support […]
Source: USA Today ROME (RNS) — Lurid accusations of priests involved in sex orgies, porn videos and prostitution have emerged from several parishes in Italy recently, sending shock waves all the […]
Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-39194055 SoICanBreathe is a week of BBC stories exploring some of the different ways people are seeking to make the air cleaner. We asked you to tell us about what steps or suggestions you had for making a difference to air pollution. Tree planting Farhad Ahmad, 25, from the Ahmadiyya […]
Source: http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/inside-britain-s-largest-mosque-baitul-futuh-in-morden-a3482946.html The Standard has gained exclusive access inside Britain’s largest mosque to find out why security has been stepped up, how the mosque is recovering after fire damage, and who prepares behind the scenes for the arrival of 6,000 Muslims during Friday prayers. The Baitul Futuh Mosque in south London […]
Source: http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/15145564.Ahmadiyya_community_call_on_walkers_to_help_raise_charity_cash/ By Tom Barnes, Reporter Waltham Forest. Call 07795 507440 / thomas_barnes Waltham Forest Ahmadiyya community call on walkers to help raise charity cash Members of Waltham Forest’s Ahmadiyya community are calling on volunteers to get their walking boots on to raise charity cash. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association will […]
Source: http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/15141830.More_than_50_young_Muslims_take_to_the_streets_to_banish_the_borough_of_litter/ By Grainne Cuffe, Reporter – Wandsworth / @grainne_cuffe Young Muslims joined members of the local community to clean the streets of Wandsworth to “help keep Britain’s streets clean” last weekend. More than 50 youths from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) Wandsworth took the initiative to ‘Keep Britain Tidy’, as […]
Source: http://www.loveforallhatredfornone.org/uk-ahmadi-muslims-hold-charity-walk-dinner/ The Ahmadiyya community’s elders association held a charity walk dinner, walk is planned for may 2017. Event was attended by 235 guests including representatives of over 55 charities. Event was chaired by Mr Rafiq Hayat National President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK.
Source: http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/local/15142091.In_pictures__The_Big_Tidy_Up_hits_Merton/ Groups from around Merton joined forced to clean up the borough for the ‘Big Tidy Up’ weekend. Volunteers from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA), based at Morden’s Baitul Futuh Mosque in London Road, joined forces with local environmental group Sustainable Merton for a litter pick in Morden town […]
Source: http://www.oxfordtimes.co.uk/news/15135810.Litter_pickers_unite_to_banish_dumped_rubbish/ A team from Ahmadiyya Muslim Community decided to pitch in, taking their litter-picking skills along Cowley Road on Saturday morning. LITTER pickers were out in force as they came together to banish unsightly rubbish cluttering and clogging up the city’s streets. Hundreds of people armed themselves with bin bags […]