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STATEMENT:
"These comments are openly racist. He openly advocates discrimination against "males of a Muslim persuasion", which presumably is not based on specific intelligence but solely whether someone 'looks or acts like a Muslim'. This is the very definition of Islamophobia.
Michael O’Leary, the chief executive of Ryanair, has said that Muslim men should be profiled at airports because “that is where the threat is coming from”
The message this Ramadan is simple: fast and pray at home and share Ramadan digitally. This is the way to worship Allah and help save lives.
#StayHomeSaveLives
#RamadanAtHome
We are calling for an independent inquiry into Islamophobia in the Conservative Party following more than weekly occurrences of Islamophobia in the party last month
🚨STATEMENT | Muslim Council of Britain Warns of Sinister Rhetoric Against Muslims in General and Pro-Palestinian Supporters in Particular
'One need look at the escalating extremist language used by the Home Secretary who started the crisis by stating that the brandishing of…
This is abhorrent. The abuse we are seeing of Uighur Muslims at the hands of the Chinese Government, purely for being Muslim, has all the hallmarks of a genocidal atrocity.
While the UK Government has made strong statements condemning this, action must be taken.
The MCB has written to the Indian High Commissioner regarding the statement on 19th September regarding recent events in Leicester, we call for a just view on events and to address the deeper seated issue of
#Hinduvta
extremism.
#Leicester
"It is a shame that such racism is being expressed so openly, and that the CEO of a large airline would so want to discriminate against his customers so brazenly."
🚨🧵THREAD | Islamophobia & the persecution of minorities in India
In recent years, Indian Muslims & other minorities have been subject to ⬆️ levels of systemic discrimination, hate speech, mob violence & lynchings, whilst also facing threats to their places of worship. (1/9)
"Institutional discrimination against Muslims is well established: whether it is the ability to get a job, buy a flat or even getting car insurance. The challenges of
#flyingwhilstMuslim
are well documented across the globe.
Muslim soldiers attend Eid prayers at the old East London Mosque, 446-448 Commercial Road in 1942.
The frame captures the faces of nine men. Hundreds of thousands of Muslim soldiers fought, helped secure victory.
📸:
@elondonmosque
#VEDay
#VEDay75
#LestWeForget
The Muslim Council of Britain has written to Prime Minister Elizabeth Truss, expressing deep concern over recent statements regarding the moving of the British embassy in Tel Aviv to
#Jerusalem
.
🔗Read our letter online:
💫
#Ramadan2020
- Ramadan under lockdown 💫
We've published guidance on how to make the most out of
#RamadanAtHome
, from virtual iftars & livestreaming Qur'an from your masjid, working & studying from home & much more!
➡️ Read our guide here:
🚨PRESS RELEASE🚨
Muslim Council of Britain submits new dossier to
@EHRC
detailing instances of
#Islamophobia
involving over 300 individuals in the Conservative Party, renews its call upon EHRC to investigate.
After writing to
@Keir_Starmer
asking for clarification of the Labour Party's position on Kashmir, he responded, confirming the Labour position has not changed, supporting previous UN resolutions, & confirming the primacy of human rights. We will continue to engage on this topic.
It was great to speak to
@Keir_Starmer
today. We congratulated him on becoming
@UKLabour
's leader & discussed a number of important issues, including the challenges of
#COVID19
as Ramadan approaches. We look forward to working together for the common good.
Katie Hopkins forced to apologise to
@FPMosque
for wrongly linking them to a violent incident.
Congratulations to the team for persuing legal action & securing not only a much deserved apology, but recognition for the fantastic community work they do. 🙌
🚨STATEMENT | MCB response to dismissal of NUS President
“The announcement of Shaima Dallali being dismissed as president of the NUS is deeply troubling and raises questions on proper due process.”
@ShaimaDallali
Congratulations
@RaffiaArshad1
who has been appointed first UK Muslim Judge in Hijab.
The Lord Chief Justice has appointed Raffia Arshad as a Deputy District Judge on the Midland Circuit.
Today marks 5 years since the death of Mushin Ahmed, who was the victim of a racist attack whilst on his way to the mosque.
We pray Allah grants his soul mercy & helps us to tackle the scourge of racism that plagues our society. Ameen. 🤲
We were appalled to see reports of people using vile antisemitic language in London.
Whoever engages in such racist abuse, should face the full force of the law.
#Islamophobia
in
@Conservatives
has been approached with denial, dismissal & deceit by the party. Thread.
1) During his premiereship,
@BorisJohnson
has:
i) Employed Chloe Westley in his Number 10 digital team - she called far-right Islamophobe a "hero"
'It's time to act on hate speech'. Watch this powerful video by
@SadiqKhan
on the abuse he's received as Mayor of London. The reality is 'millions of people across the globe receive abuse like this every single day on social media'.
#endthehate
'Conservative Party officials must now stop parroting the Brandon Lewis line that complaints are being dealt with very swiftly, and instead acknowledge the seriousness of Islamophobia at all levels of the Party.'
As if 'Anglo' and 'Muslim' are mutually exclusive categories?
The painting of Muslims as the other, separate from the rest, is an Islamophobic trope.
Join us tonight as we unpack how Islamophobia has been defined by
@APPGBritMuslims
.
➡️ Register:
This Ramadan, it is essential we pray at home, eat at home and stay at home. This is the best way to worship Allah and help save lives.
We've translated this into Turkish, Urdu, Yoruba...
#StayHomeSaveLives
#RamadanAtHome
#Ramadan2020
Horrific to see Imam Mohammed Mahmoud was abused and spat at on his way home from an interfaith meeting in solidarity with those in Christchurch.
There is no place for such vile Islamophobic abuse in Britain.
NEW | Joint statement from Southend Mosques mourning the loss of local MP, Sir David Amess
Issued by: Essex Jamme Masjid, Southend Mosque and Faizane Madina Masjid Southend
📸: Essex Jamme Masjid
➡️ Read online:
On Armistice Day, we commemorate all of those who sacrificed their lives in war for the freedoms we have today.
Among them many faiths, including over 2.5 million Muslims.
This was a day of ceasefire, and true of what hundreds of thousands of Britons will be marching for…
An attack on one faith is an attack on us all: The Muslim Council of Britain condemns the anti-Semitic hate crime attack on a synagogue and other buildings in North London today.
#Antisemitism
#Hampstead
#EidMubarak
💚✨
The blessed month of
#Ramadan
has come to pass &
#EidUlFitr
has arrived. May the Almighty accept our fasts & good deeds, continue to strengthen our resolve & shower His mercy & blessings upon everyone. 🤲
The blessed month of
#Ramadan
has arrived; this weekend, a month of prayer, reflection & charity begins.
May the Almighty accept your efforts & bestow His mercy & blessings upon one & all.
From the MCB family, to you & yours,
#RamadanMubarak
.
إِنَّا ِلِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
More than 1000 people turned out to pay their final respects to Ahmed Dhorat, a Blackburn shopkeeper and mosque volunteer.
May Allah (SWT) reward him for his efforts & grant him the highest rank in paradise🤲🏼
Today, we remember the sacrifice of those who served and fell in the First World War including the thousands of Muslims who fell and the millions who served.
#Armistice100
#LestWeForget
"I think it's very, very important for women of colour to be in politics" -
@Rakhiaismail
, the first Somali-born woman to become Mayor, taking up her role in Islington, North London
Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Habib Zaidi, who gave more than 45 years of service to our NHS.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. Verily we belong to God, and verily to Him do we return.
Today, we remember all those that lost their lives as a result of war & strengthen our resolve to work towards building a world of peace.
📸 FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images | Muslim soldiers pray outside Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking, Surrey
#RemembranceDay
#armisticeday
"To all British Muslims, I want to say thank you for staying at home"
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says Ramadan will be difficult for many Muslims in the UK during the coronavirus lockdown
Latest:
The MCB called for an inquiry into Islamophobia in the
@Conservatives
Party back in 2016 and then 2017.
@SayeedaWarsi
mentioned weekly occurrences of Islamophobia within the party just a few days ago. Will there be an inquiry?
Great to see that the Labour Party has formally adopted the definition of Islamophobia proposed by
@APPGBritMuslims
and backed by hundreds of organisations & academics.
This is an important step to ensuring that Islamophobia cannot go on unchecked.
The MCB leadership team met with leader of the
@LibDems
Sir
@EdwardJDavey
and
@LaylaMoran
MP, Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, to discuss the critical situation in Palestine. 🇵🇸
We thank Layla for her powerful voice on this issue and commend the Lib Dems for their stance to…
'Conservatives Must Not Give Bigotry a Free Pass in Europe' - Read the
@MuslimCouncil
's statement on the Conservative Party MEPs vote in defence of Hungary's far-right leader Viktor Orban:
#ViktorOrban
#Bigotry
#FarRight
The tragic loss of these lives are a stark reminder of the sacrifices given by so many in public service.
We pray to Allah to have mercy on their souls, and to give their families the patience to bear these losses. 🤲
@AJENews
We are deeply saddened by news of Duke of Edinburgh's passing. Prince Philip was a pillar of support to our Sovereign & had a big presence in public life for decades
We join the nation in sending our condolences to Her Majesty The Queen & the Royal Family at this difficult time
🚨STATEMENT| MCB Renews Calls for Ceasefire in Palestine 🇵🇸
“It is our moral duty to stand for peace and lead in the pursuit of justice and freedom for Palestine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.”
🔗Read full:
Great to see The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit the excellent
@elondonmosque
, recognising the incredible work they have during the pandemic to support their local community.
The Duke and Duchess’ next visit was to the East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre in Whitechapel, where volunteers have played an important role in supporting members of their community by helping to deliver warm meals, food and medication to the most vulnerable.
Demba Ba's call for football to condemn the persecution of Uighur Muslims - as it has against other forms of oppression - is entirely justified.
Maintaining silence in the name of neutrality in situations of injustice has never served humanity well.
A time of family, togetherness & goodwill - a time worth cherishing, a spirit worth preserving. ✨
Here’s wishing joy & peace abounds for you and your loved ones on this special day. In solidarity, Team MCB
🚨 MCB have urgently written to the Foreign Secretary regarding the alarming escalation of violence and persecution against Muslims in India.
Our government must take a resolute stance by intervening decisively and condemning these islamophobic attacks.
#India
#Islamophobia
Two national newspapers (The Times, Observer), senior Tories and party activists have now backed our calls for an independent inquiry into Islamophobia in the
@Conservatives
. Yet complete denial to engage on issue by
@sajidjavid
#marr
London's diversity is our strength. At tonight's
@MuslimCouncil
event I spoke about the rise of Islamophobia & the need to stand together with other minorities, including the Jewish and LGBT+ communities, to confront hatred & unite against the far right.
#LondonIsOpen
#MLD2019
Deeply saddened by news of the brutal attack in
#Nice
. There can be no justification for this violence, particularly at a place of worship: a house of God and a place of refuge and solace.
Our solidarity, thoughts and prayers remain with the victims and their families.
Islamophobia in the
@Conservatives
is systemic, institutional and rife. We have had nothing but dithering and delays on an inquiry by the party. The EHRC must investigate this as a matter of urgency.
🚨 STATEMENT | Muslim Council of Britain Condemns Home Secretary's Inflammatory Comments on Peaceful Protests
"Regrettably, instead of using her voice responsibly, she continues to employ divisive language that risks tearing communities apart."
🔗Read full:…
Councils representing over 350 Mosques and Muslim organisations from across the country, have written to the
@Conservatives
to support our call for an inquiry into Islamophobia in the Party
The MCB has released this statement following the horrific, cowardly and Islamophobic terrorist attacks at two mosques in New Zealand today.
Link to full statement:
🇵🇸 Muslim Council of Britain Unites thousands to Advocate for Peace in Palestine: special Community Briefing with HE Ambasador Husam Zomlot and leading Human Rights Lawyer, Tayab ali
📺Watch here:
Read PR:
STATEMENT: Muslim Council of Britain calls upon
@Conservatives
to suspend local Conservative Association following resignation of its Deputy Chairman over
#Islamophobia
.
✨ EID MUBARAK ✨
The blessed month of Ramadan has passed &
#EidAlFitr
is upon us,
#EidMubarak
May the Almighty grant us forgiveness; may He accept our duas, fasts & good deeds & continue to guide us, strengthen our resolve & shower His mercy & blessings upon everyone.🤲
The
@MuslimCouncil
is shocked at the totally unacceptable language used by Rod Liddle in the
@thesundaytimes
. We have already written to the Managing Editor and await a response.
From all of us at the Muslim Council of Britain, Eid Mubarak! ☪️
As we conclude the sacred month of
#Ramadan
we pray our fasting and good deeds will be accepted 🙏
Our hearts remain with all those facing hardship worldwide, as we continue our prayers for peace❤️
#EidAlFitr
PRESS RELEASE: Anti-Muslim violence in Delhi has killed >40 & injured >200.
@GOVUK
is yet to condemn this.
@foreignoffice
must convene a meeting of groups representing Indians to prevent the spread of sectarian division within our communities in Britain.