MCB welcomes permitting of communal worship in England
In response to the passing of legislation today ending the current national lockdown in England, Harun Khan, MCB Secretary General, said, “Mosques and places of…
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November 2020 Newsletter
The MCB November 2020 E-Newsletter is out now! Click here to read the full newsletter Click here to view the archive of MCB E-Newsletters This…
Our Mosques Our Future 2020: Welcome Message
#OurMosquesOurFuture is an annual conference organised by the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), sharing best practice and good work of UK mosques, but also not…
MCB Responds to Conservative MP Appearing to Suggest Muslims Cannot Be English
STATEMENT Michael Fabricant MP, the Conservative member for Litchfield, accused Miqdaad Versi for damaging “Anglo-Muslim relations” for highlighting the prevalence of Islamophobia in the Conservative…
Obituary: Professor Ataullah Siddiqui
It is with profound sadness that the Muslim Council of Britain shares the death of Professor Ataullah Siddiqui, an exceptional academic and prominent inter-faith leader.
Together in Tribulation: British Muslims and the COVID-19 Pandemic
This report seeks to highlight the specific issues Muslim communities faced during the first seven months of the pandemic.
British Churches & Mosques Twin to Celebrate Inter Faith Week
The pilot has brought mosque and church leaders together for a series of online conversation sessions between clergy and Imams, as well as lay leaders…
England National Lockdown & ‘Individual Prayer’ Guidance
England National Lockdown & ‘Individual Prayer’ Guidance MCB has issued guidance for running mosques, madrasas and community centres during the new national lockdown in England. Read…
The Muslim Council of Britain calls for an urgent review of new lockdown restrictions on places of worship
The government’s inadequate consultation and poor engagement with faith communities remain a problem as the pandemic endures.
October 2020 Newsletter
The MCB October 2020 E-Newsletter is now out Click here to read the full newsletter Click here to view the archive of MCB E-Newsletters This…
French Government Should Not Sow Further Division in Response to Gruesome Murder of Teacher
The Muslim Council of Britain today voiced its concern about the scapegoating of French Muslim communities by France’s government.
Election of the Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary General: 2020-2022
In view of the Covid-19 Pandemic, the MCB’s AGM (Annual General Meeting) due to be held on 28th June 2020 will now take place in…
Obituary: Imam Mir Irshad Ali
The MCB is saddened to hear of the passing of Imam Mir Irshad Ali
Islam & Racial Justice Conference – 23-24 October
Registrations are live for the 2-day Islam & Racial Justice Conference as part of the MCB’s Proudly Muslim & Black project during Black History Month 2020. Day…
Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020
The honours system recognises people who have committed themselves to serving and helping Britain, and who have made achievements in public life.
New COVID19 Community Briefings & Q&A
Update – A recording of this session can now be viewed online here: As the UK moves deeper into the second wave, the MCB is…
September 2020 Newsletter
The MCB September 2020 E-Newsletter is now out Click here to read the full newsletter Click here to view the archive of MCB E-Newsletters This…
Fresh Polling Shows Widespread Islamophobia in the Conservative Party
A new poll by HOPE not hate of 1,200 Conservative Party members has shown how widespread and institutional Islamophobia in the Conservative Party still is
Proudly Muslim & Black: Black History Month 2020 & Beyond
Proudly Muslim & Black set to deliver key interventions from Black History Month 2020 onwards
Operation Vaccination: Get Involved
With flu season imminent, we’ve launched #OperationVaccination to raise awareness in Muslim communities on the importance of getting a flu jab this winter. We’ve produced…
Survey: Convert Care in the UK
The objective is to establish a comprehensive database of convert care provision in mosques and Islamic organisations across the UK.
August 2020 Newsletter
The MCB August 2020 E-Newsletter is now out Click here to read the full newsletter Click here to view the archive of MCB E-Newsletters This…
New Zealand Terrorist Life Sentence: We All Have a Lot More to Do
A New Zealand judge has sentenced the Islamophobic terrorist Brenton Tarrant to life in prison without parole, the first person in New Zealand to ever…
Strengthening Our Communities During a Pandemic – A New Year Message from the MCB
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) referred to this month as ‘The Sacred month of Allah’, noting its significance and blessings and as one…
MCB Responds to UK Government U-Turn on A Level and GCSE Results
The Muslim Council of Britain welcomes the UK Government’s decision to reverse its previous policy on A-Level and GCSE exam results.