The top destinations for Muslim travellers in the world, ranked

The Global Muslim Travel Index 2022 has ranked the top destinations that cater specifically to Muslim travellers....

19:35
June 23, 2022

Imam dismissed as government adviser over film protest hits back

Imam was dismissed as a government adviser for supporting protests against the blasphemous Lady of Heaven film....

19:35
June 23, 2022

Grenfell victims remembered five years on

Tributes have poured in to remember the 72 people who died in the Grenfell Tower fire...

19:35
June 23, 2022

Hosting ‘Feliz Eid Carnival’ for Spanish reverts

“Eid Mubarak!” and “Feliz Eid!” (the Spanish equivalent) were the joyous greetings heard at the 'Feliz Eid Carnival.'...

19:35
June 23, 2022

Outrage over Muslim home demolitions in India

Thousands of people are protesting in India against authorities demolishing homes owned by Muslims...

19:35
June 23, 2022

Islamic fintech backed by Paul Pogba valued at $300m

Wahed is looking to secure financing to support its growth through a consortium of investors, which includes footballer Paul...

19:35
June 23, 2022

Millions stranded by deadly floods in Bangladesh and India

Millions of people have been left stranded after monsoon rains led to widespread flooding in north-eastern Bangladesh and India...

19:35
June 23, 2022

Video: How to perform the adhan

Want to perfect you adhan? Imam Wisam Sharieff shares some of his top tips in this engaging video....

00:00
June 19, 2022

The Islam Channel Eid Gala Dinner – a night of celebration and appreciation

Islam Channel was back in style on Friday, with one of its most popular events of the year -...

11:54
June 11, 2022

Watch: The surahs that save you

In this video from the Yaqeen Institute, Imam Omar Suleiman talks about some of the favourite surahs people have...

10:31
June 6, 2022

First British Muslim reaches Everest summit – and saves the life of another climber

The first British Muslim completed the epic 21-day task of climbing the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest....

09:47
June 1, 2022

Video: Slovenian Islamic Center set to be Islamic landmark in Europe

Last week, The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Slovenian President H E Borut Pahor inaugurated...

09:46
June 1, 2022

Islamophobic and racists chants during “hate-fest” march by Israeli extremists

Far right Israeli ultra-nationalists took part in the incendiary "Flag March" through the Muslim parts of the Old City...

19:13
May 31, 2022

‘A deaf man in the congregation cried. It was the first time in 45 years he understood the khutbah’

Fatima Begum talks about difficulties the Muslim deaf community face and what is being done to help our deaf...

19:13
May 31, 2022

Premier League 2022 – the highlights for Muslim players

A look back at the contribution of Muslim players during another dramatic season...

19:12
May 31, 2022

Muslim Census founders make “Forbes 30 Under 30” list

Two childhood friends who set up the polling organisation Muslim Census have been named in the prestigious Forbes 30...

19:11
May 31, 2022

Al Jazeera journalist shot and killed by Israeli forces

Veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh has been shot and killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West...

19:11
May 31, 2022

Charity Commission urged to investigate Policy Exchange’s ‘anti-Muslim narratives’

Prevent experts call Charity Commission to review the think tank Policy Exchange for its "political propaganda and anti-Muslim narratives"...

19:11
May 31, 2022

Why privacy and modesty are important when using apps

Nailah Dean from Salams looks at the importance of privacy functions on apps when searching for a potential partner...

19:11
May 31, 2022

How to observe the six days of Shawwal when you’ve missed Ramadan fasts

What happens if you miss some fasts during Ramadan? Do you have to make those fasts up before you...

19:11
May 31, 2022

Israeli forces attack mourners carrying Abu Akleh’s coffin, thousands attend funeral

Israeli forces beat mourners who were carrying Shireen Abu Akleh's body, ahead of her funeral that was attended by...

19:11
May 31, 2022

Watch: Nakba – The day of catastrophe

Every year on May 15, Palestinians mark the Nakba, which literally translates as “The Catastrophe."...

19:11
May 31, 2022

Racist Buffalo killer listed Sadiq Khan and Erdogan as ‘high profile enemies’

The white supremacist, who killed 10 people in a terrorist attack, mentioned the London Mayor and the President of...

19:11
May 31, 2022

Leaked Prevent review lambasted for underplaying rightwing extremism

It has raised concerns that the counter radicalisation programme will underplay rightwing extremism and continue to unfairly target Muslims...

19:11
May 31, 2022

French city allows Muslim swimsuit in state-run pools, rekindles row

The French city of Grenoble has authorised the wearing of the so-called "burkini" swimsuit by Muslim women in state-run...

19:11
May 31, 2022

Outrage after Muslim pupils served pork sausages in lunch ‘mix-up’

Muslim parents left furious after their children were served pork sausages instead of vegetarian ones...

19:11
May 31, 2022

Muslim mayors making history

Westminster saw its first Muslim lord mayor take the oath of office, while a borough in West Sussex appoints...

19:11
May 31, 2022

Video: George W Bush speech gaffe condemns ‘unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq’

Bush called the invasion of Iraq 'wholly unjustified and brutal' before correcting himself and saying he meant Ukraine...

19:11
May 31, 2022

Eleven Days in May: children in Gaza remembered in heart-wrenching documentary

For 11 days in May 2021, Gaza was attacked by Israeli airstrikes....

19:11
May 31, 2022

Mosques urged to apply for £24.5m funding to protect against hate crime

Mosques and Muslim faith schools are being urged to apply for the funding to bolster measures...

19:11
May 31, 2022

Queen’s Speech: Outrage as UK government pursues “anti-boycott” bill

The UK government announced plans to ban public bodies from taking part in boycott and divestment campaigns...

18:06
May 10, 2022

US Muslim group says Islamophobia complaints highest ever recorded

A new report showed a 28% increase in hate and bias incidents and a 9% increase in complaints since...

18:05
May 10, 2022

Tories lose London councils, cue dog-whistle ‘Londonistan’ comments

The Tories have lost three symbolic London councils to Labour — and that's triggered a few bigoted "Londonistan" comments...

18:05
May 10, 2022

Charter promotes unity amongst western imams and scholars

Some of the world’s leading scholars and imams councils and boards have developed a charter to promote unity amongst...

18:04
May 10, 2022

Social media platforms don’t remove nearly 90% of Islamophobic content – report

A new report shows that social media companies fail to remove anti-Muslim and Islamophobic content 89% of the time...

18:04
May 10, 2022

Thousands turn out for “fantastic” Eid in the Square

Sadiq Khan said it was "fantastic" to be back celebrating Eid in Trafalgar Square again in London...

18:04
May 10, 2022

‘Attacks on Black & Muslim students are nothing new — the smearing of Shaima Dallali is just the latest’

‍Student activist Ayo Olatunji looks at the recent attacks on the incoming president of the NUS Shaima Dallali...

12:22
May 4, 2022

Eid Mubarak to you all!

Islam Channel wishes the Muslim ummah a happy, safe and blessed Eid al-Fitr...

12:18
May 4, 2022

Blackburn Rovers makes history by hosting Eid salat

History was made on Eid-ul-Fitr when Blackburn Rovers became the first British club to host Eid salat on the...

12:15
May 4, 2022

Eid Mubarak – what’s on Islam Channel this Eid

Eid Mubarak! We hope you and your family are having a wonderful day....

11:20
May 3, 2022

Ihsan series: How Muslim organisations pursue excellence

In our new Ihsan series, we will look at how Muslim organisations strive for excellence in their work...

00:47
May 2, 2022

The importance of charity during Ramadan

National Zakat Foundation's Dr Sohail Hanif talks about the importance of charity and generosity during Ramadan...

22:23
May 1, 2022

Islam Channel raises over £2.2 million in one night

Our viewers across our two main channels yet again showed that their generosity shows no limits, helping raise over...

11:03
May 1, 2022

Macron and Le Pen to fight for presidency — what does it mean for French Muslims?

Emmanuel Macron and rival Marine Le Pen will fight it out for the French presidency — but where do...

11:03
May 1, 2022

Ramadan round-up: Videos you need to watch

It's time for another Ramadan roundup, collating some of the spiritually boosting videos we've shared on our social networks...

11:02
May 1, 2022

Watch: Come Iftar With Me

This Ramadan, you're in for a gastronomical treat with Come Iftar with Me...

11:02
May 1, 2022

Labour councillor suspended over “Muslim plot” comments still on election ballot

Labour councillor suspended over "Muslim plot" comments still on election ballot...

11:01
May 1, 2022

Benzema bags Champions League hat-trick despite fasting all day

Benzema broke his Ramadan fast 15-minutes before the Champions League match against Chelsea but still scored a hat-trick...

11:01
May 1, 2022

When is Eid al-Fitr 2022?

When is Eid al-Fitr 2022? We will find out exactly at the end of Ramadan when the new crescent...

11:00
May 1, 2022

Sabina Nessa’s sister hits out at Priti Patel, says murder got less coverage due to ethnicity

The sister of murdered primary school teacher hit out at Priti Patel and said the family would have been...

11:00
May 1, 2022

Google banned popular Muslim prayer apps that secretly gathered user data

It emerged the apps secretly harvested data with code developed by a company with alleged links to US security...

11:00
May 1, 2022

How one football club is engaging the local Muslim community during Ramadan

The club is playing an active role in Ramadan and is making the stadium more Muslim-friendly — it's planning...

11:00
May 1, 2022

“People are choosing between heating and eating — our welfare system won’t solve this”

Dr Sohail Hanif, CEO of National Zakat Foundation, writes about the demand they're seeing and why it should be...

11:00
May 1, 2022

“I’m walking with faith”: Basketball star explains dominant performance despite fasting

Basketball player Kyrie Irving's dominant performance in a recent game whilst fasting for Ramadan wowed spectators and commentators alike...

11:00
May 1, 2022

Watch: Israeli forces attack Palestinian worshippers in Al-Aqsa Mosque

At least 152 Palestinians have been injured as Israeli forces raid the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem...

11:00
May 1, 2022

Here’s how to donate your Zakat and Sadaqah safely and smartly

The Muslim Charities Forum has launched a campaign to make people aware of how to donate safely and smartly...

11:00
May 1, 2022

“Here’s how to host the perfect Iftar Party”

‍Sarah Gulfraz from Peacock Supplies gives us some tips on how to host the perfect Iftar Party...

11:00
May 1, 2022

Video: Hijab takes centre stage in French presidential campaigns

Emmanuel Macron and far-right rival Marine Le Pen were both questioned by women in headscarves about the garment...

11:00
May 1, 2022

Video: The Conquest of Makkah

The Conquest Of Makkah is one of the greatest events in Islamic history and took place during the blessed...

11:00
May 1, 2022

Instagram shadow ban: is the platform censoring posts about Palestine?

Muslim figures, activists and celebrities say their posts about the plight of Palestinians are censored by the social media...

11:00
May 1, 2022

‘Racially aggravated’ attack on worshippers outside London mosque

Police are treating the assault on two worshippers outside a mosque in East Ham in London as a racist...

11:00
May 1, 2022

Jae Deen: Rapper talks about navigating through Ramadan as a revert

Ibrahim Sal from Salams - the marriage, friendship and networking app - talks to rapper Jae Deen about his...

11:00
May 1, 2022

“Spying on Muslim prayer apps”: US rights group urges probe into military data mining

CAIR urges congressional leaders to investigate reports that US military contractors are "spying on Muslim prayer apps....

11:00
May 1, 2022

Video: A new halal marketplace for brands

Halal-marketplace.co.uk plans to become an Amazon-style marketplace for Islamic products and services...

11:00
May 1, 2022

What’s happening with halal student loans?

Muslim students are being urged to make their voices heard about halal student loans....

11:00
May 1, 2022

US Muslims gave an estimated $1.8 billion in zakat — study shows

The study said that the average American Muslim donated $2,070 of zakat funds to charity in 2021....

11:00
May 1, 2022

Video: Children’s book Biff, Chip and Kipper accused of ‘racist’ depiction

Video: Children's book Biff, Chip and Kipper accused of 'racist' depiction...

11:00
May 1, 2022

Analysis: Why are David Cameron and Policy Exchange only targeting Muslim critics of Prevent?

A new report tries to rescue the government’s much-derided Prevent policy by attacking Muslims critics of the programme...

11:00
May 1, 2022

Sadio Mane reveals how Liverpool helps Muslim players during Ramadan

Sadio Mane has praised Liverpool for the way it supports Muslim footballers who are fasting during Ramadan....

12:28
April 28, 2022

Cycling Imam on a mission to get Oldham community healthier

Meet the inspirational 'Cycling Imam' who is on a mission to get his local community to focus on their...

12:05
April 10, 2022

Over half of those who observe Ramadan throw away food — survey

New research reveals that more than half of those who observe the holy month end up throwing food away...

13:42
April 7, 2022

Interview: Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan on her new book ‘Tangled in Terror: Uprooting Islamophobia’

Interview: Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan on her new book 'Tangled in Terror: Uprooting Islamophobia'...

23:15
April 6, 2022

Watch: First-ever Taraweeh in New York’s Times Square

Hundreds of Muslims gathered at the iconic New York destination to mark the start of Ramadan and perform Taraweeh...

19:33
April 6, 2022

Half of Muslims will struggle to feed themselves this Ramadan, charities warn

Muslim charities are warning that UK Muslims will go deeper into poverty and struggle in this holy month....

19:30
April 6, 2022

New York’s attorney general warns hate group to stop spying on Muslims

New York's attorney general warns a "known anti-Muslim hate group" to stop spying on Muslims and urged the Justice...

19:30
April 6, 2022

Video: Five valid reasons to not fast during Ramadan

There are a number of reasons why someone would be exempt from fasting during Ramadan, here we list five....

19:30
April 6, 2022

Ramadan reminders: 4 videos you need to watch

Each week during this blessed month, we'll share with you some short inspirational videos to give you an iman...

08:39
April 3, 2022

Video: Hagia Sophia’s first Taraweeh prayer in 88 years

Watch footage of the first Taraweeh prayer in The Hagia Sophia Mosque in Istanbul in 88 years. The Hagia...

08:39
April 3, 2022

Interview: Sultana Tafadar on being the criminal bar’s first hijab-wearing QC

Watch our interview with Sultana Tafadar, who became the first hijab-wearing criminal barrister in Britain to be appointed QC...

04:37
April 3, 2022

What to watch on Islam Channel this Ramadan

Ramadan is just days away and we on Islam Channel will mark the occasion with special programming during the...

04:36
April 3, 2022

Video: How to preserve your wealth

In this video, we look at what wealth is and how you can grow and preserve it...

04:36
April 3, 2022

It’s official! The first day of Ramadan is Saturday

Islam Channel has the pleasure of announcing the 1st day of Ramadan 1443 will be Saturday 2nd April 2022....

23:46
April 1, 2022

When does Ramadan 2022 start? The sighting of the crescent moon is this week

The sighting of the Crescent Moon will happen later this week and we'll find out exactly when the holy...

15:01
April 1, 2022

Reach 60% of British Muslims this Ramadan with Islam Channel

Ramadan is fast approaching and here's why you should advertise with Islam Channel...

14:58
April 1, 2022

“My religion is everything”: Kolo Toure on why Ramadan is important for Muslim footballers

The Leicester City coach has spoken about the significance of Ramadan and why fasting is important for Muslim football...

14:57
April 1, 2022

Ramadan broadcasts from Makkah & Madinah to continue despite ban fears

A news source for the two holy mosques in Makkah and Madinah said live broadcasts will continue during Ramadan...

14:55
April 1, 2022

How can you prepare your children for Ramadan?

As we get closer to Ramadan, how can we do better prepare our children in this holy month?...

14:55
April 1, 2022

Video: Couple flee war in Ukraine by escaping to Gaza, Palestine

Viktoria Saidam left Ukraine and went to her husband's homeland, Gaza....

14:55
April 1, 2022

Paris mosque rector says French election rhetoric scapegoating Muslims

The rector of the historic Grand Mosque said Muslims in France are being scapegoated in a similar way to...

14:55
April 1, 2022

Riz Ahmed wins Oscar for short film about a Muslim family

The Oscar was for the short film 'The Long Goodbye' about how a Muslim family's daily life gets violently...

14:55
April 1, 2022

Shaima Dallali elected as the new president of NUS

Shaima Dallali is elected as the new president of NUS...

14:55
April 1, 2022

Sultana Tafadar — the first hijab-wearing criminal barrister to become QC

Sultana made history this week when she became the first hijab-wearing criminal barrister in Britain to be appointed Queen’s...

12:21
March 25, 2022

Video: Amnesty renames London’s Israeli embassy road ‘Apartheid Avenue’

The road leading up to the Israeli embassy in London has been renamed "Apartheid Avenue" by activists from Amnesty...

12:21
March 25, 2022

The importance of Sadaqah in Ramadan

With Ramadan just weeks away, here's what you need to know about Sadaqah...

12:21
March 25, 2022

Prevent violates children’s rights says new report

A new report by a human rights think tank said the UK's Prevent strategy violates children’s rights, especially Muslim...

12:21
March 25, 2022

“One Kyrgyz refugee broke down in tears because Muslims had come to support them”

Yasrab Shah from Muslim Hands writes about what he saw in Poland while distributing aid to refugees fleeing the...

12:15
March 25, 2022

US declares Myanmar army committed genocide against Rohingya

The US also formally declared that Myanmar’s treatment of its Muslim population amounts to crimes against humanity...

12:15
March 25, 2022

“Ramadan’s about togetherness — here’s how to connect with Muslim friends”

Nailah Dean tells us how the Salams app can help you connect with Muslim friends...

12:15
March 25, 2022

Chelsea’s Muslim stars ‘uncomfortable’ about Ricketts family buying club

Fans says Ricketts family should not be allowed to buy the club after their father's Islamophobic comments resurfaced...

23:22
March 19, 2022

“There are obvious parallels between Ukraine and Palestine — despite the media coverage”

‍Palestinian Hamza Ali Shah draws parallels between the plight of Ukrainians and Palestinians and highlights some of the double...

13:11
March 19, 2022

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