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News and Analysis on Islam in Europe and North America

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Far-right figurehead, Tommy Robinson, jailed after violating suspended sentence for videoing Muslims

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The former leader of the far-right group the English Defence League (EDL), Tommy Robinson (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon), has been jailed for thirteen months for breaking contempt of court laws with a Facebook Live video that could prejudice an ongoing trial. The video, which was at one point being viewed by more than ten thousand people, featured defendants entering the … [Read more...] about Far-right figurehead, Tommy Robinson, jailed after violating suspended sentence for videoing Muslims

Local Community shares concerns about delay in labeling the Finsbury Park Attack as Terrorism

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Finsbury Park area residents were frustrated that the police and media took several hours to start calling the Finsbury Park attack a terrorist attack. One person died in the attack and 10 people were injured. Emma Salem, a 15-year-old resident, said, "I feel like if it was a Muslim man, whether or not they know who it is or whatever, it’s straight away classed as a … [Read more...] about Local Community shares concerns about delay in labeling the Finsbury Park Attack as Terrorism

British Muslims respond to London terrorist attack

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Muslims in the UK are condemning Wednesday's terrorist attack. A Muslim convert, Khalid Masood, killed 4 people on and near Westminster Bridge in London. Police believe that Masood was inspired by international terrorist organizations; Daesh (the Islamic State of Syria and the Levant) has claimed responsibility for the attack. The Muslim Council of Britain was one of the … [Read more...] about British Muslims respond to London terrorist attack

Blind Imam Killed at Mosque

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On Friday, the imam Sheik Maymoun Zarzour, 39, was found dead at the Muslim Welfare House in Finsbury park, next to the Finsbury Park Mosque. It then emerged that the imam – who was blind since a childhood accident – was killed after the morning prayers. A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. The Metropolitan Police does not believe it to be a faith hate crime; … [Read more...] about Blind Imam Killed at Mosque