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Palestinians assaulted and forced out of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli police

Ultranationalist Jewish groups have continued to enter Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem...

Islamophobia in Europe normalised by Austria, Denmark, and France — report

Major forces within Europe normalising Islamophobia with liberal democracies such as Austria, Denmark, and France the worst...

Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi dies at 96

Prominent Egyptian scholar Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, one of the world's most influential Sunni Muslim scholars, has passed away at...

Pakistan floods: Helping rebuild the country

The Al Mustafa Welfare Trust (AMWT) is on the ground providing life-saving aid to those most affected by the...

‘We can be respectful about the Queen’s death and still allow people to voice dissent’

Hamza Ali Shah looks at the weeks since the death of Queen Elizabeth II and wonders why dissenting voices...

Video: Dutch convert footballer impresses with Quran recitation

Dutch footballer and recent Muslim convert Davy van den Berg has impressed people on social media with his melodic...

Watch: What’s the reason behind Leicester’s Hindu and Muslim tensions?

Leicester has hit the headlines recently over the heightening tensions among the city's Hindu and Muslim populations....

The Islam Channel Business Awards

Islam Channel Business Awards is back to celebrate the entrepreneurial talents and outstanding successes of Muslims in business...

One-minute explainer: What does the word Quran mean?

Here's a quick 1-minute explainer on what the word Quran means by Sheikh Bilal Brown, one of our experts...

‘Why British Muslims should join the enough is enough campaign’

Taj Ali writes about the "Enough is Enough" campaign and why he thinks Muslims should get involved in this...

Call for calm after pro-Hindutva rallies in Leicester spark disorder

a large-scale disorder broke out in Leicester over the weekend, triggered by pro-Hindutva crowds marching along Muslim populated areas....

Surah al-Baqarah: The guidance we pray for

Imam Yahya Ibrahim looks at the Surah al-Baqarah’s essential message: the call for devotion and submission to the message...

British Muslim history goes further back than you think

Did you know the earliest Muslim connection with Britain goes back to 141 years after the death of Prophet...

Danish public against school hijab ban, commission members reverse ban advice

Two commissioners reverse their initial recommendation of a hijab ban in schools as new poll shows Danes not in...

Arab public opinion is against normalising relations with Israel – Survey

The majority of people across the Middle East and North Africa oppose normalising relations with Israel, according to a...

Sermon & adhan robots to help worshippers at Makkah’s Masjid al-Haram

Saudi Arabia continues its drive to use modern technology and artificial intelligence as it unveils several robots to help...

‘Britain’s leaders need to overcome the challenges and build a strong & inclusive future’

Zara Mohammed looks at Britain's new prime minister Liz Truss and monarch King Charless III and what the change...

Video: Hijab-wearing Muslim senator gives emotional first speech

Senator Fatima Payman broke down in tears talking about her family as she gave her first speech to the...

Can we say “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un” for non-Muslims?

It's a common question we on Islam Channel have heard following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II last week....

British Muslims are treated as second-class citizens, says thinktank

British Muslims have 'second-class citizenship’ due to the citizenship-striping powers introduced by various governments since 2002...

Quran Champions: Beautiful recitations from Qariahs

Ustadha Maryam Amir listens to some of the best young female Quran reciters in this series of Quran Champions....

King Charles III: Quotes that capture his admiration for Islam and Muslims

King Charles III has long been fascinated by Islam and Muslims — and he has made several public speeches...

Muslim tributes pour in for Queen Elizabeth II

Tributes poured in from Muslim figures and leaders from across the globe following the death of Queen Elizabeth II...

“The Pakistan floods show why rich nations need to do more on the climate emergency”

Columnist Taj Ali looks at why those nations who do the most to cause climate change, should do more...

Buckingham Palace announces that Queen Elizabeth II has died

The UK's longest-serving monarch died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon....

New PM Liz Truss urged to honour ‘zero tolerance’ approach to Islamophobia promise

Muslim groups have urged the new Prime Minister Liz Truss to come good on her promise of taking a...

Halal economy thriving due to demand from Muslim and non-Muslim nations

The demand for halal products from Muslims and non-Muslim nations is increasing, according to a new study....

FOSIS warns Muslim students could withdraw from NUS over Islamophobia

It will lead disaffiliation campaigns against the National Union of Students (NUS) after the NUS suspended its president Shaima...

Over 200 masjids take part in #VisitMyMosque

Over 200 masjids from across the country opened their doors to guests from the local community for this weekend's...

Jewish Google employee quits over the ‘silencing’ of Palestinians

The employee accuses the tech giant of silencing and retaliating against employees who speak out in support of Palestine...

Torture & abuse: China’s treatment of Uyghur Muslim possible crimes against humanity – UN

The UN said allegations of torture and detention of the Uyghur Muslim minority were credible and citing possible crimes...

Shamima Begum: Canadian Spy ‘trafficked’ schoolgirl into Syria

According to a new book, Begum and her friends were smuggled into Syria by a Canadian spy and Britain...

A third of Pakistan is underwater, floods are “worst in country’s history”

Aid efforts ramp up to deal with the unprecedented floods that have killed over 1000 people and displaced over...

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...

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