York Mosque Initiative

BBC News, York Mosque praised for offering EDL protesters tea

Female converts to Islam considered in new study

Times Higher, Female converts to Islam considered in new study, 27 May 2013

Woolwich attacker named 'Mujahid' was known to banned Islamist organisation Al Muhajiroun

Exclusive: Woolwich attacker named 'Mujahid' was known to banned Islamist organisation Al Muhajiroun  "He [Anjem Choudary] denied that Mujahid could have been radicalised by his teachings, adding that more extremist material, including the sermons of Yemen-based cleric Anwar Al Awlaki and the Al Qaeda-linked magazine Inspire, have been easily available via the internet."

Woolwich attack: We must tackle hate preaching over the internet, security experts say - Telegraph

Woolwich attack: We must tackle hate preaching over the internet, security experts say - Telegraph

Woolwich attack: reaction round-up

MCB, Muslims Condemn Attack on Soldier in Woolwich

ITV News, Exclusive video: Man with bloodied hands speaks at Woolwich scene

Telegraph, 'Soldier beheaded' in Woolwich machete attack: latest

Guardian,Woolwich attack: lone wolf and jihadist theories will occupy security forces

Converts

Economist, Changing my religion "Proselytising has little do with it. A handful of Muslim groups hand out tracts in the street. But most are more concerned with issuing press releases condemning extremism than wooing converts, says Leon Moosavi, an expert on Islamic conversions at Liverpool University."

'Pakistani girls take lead to marrying each other in Leeds'

Asian Echo, Pakistani girls take lead to marrying each other in Leeds, 14 May 2013 "Speaking to Geo News after the news was aired, British Pakistani religious scholars from various Muslims denominations objected and said that Islam, like other religions, only recognises marriage and partnership between a man and woman and all other forms of union are not recognised in the religion. They however said that this country allows people choices they make about their life and that’s understandable."

Oxford child sex abuse verdict

The Oxford child sex abuse verdict highlights a cultural problem, but not a specifically Muslim one - Commentators - Voices - The Independent, Paul Vallely This contains a comprehensive round-up of issues and perspectives.

Demonising UK Muslim Students

Demonizing UK Muslim Students - Europe - News - OnIslam.net "Allegations by a campus watchdog accusing Muslim students of gender segregation and extremism are inviting a storm of fury as a new attempt to demonizing the Muslim community and creating the fear that Islam is not compatible with western society."

British Muslims decry Islam distortion

Press TV, British Muslims decry Islam distortion "Heads of Muslim communities in Britain have denounced individuals for distorting the message of Islam by preaching hate and division, local media reported."

Elderly UK Muslim Killed In Racist Attack

onislam.net, Elderly UK Muslim Killed In Racist Attack "The brutal murder of an elderly Muslim granddad has shocked Birmingham after detectives investigating the incident said they believe he may have been targeted in a racist attack."

'Cambridge Lecturer Defends Himself For Comparing Homosexuality To Arson'

huffingtonpost.co.uk, Cambridge Lecturer Defends Himself For Comparing Homosexuality To Arson "A Cambridge University spokesman said: "Mr Winter has apologised for these remarks, recorded nearly 20 years ago, and has emphasised that he no longer holds these views."" Ongoing controversy, with internet element.

Most Muslims deplore violence. Most think homosexuality is wrong. They sound like Christians

Most Muslims deplore violence. Most think homosexuality is wrong. They sound like Christians – Telegraph Blogs

Six plead guilty to plotting attack on EDL rally

Guardian, Six plead guilty to plotting attack on EDL rally