Thursday, 4 September 2025

Child marriage allegation

BBC News, Imam charged after children married in mosque, 2 Sep 2025

"Northamptonshire Police said Ashraf Osmani had been charged under forced marriage legislation after he allegedly conducted a Nikah wedding ceremony involving two 16-year-olds at Northampton Central Mosque in November 2023."

Tuesday, 2 September 2025

Green Party

Aisha Rimi, Hyphen, Mothin Ali elected co-deputy leader of the Green party, 2 Sep 2025

"Ali, who won 33.5% of first-preference votes for the deputy leader position, becomes the only Muslim serving as a leader or deputy leader of a mainstream political party in England and Wales. He will serve alongside Rachel Millward, who won 22.8% of first-preference votes and was the last candidate standing after an 11-stage process."

Monday, 1 September 2025

Flag campaign impact

Al Jazeera, MSN, UK Muslims report vandalism, attacks amid controversial flag campaign, 1 Sep 2025

"Wajid Akhter, head of the Muslim Council of Britain, said, “The St George flag is a symbol of England we should all be proud of. For it to be used in this way, [which] echoes how Nazis targeted Jewish homes, is a disgrace to our flag and our nation. Silence has allowed hate to grow.”"