Features Archive
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MCB Welcomes MINAB
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Mon 05 Nov 2007
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The MINAB will complement, continue and strengthen the on-going work of the MCB in this area which the MCB started with research that culminated...
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Guidelines on Religious Discrimination and Islam Ethos
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Fri 28 Oct 2005
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The law on religious discrimination affects both Muslim staff and Muslim employers.
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British Muslims Utterly Condemn Acts of Terror (Read Comments from General Public)
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Tue 12 Jul 2005
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The Muslim Council of Britain utterly condemns today's indiscriminate acts of terror in London. These evil deeds make victims of us all. It is our humanity that
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What do you really want for Christmas?
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Thu 23 Dec 2004
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The last few days before Christmas are upon us and the streets are filled with shoppers, twinkling lights and festive decorations. But what do Muslims do at thi
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Diary of a Muslim GP: Registering with a GP Practice
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Mon 13 Dec 2004
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If you, or a family member or friend, is ill or just need medical advice it can be frustrating trying to get help. Here Dr Shahid provides us with some useful t
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Slough Borough Council Facilitates Muslim Practices at Work
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Tue 07 Dec 2004
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Prayer, the means by which we connect with God, is one of the key pillars of Islam. Five times a day, at prescribed times, Muslims the world over, wherever they
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Muslim Families in the Capital - Challenges and Opportunities
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Wed 01 Dec 2004
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Divorce rates among Muslim couples living in London are increasing and there are a growing number of Muslim children who are being taken into care. There is evi
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Dudley's Radio Ramadan Promotes Services To The Muslim Community
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Wed 03 Nov 2004
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It seems as though the communal spirit of this month has embraced not only the hearts of local Muslim communities, but entire cities as well! An innovative radi
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Ramadan Diary: 'Tea and Toast'
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Tue 26 Oct 2004
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`Some people say that these winter fasts are easy – understandable considering that at the moment they are over by six. Indeed, when I think back to when I bec
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Environmentalism – How Muslims can get on board
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Wed 20 Oct 2004
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As human activity eats away at more of the earths resources, and as the superficial mindset of sustained economic growth leads society to pollute the earth, air
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Ramadan Diary
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Sat 16 Oct 2004
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And so we welcome once again the blessed month of Ramadan. It seems to arrive so quickly, but I know that it will finish just as fast. I am always a little appr
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Diary of a Muslim GP: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Mon 04 Oct 2004
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This month's health page focuses on Sexually Transmitted Diseases which are an increasing problem nationally. Muslims are also affected by these infections and
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The Bloodshed Must Stop
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Thu 23 Sep 2004
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We unequivocally condemn the recent brutal murder of the two US hostages and the threat of death hanging over the British hostage, Mr Ken Bigley. The taking of
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Diary of a Muslim GP: Type 2 Diabetes – Lifestyle Adjustment
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Fri 20 Aug 2004
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According to Mrs M, I am part of a great conspiracy. Like many of my Muslim patients she thinks that I have some wonder cure for her diabetes that I treasure, o
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General Medical Council casts doubt on Mail on Sunday's slur against Muslim GPs
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Sun 15 Aug 2004
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Dr Shahid, our health columnist, contacted the General Medical Council (GMC) about the recent sensationalist front page story in the Mail on Sunday which stated
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Diary of a Muslim GP: Type 2 Diabetes - Why is it important?
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Fri 30 Jul 2004
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Mrs M, the 36 year old Bangladeshi diabetic lady, smiled sweetly at me and said that she had not been very good at taking her tablets this month or indeed looki
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HOST: Could you welcome a student into your home?
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Tue 20 Jul 2004
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Hospitality is the hallmark of Muslims all around the world. Offering shelter to the traveller is also encouraged. And both of these qualities were exemplified
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I like climbing the Hills!
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Thu 01 Jul 2004
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Aadam aged 8 wrote this poem following a trip with his family to the majestic countryside of Fort William, Scotland. In our busy lives it is often easy to forge
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Foster carer training for supported fostering services
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Fri 18 Jun 2004
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Daily the MCB receives a vast number of varied requests for information and support. About six months ago, MCBDirect received an email from a fostering service
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My Story: Hijab and Me
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Tue 15 Jun 2004
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It was back in 1995 that I first decided to wear Hijab. This was a life changing decision. Suddenly, I was not just another face in the crowd. Everyone could se
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Diary of a Muslim GP: Type 2 Diabetes - What is it?
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Mon 14 Jun 2004
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This month Dr Shahid delves into the very important topic of Diabetes. This is the first in a series of articles looking at this disease which affects a large n
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Your Vote Counts!
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Thu 10 Jun 2004
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There has been much media speculation in the run up to the local and European elections as to how Britain's 1.6 million Muslims will vote. Within the Muslim com
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Leaked Government Plans to Win 'Hearts and Minds' of British Muslims
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Mon 31 May 2004
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Yesterday The Sunday Times (30th May 2004), reported details of Tony Blair's secret plans to improve relations with British Muslims. The multi-faceted strategy
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Exciting Opportunity: Could You Become The Next MCBDirect Web Editor?
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Wed 12 May 2004
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for those who have the potential to think outside of a box to change the perception of Islam in Britain. We have a vacancy fo
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'Oh Spring, Oh Spring' by Aadam
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Mon 03 May 2004
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The sight and smell of flowers in full bloom is a sure sign of the arrival of spring. On this May Day holiday, let's take a moment to reflect on this majestic t
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Diary of a Muslim GP: Depression – do Muslims get depressed?
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Fri 23 Apr 2004
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National Depression week is upon us again, 19-25th April. One in five people will be affected by Depression at some stage in their life. Muslim's are in no way
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The Splendours of Leighton House Museum Part I
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Wed 31 Mar 2004
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Earlier this month, Leighton House Museum, the former studio-house of the Victorian artist Lord Frederic Leighton, hosted a week long series of workshops, led b
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Recycling: Waste Not, Want Not
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Wed 17 Mar 2004
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Is nature backwards, or are we? As society succeeds in producing ever more complex products, its failure to deal wisely with what we no longer use, becomes incr
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Spain: Mourning The Victims Of Terror
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Mon 15 Mar 2004
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Our heart-felt sympathies are with all those affected by the terrible terrorist strikes that shook Madrid last week. These barbaric acts reveal the depths of in
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Diary of a Muslim GP: Smoking – stub it out!
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Fri 12 Mar 2004
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National 'No Smoking Day' is now in its nineteenth year. This important occasion, marked this week, is an opportunity for smokers to 'give up'. The British Mu
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New regional campaign to recruit ethnic minority police officers
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Mon 08 Mar 2004
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Could you police? Ethnic minorities are severely underrepresented in the police force today and the Home Office is now trying to redress this problem through an
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Why I Choose To Wear Hijab
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Fri 23 Jan 2004
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When I was 18 someone asked me if I would ever consider wearing Hijab. (head scarf) My immediate response was, `No way! I don't need a piece of cloth on my head
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Is Genetically Modified Food the Answer?
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Fri 16 Jan 2004
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The issue of world hunger is both real and worrying. More than one-seventh of the world's population are starving and millions die every year because of lack of
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So what exactly have Arabs and Muslims contributed to world civilisation?
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Mon 12 Jan 2004
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So What Exactly Have Arabs And Muslims Contributed To World Civilisation?
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Mon 12 Jan 2004
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MuslimHeritage.com is a unique user-friendly resource for anyone interested in an objective understanding of the brilliant contributions made by Muslim scientis
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Farewell to another twelve monthsÂ….
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Wed 31 Dec 2003
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Whether we reminisce over the past twelve months during Ramadan, or with
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Bangladeshi children: Fight the decades of underachievement
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Thu 11 Dec 2003
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Mohammed Abul Lais on the attitudes towards and the effectiveness of work-related learning within the Bangladeshi community.
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Faith Schools: a Second Opinion
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Tue 18 Nov 2003
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Professor Grace of the Institute of Education gives his thoughts on a recent Guardian article on faith schools.
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Ramadan Guidelines
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Sun 26 Oct 2003
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Guidelines for schools issued by Education Bradford
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