MWL on Gaza and UK Muslims

Imran Mulla, Middle East Eye, Saudi-funded Muslim World League chief tells Britons to avoid talk about Gaza to integrate, 8 Apr 2025

"Issa made the controversial remarks despite numerous polls which indicate that most people in Britain, irrespective of their religious background, have consistently backed an arms embargo on Israel and ceasefire in Gaza." I haven't located the MWL poll on its website.

Saudi crown prince's UK visit delayed amid protest fears

Middle East Eye, Saudi crown prince's UK visit delayed amid protest fears "A controversial visit to London by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to be delayed, amid reports that officials in Riyadh are concerned over possible protests and unflattering media coverage of the powerful young royal, Middle East Eye can reveal."

Amina al-Jeffery case (ongoing)

Press Association/Guardian, Man who 'imprisoned' daughter loses legal bid to restrict media, 29 Jul 2016 "Amina al-Jeffery – who grew up in Swansea and has dual British and Saudi nationality – said her father, Mohammed, locked her up because she “kissed a guy”."

Al-Arefe visit plan

huffingtonpost.co.uk, Muslim Leaders Fear Rise In Sectarian Tensions Over Saudi Preacher Mohammad Al-Arefe UK Visit "Senior Muslim leaders in Britain have expressed concerns that a controversial Saudi preacher who arrived in London this week could exacerbate sectarian tensions.

"They told HuffPost UK said they feared Mohammad Al-Arefe's presence could "negatively impact the peaceful co-existance amongst the Muslim community"."

'1981 files: Mecca bingo hall row with Saudi Arabia'

Duncan Gardham, Telegraph, 1981 files: Mecca bingo hall row with Saudi Arabia, 30 Dec 2011 "The opening of a chain of Mecca bingo halls in 1981 offended the Sunni Mufti of Beiruit, who said the name was "blasphemous"." [just spotted this one]

BBC Panorama: 'British Schools, Islamic Rules'

BBC News, Saudi school lessons in UK concern government, 22 Nov 2010

"The government says it will not tolerate anti-Semitic and homophobic lessons being taught to Muslim children in the UK.

"BBC Panorama found that more than 40 Saudi Students' Schools and Clubs are teaching the official Saudi national curriculum to about 5,000 pupils."

Panorama: British Schools, Islamic Rules, BBC One, Monday, 22 November at 2030GMT also to be on iPlayer after broadcast

Ka'aba Radio Programme

Ka'aba Radio Programme

BBC Radio 3, The Black Cube, 1 Mar 09 available on iPlayer for 7 days from original broadcast (shame it wasn't an MP3)

"Broadcaster and film-maker Navid Akhtar talks about the Ka'aba - or the Black Cube - at the heart of the Masjid al Haram Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is the holiest shrine of Islam, encircled by millions of pilgrims every year, and is traditionally said to have been built by Abraham on the foundations of the first house of Adam."

I haven't heard this one yet.