Monthly archives: July 2014

The Role of Righteous Muslims, Printed in German by Faith Matters
July 30, 2014 By Faith Matters

The Role of Righteous Muslims, Printed in German by Faith Matters

We have printed the Role of Righteous Muslims, Muslims who saved Jews in the Holocaust, in German. The booklet has now been printed in Arabic, German and English and we have circulated over 8,000 booklets electronically and in hard copy form within the UK. We hope that the Role of Righteous Muslims booklet serves as […]

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No to Importing Extremism and Sectarianism into the UK
July 23, 2014 By Faith Matters

No to Importing Extremism and Sectarianism into the UK

We understand that the continuing conflict in Iraq and the civil war in Syria have the potential to be used to promote sectarian violence in the United Kingdom and whilst the chances of real unrest are extremely low, there is a sense in some small localities in the UK that there are existing lines drawn […]

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Information Boards on the Righteous Muslims. Muslims Who Saved Jews in the Holocaust
July 18, 2014 By Faith Matters

Information Boards on the Righteous Muslims. Muslims Who Saved Jews in the Holocaust

As part of the Righteous Muslims project, we have developed information boards of various sizes that can be used by schools, mosques and synagogues and which outline cast studies and histories of Muslims who saved Jews in the Holocaust. The boards highlight the personal stories of Muslims who risked their lives and their personal possessions […]

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A Statement on the Ongoing Conflict in Gaza and Israel
July 11, 2014 By Faith Matters

A Statement on the Ongoing Conflict in Gaza and Israel

We understand, given that we work with diverse Muslim communities in the UK, that there is anger about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the large number of deaths in Gaza. The reaction within Israel on the back of the murders of three teenagers has certainly hardened public opinion in the country and […]

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The Loss of Christians in Mosul and the Middle East is a Stain in the Region
July 9, 2014 By Faith Matters

The Loss of Christians in Mosul and the Middle East is a Stain in the Region

THE LOSS OF CHRISTIANS IN MOSUL & THE MIDDLE EAST IS A STAIN ON THE REGION The actions of ISIS in Iraq and in areas like Mosul and the corresponding targeting of Christians in Syria and other areas brings an ill wind for the future of minority faiths in the region. Furthermore, Arab Christians from […]

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Ensuring On-Line Safety for Young People in the Borough of Waltham Forest
July 3, 2014 By Faith Matters

Ensuring On-Line Safety for Young People in the Borough of Waltham Forest

We recently held an event in the London Borough of Waltham Forest which was targeted at mothers in the Borough. The event was based on the benefits and threats of the Internet and speaking at the event was Commander Mak Chishty from the Metropolitan Police Service. The Director of Faith Matters also spoke at the […]

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