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Vaccines allowed while fasting, UK Muslim leaders say

Vaccines allowed while fasting, UK Muslim leaders say

  • “The majority of Islamic scholars are of the view that taking the vaccine during Ramadan will not invalidate the fast”: Qari Asim
  • Britain’s mosques have played leading role in raising health awareness, fighting fake coronavirus news
By Christopher Hamill-Stewart ·
Protesters outside Batley Grammar School in Batley, West Yorkshire, England. (Getty Images/File Photo)

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Egypt to receive 854,000 COVID-19 vaccines, allows prayers in authorized mosques during Ramadan

Egypt to receive 854,000 COVID-19 vaccines, allows prayers in authorized mosques during Ramadan

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In her December posts, Burchill claimed that Sarkar was a terrorist sympathizer and fundamentalist. (Screenshot/YouTube)

UK columnist pays Muslim journalist ‘substantial damages’

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Uxbridge High School in London threatened her family with legal action after her consecutive absences. (Wikimedia Creative Commons/Uxbridge High School Academy Trust)

UK school drops lawsuit over Muslim girl’s ‘too long’ skirt

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Iran targets Baha’i children for conversion to Islam

Iran targets Baha’i children for conversion to Islam

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Lord Sharkey slammed a “shameful” disregard for British Muslims, who are systematically deprived of university education because of a refusal to introduce a student loan system that Muslims can access he said. (Shutterstock/File Photo)

Religion or an education? How British Muslims are forced to decide

By Christopher Hamill-Stewart ·
Shiite cleric, Ali Al-Sistani, met the Pope at his home in Najaf, the seat of the Iraqi Shiite clergy, on the second day of the pontiff’s historic tour of Iraq. (Office of Shiite cleric, Ali Al-Sistani)

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By Francesco Bongarrà ·
British MP Penny Mordaunt (R) was criticised for meeting Zara Mohammed (L), the newly elected head of the Muslim Council (above), last week. (AFP/MCB/File Photos)

Muslim Council of Britain urges government to end non-engagement policy

By Arab News ·
An official said clear labeling of the slaughter technique was needed for non-halal meat consumers “who will not visit restaurants selling such meat.” (AFP/File Photo)

Making the cut: New Delhi orders eateries to display slaughter style or lose license

By Sanjay Kumar ·
Hamdi’s company started out by just offering information for Muslim travelers, but quickly moved into running its own tours that combine locally run visits to authentic Islamic heritage sites with adventurous activities and unique experiences. (Halal Travel Guide Facebook)

This entrepreneur is redefining travel for millennial Muslims

By Christopher Hamill-Stewart ·
Birmingham’s Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre (GLMCC) spoke to Arab News about its plans for this year's Ramadan. (greenlanemasjid.org)

This UK mosque is preparing early for Ramadan — here’s how you can too

By Christopher Hamill-Stewart ·
Dr. Wasim Mir works for the UK’s National Health Service as an intensive care doctor in the city of Birmingham. (Screenshot: YouTube)

Intensive care doctor reveals family losses in vaccine plea to UK Muslims

By Christopher Hamill-Stewart ·

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