Islam
Islam is the second largest religion in Britain and the world.
More than one billion people follow Islam and it is the fastest growing religion.
Followers of Islam are called Muslims.
Islam is over 1,400 years old, dating back to the 7th Century. It began in Arabia.
The Arabic word for God is Allah.
The word "Islam" means submission to God's will and obedience to God's law. It comes from an old Arabic word meaning "peace."
Resources for and about Muslim Women
'She Who Disputes - Muslim Women Shape the Debate'
Following the 2006 Listening to Muslim Women events which took place across England in Manchester, Bradford, Leicester, Birmingham and London, the Muslim Women's Network (MWN) launched it's report, She Who Disputes on 7 December 2006. Follow the link for more information on the consultation and to download the document.
www.thewnc.org.uk/wnc_work/muslim_women.html
'What Islam Really Says About Domestic Abuse'
A document from the Muslim Women's Resource Centre
www.mwrc.org.uk/Documents/Domestic_abuse
www.mwrc.org.uk/
Muslim Council of Britain
Aims and Objectives
- To promote cooperation, consensus and unity on Muslim affairs in the UK.
- Encourage and strengthen all existing efforts being made for the benefit of the Muslim community.
- To work for a more enlightened appreciation of Islam and Muslims in the wider society.
- To establish a position for the Muslim community within British society that is fair and based on due rights.To work for the eradication of disadvantages and forms of discrimination faced by Muslims.
- To foster better community relations and work for the good of society as a whole.
www.mcb.org.uk
British Muslim Forum
One of the aims of the BMF is to communicate the balanced opinions and impartial ways of Islam and promote its peace-loving morals and etiquettes.
www.bmf.eu.com
Muslim Association of Britain
An Islamic organisation that is of solid organisational structure and sound membership profile, which represents British Muslims on all levels, including the educational, spiritual, scientific, academic, social and political. An organisation that speaks for Muslims on all issues and enjoys strong support throughout British society, through proving its worth and value as an integral element thereof rather than a fringe entity.
An organisation that leads the way in Islamic public work and opens doors to more efficient, constructive and appropriate relationships with the wider non-Muslim community, and is considered a true and proper reflection of Islam and its sublime principles.
www.mabonline.net
