United Kingdom
Nottinghamshire Police warn about a sharp increase in hate-attacks against Muslims
10 December 2012 A Muslim family based in Bingham in north-western Britain were the latest victims of increasing anti-Islamic attacks in Britain. The family found an offensive graffiti which attacked Islam and Allah outside of their family house last week. According to the father’s account the attack left the children traumatized: “Two…
Muslim group criticizes local government over halal food
1 December 2012 Lancashire County Council has come under heavy criticism for distributing food banned in Islam as halal food among Muslim pupils. The Lancashire Council of Mosques wrote in a letter to Muslim parents “suppliers of ‘halal’ products are not accredited by any halal certifying organization that is in line with the halal…
Muslims living in Leicester are joining blood donation campaign
28 November 2012 The Imam Hussain Blood Donation Campaign which aims to increase the number of regular blood donors from Muslim communities by holding donor drives in 10 cities across the UK. The annual campaign, named after the grand son of the Prophet, is organized by the Islamic Unity Society (IUS), a charity set up…
Glasgow Muslim students fight against prejudice
3 December 2012 Glasgow City Council has been working hard to promote racial and religious equality in Glasgow, in order to foster better relations between religious groups residing in the city. In the wake of the anti-Islamic movie, Innocence of Muslim, the City Council has discussed plans to support Glasgow’s 30,000-strong Muslim community and protect…
Debate on the implementation of Islamic law in Britain
8 November 2012 Implementations of Islamic law in the UK and their effect on the integration of the Muslim community have been debated in the public. Many argue that such a move would disturb the secular nature of the society and lead to problems in creating a coherent society. On the other hand, some…