David Cameron has defended a letter urging senior Muslims to explain how Islam “can be part of British identity”, amid criticism from leaders. Source: bbc.com The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) […]
One of Britain’s oldest Muslim communities says it is on a mission to “spread peace and harmony” at this time of heightened religious tension. Source: newhamrecorder.co.uk Plaistow’s Masjid Baitul Ahad is […]
Source: ET Dear Rt Hon Pickles and Lord Ahmad, Peace be upon you too, or, Waalaykum Asalam. Thank you for your letter to Muslims living in Britain. In this difficult climate, where violence and extremism has been testing bonds of inter-communal harmony and tolerance, your letter reaching out to us […]
Source: NY Times. FRANKFURT — The European Central Bank said on Thursday that it would begin buying hundreds of billions of euros worth of government bonds in an ambitious — though some say belated — attempt to prevent the eurozone from becoming trapped in long-term economic stagnation. More:
Felixonline.co.uk — Should freedom of speech be given when it threatens social peace? Last week’s heinous attacks on Charlie Hebdo caused an outpouring of grief and support from around the world for the innocents who lost their lives that day, and in the days that followed. The brazen assault was […]
Source: Stratfor: Russia’s traditional view of the outside world is colored by a deep sense of insecurity and paranoia. This is best exemplified by the events in Ukraine, where the Kremlin acted to preserve its traditional geographic bulwark against the West. This pattern of protectionism is also apparent in Moscow’s […]
Source: Arab News: ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE: Pope Francis is firmly upholding church teaching banning contraception, but said Monday that Catholics don’t have to breed “like rabbits” and should instead practice “responsible parenting.” Speaking to reporters en route home from the Philippines, Francis said there are plenty of church-approved ways […]
By Samuel Jaberg in Davos JAN 21, 2015 – 11:00 The plug is being pulled on a naming and shaming award for companies allegedly guilty of irresponsible business practices. The last Public Eye awards will be handed out for the last time on Friday on the fringes of the WEF […]
Source: theguardian.com The mayor of Paris plans to sue Fox News for its reporting on the city in the wake of the attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. “When we’re insulted, and when we’ve had an image, then I think we’ll have to sue, I think we’ll have to […]
Source: independent.co.uk George Galloway boldly declared “Je ne suis pas Charlie Hebdo” during a damning address at a freedom of speech rally in Bradford on Saturday. The Respect MP told a crowd of protestors gathered outside Bradford City Hall that the French government should be ashamed of themselves for standing […]
On hearing any expression of hope, however muted, my mother’s reflex is to rebuke the optimist with a hissed, “Don’t beshroi”. If a horse she’s backed jumps the last 25 lengths clear, and someone says, “I think you’re safe with this one,” she will suck in her cheeks and mutter […]
Source:LBC via Bushra Mahmood The leader of the world’s largest organised Muslim community believes we should arm all police in Britain to stop Islamic extremists. More:
صوصی رپورٹ : شازیہ عندلیب ۔ اوسلو ۔ ناروے میں لیبر پارٹی کی رکن، انتیس سالہ پاکستانی نژاد، ہادیہ تاجک کو ملک کی وزیر ثقافت ہونے کا عہدہ سونپ دیا گیا ہے ۔ ہادیہ نارویجیئن کابینہ میں وزارت سماجی امور سنبھالنے والی سب سے کم عمر اور تارک وطن پس […]
LONDON: Britain’s biggest Muslim association on Monday accused the government of stoking Islamophobia and making a far-right argument over a letter urging community leaders to do more to root out […]
Source: prnewswire.co.uk LONDON, January 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK – that has been in the UK since 1913 – supports the Government’s action to root out extremism. […]
Source: dailyrecord.co.uk PARTICK Burgh Hall hosted 250 people from all backgrounds for the belated Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Glasgow New Year Dinner where speakers addressed the recent Charlie Hebdo and Pakistan school […]
Source: alislam.org/egazette 18th January 2015 PRESS RELEASE Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad says Muslims should respond peacefully through prayers and praises comments made by Pope Francis on this […]
Source: Skynews: Lord Ahmad, who also signed the letter, also rejected the criticism. He told Sky News: “This is a positive initiative from the Government, it’s not seeking to target any particular community. “It’s reaching out across the board, across the country, to say we want to tackle this issue […]
Source: ilfordrecorder.co.uk An exhibition has been held to promote peace and eradicate any misconceptions of Islam. Mubashir Siddiqi, of Clayhall, helped set up the display at Wanstead Library, in Spratt Hall […]
Source: independent.co.uk Muslim-owned businesses also targeted as hate crimes increase. Twenty-six mosques around France have been subject to attack by firebombs, gunfire, pig heads, and grenades as Muslims are targeted with violence […]