"Why young black men are ditching Christianity for Islam" - Bishop Joe Aldred

The Tablet, The Tablet Blog, Why young black men are ditching Christianity for Islam, Bishop Joe Aldred, 26 July 2013 "For some years now, there has been a noticeable increase in young black people, particularly men, moving across from mere fledgling Christian involvement to full immersion into Islam." Opinion piece.

"Eritrea Extorts UK Refugees to Fund Somalia's al-Shabaab Islamist Fighters"

Eritrea Extorts UK Refugees to Fund Somalia's al-Shabaab Islamist Fighters [SPECIAL REPORT] - IBTimes UK "Eritreans living in the UK are being forced by their own government to pay a "diaspora tax" that ultimately funds the secretive country's network of influence in the Horn of Africa, including supporting the al-Shabaab group of militants in Somalia, an IBTimes UK special investigation has uncovered."

Muslim Brotherhood - opinion piece

John Ware, Time to wise up to the Muslim Brotherhood - The Commentator "The Muslim Brotherhood plays off the naivete of the media and politicians, but with its background and what we all now should know, it's time to wise up to this illiberal organisation." Opinion piece by journalist John Ware.

Zakir Naik named Dubai’s Islamic Personality of the Year

Zakir Naik named Dubai’s Islamic Personality of the Year – The Express Tribune: "Britain had earlier banned Dr Zakir Naik from entering the country in June 2010. Dr Naik had been due to give a series of lectures in London and northern England but new Home Secretary Theresa May decided to bar him for some of his ‘unacceptable behaviour’."

Sami Yusuf to perform in Oman

‘Islam’s biggest rock star’ to perform in Oman - Alarabiya.net English | Front Page:

Big Iftar

Sayeeda Warsi, Breaking bread and Islam myths - Comment - Voices - The Independent "This weekend, mosques have been opening their doors to people of all faiths, and none, to share iftar, the meal Muslims have when they break their fast each evening during Ramadan. These events have been taking place in scores of community centres, living rooms, parks – even flash mobs – across the country."

Channel 4 - The Adhan: The Muslim Call to Prayer

Ramadan 2013

Independent, Ramadan 2013: Fasting for the body, food for the soul

British Muslims Sign Historic Intra-Faith Unity Statement

MCB, British Muslims Sign Historic Intra-Faith Unity Statement "British Muslims from a diverse range of faith traditions came together today to affirm their commitment to Muslim unity and pluralism. A historic document was signed by leaders and representatives of a number of organisations from a cross section of Britain's Muslim community. At a time of deepening sectarian tension in the Middle East and Muslim world, this document has been drawn up to warn and ward off any threat to cross-sectarian unity in the United Kingdom. With Britain possessing one of the most diverse Muslim communities on earth, this document is intended to provide an initial framework for respect, dialogue and cooperation amongst Britain's Muslims."

Muslim graves desecrated in Newport

southwalesargus.co.uk, Muslim graves desecrated by racist vandals "Muslim graves at a Newport cemetery have been desecrated with racist graffiti."

Half of Britain’s mosques have been attacked since 9/11

Independent, Half of Britain’s mosques have been attacked since 9/11

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Britain’s Channel 4 hopes for ‘provocation’ in airing Muslim call to prayer

alarabiya.net, Britain’s Channel 4 hopes for ‘provocation’ in airing Muslim call to prayer