Features Archive - Reporting on Events

Features Archive - Reporting on Events
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MCB Expresses Gratitude For Your Messages	Mon 18 Jul 2005
The Muslim Council of Britain would like to express its heartfelt thanks to all those ordinary individuals, organizations, and representative of other faiths, w

Knighthood For Sacranie: Brief Profile	Mon 13 Jun 2005
Iqbal AKM Sacranie has been actively involved in voluntary capacity with community and charitable work for the last thirty-five years in the UK (local and natio

Stockport Launches MCB's Books For Schools Project	Mon 06 Jun 2005
On 24 May 2005, the Muslim Council of Britain launched the introduction its new Books for Schools Resource Packs at the Cheadle Muslim Association Communtiy Cen

Education Show, Did You Go?	Tue 22 Mar 2005
It was a wonderful experience for MCB's `Books for Schools' project team to attend this year's Education Show. The show started on the 17th March and closed doo

Boxing Champ and Minister of Sport Launch New Fitness Centre at The London Muslim Centre	Mon 07 Feb 2005
Amid the rising numbers of obese within the UK, East London's Muslims have taken a welcome proactive step to improve the fitness and health of its community. Ha

Shariah TV Returns To Channel 4 - How to get involved	Thu 27 Jan 2005
Channel 4's discussion series about what it means to be Muslim in secular Britain is back for a second series. It's the only programme on mainstream TV that's f

Hajj - My Journey	Tue 18 Jan 2005
`The word Hajj (pilgrimage) brings to my mind numerous cherished memories. When I first set off for Hajj three years ago; I knew it would be an intense spiritua

What's so Special About the Month of Dhul Hijjah? First posted: 21 Jan 2004	Wed 12 Jan 2005
Those of us who are not privileged enough to be performing the Hajj this year can still partake in the blessings of this God-honoured time through following the

Remembering the Tsunami Victims	Fri 07 Jan 2005
When natural disasters strike it is always difficult to explain why and the Tsunami has taken this question to the extremes of understanding. The worst earthqua

Emergency Meeting of Muslim Aid Agencies	Sat 01 Jan 2005
Forllowing the natural disaster last week in South East Asia, an emergency meeting is being held in an effort to coordinate the response to the devastated areas

Queen's Welcome Christmas Day Message	Sun 26 Dec 2004
The traditional Christmas Day message delivered by Her Majesty The Queen focused this year on the theme of promoting tolerance and valuing diversity. In her me

Being Muslim and British Hosted by the Guardian	Fri 03 Dec 2004
Many of you will have seen the extensive feature in Guardian on 30 November 2004, looking in detail at the Muslim community and focusing on a range of debates t

Othello's Coming Home	Mon 22 Nov 2004
There will be a tempest brewing at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre as it goes Moorish to mark this year's Islam Awareness Week. The Globe will highlight some of the

The Orphan- Aid 3 Peaks Challenge	Wed 10 Nov 2004
97.000 feet ascent 22 miles of walking- 1500 miles driving. Climbing one mountain is one thing but three in 24 hours! Read about how Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike

Ramadan Corner Competition	Mon 25 Oct 2004
Ramadan has come! It's time to share in the fun! MCBDirect has opened its Ramadan Corner, which promises to be a stormer. We have prizes, trips and goodies galo

Books for Schools Captures the National Educational Community's Imagination	Mon 18 Oct 2004
Amid the clamour of the international press, last week saw the national launch of the Books for Schools project, an exciting new initiative that will aid the te

Books for Schools Resource Packs	Fri 08 Oct 2004
Does your school need resources to help deliver creative, engaging, cross-curricular lessons on Islam? If so a Books for Schools resource pack may be exactly wh

Have Your Say on Police 'Stop and Search' Powers	Wed 06 Oct 2004
Four years ago emergency legislation was passed giving police hitherto unprecedented rights to 'Stop and Search' individuals if they felt this may lead to the p

Charles Clarke to Attend Launch of Books for Schools	Sat 25 Sep 2004
We are delighted to announce that the Secretary of State for Education, Rt. Hon. Charles Clarke MP will be the Chief Guest at the Launch of the widely-acclaime

Muslim Remarriage What, Marriage Again?!!	Fri 17 Sep 2004
Many young Muslims in Britain today are finding the whole business of marriage exceedingly difficult. Being a divorcee, particularly with a child, further reduc

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf - Prime Time at ISNA Conference 2004	Tue 14 Sep 2004
The 41st Islamic Societies of North America (ISNA) convention was the stage and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, the acclaimed American Muslim scholar, once again rose to th

Open Days to Reveal Heritage Secrets	Thu 09 Sep 2004
The Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking, Surrey, was chosen as the venue for the South East launch of Heritage Open Days, which will run over the weekend of 10-13 Septe

Amir Khan British, Muslim and Proud!	Wed 01 Sep 2004
The smiling face of Amir Khan, the British teenage boxing sensation has graced the front page of most of the mainstream newspapers this week. This is of course

Britain Gives the Green Light to Islamic Banking	Wed 25 Aug 2004
The Financial Services Authority has given the green light for the first Islamic bank to serve the United Kingdom's 1.6 million Muslims. This news has stirred a

MCB Leadership Development Programme: Investing in our Future	Mon 23 Aug 2004
The MCB is running its second Leadership Development Programme, following the resounding success of the course last year. As an umbrella body for British Musli

MCB Seminar: A Guide To The British Media	Thu 05 Aug 2004
At a time when British Muslims are facing unprecedented media pressure, the Muslim Council of Britain's Media Committee is organising a special one-day seminar

Books for Schools-Manchester SACRE hosts conference	Fri 30 Jul 2004
On the 30th of June, a delegation of the Books for Schools team travelled to Manchester to present this innovative project at a conference organised by Manchest

Triumph of community spirit - Inauguration of Western Europe's largest Muslim centre	Mon 19 Jul 2004
London's oldest Mosque launched a new community project last month, marking a new and exciting chapter in London's cosmopolitan and diverse history. The London

Assembly for the Protection of Hijab	Mon 28 Jun 2004
In recent months, we have witnessed a concerning phenomenon in countries such as France and Germany, where the authorities have commenced restricting women's au

New Nasheed Group 786 Debut Performance in Glasgow	Mon 21 Jun 2004
786, a 5-man R&B style group who have mesmerised audiences in the US with their unique blend of Islamic music, performed live in Glasgow last week. True to thei

The London Muslim Centre Committed to Creating a Vibrant London	Fri 11 Jun 2004
Today marks a landmark occasion for London's one million Muslims. East London Mosque London's oldest centre of Muslim worship is proud to announce the lau

Royal Observatory Displays Islamic Collection	Fri 04 Jun 2004
With summer fast approaching and the long holidays ahead of us many will already be planning activities to keep the children busy. If this is the case then be s

MEEM Music Present the 786 Tour of New Nasheed Artists	Fri 28 May 2004
MEEM Music is organising a ground breaking tour of its talented artists in schools and other centres up and down Britain. Schools and organisations be they i

Shelter launches Million Children Campaign to end bad housing for Children	Mon 24 May 2004
Shelter has recently unveiled the biggest campaign in its history aimed at ending the devastating impact of the housing crisis on over a million childre

If you want to work in TV, don't turn over!	Sun 16 May 2004
Channel 4 is looking for school, college or university leavers to take part in an exciting new researcher scheme. The Researcher Training Programme is designed

Don't Miss Shariah TV Tonight on Channel 4!	Tue 27 Apr 2004
This exciting new series begins tonight on Channel 4 at 12:10am. Shariah TV allows British Muslims to explore what it means to live in the western world an

Hassen Rasool Mesmerises Audience at Edinburgh's Middle Eastern One World Peace and Justice Concert	Mon 12 Apr 2004
Edinburgh has recently hosted the First Annual Festival of Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace, featuring a number of contributions from the MCB on behalf of

Over £50,000 Already Raised for Books 4 Schools Project!	Mon 05 Apr 2004
Launched last week as a major initiative of the MCBDirect team, Books 4 Schools has captured the attention, enthusiasm and goodwill of Britain's Muslim communit

Mosques From London to Edinburgh Spread MCB's Message of Peace.	Fri 02 Apr 2004
Following the unprecedented step taken by the Muslim Council of Britain to write to all mosques in the country urging them to work for the peace and security of

Islamic Relief presents in celebration of its 20th anniversary: An Evening of Inspiration	Mon 29 Mar 2004
Islamic Relief, in commemoration of 20 years of relief work, is planning a series of entertaining and spiritually uplifting evenings featuring world famous Isla

Don't Cry Palestine, Don't Cry	Wed 24 Mar 2004
In the wake of the assassination of Shaykh Ahmad Yasin, Hassen Rasool shares with us the poignant lyrics of his new song 'Don't Cry Palestine, Don't Cry'. He s

Books 4 Schools: Tickets Still Available For Manchester Books 4 Schools Launch	Mon 22 Mar 2004
Manchester will host the launch of the Muslim Council of Britain's national Books 4 Schools initiative later this week. The line up of impressive speakers and

An Evening with the Stars at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich	Mon 15 Mar 2004
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich, in collaboration with the Muslim Council of Britain, invited members of the Muslim community to `An Evening with the Stars' on

Sami Yusuf to perform at Manchester Books 4 Schools Event	Fri 05 Mar 2004
MCBDirect are hosting the first of a series of fundraising evenings in Manchester on the 27th of March 2004. The evening will see the launch of an exciting new

World Book Day 2004	Wed 03 Mar 2004
World Book Day is an international celebration of reading and will be commemorated tomorrow, the 4th of March this year. We take this opportunity to reflect on

The Alternative New Year's Message	Fri 27 Feb 2004
The Islamic New Year began on Sunday. In our world of crass sounds and sensations, we've become used to new year's events going off with a bang or two - firewor

Books For Schools - Sponsor A Books Pack For Your Local School!	Thu 19 Feb 2004
Are you fed up with the negative stereotypes that are so commonly held about Islam? Do you want to do something to change this situation for the better? Then wh

International Student Awards 2003/04	Mon 16 Feb 2004
Are you an overseas student? Are you making a positive contribution to your community or institution? Have you learnt a new skill? Then you may be able to apply

IFEES Debate World Hunger Is GM the Solution?	Fri 06 Feb 2004
The debate on the hot topic of genetically modified (GM) crops in London last month was a huge success. Organised by the City Circle and the Islamic Foundation

National Community Cohesion Week	Mon 02 Feb 2004
The role of faith communities is considered as vital to the process of promoting social cohesion and inclusion. The Association of Muslim Schools UK has organis

Eid-ul-Adha Message from the Secretary General	Sat 31 Jan 2004
As the ritual of Hajj reaches it's end, MCBs Secretary General, Iqbal Sacranie highlights the true significance of the much celebrated 'Eid-ul-Adha'.

Hajj goes Hi-Tech	Fri 30 Jan 2004
The Guardian deserves credit for its innovative interactive presentation of the Hajj on its website (Guardian Unlimited). This is a beautiful representation of

Homeward Bound: My Journey Of A Lifetime	Wed 28 Jan 2004
Shortly after becoming a Muslim, I developed an overwhelming, and at the time inexplicable, desire to perform the Pilgrimage to Mecca. Why? This is a question

Has Your MP Signed The Early Day Motion Condemning Kilroy-Silk's Racist Views?	Wed 14 Jan 2004
Following the outrageous article by the well-known BBC broadcaster Robert Kilroy-Silk, published in the Express on Sunday on the 4th of January 2004, Lynne Jone

Can You Help Oxford's Iqra School?	Wed 14 Jan 2004
We are witnessing a steady increase in the number of Muslim schools opening across Britain, this drive being fuelled by an increasing parental desire to see chi

BBC Family Exchange	Fri 09 Jan 2004
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Madressah Project Wins National Award	Thu 08 Jan 2004
We would like to congratulate The 'Madressa

Muslims New Year Honours	Wed 31 Dec 2003

Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace Festival	Tue 23 Dec 2003
The Muslim Council of Britian to represent British Muslims as Edinburgh celebrates Middle Eastern spirituality and peace over February and Mar

London state school hosts Iftar	Fri 14 Nov 2003
A mother takes the magic of Iftar to her child's school by hosting an Iftar with an international flavour.