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Annual Report 2007-2008
MARKING A DECADE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Annual Report 2007-2008 Contents Secretary General’s Address to the Annual General Meeting 4 Advocating Muslim Concerns 12 Committee Reports Business and Economics 13 Chaplaincy 14 Education 16 Europe and International Affairs 17 Food Standards 18 Health and Medical 19 Interfaith Relations 19 Legal Affairs 21 London Affairs 21 Media 22 Membership 23 Mosque and Community Affairs 24 Public Affairs 25 Research and Documentation 26 Social and Family Affairs 28 Youth and Sports 28 Project Reports Muslim Spiritual Care Provision in the NHS 28 Capacity Building of Mosques and Islamic Organisations (M100) 29 Books for Schools 30 Footsteps 31 Appendices (A) OBs, BoCs, Advisors, CWC and other Committees’ members 33 (B) Press Releases 37 (C) Consultations and Reports 38 (D) MCB affiliates 38 4 In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful Secretary General’s Address to the Annual General Meeting of the General Assembly Respected Chair, distinguished guests, brothers and sisters - Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah We are meeting in very challenging times for the Muslim communities in Britain, as well as across the rest of the world. In the UK, the media’s persistent focus on finding anything and everything problematic with Islam or Muslims has, to some extent, entered the subconscious of many parts of British society. Sober thinking parts of the academia and intelligentsia are now getting quite perturbed about it. This makes the on-going work of the MCB even more critical and relevant in today's climate and in the latter part of this address I will say a few words about this. -
Islamic Radicalization in the Uk: Index of Radicalization
ISLAMIC RADICALIZATION IN THE UK: INDEX OF RADICALIZATION Anna Wojtowicz, (Research Assistant, ICT) Sumer 2012 ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to analyze the process of radicalization amongst British Muslims in the United Kingdom. It begins with a review of the Muslim population, demographics and community structure. Further presenting several internal and external indicators that influenced and led to radicalization of Muslim youth in Britain. The paper concludes that there is no one certainty for what causes radicalization amongst Muslims in United Kingdom. However, it is certain that Islamic radicalization and the emergence of a homegrown threat is a growing trend that jeopardizes the countries security, peace and stability. Radicalization in the United Kingdom is an existing concern that needs to be addressed and acted upon immediately. Misunderstanding or underestimating the threat may lead to further and long term consequences. * The views expressed in this publication are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT). 2 I. Introduction 4 II. Background 5 History of the Muslim Community in the United Kingdom 5 Population 7 Geographical Concentration of Muslims 8 Ethnic Background 10 Age Estimate 11 Occupation and Socio-Economic Conditions 11 Religious and Cultural Aspects 13 Multiculturalism 17 Islamophobia 20 Converts 21 Case Studies –London, Birmingham, Bradford, Leeds, Leicester 22 III. Organizations 28 Organizations within the United Kingdom 28 Mosques, Koranic Schools and Islamic Centers 34 Student Groups 40 Islamic Websites and TV 43 IV. Radicalization in Britain 43 Theoretical Background and Causes of Radicalization 43 Recruitment and Radicalization: Overlook 47 Radicalization Process 49 Forms of Financing 51 Radical Groups and Movements in the UK 53 Influential Leaders in the UK 60 Inspiration and Influence from Abroad 67 Sunni 67 Shia 70 3 V. -
Inter Faith Week 2019 Event List
List of activities – Inter Faith Week 2019 This list contains information about all activities known to have taken place to mark Inter Faith Week 2019 in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. It has been compiled by the Inter Faith Network for the UK, which leads on the Week, based on information it listed on the www.interfaithweek.org website. The list is ordered alphabetically by town, then chronologically by start date. ID: 3393 Date of activity: 11/11/2019 End date: 15/11/2019 Name of activity: School Activities Organisation(s) holding the event: St Helens C of E Primary School Short description: We will be welcoming Kingsley School to celebrate #InterFaithWeek to make some celebration cakes, braid a challah, friendship bracelets to exchange and form some new friendships! Students will also have the chance to decorate a ribbon with symbols representing various faiths. Location: St. Helen's C of E Primary School, Abbotsham, Town: Abbotsham Bideford EX39 5AP Categories: Arts/culture/music, Children's event, School activity ID: 2937 Date of activity: 14/11/2019 End date: 14/11/2019 Name of activity: Lecture and discussion Organisation(s) holding the event: Chiltern District Council Beyond Difference Short description: This is a lecture given by two speakers, Yossi Eli (Jewish) and Dr Nighat Arif (Muslim) who will be discussing the question: Is religion the enemy of social cohesion? . This will be followed by a discussion, chaired by Arabella Norton (Christian) with the audience. Location: Amersham Council Chamber, King George V Town: Amersham House, King George V Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5AW Categories: Civic reception, Conference/seminar/talk/workshop, Dialogue/discussion, Food, Intergenerational, Social action or social issues ID: 2840 Date of activity: 12/11/2019 End date: 12/11/2019 Name of activity: Inter Faith Week 'Question Time' Organisation(s) holding the event: The Grange School Short description: We would like to invite local people from a range of religions to be part of our 'Religious Question Time' project. -
Sunni Muslim Religiosity in the UK Muslim Diaspora: Mosques in Leeds Compared
Sunni Muslim Religiosity in the UK Muslim Diaspora: Mosques in Leeds compared Aydın Bayram Submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy The University of Leeds The School of Philosophy, Religion and the History of Science January 2013 1 The candidate confirms that the work submitted is his/her own, except where work which has formed part of jointly-authored publications has been included. The contribution of the candidate and the other authors to this work has been explicitly indicated below. The candidate confirms that appropriate credit has been given within the thesis where reference has been made to the work of others. This copy has been supplied on the understanding that it is copyright material and that no quotation from the thesis may be published without proper acknowledgement. The right of Aydın Bayram to be identified as Author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. © 2013 The University of Leeds and Aydın Bayram 2 Acknowledgements First of all, I would like to thank the Ministry of Education in Turkey for providing me with this opportunity to do postgraduate research abroad and for funding both tuition fees and life expenses during my stay in Britain. For reasons of anonymity, I refrain from mentioning the names of my informants. However, the friendly response of all the imams and fellow Muslims who hosted me in the selected mosques (Leeds Islamic Centre, Leeds Grand Mosque, Leeds Iqra Centre, and Leeds Makkah Masjid) needs to be acknowledged with thanks here. -
Annual Report 2000
THE MUSLIM COUNCIL OF BRITAIN Annual Report 2000 P O Box 52, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 0XW Tel: 0208 903 9024 Fax: 0208 903 9026 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mcb.org.uk Bismillaahi-r Rahmaani-r Rahiim In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful ANNUAL REPORT 2000 Contents Introduction 5 Section One Infrastructure and Processes 9 Section Two Activities of the MCB 15 Section Three Financial Summary 27 Section Four Future Agenda 28 Appendices A. Resolutions 30 B. CWC & Other Committees 32 List of MCB Affiliates 35 Introduction All praise and thanks are due to Allah, the Creator and Sustainer of all. We put our faith and trust in Him and seek His help, guidance and forgiveness, and may His peace and blessings be on our noble Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) Through Allah's grace, we are able to present this second Annual Report of The Muslim Council of Britain. In this relatively short period of time, we have had a sampling of the enormity of the challenges facing our community and society. When we set what we have tried to do against the vision which prompted the formation of the MCB – a vision of helping to create a fair and caring, a hard-working and a just society – we realise how far we still have to go. We are still at a stage where we feel like clamouring for due rights when our legacy tells us that we should rather be engaged in helping to contribute to the fund of what is right to society. -
Response to the Conservative Party's Group on National and International Security
The Conservative Party’s Group on National and International Security – ‘Uniting the Country: Interim Report on National Cohesion’ A response from the MCB 1 MCB Response to the Conservative Party’s Group on National and International Security Contents 1. Introduction........................................................................................ 3 2. Setting the record right...................................................................... 5 3. A comment on the Report’s stated aims .........................................13 4. Points of merit ...................................................................................14 5. Conclusion..........................................................................................16 ANNEX 1: The Muslim Council of Britain – an overview................... 18 Vision .................................................................................................... 18 Our track record................................................................................... 18 Annex 2: MCB affiliates as of June 2006.............................................. 22 Prepared by the MCB Public Affairs Committee with special thanks to Shenaz Yusuf and Dr Jamil Sherif 2 MCB Response to the Conservative Party’s Group on National and International Security 1. Introduction In January 2007 the Conservative Party’s international stability – the remit of the Group on National and International Security Report’s authors. published its Mid-term Policy Review Report on National Cohesion (hereafter -
Conversion to Islam and Family Relations in Contemporary Britain
Conversion to Islam and Family Relations in Contemporary Britain Dorothea Alexandra Ramahi Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge This dissertation is submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Signature: Date: 13/12/2019 Declaration This thesis is the result of my own work and includes nothing, which is the outcome of work done in collaboration except as declared in the preface and specified in the text. It is not substantially the same as any work that has already been submitted before for any degree or other qualification except as declared in the preface and specified in the text. It does not exceed the prescribed word limit for the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Degree Committee. i Abstract – ‘Conversion to Islam and Family Relations in Contemporary Britain’ Dorothea A. Ramahi This dissertation explores the role of kinship relations in conversion to Islam in contemporary Britain. While the Pauline notion of conversion, which is a Christian concept, presupposes radical change brought on by an outer event, narratives of conversion to Islam convey a sense of continuity, where conversion happens as a natural, almost inconspicuous development of faith. The process of conversion is thus presented as a cumulative acquisition of knowledge, which is in line with one’s path in life up to that point, mirroring what I call ‘Islam’s autobiography’ in its presentation of Islam as the natural continuation of the former monotheisms. Instead, the realm of conflict as presented in narratives of conversion is the realm of family. ‘Coming out’ as Muslim vis-à-vis one’s family was perceived as an anxiety-filled and nerve-wracking process akin to those described in literature on gay kinship. -
Masaajid & Muslim Schools
Directory of Masaajid & Muslim Schools in the United Kingdom 2008- 2010 For a FREE COPY of this Directory Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the address below. PUBLISHED BY ALBIRR FOUNDATION UK © 106 Church Road, Leyton, London E10 5HG t: 0208 558 1328 • f: 0208 556 3355 e: [email protected] www.albirr.com All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form without the written permission of the publisher. For ease of use, entries are CONTENTS arranged in alphabetical order based on cities followed by the area post code, starting with MASAAJID England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. ENGLAND Accrington . 1 Cheltenham . 14 Ashton Under Lyne . 1 Chelmsford . 15 Aylesbury . 1 Chesham . 15 Banbury . 1 Chorley . 15 Bangor . 1 Coventry . 15 S . Basingstoke . 1 Cradley Heath 15 T . Cranford . 16 Batley 2 N Bedford . 2 Crawley . 16 E Birmingham . 2 Derby . 16 T Blackburn . 8 Dewsbury . 16 N Blackpool . 9 Doncaster . 18 Bolton . 9 Dorset . 18 O Dudley . 18 Bournemouth . 10 C Bradford . 10 Eastbourne . 18 Brierfield . 12 Elland . 18 Brighton . 13 Exeter . 18 Bristol . 13 Folkestone . 19 Burnley . 13 Gloucester . 19 Burton On Trent . 13 Great Yarmouth . 19 Bury . 14 Halesowen . 19 Cambridge . 14 Halifax . 19 Canterbury . 14 Haslingdon . 20 Chatham . 14 Hemel Hempstead . 20 i High Wycomb . 20 Norwich . 49 Huddersfield . 20 Nottingham . 49 Hull . 21 Nuneaton . 50 Hyde . 21 Oldham . 50 Ipswich . 21 Oxford . 51 Keighley . 21 Peterborough . 51 Kidderminster . 21 Preston . 51 Lancaster . 22 Reading . 52 Leamington Spa . 22 Redditch . 53 Leeds . 22 Redhill . 53 Leicester . 23 Rochdale . -
Terror in Paris with One Voice, British Muslims Condemn the Paris Attacks Unreservedly
Terror in Paris With one voice, British Muslims condemn the Paris attacks unreservedly l We offer our condolences to the victims and their families. l The barbaric acts of Daesh (or ISIS, as they are sometimes known) have no sanction in the religion of Islam, which forbids terrorism and the targeting of innocents. l Muslims have held vigils and donated blood for the victims. It is not the terrorists who represent our faith but brave individuals like Stade de France security guard Zouheir, who risked his life to stop the attackers. l We re-affirm our commitment to the values of pluralism and tolerance as the best defence against those who seek to create division and fear. The aim of attacks like those inflicted on Paris and other cities across the world is to turn communities against each other. As Muslims, Britons and Europeans, we must stand together to make sure they do not succeed. A statement organised by the Muslim Council of Britain on behalf of its affiliates and British Muslim communities Aalami Majlise Tahaffuze Khatme Nubuwwat Brent Islamic Circle Hounslow Jamia Masjid Karimia Institute Mosque & Islamic Centre (Edinburgh) (NIMFA) Teebah Abdullah Quilliam Society Brighton Mosque & Muslim Community Human Appeal International Kashmir Council For Human Rights Mount Pleasant Islamic Trust Norwich & Norfolk Muslim Association The Association of Muslim Governors Abrar Islamic Foundation Centre Human Care Hands Foundation UK, Khalil Foundation Muath Trust / Bordesley Centre Nuneaton Muslim Welfare & Cultural Assoc The Brighton and Hove -
Your Donations in Action
LAST RAMADAN YOU WERE AMAZING YOUR DONATIONS IN ACTION Ramadan and Qurbani 2015 Update “They give food, out of love for Him (swt), to the poor, the orphan, and the slave, saying: We feed you only for Allah’s (swt) pleasure - we desire from you neither reward nor thanks.” Al-Qur’an (76:8-9) 2 The charity you gave enabled us IT’s true, to serve some of the most deserving people across the world. last Your donations brought relief, rest, health and sustenance to vulnerable and poor men, women and children. Those living in conflict-torn areas, abject poverty or affected by natural RAMADAN disasters. People who are in desperate need of some of the basic human necessities that many of us take for granted. YOU WERE Your donations didn’t just enable us to provide short-term aid, but enabled us to better serve these people by developing education and skills programmes. Things that will continue to AMAZING. make a significant difference to their lives for years to come and give them the skills to change their lives. You gave them hope. You gave them a future. You are amazing. 3 SADAQAH JARIYAh “When a man passes away, his good deeds will also come to an end except for three: Sadaqah Jariyah (continuous charity); knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him.” Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), Muslim. The giving of charity is an act Our vision is the alleviation of which defines us as humans poverty, education for all and and strengthens ties within our the provision of basic amenities communities. -
Summary Report #Visitmymosque Day 2016
Summary Report #VisitMyMosque Day 2016 www.mcb.org.uk/visitmymosque Submitted on 07 March 2016 by the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) for the World Interfaith Harmony Week 2016 Prize Page 1 of 14 1 Introduction #VisitMyMosque day took place on Sunday 7th February 2016 in the UK. It is a national initiative facilitated by the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) where over 80 mosques took part in simultaneously holding a mosque open day. Mosques across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland invited in neighbours to share tea and refreshments, alongside an insight into the day-to-day goings on of a busy Muslim centre of worship. First conceived in February 2015 with about 20 mosques taking part, 2016 saw the initiative expand to over 80 mosques, achieving both increased geographic spread across the UK as well as increased press coverage in mainstream national and regional media, as well as social media. 2 Vision and Aims Recognising the value derived to society from places of worship welcoming in visitors from other faith groups and no faith at all, the vision of #VisitMyMosque is for every mosque in Britain to hold an open day at least once a year. In this way open days can become an effective tool for improving community cohesion and interfaith harmony. Given that open days are nothing new and that many mosques in Britain have actually been holding open day events for years if not decades, #VisitMyMosque aimed to amplify the positive work already being performed by asking mosques to co-ordinate at least one of their open days per year on a single day: ‘Visit My Mosque’ day. -
Tier 2 Religious Worker Cos Assigned Between 01-Jan-2010 and 31-Dec-2015 by Current Tier 2 Religious Workers Sponsors
Tier 2 Religious Worker CoS Assigned between 01-Jan-2010 and 31-Dec-2015 by current Tier 2 Religious Workers sponsors. Year CoS Assigned Organisation Name 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total Celestial Church of Christ - - - - * * * Pakistan Muslim Association 5 * * * - * 10 Oldham Central Masjid & Islamic Centre - - - * - - * Muslim Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Of Leicester - * - - - - * MISSIONARIES OF ST FRANCIS DE SALES - - - * - 5 5 Sisters of the Holy Trinity * - - * - * 5 GLORY HOUSE INTERNATIONAL * - * - * * 5 OC International-UK - * * 5 * * 10 The Society of St Paul the Apostle * * * * 5 * 10 The Dean and Canons of Windsor - - - - - * * The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Christos Palace - - * - - - * Scottish Council of Jewish Communities - - - - - - - London International Christian Church * * - - - * 5 shree thiruthanigai murugan temple - - - * - - * WISDOM HOUSE - - * - - - * Guru Nanak Satsang Sabha Karamsar UK - - * - - * * Restore Community Church * - - * - - * Congregation of the Holy Spirit, British Province 10 5 5 10 * 5 30 Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament - - - - * * * Centre for Spirituality & Cultural Advancement - - - - - - - Vision Gospel & Educational Ministries * * 5 * 5 5 20 New North London Synagogue - * - - - - * Chinese Alliance Churches Union (UK) * * * * - * 5 Milton Keynes Chinese Christian Church - - - - - * * Presbyterian Church in Ireland 5 * * - - * 5 Shahjalal Jame Mosque Trust - - - - * - * Revival Church Europe - - - - - * * DIOCESE OF THE INDIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH UK, EUROPE AND AFRICA - - - - * -