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Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK
October 18, 2025
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Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK

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The Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS), University of Toronto
October 10, 2025
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Academic Centers

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Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK
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Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK

The Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS), University of Toronto
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The Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS), University of Toronto

Shi‘a Research Institute (SRI)
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Shi‘a Research Institute (SRI)

American Islamic College- 01
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American Islamic College

Islamia College
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Islamia College

Yale Law School
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Abdallah S. Kamel Center for the Study of Islamic Law and Civilization

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Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion

Islamic-University-of-Applied-Sciences-Rotterdam
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The Islamic University of Applied Sciences Rotterdam (IUR)

Center for Global Islamic Studies (CGIS)
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Center for Global Islamic Studies (CGIS)

Boston Islamic Seminary (BIS)
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Boston Islamic Seminary (BIS)

Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations Program
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Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations Program

Oxford-Centre-for-Islamic-Studies
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The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies

Art & Culture

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A scholar who shaped global understanding of Islamic culture
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A scholar who shaped global understanding of Islamic culture

Sacred Islamic artefacts go on display at school
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Sacred Islamic artefacts go on display at school

Holy Islamic relics go on display at city hall
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Holy Islamic relics showcased at Bradford City Hall

Islamic art and the sumptuous Victorian designs of William Morris
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Islamic art and the sumptuous Victorian designs of William Morris

Inspired Generosity: Uplifting overlooked stories in Muslim American philanthropy
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Inspired Generosity: Uplifting overlooked stories in Muslim American philanthropy

Wien Museum reveals Islamic influences in Vienna's history
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Wien Museum reveals Islamic influences in Vienna’s history

The largest Halal food festival ever held in Naperville broke numerous
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The largest Halal food festival ever held in Naperville broke numerous

Anida Yoeu Ali’s art against Islamophobia
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Anida Yoeu Ali’s art against Islamophobia

Wallonia's largest mosque opens after 10 years of construction
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Wallonia’s largest mosque opens after 10 years of construction

Lineup announced for UK’s inaugural Muslim international film festival
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Lineup announced for UK’s inaugural Muslim International Film Festival

UNESCO recognizes Ramadan 'iftar' as intangible cultural heritage of humanity
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UNESCO recognizes Ramadan ‘iftar’ as intangible cultural heritage of humanity

Hopes & Challenges

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Muslim women in Derby turn to fitness despite barriers
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Muslim women in Derby turn to fitness despite barriers

Masjid Al-Baqi and the question of religious freedom
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Masjid Al-Baqi and the question of religious freedom

Muslim leaders say Quebec report on secularism is discriminatory
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Muslim leaders say Quebec report on secularism is discriminatory

Austria plans to ban girls under 14 from wearing the hijab
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Austria plans to ban girls under 14 from wearing the hijab

British mosques: Landmark study reveals huge success story
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British mosques: Landmark study reveals huge success story

American Muslims more likely than other citizens to have a college degree
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Study: American Muslims more likely than other citizens to have a college degree

As Mamdani eyes city hall, the race to replace him begins
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As Mamdani eyes city hall, the race to replace him begins

Three Muslim sisters helped change rules of American women’s wrestling
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Three Muslim sisters helped change rules of American women’s wrestling

US rights groups, Democrats slam Rep. Fine over anti-Muslim remarks
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US rights groups, Democrats slam Rep. Fine over anti-Muslim remarks

Zohran Mamdani won by being himself – and his victory has revealed the Islamophobic ugliness of others
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Zohran Mamdani won by being himself – and his victory has revealed the Islamophobic ugliness of others

Once again, British politicians want to ‘ban the burqa’. But this time, I’ve never felt so afraid
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Once again, British politicians want to ‘ban the burqa’. But this time, I’ve never felt so afraid

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Muslim advocacy group sues New York county jail for forcefully removing inmates’ hijab

Innovative Ideas

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Muslim women in Derby turn to fitness despite barriers
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Muslim women in Derby turn to fitness despite barriers

British mosques: Landmark study reveals huge success story
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British mosques: Landmark study reveals huge success story

Church embraces its Muslim tenants as neighbors
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Church embraces its Muslim tenants as neighbors

A New Guide to Combat Islamophobia in Canada
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A new guide to combat Islamophobia in Canada

Mosque charity sees 'massive demand' from Peterborough families
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Mosque charity sees ‘massive demand’ from Peterborough families

UK charity Muslim Hands welcomes ceasefire in Gaza and pledges support for rebuilding efforts
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UK charity Muslim Hands welcomes ceasefire in Gaza and pledges support for rebuilding efforts

Introducing hyder.ai: The first AI model trained on Shia Islamic teachings
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Introducing hyder.ai: The first AI model trained on Shia Islamic teachings

Halal tech: how Muslim-friendly websites and apps blossomed in 2024
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Halal tech: how Muslim-friendly websites and apps blossomed in 2024

QR codes promising gifts to New Yorkers redirect shoppers to images of Israel's 'genocide'
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QR codes promising gifts to New Yorkers redirect shoppers to images of Israel’s ‘genocide’

Muslim community 'unite' to buy items for foodbank
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Muslim community ‘unite’ to buy items for foodbank

This Muslim community in Kansas City shares baklava at the holidays to say ‘we are all humans’
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This Muslim community in Kansas City shares baklava at the holidays to say ‘we are all humans’

Inter-religious Centers

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The Inter Faith Network (IFN)
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The Inter Faith Network (IFN)

Interfaith America
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Interfaith America

United Religions Initiative (URI)
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United Religions Initiative (URI)

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The Auckland Inter-Faith Council (AIFC)

Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations Program
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Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations Program

The Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY)
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The Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY)

Cambridge-Interfaith-Program
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Cambridge Interfaith Program (CIP)

Religions-for-Peace
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Religions for Peace

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Center for the Study of Conversion and Inter-Religious Encounters (CSoC)

Religions-for-Peace
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Religions for Peace

Islamophobia on the rise in Australia
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Islamophobia on the rise in Australia

Amazon Bows Down To Islam - Muslims Force Withdrawal of 'Allah' Doormats
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Amazon Bows Down To Islam – Muslims Force Withdrawal of ‘Allah’ Doormats

IRIC News

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IRIC Statement on the Passing Away of Pope Francis
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IRIC Statement on the Passing Away of Pope Francis

IRIC Statement on The International Day to Combat Islamophobia
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IRIC Statement on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia

IRIC Statement in Solidarity with the People of Gaza
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IRIC Statement on the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

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IRIC Statement on Burning of the Holy Quran

IRIC-Statement-on-Education-of-Women-in-Afghanistan
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IRIC Statement on Education of Women in Afghanistan

In Memory of Haj Mohammad Taqi Ansarian
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In Memory of Haj Mohammad Taqi Ansarian

RIC-Statement-unity
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The Statement of IRIC on Film Production Conspiracy

Constructive Awaiting For A Shining Future
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Video Festival: Constructive Awaiting For A Shining Future

Message of Condolence by the Islamic Research and Information Center (IRIC) on the Occasion of Passing Away of Professor Mahmoud Ayoub
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Message of Condolence by the Islamic Research and Information Center (IRIC) on the Occasion of Passing Away of Professor Mahmoud Ayoub

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Islamic Research and Information Center (IRIC) participates in the global session of the Parliament of the World’s Religions 2021

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Statement by IRIC in Condemnation of the Martyrdom of High School Girls in Afghanistan

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Academic Research on Shiism in the West: Publication of IRIC Research Papers in the Encyclopedia of the World of Islam

Islamic Projects

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Push for black and Asian soldiers’ input in world wars to be taught in UK schools
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Push for black and Asian soldiers’ input in world wars to be taught in UK schools

This group is breaking down barriers to nature for Muslim students- one classroom at a time
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This group is breaking down barriers to nature for Muslim students- one classroom at a time

HAQQ Network’s renewed vision: The loudest Islamic Web3 project of 2023 shares it’s second phase vision
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HAQQ Network’s renewed vision: The loudest Islamic Web3 project of 2023 shares it’s second phase vision

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Project on Shi’ism & Global Affairs

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The American Society of Islamic Philosophy and Theology (ASIP&T)

The Global Imams & Scholars’ Charter – The Global Imams & Scholars Network
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The Global Imams & Scholars’ Charter – The Global Imams & Scholars Network

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Beyond Foundationalism: New Horizons in Muslim Analytic Theology

Historical Muslim Societies
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Historical Muslim Societies

The-Virtues-Symposium
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The Virtues Symposium

Centre for Media Monitoring
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Centre for Media Monitoring

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Call for submissions: From Hate to Healing Project

Muslim Interscholastic Tournament (MIST)
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Muslim Interscholastic Tournament (MIST)

Islamic World News

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Muslim women in Derby turn to fitness despite barriers
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Muslim women in Derby turn to fitness despite barriers

Muslim MPs call on UK to declare war on Israel
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Muslim MPs call on UK to declare war on Israel

East Renfrewshire crime: Muslim girl 'attacked' walking home from Scottish school as police probe 'hate crime'
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East Renfrewshire crime: Muslim girl ‘attacked’ walking home from Scottish school as police probe ‘hate crime’

Sacred Islamic artefacts go on display at school
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Sacred Islamic artefacts go on display at school

Masjid Al-Baqi and the question of religious freedom
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Masjid Al-Baqi and the question of religious freedom

Muslim leaders say Quebec report on secularism is discriminatory
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Muslim leaders say Quebec report on secularism is discriminatory

Austria plans to ban girls under 14 from wearing the hijab
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Austria plans to ban girls under 14 from wearing the hijab

British mosques: Landmark study reveals huge success story
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British mosques: Landmark study reveals huge success story

York University report warns anti-Palestinian racism, Islamophobia on the rise in Canada
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York University report warns anti-Palestinian racism, Islamophobia on the rise in Canada

UK student groups on the brink of ditching NUS union over Israel row
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UK student groups on the brink of ditching NUS union over Israel row

American Muslims more likely than other citizens to have a college degree
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Study: American Muslims more likely than other citizens to have a college degree

As Mamdani eyes city hall, the race to replace him begins
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As Mamdani eyes city hall, the race to replace him begins

Islamophobia

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East Renfrewshire crime: Muslim girl 'attacked' walking home from Scottish school as police probe 'hate crime'
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East Renfrewshire crime: Muslim girl ‘attacked’ walking home from Scottish school as police probe ‘hate crime’

Muslim leaders say Quebec report on secularism is discriminatory
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Muslim leaders say Quebec report on secularism is discriminatory

Austria plans to ban girls under 14 from wearing the hijab
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Austria plans to ban girls under 14 from wearing the hijab

UK Muslims targeted in plot that barely made headlines
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UK Muslims targeted in plot that barely made headlines

York University report warns anti-Palestinian racism, Islamophobia on the rise in Canada
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York University report warns anti-Palestinian racism, Islamophobia on the rise in Canada

US rights groups, Democrats slam Rep. Fine over anti-Muslim remarks
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US rights groups, Democrats slam Rep. Fine over anti-Muslim remarks

Meta faces discrimination lawsuit for firing Muslim employee over Palestine advocacy
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Meta faces discrimination lawsuit for firing Muslim employee over Palestine advocacy

Once again, British politicians want to ‘ban the burqa’. But this time, I’ve never felt so afraid
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Once again, British politicians want to ‘ban the burqa’. But this time, I’ve never felt so afraid

Man convicted for burning Quran outside Turkish consulate in London
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Man convicted for burning Quran outside Turkish consulate in London

UK man charged for burning Quran amid 'blasphemy law' accusations
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UK man charged for burning Quran amid ‘blasphemy law’ accusations

Islamophobia in the UK: A threat that’s only deepening
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Islamophobia in the UK: A threat that’s only deepening

UN appoints special envoy to combat Islamophobia
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UN appoints special envoy to combat Islamophobia

Media Framing

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American Muslims: A History Revealed
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Documentary: “American Muslims: A History Revealed”

Zeteo presents: Exclusive film on an Islamophobic hate crime
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Zeteo presents: Exclusive film on an Islamophobic hate crime

“So You Want To Be A Muslim”: Film chronicles converts’ struggles and triumphs
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Documentay: “So You Want To Be A Muslim”

Reflections on diversity and triumph at the first ever Muslim International Film Festival
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Reflections on diversity and triumph at the first ever Muslim International Film Festival

Lineup announced for UK’s inaugural Muslim international film festival
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Lineup announced for UK’s inaugural Muslim International Film Festival

Short film depicting the massacre of Shiites, Hazaras in Pakistan wins Best Short Film Award in Turkey
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Short film depicting the massacre of Shiites, Hazaras in Pakistan wins Best Short Film Award in Turkey

Edmonton hosts 14th Annual Muslim Film Festival
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Edmonton hosts 14th annual Muslim film festival

Documentary Tells Story of a Muslim Man’s Heroism
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Documentary tells story of a Muslim man’s heroism

French Muslim women challenge stereotypes in new documentary
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French Muslim women challenge stereotypes in new documentary

New film explores why Muslim women choose hijab
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New film explores why Muslim women choose hijab

Film reveals tales of Australian Muslim soldiers
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Film reveals tales of Australian Muslim soldiers

Documentary: An Act of Worship
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Documentary: An Act of Worship

Muslim Youth

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Navigating faith: Addressing the main challenges of young Muslims in Western countries
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Navigating faith: Addressing the main challenges of young Muslims in Western countries

'My hijab is a Superman cape when I play football'
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‘My hijab is a Superman cape when I play football’

How sport hijabs give girls freedom to play football
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How sport hijabs give girls freedom to play football

Muslim students protest as university closes prayer room on Fridays
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Muslim students protest as university closes prayer room on Fridays

Tips for students taking exams during Ramadan
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Tips for students taking exams during Ramadan

The effects of bullying on Muslim students
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The effects of bullying on Muslim students

Youth-led basketball club aims to break barriers for female Muslim athletes in London, Ont.
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Youth-led basketball club aims to break barriers for female Muslim athletes in London, Ont.

Windsor students walk out of school to protest Gaza war
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Windsor students walk out of school to protest Gaza war

Umme Kalsoom
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Young Muslim leads hijab campaign to break down barriers

UK Government gives Birmingham’s Green Lane Masjid £2.2 million
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UK Government gives Birmingham’s Green Lane Masjid £2.2 million for youth center

Young-Muslim-Writers-Awards-2022
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Young Muslim Writers Awards 2022

Recent Publications

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Justice in Islam: New Ethical Perspectives
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Justice in Islam: New Ethical Perspectives

The Making of Shia Ayatollahs
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The Making of Shia Ayatollahs

Studies in Islamic Traditions and Literature
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Studies in Islamic Traditions and Literature

Muḥammad and His Followers in Context
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Muḥammad and His Followers in Context

Esoteric Traditions in Islamic Thought
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Esoteric Traditions in Islamic Thought

The Woman Question in Islamic Studies
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The Woman Question in Islamic Studies

Modern Debates on Prophecy and Prophethood in Islam
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Modern Debates on Prophecy and Prophethood in Islam

Cultural Memory and Obstacles Challenging Digital Activist Muslims as Symbolic Violence
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Cultural Memory and Obstacles Challenging Digital Activist Muslims as Symbolic Violence

Feminist Theology and Social Justice in Islam
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Feminist Theology and Social Justice in Islam

Muslim Prayer in American Public Life
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Muslim Prayer in American Public Life

PhD Thesis: “Muslims and palliative care in a Western context”
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PhD Thesis: “Muslims and palliative care in a Western context”

Hadith Commentary: Continuity and Change
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Hadith Commentary: Continuity and Change

Religious Centers

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Shi‘a Research Institute (SRI)
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Shi‘a Research Institute (SRI)

Islamic Center of Naperville
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Islamic Center of Naperville

Islamic Learning Institute
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The Islamic Learning Institute (ILI)

New Islamic Center for Spanish-Speaking Muslims in Houston
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New Islamic Center for Spanish-Speaking Muslims in Houston

World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities
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World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities

Shiane Haidery Islamic Association (SHIA)
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Shiane Haidery Islamic Association (SHIA)

Al-Noor Institute
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Al-Noor Institute

Islamic Center at New York University (ICNYU)
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Islamic Center at New York University (ICNYU)

Islamic Institute of Toronto Academy
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Islamic Institute of Toronto Academy

Reports

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British mosques: Landmark study reveals huge success story
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British mosques: Landmark study reveals huge success story

York University report warns anti-Palestinian racism, Islamophobia on the rise in Canada
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York University report warns anti-Palestinian racism, Islamophobia on the rise in Canada

American Muslims more likely than other citizens to have a college degree
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Study: American Muslims more likely than other citizens to have a college degree

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world, new study shows
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Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world, new study shows

Islamophobia in the UK: A threat that’s only deepening
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Islamophobia in the UK: A threat that’s only deepening

Report shows record-high levels of anti-Muslim hate in UK
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Report shows record-high levels of anti-Muslim hate in UK

UK banking services withdrawn from four in 10 Muslim charities
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UK banking services withdrawn from four in 10 Muslim charities

UK charity regulator: Fundraising for Israel’s IDF ‘not lawful’
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UK charity regulator: Fundraising for Israel’s IDF ‘not lawful’

Global Muslim migration: Saudi Arabia leads as top destination
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Global Muslim migration: Saudi Arabia leads as top destination

Israel’s Gaza genocide ‘fueling Islamophobia across Europe’
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Israel’s Gaza genocide ‘fueling Islamophobia across Europe’

GB News broadcasts half of all UK stories about Muslims, analysis shows
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GB News broadcasts half of all UK stories about Muslims, analysis shows

Muhammad is England’s most popular boys’ baby name for first time
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Muhammad is England’s most popular boys’ baby name for first time

Success Stories

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Three Muslim sisters helped change rules of American women’s wrestling
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Three Muslim sisters helped change rules of American women’s wrestling

Leila Aboulela wins PEN Pinter Prize 2025 for her powerful writing on migration, faith, and women’s lives
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Leila Aboulela wins PEN Pinter Prize 2025 for her powerful writing on migration, faith, and women’s lives

Guernsey elects Munazza Malik, first Muslim deputy in historic local elections
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Guernsey elects Munazza Malik, first Muslim deputy in historic local elections

Muslim women MPs election shows a shift in Canadian politics and a push for real change
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Muslim women MPs election shows a shift in Canadian politics and a push for real change

The Muslim Boxing Awards 2025 in Birmingham
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Muslim women’s boxing coach ‘pushing for change’

Halal tech: how Muslim-friendly websites and apps blossomed in 2024
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Halal tech: how Muslim-friendly websites and apps blossomed in 2024

Khandakar Ohida is the winner of the 7th edition of the Jameel Prize
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Khandakar Ohida is the winner of the 7th edition of the Jameel Prize

Nelson Community Mosque wins at British Beacon Mosque Awards
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Nelson Community Mosque wins at British Beacon Mosque Awards

UPenn senior lecturer examines Islamophobia and other long-term effects of 9/11
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UPenn senior lecturer examines Islamophobia and other long-term effects of 9/11

Muslim Leader Appointed to Maryland’s Hate Crimes Commission
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Muslim Leader Appointed to Maryland’s Hate Crimes Commission