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Mubinul Hoque from Portlands Fish & Chip

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December 27, 2025

Muslim Chip Shop Owner Serves Free Christmas Meals in Liverpool

Muslim entrepreneur Mubinul Hoque opens Portland’s Fish and Chips on Christmas Day for second year, providing free meals to NHS staff, isolated seniors, and vulnerable community members.

bySamira Yusuf

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December 9, 2025

UK: Donation Box Stolen from Masjid-e-Raza Mosque in Blackburn

Thief removed shoes before entering Masjid-e-Raza and wheeled out safe containing charitable donations in wheelie bin during evening theft.

bySamira Yusuf

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer Official Portrait

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October 24, 2025

UK Prime Minister Allocates £10 Million for Mosques Security

Keir Starmer announces new funding for protective measures at Muslim worship sites following 19% rise in anti-Muslim hate crimes and recent arson attack on Peacehaven Mosque.

bySamira Yusuf

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September 5, 2025

Djed Spence Becomes First Muslim to Represent England Men’s National Team

Tottenham defender makes history with maiden call-up, sharing inspirational message about faith and perseverance in football.

bySamira Yusuf

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August 15, 2025

Muslim Teen Mahnoor Cheema Sets Six World Records, Secures Oxford University Admission

18-year-old achieves unprecedented academic feats across 58 subjects.

byMaisah

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August 8, 2025

Masjid al Haram Volunteer Dead After Being Stabbed in the UK

20-year-old Mohammed Al-Qasim, on a UK language program and known for his service at Islam’s holiest mosque, died in an unprovoked attack; suspect charged with murder.

byWarda Shahid

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July 30, 2025

Indian Man Fakes Muslim Identity and Makes Bomb Threats on UK Flight

A 41‑year‑old Indian passenger Abhay Devdas Nayak on an EasyJet flight from London Luton to Glasgow claimed to have a bomb and shouted “Allahu Akbar” and anti‑American slogans before fellow travelers restrained him.

byWarda Shahid

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July 18, 2025

Man Stabbed Outside Raza Jamia Masjid in Accrington

A 40‑year‑old man sustained serious but stable injuries after being stabbed in the back outside the mosque’s car park; police treat it as an isolated incident.

byWarda Shahid

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May 22, 2025

5 British Pilgrims Sail From London to Makkah To Perform Hajj 2025 on 7,400 km Sea Journey

Five British Muslims are sailing from the UK to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj—reviving an ancient spirit of pilgrimage across open waters without having any prior sailing experience.

byWarda Shahid

Food

April 18, 2025

Is Greggs Halal or Haram?

Greggs’ products aren’t Halal-certified.

byRukhsar Rehman

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February 20, 2025

Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes in the UK Surge by 165% in 2024

Record-breaking rise linked to online platforms and major event.

byMaisah

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January 8, 2025

Snow, Flood and Ice Warnings Issued Across UK In Muslim Majority Areas

Severe weather warnings for snow, ice, and floods affect large parts of the UK, prompting safety alerts.

bySamira Yusuf

Muhammad Becomes Most Popular Boy’s Name in the UK

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December 5, 2024

Muhammad Remains Most Popular Boy’s Name in the UK Again This Year

Muhammad Becomes Most Popular Boy’s Name in the UK

byMaisah

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October 30, 2024

Muslim Footballer Iqra Ismail Banned For Not Wearing Shorts

Ismail, who wore team-colored trousers in place of shorts in accordance with her faith, was due to come on as a substitute during a match at Regent’s Park against Tower Hamlet.

byWarda Shahid

a stadium with a large sign on the side of it

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September 24, 2024

World’s Largest Halal Food Festival To Be Held In London On September 28, 2024

London is set to host the world’s largest halal food festival for the ninth time, beginning on September 28. The event will take place at the London Stadium and is expected to attract more than 20,000 visitors over two days.

byWarda Shahid