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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...

Watch: How close are we to Judgement Day?

how can Judgement Day feel like 50,000 years for some people and only two rakats for others?...

101-year-old fundraiser inspires viewers

Fast becoming a national hero, Dabirul Choudhury was on our screens this week inspiring the British public again...

Calls to remove Clause 9 and vote against Borders Bill grow

Faith and civil society groups issue a statement warning against the 'un-British and sinister' Nationality and Borders Bill...

US Muslim group fires director who allegedly spied for ‘hate group’

The group fired one of its regional leaders Romin Iqbal for allegedly sharing confidential information with an "anti-Muslim hate...

China guilty of genocide against Uyghurs and other Muslims, tribunal says

The Tribunal delivers its judgment on whether China is carrying out serious international crimes against Uyghurs and other Muslims...

Twice as many terror suspects are white as are Asian, figures show

Children now make up one in eight of those arrested for terror offences, raising concerns about the far-right influence...

Your barakah increases when you stop doing this!

In this short video, Imam Omar Suleiman tells us how sins decrease the barakah of wealth, time, and intellect....

Rohingya Muslims sue Facebook for $150bn over Myanmar genocide

They claim Facebook, now called Meta, was used to amplify inflammatory posts that promoted violence against minorities...

Trudeau could fight Quebec law that cost hijabi teacher her job

Fatemeh Anvari said she has been overwhelmed by the support from the school, parents and students...

Riz Ahmed: Why he challenged Hollywood’s portrayal of Muslims

In the summer, Ahmed called out the “toxic portrayals” of Muslim characters in TV and movies using research that...

Asian Muslim footballers in the Premier League

Zidane Iqbal made headlines recently but what other Asian players are in the Premier League?...

House approves Omar’s bill to combat Islamophobia globally

The House narrowly passed Omar's proposal to create a special envoy to combat Islamophobia...

Virtual reality experience to allow Muslims to ‘touch’ Black Stone

Saudi launched a new initiative that will allow Muslims to experience touching the Black Stone in virtual reality...

Halima Aden: “I want to be a good role model for Muslim women”

Aden talks about being a role model for hijabis and why she left the fashion industry...

Muhammad — most popular boys’ name in the UK for 5th year

Muhammad tops another list for the most popular boys' name in the UK...

Startling report shows the racism and Islamophobia faced by NHS staff

The new report shows the level of discrimination, racism and Islamophobia faced by Muslim health workers in the NHS....

Why KentOnline confronted Facebook users who ‘laughed’ at Channel tragedy

We speak to the journalist about why he challenged some of the posters and what they said...

Oldham school apologises to pupils praying outside in freezing cold

Social media users were outraged to see the biys pictured kneeling on the floor in their uniforms for Jummah....

Human rights groups urge EU to ban Israeli NSO spyware

In a letter, the groups said the European Union should 'take action' to stop the sale of the Israeli...

4 things you may have missed this week

A look back at some of the big stories from the week...

Here’s how spending time with family increases your wealth

Imam Omar Suleiman highlights the importance of family ties and how it helps increase barakah...

“When is he coming for me?” — MP asks PM about citizenship stripping

Imran Hussain asked Boris Johnson: “When is he coming for me?” during a heated PMQs debate over citizenship stripping...

Do you know which investments to pay zakat on?

Every year we give out 2.5% of our wealth as zakat, but which investments do we need to pay...

“It was never an option for me to take off my hijab and run”

Omar reveals death threats after Boebert’s Islamophobic comments...

Zarah Sultana highlights the Islamophobia Muslim politicians face

Labour MP showed the extent of racist and Islamophobic hate mail she received following her bereavement leave...

Students defend LSE protest against “racist” Israeli ambassador

Student groups said they were protesting because they felt Hotovely's participation contravened LSE's policies on external speakers...

Watch: Schoolgirls uncover forgotten Muslim war heroes

The students at Eden Girls School became historians and were surprised to uncover descendants of WW2 veterans within their...

Islamophobia Awareness Month: What you need to know this week

A look at some of the stories we covered this week for Islamophobia Awareness Month...

Muslim Somali hero stabbed to death saving 82-year-old woman

Tributes flood in for Ali Abucar Ali — the Somali Muslim who was stabbed to death trying to protect...

Dr Salman Butt wins government apology for falsely labelling him ‘extremist’

The government apologises to the chief editor of Islam21c for falsely alleging he was an "extremist hate preacher."...

Thousands protest for Uyghur Muslim justice

Thousands of people turned up outside the Chinese embassy in London to protest against the oppression faced by Uyghur...

Cricketer Azeem Rafiq says he was forced to drink wine at 15

The cricket re-lived some of his experiences as a player, including how he was forced to drink wine at...

Who will be the seven people under Allah’s shade?

Learn about how we can be one of the seven that Allah (SWT) will protect on Judgement Day...

How can Muslims invest like the rich 1%?

Find out how you can take part in the types of investments rich people make in a halal way...

Our brand new morning show — Salaam Britain

Islam Channel is proud to launch a brand new Muslim morning show called Salaam Britain — the first of...

Labour MPs demand government accept Islamophobia definition

Labour MPs urged the government to accept the APPG definition of Islamophobia...

Islamophobia Awareness Month: What you need to know this week

Another round-up of stories highlighting the prevalence of Islamophobia in society...

“Prayers and Duas” for Muslim Covid doctor who dies of virus

A Muslim NHS doctor, who has been selfless in treating Covid patients over the past two years, has died...

How fasting like a Muslim can help you lose fat — studies confirm

Recent studies have shown that fasting two days a week helps overweight people keep off the weight...

Malcolm X’s daughter Malikah Shabazz found dead

Malikah Shabazz has been found dead just days after two men were exonerated for the murder of her much-revered...

Children and women among 27 Channel victims after boat capsizes

At least 27 people, including 7 women and 3 children, drowned on Wednesday attempting to cross from France to...

Muslim MPs share shocking stories of Islamophobia, urge Tories to act

Muslim MPs shared their experiences of Islamophobia in a heated Commons debate on the topic on Wednesday....

Are cryptocurrencies, forex and CFDs halal?

Find out more about the asset class that is causing the most buzz at the moment — cryptocurrency...

How the hijab is used as a tool in politics

The hijab has always been more than just a garment. But increasingly in Europe, it’s being used as a...

Watch: Malcolm X’s daughter on her father and the Quran

We look back at Malikah speaking at Islam Channel's Global Peace & Unity Event in 2007....

Islamophobia Awareness Month: What you need to know this week

As Islamophobia Awareness Month comes to a close, this is our last round-up of stories from the past week...

Could the government revoke British citizenship without notice?

We look at the nationality and borders bill and the proposed changes that could see the government revoke British...

Watch — Muslim reading Quran is told: “This is a Christian country!”

A Muslim man was verbally abused on the London Underground for reading the Quran....

New report shows most British media is biased against Muslims

It reveals that almost 60% of online articles are negative about Muslims and Islam...

Indian stars shun limelight for Islam

Indian actress Sabina Jat and rapper Ruhaan Arshad have has quit the limelight citing religious reasons....

The Halal Money Show on Islam Channel

Our brand new series will air on Wednesdays, educating the Muslim community on how to make better financial decisions...

Watch: Did Call of Duty offend Muslims?

Muslim Call of Duty players were outraged when they noticed pages of the Holy Quran scattered across the floor...

Watch: Investing in property the halal way

In this The Halal Money Show segment, host Ibrahim Khan looks at the benefits of investing in property and...

Muslim businesses concerned about potential halal meat limits

Muslim businesses voice concerns over potential quotas on how much halal and kosher meat is produced in the UK...

Watch our new current affairs show NewsTalk

Watch our brand new current affairs show on Thursdays at 9pm...

What would happen to Elon Musk’s wealth if he was Muslim?

How much zakat would Elon Musk have to pay if he were Muslim?...

Islam — the fastest-growing religion in Canada

The survey from Statistics Canada found the Muslim population has tripled in Canada from 1.1% to 3.7%....

6 lessons the Quran and hadith teach us about the environment

We have compiled a collection of quotes from the Quran and hadith to make you think about importance of...

Islamophobia Awareness Month: what you need to know this week

A look at some of the stories from this week, highlighting the problem of Islamophobia in society...

COP26: A round-up of climate-related stories

A round-up of some of the climate and environment-related stories we've covered in recent weeks....

What is COP26 and why should Muslims care?

The international community is meeting in Glasgow to tackle the climate change dilemma...

White nationalist who hated Muslims convicted of terror offences

Sam Imrie was last week convicted of eight charges, including two breaches of the terrorism act...

Yorkshire cricketer’s racially-offensive term towards Azeem Rafiq called ‘banter’

The senior Yorkshire player was cleared of wrongdoing despite repeatedly calling former teammate Azeem Rafiq a 'P**i'....

Government “shockingly complacent” about Islamophobia

Labour MP Afzal Khan also called out the party for still refusing to accept the APPG British Muslims definition...

Watch: Halal stock investing — all you need to know

In this The Halal Money Show segment, we look why stocks are a good way to get started in...

Meet the engineer who designed the PPE hijab

Aminah Shafiq has been in the news recently for creating the PPE hijab, which allows Muslim women to wear...

Muslims blast French Islamophobic backlash over hijab campaign

Muslim commentators condemn the French backlash that resulted in the withdrawal of a hijab campaign...

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