Features Archive
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Eid ul Adha Message from the Secretary General
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Fri 21 Jan 2005
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As the ritual of Hajj reaches it's end, MCBs Secretary General, Iqbal Sacranie highlights the true significance of the much celebrated 'Eid-ul-Adha'.
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Médecins Sans Frontières – Providing Medical Aid for All
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Wed 29 Dec 2004
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Since 1971, volunteers from the aid agency Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have been providing emergency medical help to people in crises. MSF strives to provi
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Seminars on Equality in the Workplace
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Wed 08 Dec 2004
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It is an unfortunate reality of life that many people experience discrimination at work because of their religion. Muslims are particularly affected as evidenc
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Drugs Derived from Pigs and their Clinical Alternatives
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Wed 24 Nov 2004
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Do you know that some medicines are derived from pigs? The MCBs Research & Documentation Committee is delighted to announce that the widely-acclaimed booklet '
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MCB Teams Up With The Royal Observatory
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Fri 19 Nov 2004
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The Royal Observatory, in association with the Muslim Council of Britain's Research & Documentation Committee recently held a very successful half-day conferenc
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Developing Primary Palliative Care
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Mon 08 Nov 2004
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Researchers from Edinburgh University including Professor Aziz Sheikh, Chair of the Research and Development Committee of the MCB, have recently published an ed
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The Sickening State Of Muslim Health In Britain
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Mon 01 Nov 2004
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For the first time in over a century, the 2001 National Census has collected data on religious groups within Britain. These data have now been analysed and the
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Medical Relief Mission to Darfur
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Fri 29 Oct 2004
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Sudan these days is seldom out of the news. Mohammed Abdus-Samee, a trainee orthopaedic surgeon in South East London and member of Doctors Worldwide - a regist
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Ken Bigley: MCB appalled by cold-blooded murder
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Fri 08 Oct 2004
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The MCB offers heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the Bigley family who have gone through the most dreadful of experiences.
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MCB Survey highlights myth of multi-faith chaplaincy in hospitals
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Fri 10 Sep 2004
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Hospital patients and staff of non-Christian religions have limited access to religious and spiritual care, Professor Aziz Sheikh of the University of Edinburgh
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Hilmy The Hippo Learns About Vanity
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Wed 21 Jul 2004
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This book forms part of the Hilmy the Hippo series published by the Islamic Foundation. The series aims to impart morals to children in an enjoyable manner. A d
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Research and Documentation Committee E-Newsletter, Issue 8
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Wed 14 Jul 2004
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The MCB Research and Documentation committees' 8th e-newsletter is now available. This is produced bimonthly and is circulated widely to researchers, specialis
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Developing Multi-faith Chaplaincy: For Spirit's SakeÂ…
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Fri 25 Jun 2004
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Professors Abdul Rashid Gatrad and Aziz Sheikh of the MCB Research and Documentation Committee recently published an article on multi faith chaplaincy in a lead
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'Vision becomes Reality': Opening of the London Muslim Centre
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Fri 21 May 2004
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The long-awaited London Muslim Centre is set to open formally on Friday 11th June 2004 in the presence of the Imam of the Holy Ka'ba and national and internatio
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Research and Documentation Committee E-Newsletter, Issue 7
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Sun 16 May 2004
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The MCB's Research and Documentation Committee publishes a bi-monthly e-newsletter summarising the findings of research that is particularly relevant to Britai
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Booklet launched on alternatives to drugs derived from pigs
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Fri 07 May 2004
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A new booklet on 'Drugs of Porcine Origin and Clinical Alternatives' has recently been launched in Birmingham by Lord Phillip Hunt, Chair of the National Patie
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Don't miss the latest issue of Emel – Britain's foremost Muslim magazine
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Wed 28 Apr 2004
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Emel, a glossy new magazine celebrating Muslim life, was launched in July 2003. Shortly after the launch we interviewed Emel's dynamic editor Sarah Jose
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Census 2001: Muslims and Housing
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Fri 16 Apr 2004
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In this article, the first of a new series exploring findings from the 2001 Census, Serena Hussein, a MCB supported PhD student based at the University of Brist
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Do we choose our own destiny of are we merely characters in a play?
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Wed 14 Apr 2004
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Many of us have grappled with the question of pre-destination and its relationship with free will. Aisha Khan shares with us her attempts to make sense of this
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Do we choose our own destiny of are we merely characters in a play?
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Wed 14 Apr 2004
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Many of us have grappled with the question of pre-destination and its relationship with free will. Aisha Khan shares with us her attempts to make sense of this
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Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra Reviews 'Safe Children, Sound Learning – Guidance for Madressahs'
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Thu 08 Apr 2004
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This booklet represents one of the first serious attempts to provide guidelines to mosques and their staff on the modern-day running of Madressahs (supplementar
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The Splendours of Leighton House Museum Part II: 'Art Reflecting Faith'
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Wed 07 Apr 2004
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Part II of this series on Leighton House focuses on the calligraphy workshops, led by the artist Mohammed Abu Mustafa. He shares, exclusively with MCBDirect rea
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Channel 4 Seeks Participants for Shariah TV
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Fri 26 Mar 2004
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Do you have questions about living as a young Muslim in secular Britain?
Shariah TV is a groundbreaking new discussion series on Channel 4, tackling the re
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Environments for All Conference
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Fri 05 Mar 2004
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Is the environment the preserve of the privileged few, or can anyone get Involved? Join Nahid Majid, from the Muslim Council of Britain, who will be speaking at
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New Course on Islamic Medical Ethics
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Tue 24 Feb 2004
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Want or need to learn about Islamic medical ethics? If so, this innovative course on The Basis and Basics of Islamic Medical Ethics and Jurisprudence could be
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Professor Rashid Gatrad OBE Profiled in BMJ
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Tue 24 Feb 2004
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We are delighted that Professor Abdul Rashid Gatrad, Consultant Pediatrician at the Manor Hospital; Walsall, and advisor to the Research and Documentation Commi
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Common Questions About Hijab
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Fri 13 Feb 2004
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Despite all the furore about Hijab in France, many people in Britain still know little about what the Hijab entails and why it is so important to Muslim women.
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Addressing the End of Life Needs of British Muslims
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Mon 19 Jan 2004
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As Britain's Muslim community begins to age, healthcare professionals need to develop a working understanding of the end of life care issues facing Muslims and
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The Human Capital Deficit In The Islamic Nonprofit Sector
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Sun 04 Jan 2004
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Why do Islamic non-profit organisations struggle to attract and retain professional talent? Amir Rehman explores...
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Gardens of Peace – From Vision to Reality
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Sat 03 Jan 2004
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The cemetery project for the Muslim community. Mohamed Omer presents a background on how this innovative project has laid to r
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Mercy Like the Rain and Spring has Come by Shaam
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Tue 23 Dec 2003
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reviews of two recent albums by Shaam - the internationally acclaimed British Muslim musical sensation.
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Farwell Ramadan, Welcome Eid
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Thu 20 Nov 2003
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What should the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid mean to Muslims and their families?
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Ali Omar Ermes: Exhibition
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Mon 17 Nov 2003
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Faisal Rafique reviews Ali Omar Ermes's most recent exhibition of Arabic calligraphy in London
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International Symposium on Cultural Diversity
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Thu 13 Nov 2003
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Read the transcript of Imam Sajid's speech from a conference to discuss common moral ground for inter-cultural understanding.
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The Cube of Cubes
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Tue 11 Nov 2003
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An unusual artefact by a celebrated British artist combines mathematics, appreciation of God and aesthetic beauty.
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Profile: The City Circle
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Wed 05 Nov 2003
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Read about the Circle and its current 'Feeding London's Homeless' project.
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Night of Remembrance
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Mon 03 Nov 2003
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Islamia School - twenty years of educating tomorrow's generation
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World exclusive: interview with Sami Yusuf
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Mon 03 Nov 2003
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Sami Yusuf on the Azeri people, his inspiration and his next album.
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The Importance of Tajweed
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Fri 31 Oct 2003
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Ramadan, the month of the Qur'an. What better time to learn Tajweed?
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Interview: SHAAM
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Thu 30 Oct 2003
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SHAAM on their experiences, motivations and plans for the future.
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"Not even water?!"
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Wed 29 Oct 2003
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Some questions and answers to help explain Ramadan.
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Faith and Cultures Open Day
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Wed 29 Oct 2003
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Missed it? Read our review.
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Review: Brick Lane
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Mon 27 Oct 2003
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Anfal Saqib reviews Monica Ali's chronicle of life in London's East End.
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Exclusive interview with Visual Dhikr artist
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Fri 24 Oct 2003
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Ruh al-'Alam on Visual Dhikr and developing contemporary Islamic art in Britain.
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Ramadan and Our Young
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Mon 20 Oct 2003
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As adults, we are looking forward to the blessed month of Ramadan in the hope of attaining greater closeness to our Creator. Suma Din, a young author, teacher
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Interview with Abdullah Trevathan
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Mon 20 Oct 2003
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Exclusive with the head of Islamia Primary School in the run up to the Night of Rememberance.
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Islam and the Destiny of Man
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Tue 14 Oct 2003
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Suma Din reviews Gai Eaton's 'Islam and the Destiny of Man'
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Nothing honourable about 'honour killings'
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Tue 14 Oct 2003
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The recent tragic murders of two young British Muslim women have once again focussed media and public attention on the subject of honour
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Interview with Claire Ali
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Tue 30 Sep 2003
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Dr Sangeeta Dhami talks to Claire Ali, a talented and enthusiastic young educator, about educating Muslim children, nursery rhymes a
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Increasing Health Awareness
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Thu 11 Sep 2003
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Free Health and Wellbeing Clinic for London's Muslims.
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Jeff Mirza
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Mon 01 Sep 2003
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Hahaha all the way?
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Are you listening?
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Mon 01 Sep 2003
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The majority of youngsters in the UK don't feel listened to or taken seriously. How can adults hear better, and society benefit from wha
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Discover Islam @ Edinburgh Central Mosque
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Tue 19 Aug 2003
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How does the Edinburgh Central Mosque engage the local community...?
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Short review
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Mon 11 Aug 2003
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A review of Dr Bari's "The Greatest Gift: A Guide to Parenting".
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Profile: Emel Magazine
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Thu 07 Aug 2003
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Emel – the new Muslim lifestyle magazine. An interview with Sarah Joseph the editor - a behind the scenes insight into this refreshing new publication.
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Living Islam 2003
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Mon 04 Aug 2003
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How did the "Islamic event of the year" go? Read on...
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Annual Dinner of the Association of Muslim Lawyers
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Fri 18 Jul 2003
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Annual Dinner of the Association of Muslim Lawyers
7pm at the The Pavillion Villa Hotel
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People
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Mon 14 Jul 2003
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An interview with Rumman Ahmed, Community Relations Advisor, London Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
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Profile
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Thu 10 Jul 2003
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Sheikh Abdullah Quilliam (1851 - 1932)
and the MCB connection
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Shariah Compliant Home Finance Providers
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Thu 10 Jul 2003
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A listing of institutional Providers
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New Research on Britain Muslims
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Thu 10 Jul 2003
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Census throws up unexpected results
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