News and Analysis on Islam in Europe and North America
Abdul Malik, who hoped two years ago to become Bristol’s first Muslim Lord Mayor, is quitting the city council. But the 35-year-old Easton ward councillor, who will stand down at the local elections in June, is not about to shirk his municipal duties. He will continue having a say in what goes on. Only this
The Manchester-based Equality and Human Rights Commission today started the first Muslim Women Power List, which aims to celebrate Muslim women who have already reached the top of their chosen field or are on the way there. The commission is now accepting nominations for the list, which will be revealed at The Lowry Hotel in
An RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) informant who helped thwart a domestic terrorist plot said that he feels guilty about the role he played in recruiting four youths to the group. Mubin Shaikh told a Brampton, ON, court he knew the teens would get caught up in the terrorism investigation as a result. Shaikh conceded
An MP says he will do everything in his power to make sure copies of a DVD tackling Islamophobia can be seen in every school in the country. Produced by Show Racism the Red Card (SRTRC), the 40 minute long presentation accompanied with relevant educational pack, aims to challenge myths and stereotypes regarding Islam. The
The European Assembly of Muslim Imams and Spiritual Guides, headed by Sheikh Wanis Al-Mabrouk, visited the European Union headquarters in Brussels, on January 30, 2009. The assembly met with the European Commission Advisor for Dialogue with Religions, Churches and Communities of Conviction, Jorge César Das Neves. Shiekh Wanis Mabrouk briefly introduced the visions and goals