FORGOTTEN HISTORY: The muslim council of britain | History Defined

‘The fears begin to fall away’: why Britain’s mosques are opening their doors to public

As attacks on Muslim places of worship rise, this weekend more than 100 mosques offered conversation, food and friendship to challenge prejudice

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20

'Be Ready': UK Mosques Told To Prepare for Worst-Case Scenarios After Surge in Anti-Muslim Attacks

The Muslim Council of Britain urges UK mosques to enhance security measures amid rising anti-Muslim attacks, providing guidance on lockdown drills, CCTV improvements, and community cooperation.

International Business Times UK · Jun 19

Met police preparing for large scale far-right and pro-Palestine protests in London

Officers said to be granted extra powers as marches through capital set for same day as FA Cup final

The Guardian - UK · May 15

Muslim Council of Britain to elect new leader

Successive governments have maintained polices of non-engagement with the organisation.

Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2025

‘British Muslims fear Musk influence and emboldened Islamophobia under Trump’

Outgoing Muslim Council of Britain leader Zara Mohammed said this is a ‘deeply challenging time’ for her community.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025

MCB leader: I was the first woman in the top job but I won’t be the last

Zara Mohammed recalled both excitement at the start of her tenure but also being dismissed by some outside commentators as ‘a puppet’.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025

GB News is an 'anti-Muslim hate channel', two-year study into output concludes

GB News “accounted for almost 50 per cent of all mentions of Muslims or Islam on UK news channels” in a two-year period, a study has found ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024

British Muslims deserve safety and belonging. War in Gaza has made us fear we’ll lose both

The conflict has been manipulated to stoke hatred against us – this shouldn’t be a religious issue, but a human rights one, says Zara Mohammed of the Muslim Council of Britain

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024

‘Quite shocking’ lack of government contact during UK riots, says MCB head

Zara Mohammed calls for review of Downing Street’s non-engagement policy with Muslim Council of Britain

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2024

Grenfell: Muslim survivors denied halal food while being rehoused, inquiry finds

Of those who died in the Grenfell fire, 85 per cent of the residents were from ethnic minority and low-income communities

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024