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Mosques unite for national day of prayer for rain

Islam21c

On Sunday, 16 August, Muslim communities will revive Salat al-Istisqa', seeking rain while renewing their commitment to charity and environmental care.

Government appoints Prevent advocate to lead its professed ‘independent’ review

Muhammad Mussa 7 Min Read

Lord Carlile was a former government reviewer who approved of the toxic counter-extremism strategy…

Anniversary of Rabaa Massacre

News Editor 4 Min Read

On 14th August 2013, at least 3000 people were martyred when they peacefully took to the streets in support of their elected President...

In Pictures: Muslims celebrate ‘Eid al-Adhā 1440 across the world

Hamad Momin 5 Min Read

With 2,489,406 pilgrims performing Hajj this year, Muslims all around the world celebrated ‘Eid al-Adhā - the greatest day in the sight of Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā).

Government warned that review of Prevent risks becoming a “whitewash”

Hamad Momin 6 Min Read

Human rights groups accuse government of recruiting Prevent Reviewer "behind closed doors”.

Turkey signs deal with the US to set up safe zones in N. Syria 

Muhammad Mussa 5 Min Read

Proposed safe zones would see joint Turkish-US control over northern Syria and the return of Syrian refugees.

US police officers on horseback led black man by a rope, causing public outcry

Habib Momin 3 Min Read

Mounted police officers in Texas were seen leading a handcuffed black man by a rope, reminiscent of the racist and violent policing during the slavery era in the United States.