Teaching union donated to Islamic charity that published name and ‘endangered’ their own member

The union representing the teacher who showed a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad had donated money to the charity that went on to oust him.  The National Education Union’s (NEU) Kirklees branch, in West Yorkshire, which represents the Batley Grammar School teacher, had donated £3,000 to the charity Purpose of Life who went on to publish the … Read more

Two suicide bombers with allegiances to Islamic State blow themselves up outside Indonesian church

Two suicide bombers believed to be members of a militant network with Islamic State allegiances have blown themselves up outside a church packed with Palm Sunday Mass parishioners in Indonesia. At least 20 church parishioners and security guards were injured in the blast outside the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Makassar on the island … Read more

Army to form new 1,000-strong elite unit that will support the SAS against Islamic State

British Army’s new power Rangers: Elite new 1,000-strong unit of some of the fittest soldiers will back-up the SAS and may perform some special forces missions Army to form elite unit which could be thrust into battle against Islamic State The group could also face Russian proxy groups in Africa as early as next year … Read more

Scores of worshippers pray together at Islamic gathering in Bangladesh

Thousands of Muslim worshippers pray together and mingle in crowds at four-day Islamic festival in Bangladesh after country is spared a devastating wave of coronavirus deaths Crowds were mingling at close quarters at the four-day Islamic gathering on the banks of the Kirtankhola river Some worshippers took up positions days beforehand but it was not … Read more

Chemicals in medieval containers hint at Islamic Sicily WINE trade

It was unlikely that the residents of Islamic Sicily drank alcohol, but that didn’t stop them being involved in a possible thriving wine trade, according to a new study. Chemical residues of grapes found in medieval containers from Sardinia and Pisa led researchers from the University of York to speculate on how they were used. … Read more

Chemical residues of grapes in medieval containers hint at a thriving WINE trade in Islamic Sicily

It was unlikely that the residents of Islamic Sicily drank alcohol, but that didn’t stop them being involved in a possible thriving wine trade, according to a new study. Chemical residues of grapes found in medieval containers from Sardinia and Pisa led researchers from the University of York to speculate on how they were used. … Read more

Hundreds of mourners attend funeral of leading Islamic scholar

Hundreds including President Erdogan have gathered in Istanbul without social distancing for the funeral of a prominent Islamic scholar, without social distancing. Muhammed Emin Sarac died at his home on Friday after a battle with Covid-19. The distinguished hadith scholar was a preacher at Istanbul’s Fatih Mosque where Sunday’s funeral was held. Turkish President Recep Tayyip … Read more

Mercedes driver allegedly rams through gates of an Islamic school in Sydney as cops race to scene 

Driver rams Mercedes through the gates of an Islamic school in Sydney as cops scramble to the scene By Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:33 GMT, 24 January 2021 | Updated: 08:03 GMT, 24 January 2021 A Mercedes driver has allegedly rammed through the front gates of a Islamic school in Sydney’s south-west. … Read more

Huge fire breaks out at Islamic girls’ school in Bradford

Huge fire breaks out at Islamic girls’ school in Bradford sending thick plume of smoke over city Firefighters are battling fire at Islamic girls school Jamia Al-Hudaa in Bradford   Six crews are currently trying to tackle fire and bus services have been diverted   Iman Abu Sulaym said that there were no staff or students inside … Read more

Pair convicted of running illegal Islamic school ‘resumed teaching’

Muslim head and her father carried on teaching despite being convicted of running an illegal £2,500-a-year Islamic school that failed to promote core British values, court hears Nadia and Arshad Ali deny institution they run in Streatham is a full-time ‘school’ The father and daughter claim it only offers 18 hours of education per week … Read more