Re-opening: Regional Feedback Webinars
Re-opening: Regional Feedback Webinars Following consultation with over 350 Muslim institutions and scholars across the UK during May, MCB issued initial discussion guidelines on re-opening…
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Eid al-Fitr 2020
May you all enjoy and celebrate the day with loved ones, and may it be filled with peace and blessings.
Public Health England’s Review into BAME COVID-19 Deaths
Following on from extensive anecdotal evidence of COVID-19 disproportionately impacting BAME communities, Public Health England announced it would be conducting a review into this, and…
Change in Organ Donor Law in England
As of the 20th of May 2020, the organ donor law has changed in England to an opt-out system. The new law states that “all…
Celebrating Eid Al-Fitr in Lockdown Guidance
MCB releases guidance on how to celebrate safely
Preparing for Phased Reopening: Discussion Guidelines Launched
Following consultation with over 300 Muslim institutions and scholars across the UK earlier this month, today the MCB is issuing initial discussion guidelines with the…
Statement on the Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Strategy ahead of the last 10 nights of Ramadan
The MCB is actively investigating the next steps in consultation with scholars, health professionals, community leaders, specialist organisations and authorities, to ensure Muslim communities receive…
Conservative investigation into prejudice and discrimination branded “a facade” by Muslim Council of Britain
The terms once again deflect the very real problem of Islamophobia in party.
Preparing for Lockdown Relaxation: Community Update Call
Preparing for Lockdown Relaxation: Community Update Call Following on from the online consultation ‘Keeping Muslim Institutions Safe Post-Lockdown‘ earlier this week, the views gathered have…
Labour clarifies position on Kashmir to MCB
Following a letter from the MCB’s Legal Affairs Committee on 4 May seeking clarification on the Labour Party’s position on Kashmir, the Leader of the…
MCB launches consultation on keeping Muslim institutions safe post-lockdown
The MCB has begun consulting mosques, madrasas, medical experts and members of Muslim communities across the UK on whether, contingent on UK Government advice, they…
Letter to The Times following leading article in defence of Trevor Phillips
The Muslim Council of Britain wrote to the paper to challenge their claims.
Consultation: keeping Muslim institutions safe post-lockdown
Dear Community Leaders and Members, Salam Alaykum, As we continue to live with lockdown, many will be aware that at some point the government will…
MCB statement on appointment of Trevor Phillips to COVID-19 ethnicity review
STATEMENT 25 April 2020 MCB issues statement on appointment of Trevor Phillips to COVID-19 ethnicity review On Friday 24th April, Public Health England announced the…
Support Our Mosques Campaign
This week the MCB has partnered with the online crowdfunding platform LaunchGood to launch a national #SupportOurMosques Campaign. With reduced donations from worshippers physically attending the…
Notice of AGM 2020 Rescheduling
The 2020 MCB Annual General Meeting (AGM) was originally scheduled for Sunday 28th June 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and emergency legislation introduced making…
MCB publishes guidance for #RamadanAtHome – Ramadan 2020 under lockdown
PRESS RELEASE 20 April 2020 MCB publishes guidance for #RamadanAtHome – Ramadan 2020 under lockdown As British Muslims begin to observe the holy month of…
Community Briefings and Training – Register or Catch up online
Listen to recordings on YouTube or watch key updates from recent calls below, from weekly Community Briefings held every Sunday with key updates for Muslim…
COVID-19 Muslim Burial Resources
[Last updated Wednesday April 8, 2020] British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) Q&A on the performance of ghusl for deceased persons with suspected or confirmed COVID-19…
MCB urges pilgrims to delay Hajj bookings amidst COVID-19 pandemic
In these unprecedented times, it is imperative that public health is put first
British Islamic Medical Association offers free training for all for all medical students joining the frontline
PRESS RELEASE 1 April 2020 British Islamic Medical Association offers free training for all for all medical students joining the frontline This week, the British…
March 2020 Newsletter & COVI-19 Update
The MCB March 2020 E-Newsletter and COVID-19 Update is now out Click here to read the March Newsletter & COVID Update here Click here to…
Co-ordinating efforts on COVID-19 – listen back to Community Briefing Calls
Co-ordinating efforts on COVID-19 – Listen back to Community Briefing Calls As part of bringing unity to the Muslim communities’ response to the COVID-19 crisis,…
MCB and BIMA express gratitude to all NHS staff, and pay tribute to physicians who have lost their lives
PRESS RELEASE 30 March 2020 MCB and BIMA express gratitude to all NHS staff, and pay tribute to physicians who have lost their lives Today,…
Updated – Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for Muslim communities
This page is being updated regularly. Last updated on 11 April 2020 at 11am. To auto-receive updates, join this community WhatsApp broadcast group: bit.ly/covidwhatsapp7 Listen back…