March Against Islamophobia

This Saturday 17th March, thousands of people will march through the streets of London, Cardiff, Glasgow and many other European cities united against racism, Islamophobia and anti-Semitism. This could not come at a more important time. The outrageous "punish a Muslim day" letter recently sent to homes across the country as well as a number [...]

March 14th, 2018|Comments Off on March Against Islamophobia

Sri Lankan Muslims attacked by mobs

The Muslim Association of Britain (MAB) deplores the widespread attacks on Muslim communities in Sri Lanka that threaten to spiral out of control. Over the past week, crowds of up to 1,000 people have ransacked Muslim areas of several towns and villages in Kandy, Sri Lanka. This has resulted in the burning of scores of [...]

March 11th, 2018|Comments Off on Sri Lankan Muslims attacked by mobs

On the eve of the visit of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to the UK; An open letter from MAB to the Prime Minister

Dear Prime Minister, In the next few days, London will host the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in what will be the first official visit of the young and ambitious heir-apparent to the throne in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As such, this visit constitutes an opportunity which must not be [...]

March 6th, 2018|Comments Off on On the eve of the visit of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to the UK; An open letter from MAB to the Prime Minister

Message from MAB President to the Members

In the name of Allah Almighty; the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful   Dear Sisters and Brothers, respected Members of the Muslim Association of Britain, Assalamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh   As we see in the 8th term of the Muslim Association of Britain and look forward to the next 4 years, allow me to [...]

February 27th, 2018|Comments Off on Message from MAB President to the Members

Letter: Harris Bokhari is not a member of MAB

To whom it may concern: Harris Bokhari was never a member of MAB, but helped and supported us during the anti Iraq war movement as well as supporting many other mainstream Muslim and peace organisations at the time. He was highly regarded by advisers in the Department of Communities during this time as some one [...]

July 11th, 2017|Comments Off on Letter: Harris Bokhari is not a member of MAB

What is Eid about? – Celebrating our achievements

Eid Day is a celebration; a celebration of the many achievements. For example: one such achievement is fasting more than 18 hours in the hot weather. Also some have achieved their targets (finishing the reading of the Qur’an, praying on time, working on ourselves, etc...). But Eid is not merely a celebration. Note that it [...]

June 24th, 2017|Comments Off on What is Eid about? – Celebrating our achievements

What is the Balance of Ramadan?

Ramadan is a month of change. But how can we plan for change? We know that Ramadan has been ordained on everybody. However each one of us is different. When we look at the obligations and recommendations prescribed for Ramadan, we realize that there is a double dimension: communal and individual.   The communal dimension [...]

May 25th, 2017|Comments Off on What is the Balance of Ramadan?

The Murder of Jo Cox; a Blatant Terrorist Attack on the Streets of Britain

The Muslim Association of Britain (MAB), along with numerous organisations and public figures, believes that the murder of Jo Cox MP was an act of terrorism that must be described as such. Following the shock that swept over the nation on Thursday amid the brutal shooting and stabbing of Jo Cox in front of her [...]

June 20th, 2016|Comments Off on The Murder of Jo Cox; a Blatant Terrorist Attack on the Streets of Britain