Category - Islamic

Civil rights activists criticise UN religious defamation resolution

staff writers — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:53:23 +0000

Civil rights organisations and national leaders are expressing alarm at a United Nations General Assembly resolution that demands respect for religion but which critics say has been used to justify suppression of religious minorities.

Welcome for end to UK Muslim boycott of Holocaust day

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:32:44 +0000

Leaders of Britain's 250,000 strong Jewish community are among those welcoming a decision by the Muslim Council of Britain, the country's largest Islamic organization, to end its boycott of Holocaust Day on 27 January every year.

Muslim doctors deplore Glasgow and London bombs

staff writers — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 12:20:48 +0000

Following the recent bomb threats in London and Glasgow, the Islamic Medical Association UK has sent the following letter to the media. Many other Muslim groups have also joined the condemnations.

Muslims help with Christmas celebrations in Indonesia

staff writers — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 13:38:03 +0000

Christmas celebrations for Christians went off peacefully across the majority Islamic nation of Indonesia - with the help of Muslim organizations.