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MCB Welcomes MINAB	Mon 05 Nov 2007
The MINAB will complement, continue and strengthen the on-going work of the MCB in this area which the MCB started with research that culminated...

Guidelines on Religious Discrimination and Islam Ethos	Fri 28 Oct 2005
The law on religious discrimination affects both Muslim staff and Muslim employers.

British Muslims Utterly Condemn Acts of Terror (Read Comments from General Public)	Tue 12 Jul 2005
The Muslim Council of Britain utterly condemns today's indiscriminate acts of terror in London. These evil deeds make victims of us all. It is our humanity that

What do you really want for Christmas?	Thu 23 Dec 2004
The last few days before Christmas are upon us and the streets are filled with shoppers, twinkling lights and festive decorations. But what do Muslims do at thi

Diary of a Muslim GP: Registering with a GP Practice	Mon 13 Dec 2004
If you, or a family member or friend, is ill or just need medical advice it can be frustrating trying to get help. Here Dr Shahid provides us with some useful t

Slough Borough Council Facilitates Muslim Practices at Work	Tue 07 Dec 2004
Prayer, the means by which we connect with God, is one of the key pillars of Islam. Five times a day, at prescribed times, Muslims the world over, wherever they

Muslim Families in the Capital - Challenges and Opportunities	Wed 01 Dec 2004
Divorce rates among Muslim couples living in London are increasing and there are a growing number of Muslim children who are being taken into care. There is evi

Dudley's Radio Ramadan Promotes Services To The Muslim Community	Wed 03 Nov 2004
It seems as though the communal spirit of this month has embraced not only the hearts of local Muslim communities, but entire cities as well! An innovative radi

Ramadan Diary: 'Tea and Toast'	Tue 26 Oct 2004
`Some people say that these winter fasts are easy understandable considering that at the moment they are over by six. Indeed, when I think back to when I bec

Environmentalism How Muslims can get on board	Wed 20 Oct 2004
As human activity eats away at more of the earths resources, and as the superficial mindset of sustained economic growth leads society to pollute the earth, air

Ramadan Diary	Sat 16 Oct 2004
And so we welcome once again the blessed month of Ramadan. It seems to arrive so quickly, but I know that it will finish just as fast. I am always a little appr

Diary of a Muslim GP: Sexually Transmitted Diseases	Mon 04 Oct 2004
This month's health page focuses on Sexually Transmitted Diseases which are an increasing problem nationally. Muslims are also affected by these infections and

The Bloodshed Must Stop	Thu 23 Sep 2004
We unequivocally condemn the recent brutal murder of the two US hostages and the threat of death hanging over the British hostage, Mr Ken Bigley. The taking of

Diary of a Muslim GP: Type 2 Diabetes Lifestyle Adjustment	Fri 20 Aug 2004
According to Mrs M, I am part of a great conspiracy. Like many of my Muslim patients she thinks that I have some wonder cure for her diabetes that I treasure, o

General Medical Council casts doubt on Mail on Sunday's slur against Muslim GPs	Sun 15 Aug 2004
Dr Shahid, our health columnist, contacted the General Medical Council (GMC) about the recent sensationalist front page story in the Mail on Sunday which stated

Diary of a Muslim GP: Type 2 Diabetes - Why is it important?	Fri 30 Jul 2004
Mrs M, the 36 year old Bangladeshi diabetic lady, smiled sweetly at me and said that she had not been very good at taking her tablets this month or indeed looki

HOST: Could you welcome a student into your home?	Tue 20 Jul 2004
Hospitality is the hallmark of Muslims all around the world. Offering shelter to the traveller is also encouraged. And both of these qualities were exemplified

I like climbing the Hills!	Thu 01 Jul 2004
Aadam aged 8 wrote this poem following a trip with his family to the majestic countryside of Fort William, Scotland. In our busy lives it is often easy to forge

Foster carer training for supported fostering services	Fri 18 Jun 2004
Daily the MCB receives a vast number of varied requests for information and support. About six months ago, MCBDirect received an email from a fostering service

My Story: Hijab and Me	Tue 15 Jun 2004
It was back in 1995 that I first decided to wear Hijab. This was a life changing decision. Suddenly, I was not just another face in the crowd. Everyone could se

Diary of a Muslim GP: Type 2 Diabetes - What is it?	Mon 14 Jun 2004
This month Dr Shahid delves into the very important topic of Diabetes. This is the first in a series of articles looking at this disease which affects a large n

Your Vote Counts!	Thu 10 Jun 2004
There has been much media speculation in the run up to the local and European elections as to how Britain's 1.6 million Muslims will vote. Within the Muslim com

Leaked Government Plans to Win 'Hearts and Minds' of British Muslims	Mon 31 May 2004
Yesterday The Sunday Times (30th May 2004), reported details of Tony Blair's secret plans to improve relations with British Muslims. The multi-faceted strategy

Exciting Opportunity: Could You Become The Next MCBDirect Web Editor?	Wed 12 May 2004
An exciting opportunity has arisen for those who have the potential to think outside of a box to change the perception of Islam in Britain. We have a vacancy fo

'Oh Spring, Oh Spring' by Aadam	Mon 03 May 2004
The sight and smell of flowers in full bloom is a sure sign of the arrival of spring. On this May Day holiday, let's take a moment to reflect on this majestic t

Diary of a Muslim GP: Depression do Muslims get depressed?	Fri 23 Apr 2004
National Depression week is upon us again, 19-25th April. One in five people will be affected by Depression at some stage in their life. Muslim's are in no way

The Splendours of Leighton House Museum Part I	Wed 31 Mar 2004
Earlier this month, Leighton House Museum, the former studio-house of the Victorian artist Lord Frederic Leighton, hosted a week long series of workshops, led b

Recycling: Waste Not, Want Not	Wed 17 Mar 2004
Is nature backwards, or are we? As society succeeds in producing ever more complex products, its failure to deal wisely with what we no longer use, becomes incr

Spain: Mourning The Victims Of Terror	Mon 15 Mar 2004
Our heart-felt sympathies are with all those affected by the terrible terrorist strikes that shook Madrid last week. These barbaric acts reveal the depths of in

Diary of a Muslim GP: Smoking stub it out!	Fri 12 Mar 2004
National 'No Smoking Day' is now in its nineteenth year. This important occasion, marked this week, is an opportunity for smokers to 'give up'. The British Mu

New regional campaign to recruit ethnic minority police officers	Mon 08 Mar 2004
Could you police? Ethnic minorities are severely underrepresented in the police force today and the Home Office is now trying to redress this problem through an

Why I Choose To Wear Hijab	Fri 23 Jan 2004
When I was 18 someone asked me if I would ever consider wearing Hijab. (head scarf) My immediate response was, `No way! I don't need a piece of cloth on my head

Is Genetically Modified Food the Answer?	Fri 16 Jan 2004
The issue of world hunger is both real and worrying. More than one-seventh of the world's population are starving and millions die every year because of lack of

So what exactly have Arabs and Muslims contributed to world civilisation?	Mon 12 Jan 2004

So What Exactly Have Arabs And Muslims Contributed To World Civilisation?	Mon 12 Jan 2004
MuslimHeritage.com is a unique user-friendly resource for anyone interested in an objective understanding of the brilliant contributions made by Muslim scientis

Farewell to another twelve months.	Wed 31 Dec 2003
Whether we reminisce over the past twelve months during Ramadan, or with

Bangladeshi children: Fight the decades of underachievement	Thu 11 Dec 2003
Mohammed Abul Lais on the attitudes towards and the effectiveness of work-related learning within the Bangladeshi community.

Faith Schools: a Second Opinion	Tue 18 Nov 2003
Professor Grace of the Institute of Education gives his thoughts on a recent Guardian article on faith schools.

Ramadan Guidelines	Sun 26 Oct 2003
Guidelines for schools issued by Education Bradford