UK counter terrorism aids far-right

October 30, 2009 by office  
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By Robert Lambert: Muted mainstream political reaction to recent Guardian and Institute for Race Relations (IRR) reports concerning allegations of “violations of privacy and professional norms of confidentiality” in connection with the UK government’s Prevent (Preventing Violent Extremism) programme is…

The BBC decision will Increase Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Violence

October 29, 2009 by office  
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mcbThe Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) today joined the growing coalition of voices who are concerned at the BBC’s misguided resolution in providing a platform to the far right on prime time TV. Such a decision will create deep divisions…

Israel denying Palestinians access to clean water

October 29, 2009 by office  
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As a result of Israel’s ‘discriminatory’ policies, Palestinians’ access to water supply is far below the minimum recommended by the World Health Organization.

Amnesty International on Tuesday accused Israel of preventing Palestinians from receiving adequate clean and safe water while…

The Centrality of Masjid al Aqsa in Islam

October 29, 2009 by office  
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map_of_al_aqsaTo Muslims, Jerusalem houses one of the holiest Mosques, the Masjid-al-Aqsa and represents a place of greatest religious significance. This needs to be appreciated by the West before a sincere bridge of mutual friendship is built.
Muslims’ call to…

Clashes erupt at Aqsa compound

October 26, 2009 by office  
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Clashes erupt at Aqsa compound

Dozens of people have been wounded in clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians in and around the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, a flashpoint site holy to Muslims and Jews.…

BNP Leader Is a Squalid Racist Who Has Hijacked Christianity, Says Carey

October 26, 2009 by office  
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BNP leader Nick Griffin could be given more TV airtime to peddle his vile views on high-profile programmes, a defiant BBC revealed yesterday.

He could be invited to appear again as a panellist on BBC1’s Question Time following his controversial…

Griffin uses BBC appearance to attack Muslims

October 26, 2009 by office  
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Eight million people tuned in to watch the show, in which he was repeatedly jeered and pilloried.

He said Islam was incompatible with life in Britain, while he described homosexuals as “creepy”.

The broadcast featured Griffin, the Conservative peer Baroness…

Interim Director, Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board

October 21, 2009 by office  
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MINAB is the Mosque and Imam’s National Advisory Board. It is a national facilitator body for good governance in mosques and for improving the performance of Imams and Islamic Teachers through a process of self-regulation based on agreed standards. …

Mental Health and Muslims

October 21, 2009 by office  
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SEVA is providing a FREE full day training to address the issues of people facing mental health issues within BME communities. We are looking at equipping Imams and people interested in faith with the knowledge to empower them

Spying on Communities Contravenes Cherished British Freedom

October 21, 2009 by office  
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mcbThe Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) today voiced the alarm and concern that is resonating in the British Muslim community after reports that the community is the subject of the “the biggest spying programme in modern times.” Such reports, if…

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