Muslim Council of Britain

Hungry for change?

You can make a difference by registering to vote and getting politically engaged - we can challenge power, transform the provision local councils provide and ensure vulnerable communities are protected.
Register to vote: https://loom.ly/IjF3IBwe
#Hungry4Change

The 10th Annual Sri Lankan Muslim Educational Excellence Awards were held on Saturday, 17/01/2026, at Allum Manor Hall, Elstree. Deputy Secretary General Maswood Ahmed gave the keynote and presented awards with the Sri Lankan Embassy team. Recognizing academic success is vital for our advancement.

MCB is now on #UpScrolled! Find us @muslimcounciluk

It is important that we support initiatives which bring control of social media platforms away from tech giants and toxic billionaires.

Join UpScrolled and lets start building a new narrative.

This weekend, we were proud to host the Northern Ireland Regional we were inspired by stories of local action, from mosques and communities Thank you to our team, speakers and sponsors who made the evening possible.
Next stop: Manchester, next weekend.
Get involved. Email: Regions@mcb.org.uk

Elections 2026: Ramadan HUNGRY FOR CHANGE
Actions you can take right now:
🖊️Register as a GOTV champion: https://tr.ee/MCB_GOTV
📣Educate your community using our political toolkit: https://mcb.org.uk/ramadan
❤️Share why you are voting and tag us!
@muslimcounciluk #Hungry4Change #Ramadan2026

To Allah we belong and to Him we return.

We offer our condolences to the family and friends of Councillor Waseem Zaffer who leaves behind a young family. We pray that his work and his legacy continues to be a source of inspiration for future generations of public servants.

The London Dinner connected mosque committees, youth organizations, and civil society for an inspiring evening. Thank you to our sponsors: Islamic Relief UK, Watan Charity UK, Human Relief Foundation, and Orphans in Need. Final stop: Manchester 7.2.26. Get involved by emailing Regions@mcb.org.uk.

Congrats to Bishop Sarah Mullally on being elected Archbishop of Canterbury, a historic first for women. MCB was honored to attend the Confirmation of the Election, wishing her success in her vital ministry. We look forward to working together in dialogue, respect, and service to society.

Top tips on managing volunteers #Ramadan
Tips from the webinar
📝 DBS if working with vulnerable / children
♻️ Recruitment period (Jan) & offboarding period (Dec)
🎁 Show appreciation
📲 Consider investing in management tools
🤔 Have a clear #vision
Your MCB Team in partnership with AllWaysNetwork

🌙 Our Ramadan Guide is designed to support Muslims in Britain throughout the holy month, while also helping workplaces, schools, colleagues and communities better understand Ramadan and Eid.
It offers practical guidance, resources and tips inclusive Ramadan🤍
📖 Read & share https://loom.ly/nP-rgKo

Survey: How British Muslims see social media? How you use it, how it impacts your life, and what protections are needed for young people. Your insight will help inform wider research ahead of a key government consultation.
👉5–10min
🔗Survey: https://tr.ee/socialmediasurvey
📣Please share

Great to meet the inspiring The Joshie-Man - an autistic non-speaking 12 year old from Peterborough who is tackling hate visiting mosques everywhere through their #CakeNotHate campaign. Ps. We have given him a little certificate for being a kind and compassionate little champion!

NEXT STOPS LONDON 24.1. - BELFAST 31.1. - MANCHESTER 7.2
Make sure to join us for an empowering evening tackling Islamophobia and equipping our communities for crisis situations
Email Regions@mcb.org.uk
Thank you to our sponsors Islamic Relief, Orphans in Need, Watan Charity, Human Relief Foundation

Young people are speaking out on the harm of social media. A thoughtful reflection on why raising the access age to 16 is long overdue.
Read more 👇
https://loom.ly/5gigJ3s

📢 MCB calls for social media age limits to be raised to 16 — echoing growing concerns about the harmful impact of social media on young people’s wellbeing. It’s time to protect future generations and support healthier, safer digital lives.
Full Statement 👇
🔗 https://loom.ly/W9M8sW0

📢 New guidance from the Muslim Charities Forum on best practice when undertaking advocacy work — including key “dos and don’ts” to help organisations stay compliant, effective, and aligned with Charity Commission regulations. Check it out and share with your network! 👇

https://loom.ly/wenR-cU

Mission: Visionary 2050 – Take Off!
The MCB has officially launched the Visionary Programme.
Of over 100 applications, 32 were selected to join the programme, representing a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise from across the UK. Thank you to our supporters National Waqf and Islamic Relief UK

The Aziz Foundation publishes Social Impact Summary Report As we mark the 10-year anniversary of The Aziz Foundation, we are proud to unveil a landmark new report: “From Barriers to Bridges: A Decade...

This Social Impact #Report is a reminder that change happens when #communities are supported, voices are amplified, and potential is nurtured. Appreciation to the Aziz Foundation for their continued commitment over these past 10 years. We pray your work continues to grow.
https://loom.ly/_HY0Gpo

This #Jummah, schedule just £5 to the MCB
✔️ Set a schedule once
✔️ Donate automatically every Friday before Maghreb
✔️ Support the work of the Muslim Council of Britain consistently
🎁 Bonus: For every sign-up MyTenNights will add a one-time £10 bonus donation.
❤️ Join here:
https://tr.ee/MCBFriday

The Muslim Council of Britain has submitted written evidence to Lord Ken Macdonald’s Review of #PublicOrder and #HateCrime Legislation

Read in full:
https://loom.ly/kuL0oQ8

Lotifa Begum, our Public Affairs Manager, had a meeting today with Emily Thornberry MP (Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee) to address the ongoing genocide in #Palestine, the pressing #humanitarian needs, and the UK's responsibility in maintaining international human rights.

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Five businesses the Ummah needs to thrive in 2026. 🚀 Insightful, forward-thinking, and essential viewing for entrepreneurs and community builders alike, by Islamic Finance Guru. Have a watch and let us know what you think.
👉 https://loom.ly/_Zt9GLQ

Muslim Teachers Connect
Hosted by Association of Muslim Schools, Nida Trust, the Muslim Teachers Association, Read Teaching Network & the MCB
Supported my National Waqf
For people who work in education only
Sunday 1st Feb, 12:00–3:30pm
Saffron Kitchen
£30 per ticket
Book now: https://loom.ly/4TgUG3I

To Allah we belong and to Him we return. By all accounts, Abdul Latif and Sina were not just great role models of physical fitness, but of individuals who were involved in good deeds and even better manners. Our condolences with their family, friends and loved ones.

"The next generation is watching us. Let’s give them something worth inheriting."

Mustafa Al-Dabbagh looks back at a year of being a father, sharing what he has learnt and the lessons he would like his son to be guided by.
Read in full here: https://loom.ly/E4yHpgg

#fatherhood #muslim #men

What is the biggest problem faced by the #Muslim community today?
6 months, 30 towns, 1000 meetings, we have been listening to your hopes & fears.
Report: bit.ly/mcbtownhallpdf
👉 We need to work together, build a united infrastructure and move from saviours to systems.
#Unite | #Empower | #Serve

Times letters: Tories must be forthright about our situation In highlighting the denial of our political classes to our woeful public finances, Matthew Parris mentions the adverse demographic issue of welfare burden

The Times today published a Letter from MCB Assistant Secretary General Dr. Naomi Green writes.
It responds to an article by Shadow Minister for Equalitie Claire Coutinho perversely claiming that defining #Islamophobia undermines safeguarding of children.
https://loom.ly/IQUynLY

MCB Assistant Secretary General Dr. Naomi Green writes in The Telegraph regarding the proposed defenition of Islamophobia.

Full article here: archive.ph/wC9kd

It’s been 4 years since the Uyghur Tribunal’s genocide verdict https://loom.ly/nvTDZho.
We joined a meeting of the APPG on Uyghurs, APPG on Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery and Stop Uyghur Genocide to raise the profile of the forced labour and systematic oppression by the Chinese Government.