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Builder who stabbed to death Muslim student from Saudi jailed for life
A construction worker who fatally stabbed a Saudi student in what prosecutors described as an “unprovoked and senseless” attack has been jailed for life. Chas Corrigan used a kitchen knife to stab Mohammed Yousef Algasim in the neck outside student accommodation in Cambridge in August 2025. The court heard that Corrigan, who had never met […] The post Builde
Record number of Muslim-majority nations at 2026 World Cup – who are they?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here — and it will see a record number of Muslim-majority nations take part in the tournament. Jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, the competition has expanded to 48 teams, opening the doors for more Muslim nations to participate. The Muslim-majority nations set to compete are: An […] The post Record number of M
Landmark ruling against Palestine Action activists sparks criticism
The decision to sentence four Palestine Action activists to lengthy prison terms has sparked widespread criticism from civil liberties campaigners, politicians and public figures, who say the ruling sets a troubling precedent for the right to protest in Britain. Charlotte Head, Samuel Corner, Leona Kamio and Fatema Zainab Rajwani, part of a group known as […
Djed Spence becomes first Muslim player to represent England at a World Cup
Djed Spence has made history by becoming the first Muslim footballer to play for England at a FIFA World Cup. The Tottenham Hotspur defender came on during England’s 4–2 victory over Croatia in the opening match of the team’s World Cup campaign. Introduced with around 10 minutes remaining, the full-back made an immediate impact and […] The post Djed Spence b
Counterterror police investigate possible anti-Muslim motives in Edinburgh attacks
A man has been charged after a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh left five men injured. The incidents are thought to have begun near a mosque in the west of the city, where two men were reportedly hurt. Police Scotland said a 36-year-old white Scottish man was arrested and added that Counter Terrorism […] The post Counterterror police inve
Wahda: Father-son duo building a digital home for Muslims — and taking on Meta
Can a Muslim social media platform take on Meta? Father-and-son duo Hakan Ozyon and Ali Ozyon think so. With Muslim voices often marginalised or suppressed on mainstream social media, the Australian pair believe Muslims need a digital space built specifically for them. And they have built one. Wahda is an all-in-one app created for the […] The post Wahda: Fa
King Charles to protect ‘the space for Faith’ in multi-faith Britain
King Charles III will “protect the space for Faith” in Britain’s “multi-faith nation”, according to a newly published Buckingham Palace definition of the monarch’s constitutional role. The updated wording appears in the Royal Family’s annual financial review, the Sovereign Grant Report 2025–26. The previous report described the King as the “Head of the Churc
Watch: The Story of the Hijrah
Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) Hijrah from Makkah to Madinah is an important moment in Islamic history that transformed the early Muslim community from a persecuted minority into a flourishing society. The Hijrah, which marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar, reminds Muslims that migration is not only a journey between places but a journey away from […] The p
Anti-Muslim hate in the UK reaches alarming levels as calls grow for stronger action
A recent surge in anti-Muslim attacks across the UK has led human rights groups, politicians, and Muslim organisations to warn that Islamophobic violence is becoming more common and needs an urgent national response. Over the past month alone, incidents ranging from firebomb attacks on mosques and homes to racist assaults and vandalism have been reported […]