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Watch: why is Ramadan so important?

Ramadan, the blessed month of fasting is only two weeks away but why is it so significant and how...

Adhan broadcast marks Christchurch mosque terror attack anniversary

The country marked the third anniversary of terrorist attacks by urging the nation to listen to the call to...

Fury as Indian court upholds Karnataka hijab ban

The decision has sparked fears that the ruling could set a precedent across the country...

What can we learn from hadith about the month of Shaban?

Shaban is the last lunar month before Ramadan and is often called the 'neglected month'...

“Is Russia’s war on Ukraine exposing double standards? You bet it is!”

Islam Channel's NewsTalk presenter Aaqil Ahmed gives us his take on the double standards we're seeing in the Ukraine-Russia...

The ‘Running Man’ who has raised over £500k for charity

When Mohammed's GP told him to change his lifestyle, no one would’ve expected that two years later he'd raise...

Bella Hadid: Muslim suffering deserves same outrage as Russia-Ukraine conflict

The social media influencer highlights the double standards between how Russia's war against Ukraine is treated versus other conflicts...

Former students accuse London Academy of Excellence of ‘structural Islamophobia’

A number of former students have accused the sixth form school of 'structural Islamophobia'...

Watch: Inspirational Muslim women from history

From education to astronomy, here are four Muslim women who left their mark in history...

London Academy of Excellence: Former students speak publicly about Islamophobia

Three former students speak to Islam Channel about their experiences at the sixth form...

Vogue adds Palestine to post about Gigi Hadid after outrage

Vogue magazine was forced to update its Instagram post about Gigi Hadid’s donations to Ukraine and Palestine following an...

Watch: Touching stories of Al-Aqsa

We share short stories about Al-Aqsa, showcasing its importance to all Muslims...

Swedish teacher caught lashing out at Muslim refugee students

Swedish authorities will investigate an incident that shows a Swedish teacher bullying and shouting at Muslim refugee students...

Russia-Ukraine war: Turkish Muslims stuck in besieged Mariupol mosque

Over 80 people stuck in a mosque in Mariupol are seeking the help of Turkey to evacuate from the...

Podcast: Investing in your afterlife

Podcast: Investing in your afterlife...

Islam Channel now available on Türksat

Islam Channel is now available on Turkish satellite network, Türksat - one of the world’s leading satellite communications companies...

“Islam map” causes outrage in Austria

Groups in Austria are outraged by a controversial 'Islam Map' listing mosques and Muslim associations....

Legendary Bollywood actor Yusuf Khan dies at 98

Better known by his stage name Dilip Kumar, he was laid to rest on Wednesday...

Hafiz of Quran becomes first Muslim US religious freedom ambassador

A Muslim who has memorised the Quran will serve as the US Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom...

Scams checklist: What Muslims need to do to avoid scams

In this piece, Umer Suleman from Wahed gives the Muslim community some tips and techniques to help us avoid...

New report accuses France of ‘state-sponsored persecution’ of Muslims

The report lays bare the 'unprecedented crackdown' on Islam and Muslims in France under the government of Emmanuel Macron...

Watch drama: Omar – all episodes on catch-up now

The drama is based on the historical facts of the life of Omar Ibn al-Khattab (RA), the second Caliph....

How Russia’s war on Ukraine is exposing double standards

Social media users are pointing out the hypocrisy and racism at play when it comes to how Russia's war...

Muslims should be treated the same as Ukraine ‘heroes’, says Sonny Bill Williams

The rugby legend draws parallels between Ukrainian 'freedom fighters' and Muslims who 'fight for the innocent.'...

Sharia-compliant banking and halal mortgages

We speak with Gatehouse Bank to find out more about sharia-compliant and ethical banking, including halal mortgages...

‘Islamophobic Prevent’: 73% of UK Muslims live in areas that receive Prevent funding, report says

New report suggests that the government's controversial “counter-extremism” programme Prevent still relies on religious profiling of Muslims...

Muslim girls forced to take off hijab as India headscarf ban row intensifies

What started as a protest outside a school in Karnataka has spread into a much bigger in and outside...

Europe can’t ignore the ‘far-right ideas governing France,’ rights group warns

ENAR accused the French government of targeting Muslims and civil rights groups that counter anti-Muslim haltered and racism...

‘Stand up for your Muslim friends’: Bella Hadid urges solidarity with hijabis

The social media influencer calls out the discrimination and Islamophobia Muslim women who wear the hijab face...

“4 things you should know about the People’s Review of Prevent report”

Dr Layla Aitlhadj, co-author of the People’s Review of Prevent, gives us her top 4 key takeaways from the...

Reminders: 6 things that’ll give your iman a lift

Here's a quick round-up of some of the religious content we've shared over the past week on social media...

Traveller’s praise for airport ‘wudu’ sign highlights UK’s inclusivity

Here's a recent social media post that promoted many people to share their appreciation for UK's inclusivity....

Amani Liaquat: Brain cancer patient and campaigner passes away aged 23

Amani Liaquat, whose battle with brain cancer has inspired many on social media, has passed away at the age...

Malcolm X: 7 inspiring quotes on Islam and Muslims

This week is the 57th anniversary of Malcolm X’s assassination, so we take a look at some of his...

Muslims are eligible for the Windrush Compensation Scheme too — here’s how

If you have heard about the Windrush Compensation Scheme, but thought it was only open to people from the...

Why has Russia invaded Ukraine and how does it affect Muslims?

Russia has begun a large-scale military operation on Ukraine, but why are we at this stage and how will...

Watch: The miracle of Al-Isra wal-Miraj

The story of this journey is widely known. It's when Prophet Muhammad (saw) was transported to Masjid Al Aqsa...

British Muslim Awards 2022 celebrates success and achievements

Some of the most remarkable Muslims in Britain were recognised for their ingenuity and achievements in the 9th British...

How are Muslim millennials looking for love?

Nailah Dean from Salams - the marriage, friendship and networking app - tells us how Muslim millennials look for...

Madinah rated the safest city in the world for female travellers

The holy city of Madinah has been voted the safest city in the world for female travellers....

Feature: How Muslim charities are fighting the UK poverty crisis

This winter’s been bleak for those on the breadline - here's how Muslim organisations are dealing with the situation...

Watch MCB webinar: Genocide Games – The Plight of the Uyghurs

Islam Channel hosted the Muslim Council of Britain's live online discussion about the plight of the Uyghurs in China...

Neighbour’s act of kindness sparks stories of Muslim community spirit

An Afghan refugee's generosity towards his neighbour went viral on social media and triggered many other similar stories...

Schoolboy forced to stop praying, told it’s not a ‘religious school’

The Muslim boy was allegedly grabbed and forced to stop praying during his lunch break at Ark Soane Academy...

Trafficked women and children in Syrian camps ‘abandoned’ by UK, inquiry says

A new report accuses Britain of abandoning its citizens in Syria and failing to stop the trafficking of vulnerable...

“The inspirational women dedicated to charity”

Dilshad shares with us some of the inspiring stories Haute Hijab found from their recent 'Muslim Women Working in...

Israel is an apartheid state, says Amnesty

Amnesty is the latest in a long line of human rights groups to say Israel is committing apartheid against...

‘Let us play’: Muslim women challenge French plan to ban hijab in sports

Over fifty thousand people have signed a petition to stop a bill that could bar Muslim women from wearing...

Tips on getting married — the halal way

Nailah Dean from Salams gives us her top tips on how to find that special someone the halal way...

Beijing 2022: MCB dubs Winter Olympics as ‘Genocide Games’

MCB dubs the Beijing Olympics as the 'Genocide Games' and urges everyone to raise awareness of the plight of...

“Is the tide of international opinion finally turning against Israel?”

Four rights groups have now accused Israel of apartheid - is the tide of international opinion turning on the...

Pig organ transplant to humans: halal or haram?

A Muslim doctor hit the headlines recently for leading the world's first pig to human heart transplant but is...

Podcast claims Gove launched ‘Trojan Horse’ inquiry despite knowing letter was ‘bogus’

The claim is made in a new podcast, The Trojan Horse Affair, by Serial Production and New York Times...

Exclusive: We speak to World Hijab Day founder Nazma Khan

We chat with the founder of the World Hijab Day movement, Nazma Khan...

3 top scams Muslims need to be aware of

A scam is when someone takes something from you, either through duplicitous means or by taking advantage of you...

Outrage over vulnerable 11-year-old’s referral to Prevent

The boy was referred to the government's counter-radicalisation for saying that he wished his school would burn during a...

Man gets jobs interviews with ‘James’ not ‘Ali’

Ali claims when he sends job applications with an English name, he is 90% more likely to get an...

Letters to Muslim MPs face anthrax checks due to racist threats

Muslim MPs targeted by white extremists are having their posts checked by security to prevent substances such as anthrax...

In-depth: 6 important things from the recent Islamophobia in Britain report

A new survey highlights the pervasiveness of Islamophobia in Britain today...

Study reveals hundreds of British citizens have been stripped of their nationality in recent years

In the past 15 years 464 people have had their UK citizenship removed...

“My Islamophobia party has done an Islamophobia on me” — Muslims react to Tory MP’s allegations

Muslim commentators are calling out Tory MP Nusrat Ghani for not taking the problem of Islamophobia seriously before...

What are the important Islamic dates for 2022?

Here are the key dates in the Islamic Hijri calendar to look out for...

First Muslim woman nominated as US federal judge

President Biden continues his plan to make the judiciary more diverse...

Moazzam Begg launches campaign for return of British passport

The former Guantanamo Bay prisoner, is launching a legal campaign for a judicial review...

Hundreds attend apartment fire victims janazah at Bronx Masjid

Mourners turned out for the janazah of Muslims that died in the deadly apartment fire in the Bronx, New...

Far-right French presidential candidate convicted for ‘inciting racial hatred’

Zemmour was convicted of hate speech for making racist comments about immigrants during a TV debate...

Shocking report: Bangladeshis & Pakistanis have highest poverty rates in UK

These groups are also more likely to have higher rates of in-work poverty and child poverty...

Feature: How UK employers are failing on halal pensions

One in three British Muslims don't have a pension. And one of the main reasons is concerns about sharia...

Reminders: 4 Iman boosting videos you need to watch

Give yourself a spiritual boost in just 7 minutes — here's a roundup of some of the videos we...

Islam Channel’s new series — Travel with Me

Islam Channel launches a new travel series called 'Travel with Me' on Monday 17 January...

Hollywood stars show solidarity for Emma Watson and Palestinians

Susan Sarandon, Mark Ruffalo, Peter Capaldi and Ramy Youssef and many others back Emma Watson's Palestine solidarity post...

The 2022 honours list: what does it say about Islamophobia in Britain?

Freelance journalist Hamza Ali Shah believes the honours awards highlight the problem of institutional Islamophobia in Britain today...

AFCON 2021: Top Muslim players to watch

The Africa Cup of Nations will host some of the best Muslim players in the world looking...

Controversial honours list met with praise and condemnation

Over 50 Muslims on honours list but backlash over Tony Blair knighthood...

Praise for Emma Watson’s pro-Palestinian stance after Israeli slur

The actress is getting widespread approval on social media after an Israeli figure attacked her for her pro-Palestinian stance...

Muslim PhD student invention could cure leaky heart

Mariam Noor has developed a medical device that helps prevent leaking heart valves...

Watch: The importance of Tahajjud — the night prayer

In this short video, find out about the power of night prayer, Tahajjud....

Teenager who wanted to attack mosque and kill 10,000 spared jail

A 17-year-old has been given a rehabilitation order despite wanting to kill Muslims by "shooting up a mosque"...

Man, 29, seeks wife — with a billboard advert

Mohammad Malik plastered his face across the billboards in Birmingham with: "Save me from an arraigned marriage."...

20 years of Guantanamo Bay

It is 20 years since the first man set foot in the detention camp — hooded, shackled and restrained...

Wahed launches first shariah-compliant and ESG themed fund

Wahed debuts the first Shariah-compliant and ESG-aware investment fund on the Nasdaq...

US charities gave $106m to Islamophobic groups — report says

35 charitable institutions and foundations funnelled almost $106 million to "anti-Muslim groups" between 2017-2019, the report says...

“Prevent has failed — don’t bother with the delayed Shawcross review”

Dr Layla Aitlhadj from Prevent Watch tells us why the government needs to accept the policy has failed and...

6 hijabis breaking boundaries

Haute Hijab blog editor Dilshad D. Ali gives us a rundown of the 6 hijabis to remember from 2021....

The top 10 stories from the past year

We may be well into a new year but just before we motor ahead, here's a chance to revisit...

Islamophobia in Europe worse, France ‘most worrisome’ — report

A new academic study says Islamophobia in Europe "has worsened" with France the 'most worrisome'...

Muslim hikers say abusive comments won’t stop them

Muslim hikers received overwhelming support after their Christmas hike in the countryside received abusive comments...

Listen to Islam Channel’s new podcast

Islam Channel is launching a new podcast that provides a platform for influential thinkers and leaders to speak about...

Israel continues its oppression of Palestinians despite ceasefire

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has commenced after 11 days of Israeli attacks....

Brentford football club helps Muslim charity tackle food poverty

The Bees donated food and packed lunches from their postponed game against Manchester United to the Open Kitchen in...

Uproar over fake mosque on Canadian Forces base

Video shows fake mosque at a Canadian military training facility...

New Zealand honours bravery of Christchurch attack heroes

Ten people were given awards for their roles in helping people during the terrorist attack...

Regulator to consider response after charity chairman’s Islamophobic comments

The comments were by the chairman of the JNF UK, a charity originally created to buy Palestinian land and...

How I landed my first job with a tube station pop-up

Haider Malik made headlines when he got himself a job standing outside Canary Wharf tube station with a pop-up...

Teaching kids how to save through Prophet Yusuf’s (AS) story

A new book looks to improve the financial literacy of Muslim kids through the stories of the Quran....

First senior Asian Muslim manager on how Islam helps him

The first ever manager of South Asian heritage in Scottish football talks about Islam, Fort William and his career...

Latest celeb gives up music for the ‘pleasure of Allah’

Famous Jordanian singer Adham Nabulsi announced his retirement from music for the "pleasure of Allah'...

Watch: Islam Channel’s look back at 2021

We look back at some of the important moments from an eventful 2021...

The significance of Prophet Isa (AS) in Islam

Muslims don't just love Prophet Isa (AS), also known as Jesus, but we believe him to be one of...

‘Cowardly’ killers convicted of Hussain Chaudhry’s manslaughter

The two teenagers were convicted of killing Chaudhry, who was fatally stabbed while protecting his mother...

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