How do the lessons from Ashura relate to us today
Massoud Shadjareh, Chair of the IHRC, speaks on how the lessons from #Ashura and Karbala relate to the present. We must recognise the oppressors of our time and stand up for #justice just like Imam...
View ArticleNigeria: Fears of State Sanctioned Violence in Abuja, Wednesday
Islamic Movement commemoration of Ashura targeted in Communique from FCT Police Command IHRC is deeply concerned regarding a notice circulated by FCT Police Command demanding that no one attends the...
View ArticleAlert – Nigeria: Demand Abuja and other Ashura processions are protected from...
The possibility of police or security services violence against those taking part has been raised by a notice sent by FCT Police Command. Summary IHRC is deeply concerned regarding a notice...
View ArticleNigeria: Reports of arrests after Abuja Ashura procession
Concerns that police/ state harassment of Islamic Movement continues There are a number of reports that attendees of the annual Ashura procession in Abuja today have been arrested. This includes...
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Ashura 2024
Muharram, particularly its first ten days, holds profound significance, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. This period,...
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Documentary Screening and Q&A: Two Kids A Day
Join us for an exclusive documentary screening of Two Kids A Day, followed by a conversation with producer, Mohamed Babai. This event is in collaboration with Brent Trades Council. Sold Out! WHEN:...
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Ocean Tales and Creative Crafts with Thalia S.A.: Mermaid Lagoon
Join us for an exciting day of storytelling and cupcake decorating with the talented and young author, Thalia S.A. Reading and taking inspiration from her book, Mermaid Lagoon, Thalia will gather book...
View ArticleAlert – Take action against the Tajikistan’s Islamophobic ban on the hijab
Summary The Tajikistani government is taking extreme measures to ban the practising of Islam from the country. This includes enforcing a hijab ban. Join us in opposing this. Background On 20th June...
View ArticleWe won’t stop until genocide is history
Massoud Shadjareh, Chair of IHRC, delivers a powerful speech on the Palestinian movement. We must bring a change and we must fight against this injustice. We at IHRC will continue to do so until...
View ArticleBring Aafia Siddiqui home now!
Do you know Dr. Aafia Siddiqui? A highly educated academic and mother of three, Dr. Aafia Siddiqui was abducted by the American government in Pakistan and was the first woman subjected to the full...
View ArticleEvent Report: Documentary Screening: Two Kids A Day
In collaboration with Brent Trades Council, IHRC held a screening of documentary, Two Kids a Day, on Thursday, 18 July. The documentary highlights the use of minors’ arrests to control and repress...
View ArticleChildren’s Storytelling and Activities Day: Jamal the Giant with Mariam Hakim
Join us for fun afternoon of storytelling and creative activities around the book, Jamal the Giant and the Largest Lesson, with author Mariam Hakim. It’s going to be a GIANT celebration!! We are...
View ArticleUK – IHRC demands GM Police investigate systemic culture of abuse
Islamophobic violence as evidenced in Manchester airport attacks likely tip of the iceberg IHRC has written to the of Chief Constable Greater Manchester Police Stephen Watson demanding immediate...
View Article“We will always resist your injustice” Zeena Zakzaky, Nigeria
10 years ago the Al Quds massacre in Zaria, killed 34 members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria after The army cracked down on a peaceful protest for Palestine. Zeenah Zakzaky, lost 3 of her children...
View ArticleAuthor Evening with Muadh Chati: An Introduction to the Science of the Noble...
Join us for an online author evening with Muadh Chati to discuss the compilation, An Introduction to the Science of the Noble Hadith VOL 1 (available to purchase from the IHRC Bookshop soon). This...
View ArticleIHRC launches Tunisia political prisoners campaign
IHRC has launched a new campaign to apply public pressure on the British and foreign governments to help secure the freedom of political prisoners currently being held by the Tunisian regime. In 2021...
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Alert – Write to your country’s foreign department in support of Tunisian...
Summary Act now and write to your foreign ministry in support of popular Muslim political prisoners who have been arrested in Tunisia. Background In Tunisia, President Kais Saied has committed mass...
View ArticleIHRC warns of racial “tipping point” after Southport mob violence
Last night’s attack on a Southport mosque by a far right mob intent on weaponising the horrific murder of three children is the latest warning that racialised minorities, especially Muslims, are no...
View ArticleLetter to Home Secretary and 44 police chiefs in England and Wales
The Home Secretary Yvette Cooper The horrifically shocking racist violence of the last few days in which Muslim communities and asylum seekers have seen their persons, homes, vehicles, businesses,...
View ArticleAuthorities must tackle causes of far right violence and protect Muslims
IHRC has urged the government and the criminal justice system to do more to tackle the xenophobic ideology driving far right violence on our streets. In a letter today to the Home Secretary and the 44...
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