Politics

The masjid: place of worship or centre of influence?

Mawlana Tahir Talati

From preserving Islamic identity to strengthening civic influence, the evolving role of the masjid in contemporary Britain.

ECJ rules hijab can be banned in workplaces “under certain conditions”

Shaheer Choudhury 6 Min Read

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) – Europe’s highest court – has ruled that private companies have the prerogative to introduce a ban on the hijab in their workplaces.

Parliamentary debate on UK attendance at 2022 “Genocide Games” set for today

Shaheer Choudhury 7 Min Read

Islam21c calls upon all readers to take part in grass-roots action by engaging in a show of strength against the Chinese Communist Party’s abhorrent treatment of the Uyghurs.

English Football Fans Are a Reflection of Society

Ghulam Esposito Haydar 10 Min Read

When England lost, I was upset for the players, who appear to be a group of outstanding individuals who care for their communities and consistently demonstrate good politics. However, at the same

Parliamentary committee urges government to take more action to stop Uyghur genocide

Muhammad Mussa 10 Min Read

A parliamentary committee on Thursday demanded that the British government match its words with actions when dealing with China’s genocidal policies and other human rights abuses against the Uyghur Muslims.  

Despite ceasefire with Turkey, Russia acts with impunity in murdering dozens in Syria

Shaheer Choudhury 7 Min Read

Despite giving assurances that it will cease hostilities, Russia has been responsible for coordinating numerous aerial attacks since June in the northwestern Syrian city of Idlib.

Norway’s lead pension fund divests from Israeli occupation-linked firms

Shaheer Choudhury 8 Min Read

Norway’s largest public pension fund has announced that it has divested from 16 businesses due to their connections with illegal settlement projects in the occupied West Bank.