The continued senseless violence at the Al-Aqsa mosque in East Jerusalem is deeply disturbing and deplorable. We strongly condemn such violence against people praying at Al-Aqsa mosque, the third holiest site for Muslims.Places of Worship are considered as places of peace and tranquillity by all faiths. The sanctuary of Al-Aqsa was brutally violated and the tranquillity shattered by the Israeli…
MINAB condemns the heinous killing of innocent people at the Notre Dame basilica in Nice. Places of worship are holy sites where worshippers should feel safe and secure. Over the past couple of weeks, we have witnessed reciprocal violence between communities in France. The murder of a teacher Samuel Paty, the stabbing of two Muslim women by the Eiffel Tower…
It is with further deep sadness that we hear today of an attack at the holy sanctuary in Al-Aqsa, Palestine. This site is sacred to all faiths but as the site of the Prophet Muhammad’s miraculous Night Journey and the first qibla for the Muslims, it has even more historical and spiritual significance.We ask all Muslims and Imams, in particular,…
“The incident on Thursday outside Ilford Islamic Centre is appalling. Worshippers attending night prayers after breaking fast were attacked with eggs and stones. This is wholly unacceptable and an incredibly upsetting time for all those involved. People should be able to attend worship in peace, without being ambushed.MINAB works with mosques across the country to help ensure safety for worshippers,…
In the blessed month of Ramadan, additional acts of worship are performed both individually and collectively to attain spiritual advancement and a closer connection to Allah (SWT). Although we will continue to observe Covid-19 related restrictions this Ramadan, we thank Allah Almighty for the relative freedoms we have compared to last year, and ask for the ability to make the most of this…