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The key to the Quran – Surah al-Fatiha

‍Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim starts his Journey through the Quran series by looking at Surah al-Fatiha...

The Isms Project: Looking at the Muslim marriage crisis

Is there a Muslim marriage crisis? Nailah Dean, the founder of the "Isms Project," certainly believes so. Find out...

Video: What are the rules of Aqeeqah?

‍The Aqeeqah is a highly recommended practice — it's when an animal is slaughtered following the birth of a...

Alhamdulilah, Bismillah, InshaAllah: Why are celebs increasingly using Muslim expressions?

‍The use of Islamic phrases like Alhamdulilah, Bismillah, InshaAllah have entered the mainstream with many non-Muslims using those words...

What’s happening with the Pakistan floods?

This summer, Pakistan has seen some of the heaviest monsoon rains in years, resulting in severe floods in the...

Young Muslim thanked for Cairo church fire rescue, Salah donates towards rebuild

A young Egyptian Muslim was thanked for his bravery after he saved people from the deadly Cairo church fire...

The Rohingya crisis five years on — a 30-second explanation

It's been five years since Myanmar's military launched a ferocious crackdown against the country's Rohingya Muslim population....

Student received uniform violation for wearing hijab

Student received uniform violation for wearing hijab...

“Cost of living crisis: Time to reach out to those in need”

With many fearful and anxious about the future, Muslim communities are stepping up to the challenge, ready to yet...

“Heroes or villains? Here’s why media representation of Muslims matters”

Taj Ali says positive Muslim stories get ignored in favour of negative depictions because there is a lack of...

“My wife’s a hijabi!” Sonny Bill Williams overjoyed after wife dons hijab

Sonny Bill Williams shared his delight with fans about his wife Alana's decision to wear the hijab....

“Boxing brings me closer to Allah”: How Islam is helping hijabi boxer Tina Rahimi be a big hit

‍Tina Rahimi, the Aussie Muslim hijab-wearing boxer, sat down with Islam Channel and talked to us about boxing, her...

Bella Hadid says she regrets not being raised amongst Muslims

She was denied the opportunity to live in "a Muslim culture" and added that she would continue supporting Palestine...

Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim: Journey through the Quran

Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim will share lessons from the various surahs in the Quran in a series of blogs that...

Video: Qatar pledges to rebuild destroyed Palestinian homes

Qatar has pledged to fund the rebuilding of houses destroyed by Israel's latest military offensive on the besieged Gaza...

6 Muslim baby traditions you should know about

As Muslims, we can observe special rituals to welcome the new arrival and give thanks to Allah (SWT)....

Muslim shopworker wins £30k payout after boss tells her to wear “tighter clothes”

She claimed that her boss at an upmarket greengrocer told her to take her scarf off and wear “tighter...

NGOs demand release of frozen aid to end “near universal poverty” in Afghanistan

Charities are demanding the international community help ease the country's economic and medical crisis by releasing its frozen assets...

Video: What are you asking for from Allah?

In this short video, Imam Zakarya Gangat from Cambridge Central Mosque talks about how we should be content with...

Meet the Muslim heroes who saved their neighbours from a burning tower block

Meet the young Muslim heroes who saved their neighbours from a burning tower block...

Paul Pogba makes dua for Palestinian children in Instagram post

The French footballer has yet again expressed solidarity with the people of Palestine following Israel's latest military offensive...

How UK Muslim Film is challenging stereotypes on screen

UK Muslim Film (UKMF) was set up to counter the negative depictions of Muslims in film and TV....

Blackburn Rovers praised for highlighting how fans can pray

Blackburn Rovers football club has been widely praised for informing Muslim supporters about where they can pray during a...

‘We can open doors and hearts with #VisitMyMosque 2022’

Zara Mohammed tells us about how opening mosque doors to the general public can help change perceptions around Islam...

Fasting on the day of Ashura

Ashura falls on day ten of the New Year - which means that the day of Ashura 1444/2022 will...

‘Islamophobia isn’t confined to bigots; it permeates our politics and media’

Islam Channel columnist Taj Ali looks at the role major political parties and the media play in further dehumanising...

Muslim comings and goings in the Premier League

‍Premier League teams have been busy this summer making new signings and Shamoon Hafez looks at the Muslims comings...

Sunak ignores Islamophobia appeal, criticised for Prevent plan

Rishi Sunak has not responded to letters from a parliamentary group demanding action to combat Islamophobia,...

Commonwealth Games: The Muslim athletes to keep an eye on

The Commonwealth Games 2022 are well underway with many Muslim athletes participating in the tournament in Birmingham....

US kills Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan, Taliban says strike violates deal

A United States drone strike killed Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri at a hideout in the Afghan capital over...

What’s on Islam Channel this August?

Plenty of new TV shows will appear on your screens this August, including lifestyle, current affairs and kids programming...

‍#Stand4Uyghurs: Protestors show Uyghur solidarity in several cities

Hundreds of grassroots Muslim organisations rallied outside Chinese embassies and consulates in several cities worldwide on Sunday,...

Fatima Payman: Australia’s first hijabi senator gives powerful speech

Fatima Payman made history by becoming the first elected representative to wear a hijab in Australia's parliament...

‘No, the Conservative Party leadership contest is not a victory for diversity’

The leadership contest's 'diverse' makeup means nothing for representation — especially if it perpetuates the difficulties minorities face...

Hijri New Year 1444 and the virtues of Muharram

As we welcome the new Hijri year 1444 AH, we look at the virtues of the first month in...

Boris Johnson delays probe into Tory MP’s Islamophobia claims

Boris Johnson said the investigation into the Islamophobia claims made by Tory MP Nus Ghani will have to wait...

Watch: We remember Sheikh Muhammad Alshareef

In 2012, Sheikh Muhammad Alshareef filmed an episode of 'Footsteps of Ibrahim' with Islam Channel. We share the episode...

Study reveals how schools supported Ukraine but ignored Palestine

Schools went to great lengths to support Ukraine, which is in sharp contrast to how Palestinian solidarity was suppressed...

“I had everything but missed peace:” Sana Khan on Hajj and why she chose hijab over showbiz

She talks about her recent Hajj journey and revealed how depression pushed her to quit acting and start wearing...

How British Muslims are missing out on £11.5bn pensions pot

Working British Muslims have a £11.5 billion pension deficit, according to analysis from digital pensions platform Penfold....

Saudi police arrest citizen who helped Israeli sneak into Makkah

Saudi police arrested a man who allegedly helped an Israeli non-Muslim journalist sneak into Makkah....

Watch: 12-year-old’s question astounds TV sheikh

Here is a heart-warming video of a 12-year-old child eagerly making sure he wakes up for Fajr....

Abtaha Maqsood: Mural celebrates Britain’s first hijab-wearing cricketer

A primary school in Birmingham unveiled a striking mural of Abtaha Maqsood, Britain's first hijab-wearing cricketer...

Exclusive: Cricketer Adil Rashid tells us about his Hajj journey

He tells Shamoon Hafez and Islam Channel about the processes, rituals and emotions of this once-in-a-lifetime journey...

Video: Naz Shah hits out at “disgraceful” government for MCB boycott

Listen to MP Naz Shah's impassioned speech on the UK government's boycott of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB)....

What does the Forde report say about Islamophobia in the Labour Party?

The long-awaited Forde report was released this week and made some damning claims about Labour failing to tackle Islamophobia...

Sheikh Muhammad Alshareef dies aged 47

Sheikh Muhammad Alshareef, the founder of AlMaghrib Institute, suddenly passed away at age 47....

Cost of living crisis: Muslims in the north need more financial support

Muslims in the north of the UK need more local financial support, according to new data from the National...

Daily Mail slammed for ‘blatant Islamophobia’ as it rails against MCB

The Daily Mail has been roundly attacked for its 'gutter journalism' and 'blatant Islamophobia'...

British Museum in Islamophobia row after Muslim visitors asked, “Where is the dynamite?”

When two colleagues went to the British Museum for a company away day, they did not expect to be...

Watch: From a war zone to Carnaby Street

Over half of Syria's population has been displaced since 2011, with millions forced to flee the country and having...

Video: How can I be content with what I have?

Attaining contentment is the goal of every person. But what does it mean if you never feel like you're...

Backlash over new Met Police commissioner’s “prejudicial” comments about Muslims

Muslim and anti-racism groups have raised concerns about new commissioner's previous comments and links with right-wing organisations...

Study confirms ‘Muslim penalty’ exists in employment

A “Muslim penalty” exists in the employment market, which results in a high unemployment rate among British Muslims, a...

‘When discussing the struggles of working-class communities, why are British Muslims ignored?’

Writer Taj Ali explores how British Muslims are invisibilised from the discourse on social class...

Mo Farah’s tragic story shines spotlight on UK’s ‘hostile’ immigration policy

The harrowing revelations that Sir Mo Farah was trafficked to Britain as a young child has highlighted the real-life...

Worshippers perform final Tawaf as Hajj 2022 comes to a close

Pilgrims returned to Makkah to perform the Tawaf Al-Wida (the Farewell Tawaf) as Hajj 2022 draws to a close....

Video: Eid in the park

Muslims across the UK flocked to various Eid prayers in open areas on Saturday and we were at the...

Top diplomats say Europe failed Muslims in Srebrenica

The diplomats said the 1995 Srebrenica massacre was a failure for Europe and caused the continent shame....

Video: Top 5 Eid activities for children

Finding ways to keep the kids happy and entertained during Eid can be tricky, so here are some ideas...

Met Police accused of Islamophobia over Grenfell memo

Officers warned of "crime and disorder" from Muslims in the immediate aftermath of the disaster...

Watch: How to Hajj series

Join us in this new series of 'How to Hajj' to learn the ins and outs of this special...

“I cried when I first arrived”: Pilgrim who walked from the UK to Saudi for Hajj

Of the hundreds of thousands of Muslims arriving in Makkah for Hajj, perhaps none had a more arduous journey...

Ben & Jerry’s sues Unilever to block sale to Israeli company

Ben & Jerry's is suing its parent company Unilever to block the sale of its business interests in Israel...

Muslim commentators react to Boris Johnson’s resignation

Muslim groups and commentators are wondering why Johnson was even chosen as PM in the first place given his...

The Day of Arafah

Huge crowds of pilgrims have started praying on Mount Arafah, where Prophet Mohammed (SAW) delivered his final sermon....

Find out what’s on Islam Channel this Eid

Islam Channel wishes you a happy, safe and blessed Eid al-Adha. We're with you throughout this period with some...

When is Hajj 2022/1443?

We are only a few weeks away from that special period in the Islamic calendar when Muslims from around...

Saudi welcomes 1 million pilgrims for the biggest Hajj since pandemic

Worshippers from all over the world arrive in Makkah as the city prepares for the biggest hajj pilgrimage since...

Campaigners welcome 2025 introduction date for shariah-compliant alternative student finance

Shariah-compliant halal student finance might finally be available in the UK by 2025 — 11 years after it was...

Here’s why you need to maximise the next ten days

It's not only when Hajj and Eid al-Adha occur but the first ten days of the month are often...

‘There’s an increasing trend towards smaller Muslim weddings, here’s why’

Entrepreneur Sarah Gulfraz, the CEO of Peacock Supplies explains why couples and families are increasingly opting for smaller weddings...

What’s on Islam Channel this Hajj

A look at some of the hajj programming we have in store for you over the next few weeks....

Announcement: Dhul Hijjah & Eid al-Adha dates confirmed

The 1st day of Dhul Hijjah 1443AH will be 30th June 2022, it means Eid al-Adha will fall on...

When is Eid al-Adha 2022?

Now that we know the 1st day of Dhul Hijjah 1443AH is on 30th June 2022, we can work...

Why wasn’t Eid al-Adha announced sooner?

Many people were surprised to see the recent announcement by Saudi authorities for the crescent moon on Wednesday –...

Feature: How the shame of gambling stops Muslims from seeking help

Gambling is one of those taboo topics that's not talked about in the Muslim community....

Why you should consider doing Qurbani locally

‍Qurbani is an integral part of our faith and increasingly more people are following the sunnah of doing it...

Tributes pour in after the death of influential Turkish scholar

Sheikh Effendi, who was well known for his emphasises on the sunnah, died on Thursday in Istanbul...

Nearly half of mosques experienced attacks in the past 3 years

42% of mosques or Islamic institutions have experienced religiously motivated attacks in the last three years, a...

Could this Shetland shop become Britain’s most northerly mosque?

A disused convenience store in Shetland could become the most northerly mosque in Britain if it gets its planning...

Messages of support for hijabi MP signed off sick after ‘campaign of abuse’

Supporters were quick to rally around Apsana Begum who revealed that she has signed off sick after a "sustained...

Clarence Seedorf becomes Muslim but what other footballers are converts to Islam?

Dutch legend Clarence Seedorf recently announced his conversion to Islam but what other footballers have become Muslim?...

Video: Afghanistan earthquake kills at least 1,000

Children amongst the dead following the earthquake that struck Afghanistan's southeast near the border with Pakistan on Wednesday...

Mohamed Ali Harrath praised for Islam Channel’s impact on Muslim community

The founder of Islam Channel visited Nottingham on Wednesday to talk about Islam Channel's role in dawah and halal...

French court rules in favour of burkini ban, overturns Grenoble’s decision

It has overturned a decision by the city of Grenoble to allow the so-called burkini to be worn in...

Palestine Action forces Israel’s largest arms firm to abandon London HQ

Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems has fled its London headquarters, according to the direct action group Palestine Action...

‘So how do I make Eid special for my kids?’

‍There are many ways to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, here's a taster of how entrepreneur Sarah Gulfraz, the owner of...

COVID-19 leads non-Muslims towards ‘safe’ halal products

The demand for halal products from non-Muslim countries increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic as people look for more...

Volkswagen defends Xinjiang plant amid human rights abuse reports

Volkswagen will continue its operations in China's Xinjiang despite reports of human rights violations in the region...

The significance of Dhul Qadah

We're in the month of Dhul-Qi’dah - the eleventh month in the Islamic calendar. It's known as one of...

Australia’s first two Muslim cabinet ministers sworn into office using pink Quran

Ed Husic and Dr Anne Aly have became the first Muslim ministers in Australia’s history. The pair took their...

BJP suspends officials for blasphemous remarks after Muslim nations slam India

The ruling BJP party suspends two officials for making blasphemous and derogatory remarks about Islam and Prophet Mohammed...

Online portal allows pilgrims to register for Hajj 2022 (1443)

Saudi Arabia has developed an online portal so that pilgrims from Europe, America, and Australia can register directly for...

‘The Lady of Heaven’: Cinemas pull blasphemous film after peaceful protests

Cinemas have pulled the film 'The Lady of Heaven', which has been called ‘blasphemous’ and 'sectarian', after it sparked...

UK’s first golf taster tour for Muslim women puts fun back in the game

The group's launched Britain's first-ever Muslim women's golf taster tour, giving Muslim women a comfortable space to play the...

Seven in ten UK Muslims experienced Islamophobia at work – poll

Seven in ten UK Muslims have faced some form of Islamophobic discrimination at work, according to a new poll....

Video: Boxing champ Devin Haney praises Allah after victory

Undefeated boxing champion Devin Haney praised Allah (swt) after his recent win against Australia's George Kambosos....

GP who asked women to take off veil could be struck off

The doctor, who was found guilty of serious misconduct, also made 'inappropriate' notes about the language skills of patients....

European Parliament passes motion warning of genocide in Xinjiang

The resolution also calls out China's human rights abuses against the Muslim Uyghur minority as “crimes against humanity"...

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