Finsbury Park Terror Attack: Five Years On
Muslim Council of Britain reflects on 5 years since the Finsbury Park attack Today marks the fifth year anniversary of the Finsbury Park attack, where…
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MCB joins calls to scrap Rwanda Deportation Scheme
The Muslim Council of Britain today joined growing calls for the government to rethink its controversial scheme to deport those seeking asylum here in the…
Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) responds to the release of a divisive film in British cinemas
A new film entitled ‘The Lady of Heaven’ has been condemned as divisive and sectarian by scholars across the rich traditions of Islam. The MCB,…
MCB visit Muslim Communites in Wales
Connecting with Welsh Muslims May 2022 MCB Secretary General Zara Mohammed and MCB Assistant Secretary-General, Dr Shahzad Amin undertook a 4-day visit (20th –23rd May…
Muslim Council of Britain Congratulates HM The Queen on 70 Years of Service
Muslim Council of Britain Congratulates HM The Queen on 70 Years of Service The Muslim Council of Britain today congratulated Her Majesty The Queen on…
Queen’s Birthday Honours List – June 2022
The Muslim Council of Britain congratulates many of the names recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, in this, the Platinum Jubilee Year. We congratulate…
Constitutional Review 2022 (Have your say)
We are taking views and opinions on how the MCB can be more representative and more democratic, helping us to serve all of Britain’s Muslim…
George Floyd Murder Two Years On: We Must Redouble Our Efforts for an Inclusive Society
In the second anniversary of George Floyd’s murder in the US, we reflect on the issues of racial justice and equality that have come to…
FAQs: Places of Worship Protective Security Scheme
On 19 May 2022, the UK Government announced that applications for the 2022/23 round of the Places of Worship Protective Security Fund are now open.…
MCB marks 74th Nakba Day: a Call for justice
This year marks the 74th year anniversary of the Nakba, day of catastrophe, in which more than 750, 000 Palestinians were displaced from their homes.…
Shireen Abu Akleh Murder: MCB Demands Justice and International Action
The Muslim Council of Britain today condemned the murder of Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian journalist shot and killed by Israeli forces. It joined calls…
Muslim Council of Britain Speaks Out Against Proposed Plans to Deport Migrants to Rwanda
PRESS RELEASE Muslim Council of Britain Speaks Out Against Proposed Plans to Deport Migrants to Rwanda 20 April 2022 The Muslim Council of Britain today…
MCB condemns violent attack on Al Aqsa Mosque by Israeli authorities
The Muslim Council of Britain condemns the violent raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound by Israeli forces during the month of Ramadan, injuring over 152…
Constitutional Review 2022
Have Your Say in the Future of Your MCB! The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) is reviewing its Constitution in an open consultation exercise between…
MCB Launches Comprehensive Guide Welcoming Ramadan 2022
PRESS RELEASE 28th March 2022 The Muslim Council of Britain is delighted to announce the launch of its guide welcoming Ramadan 2022 (PDF). Ramadan is…
February – March 2022 Latest Updates
The MCB February – March 2022 latest updates has been issued Click here to read the full newsletter This month: Nationality and Borders Bill: Campaign to Uphold…
Connecting with Muslims in Dewsbury and Batley
On March 4 and 5 2022, the Muslim Council of Britain’s leadership team visited the towns of Batley and Dewsbury to meet its affiliates, community…
MCB Celebrates International Women’s Day 2022 #BreakTheBias
STATEMENT This year’s theme for International Women’s Day, #BreakTheBias, reflects the challenges women globally are still facing with gender-based discrimination, prejudice and inequality. Zara Mohammed,…
Muslim Council of Britain Calls for an Immediate Cessation of Hostilities in Ukraine
STATEMENT The Muslim Council of Britain is deeply concerned about the unfolding humanitarian crisis that has inevitably emerged a week on from Russia’s invasion of…
MCB Letter to The Observer on the ‘Trojan Horse Affair’ Podcast
The following letter was published in The Observer newspaper on Sunday 22 February. Written by MCB Secretary General Zara Mohammed, the letter responded highlighted how the…
MCB Participates in International Conference on Human Rights Violations Faced by Muslims
MCB Secretary-General Zara Mohammed spoke at an international conference in Istanbul where she reflected on the growing trend of Islamophobia in the UK and the work…
Obituary: Hashir Faruqi
“To Allah we belong and to Him we return.” (Qur’an 2:156) At the MCB Annual General Meeting on 29th January 2022, deep condolences were expressed…
Who was behind the National Hoax? Muslim Council of Britain Calls for Independent Public Inquiry into ‘Trojan Horse’ Affair
PRESS RELEASE 10th February 2021 The Muslim Council of Britain is today calling for an independent public inquiry into the Birmingham ‘Trojan Horse’ affair following…
Evidence to US Government Commission on Anti-Muslim Bias & Policies in Europe
MCB Secretary-General Zara Mohammed gave testimony to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) at a hearing on Anti-Muslim Policies and Bias in Europe. Zara Mohammed’s…
Ahead of Beijing 2022, Muslim Council of Britain asks broadcasters, influencers and athletes to recognise winter Olympics for what they are: The Genocide Games
PRESS RELEASE 3rd February 2022 On 4 February 2022, athletes will gather for the Beijing Winter Olympics despite the ongoing persecution and genocide of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang. …