Muslim Council of Scotland pulls out of anti-racism demo because of Zionist group
The Muslim Council of Scotland has pulled out of today’s Stand up to Racism march in Glasgow because of the participation of a pro-Israel...
Police Scotland step up patrols ahead of “Punish a Muslim Day”
Police Scotland are to step up patrols around mosques to reassure Muslims ahead of “Punish a Muslim Day” on April 3.
Deputy Chief Constable Johnny...
Muslim women’s organisation posts image of woman in “gay pride” hijab
A Muslim women's organisation has said its intention was not to promote homosexuality after it posted an image of a woman in a "gay...
Challenging anti-Muslim racism in Scotland
Smina Akhtar is a PhD student in the Department of Sociology, at University of Glasgow.
Smina Akhtar goes through the different strands and layers of anti-Muslim...
80 year old man dies at Glasgow Central Mosque
An 80 year old man passed away at Glasgow Central Mosque on Thursday morning.
Emergency services rushed to the mosque at around 3.40am after reports...
Tasnim Nazeer becomes first hijabi to anchor Scottish TV news report
Journalist Tasnim Nazeer has become the first hijabi to anchor a report on Scottish TV news.
The 34 year old mum-of-five from Glasgow appeared on...
Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf strives to create new hate crimes law
Scotland's Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf is spearheading efforts to introduce a new law to better protect hate crime victims, including victims of Islamophobia.
The proposed...
Anas Sarwar becomes first Muslim to lead major UK political party
Anas Sarwar has become the first Muslim and ethnic minority leader of a major UK political party after being elected as the new leader...
What’s at stake for Muslims in the Scottish elections?
Scottish Parliamentary elections will be held on May 6 and MEND has released a manifesto highlighting the crucial issues for Scottish Muslims.
MEND is asking parties...
SNP candidate Anum Qaisar-Javed becomes latest Muslim MP
Anum Qaisar-Javed has become the latest Muslim MP in Westminster after the Scottish National Party won the Airdrie and Shotts by-election.
The 28 year old is...
