How do you guarantee that a lot of British Muslim from different back grounds are aware of the MCB's schedule and are participating in it? Do you promote Ramadan's schedule on some university campuses in UK?
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We have a huge number of visitors to our website. We publicise our activities and disseminate information through this.
In addition to this, we send information to our affiliates by post and email. We also have newsletters that informs the general public.
This year, the MCB has launched a Ramadan website. This allows organisations to publicise ramadan activities and events that are taking place across Britain.
http://www.mcb.org.uk/ramadan/
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What are the challenges facing British Muslims during Ramadan?
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There are many challenges in various areas from schools, universities to the work place. However, the Muslim community is facing and tackling them head on.
The MCB has produced guidelines for schools and the work place so that these are met and overcome. You can find out more on our website:
http://www.mcb.org.uk/
Furthermore, MCB encourages greater engagement in the life of Britain. Through dialogue with authorities and colleagues, these challenges are overcome.
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Kamal Abdel Rahman
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I would like to know what is MCB's plans for `Eid..do you have any activities that me, as a British Muslim, can participate in with my family?
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For the last few years, the MCB has been organising `Eid in the Square in London. This provides an opportunity for the whole family, and our friends in wider society to celebrate this great occasion.
This year, `Eid in the Square will take place on Saturday the 11th of October 2008, insha’ Allah.
We hope to see you then!
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Sidi Muhammad
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What kind of activities does the MCB Youth Committee do?
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Our areas of work include: Capacity & Leadership Development; Advocacy & Campaigning for Muslim youth.
We recently sent a delegation to Bosnia-Herzegovina to look at youth and women’s work, interfaith, community cohesion and development of the community. To take inspiration and lessons for Britain.
Furthermore we will be holding a Youth Conference in October to promote good practice in youth work.
We will be launching our Beacons Project which highlights innovative and dynamic work taking place with young people.
We will also have a Media Training Seminar which will look at proactively engaging with the media. And there is a lot more!
You can stay up-to-date on our activities by regularly visiting our website.
www.mcb.org.uk
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London Muslims
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How can young Muslim students outside contribute positively to the British society (as the MCB is based in London) would you please help?
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MCB’s office is based in London, like any organisation, it needs a base. However, our work is not only in London.
The youth committee will be having a media seminar which will be taking place in Birmingham in October. Our next youth committee meeting, also in October, will be taking place in Manchester, insha’ Allah.
We had a national road show where we looked at ‘Beyond the Terror Narrative’.
We are very happy to work with people from all across Britain. If you would like to get involved then do contact us mujibul@mcyouth.org.uk or admin@mcb.org.uk
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Ismail
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It seems that you are very active young British Muslim, tabarak Allah, and a teacher at the same time…How do you manage your time to do all of that together and do you think many Muslim who are encountering London's busy life can do that?
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First of all, it is only with the help and mercy of Allah (swt).
Secondly, I have always had a strong and dynamic group of people working with me. My deep and sincere du’a and thanks go to everyone.
Thirdly, it is about time management, which is always a juggling act. Sometimes you do well, other times, you can only improve on.
Lastly, life and our stay in this world is too short.
I think Muslims are doing a lot and can do much more. It only requires being organised and hard working.
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Islam Fateh -- Birmingham University
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Do you think that engaging young British Muslims more in a fruitful activities (like the MCB's activities) may defeat the extremism which is claimed to be spreading among Muslim youth in UK?
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There are a few things with this question which is disagreeable.
Firstly, there is no common definition of extremism. What does extremism mean? Many people will have different definitions.
Secondly, the idea of extremism spreading is a misnomer. There is no credible study which points to this.
MCB’s message has always been working for the common good and engagement in British life in all areas including political.
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This session has come to an end.
We would like to thank Mujibul Islam for speaking to IslamOnline.net audience today, and we also thank all those who participated in this dialogue.
We apologize for not being able to accommodate any further questions. We request our readers to join us in the upcoming sessions.
What is the Muslim Safety Forum (MSF) and how does it contribute to the safety of British Muslims?
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We work with security services in the UK including the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), Home Office and other agencies on issues concerning Muslims.
MSFs work areas include Counter Terrorism, Islamaphobia and the Training and Development of the police service relating to Muslims.
We have worked on reporting and recording of Islamaphobia as a crime. We produced a third party reporting pack, and have campaigned for Islamaphobic incidents to be recorded as such and not any other. We will launch an Islamaphobia campaign soon, insha’ Allah.
We are ensuring police officers are trained in working with the Muslim community. There has been a successful pilot training project where police officers visited the mosque and learnt about Muslims. We plan to develop on this.
On Counter Terrorism we have had continuing discussions on better Policing tactics and the impact on the community; working with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) ensuring the language used by prosecutors is not inflammatory or confusing. This resulted in the CPS publishing clearer examples of what is prosecuted and what is not. We are pursuing unjust cases of counter terrorism related arrests.
You can find out further information from the website
www.muslimsafetyforum.org
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khan
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Asalamo alykum
I'm not able to fast due illnesses how can I benefit from Ramadhan Kareem?
Also can you advice me of a Du'aa to get married my dream spouse, who I love.
Is it right to beg Allah swt to grant me the one I love allthough that person doesn't know about it?
jazakallah
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This question is not part of this discussion, and is better suited to a more learned scholar.
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Aisha
- United Kingdom
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salam
How this organization is supported financially?
Thank you
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The MCB's administrative expenses are funded entirely by affiliation fees and donations from Muslim individuals and institutional well-wishers. These financial sources fund the MCB's core work.
You can support our work and make donations by going to the following link
Could you please give us some information on the Muslim Student Awards and your role in it?
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This was set up to recognise and celebrate the huge achievements young Muslim students (both male and female) were making.
Whilst excelling in their studies they were also able to take part in areas outside of academia, including their local community, sports & recreation and many other activities.
