13 August 2010 Sami Yusuf is one of the biggest names in Muslim pop. The Iranian-born, British Muslim artist is one of the most popular singers in the Arab world and the Middle East. He has released three albums since 2003, sold millions of records and played to hundreds of thousands of fans across the…
Archaeological evidence shows there was contact between Muslims and the British Isles from the 8th century. Beginning with these historical roots, Sophie Gilliat-Ray traces the major points of encounter between Muslims and the British in subsequent centuries, and explores Muslim migration to Britain in recent times. Drawing upon sociology, anthropology, politics, and geography, this comprehensive…
This article discusses the difficult task of Germany’s Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière of choosing Muslim representatives for the upcoming Islam conference. While it is true that the Islamic Associations are not representative of all German Muslims, the author argues, the latter also fail to exercise their right to form religious associations. If those who…
A new exhibition of Islamic art and photography has gone on show in the historic Durbar Court at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The exhibition featured contemporary art and photography by British Muslim artists. Visitors to the Islamic art exhibition saw work by some of the UK’s leading Muslim artists. The show’s organiser said Ramadan…
The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery have opened an Islamic trail to reach out to the city’s Muslim communities. The trail explores works of Muslim culture at the museum, treating the history of Islamic art as well as Muslim migration to the UK, using textiles, metal works, ceramics and paintings. The project is a collaboration…
