Young Muslims UK perform national talent competition

Young Muslims revealed the future of British Muslim music and art when four up-and-coming acts from across the UK triumphed at the Young Muslims (YMUK) national talent competition. Hamza Fletcher, Asia Ali, Rabi Niam and Safina Qamar performed their poetry, comedy, music and art alongside the leading Islamic Nasheed group Native Deen, before a packed…

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France and Germany less tolerant of Muslims than Britain

According to new research, Muslim youths find it far easier to assimilate in Britain than France or Germany. The study finds that Muslim youths “feel much more at ease in Britain than do their counterparts in the other mentioned countries.” The study stopped short of blaming overt racism in France and Germany, instead declaring that,…

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Extremist Abu Qatada smuggles statements out of prison

Abu Qatada, an extremist cleric held in a high-security jail in Worcestershire, has smuggled messages out of prison to his followers. Besides praising the Mujahidin and the “martyrs of Hamas”, he also claims his treatment is helping to radicalise a new generation of young British Muslims: “A new generation of the Muslim youth has been…

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Muslim youths to advise ministers

A group of young British Muslims are being named as advisers to ministers as part of a drive against extremism. The move comes as part of fresh plans to prevent radicalisation and address community concerns. The 22 Muslims aged 16-25 will hold regular meetings with key ministers and civil servants. Muslims called for a voice…

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