MCB, Muslim Council of Britain submits formal complaint to EHRC over Conservative Party Islamophobia, 28 May 2019 "The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has filed a complaint with the
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) over Islamophobia within the
Conservative Party today."
Wednesday 29 May 2019
Monday 20 May 2019
Inside the online world of Muslim millennials
Based on Hussein Kesvani's forthcoming book Follow Me Akhi, this is certainly worth a read [note: paywalled article]. It's a revealing and interesting article, with lots of insight and access. It also links with my own research interests (existing and forthcoming)
Young, Welsh and Pretty Religious,
BBC 3, Young, Welsh and Pretty Religious, Series 1: Episode 1 recommended programme
"From a Hari Krishna monk and a
niqab-wearing Muslim activist to a bi-sexual Christian and a transgender
pagan, we shadow nine young believers from across Wales, following a
variety of religions, as they reveal what they believe, why they believe
it, and how it impacts on their lives. "
Thursday 16 May 2019
'Islamophobia' debate
BBC News, Government rejects Islamophobia definition ahead of debate, 15 May 2019 "MPs will debate the definition in Parliament on Thursday. It says: "Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness."" Also see islamophobia-definition.com
Monday 13 May 2019
Sadiq Khan Interview
Times, Sadiq Khan interview: the mayor of London talks racism and Trump paywalled, but worth reading.
Friday 10 May 2019
Britain used to ask Muslims to move here. What happened to us?
Diana Darke, Guardian, Opinion, Britain used to ask Muslims to move here. What happened to us? This article highlights a series of information films (archived by the BFI), including one made in Cardiff. Not sure about the 'us' in the title of this?
Football ijtihad
Liverpool Echo, What Ramadan means for Liverpool forwards Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane ahead of Champions League final "Under Islamic teachings, it is permissible to break your fast "with anything that is adequate need" or if you are travelling during the day – which Salah did as Liverpool headed to Kiev."
Thursday 9 May 2019
St Paul's Iftar
About Islam, St Paul’s Cathedral Hosts First Ever Ramadan Iftar "The interfaith iftar offered attendands a platform to interact, communicate, and exchange ideas, not to mention a Ramadan iftar meal."
Tuesday 7 May 2019
London Bridge Attack Inquest
Guardian, London Bridge attack: inquest told of 'high and terrible drama' "The London Bridge inquests began at the Old Bailey on Tuesday with details of the attack on 3 June 2017 being read out by Judge Mark Lucraft QC, the chief coroner. Details emerged of an off-duty nurse killed as she tried to help the wounded, and a passerby who desperately tried to tackle the terrorists with a skateboard."
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