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FEBRUARY 2025 UPDATE FROM DR WAJID AKHTER


** New Vision, New Members, New Energy
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Assalamu alaikum!

What an extraordinary first month it has been working for you all. I've had the privilege of travelling across the country, meeting grassroots Muslims, and witnessing the remarkable work being done in our communities. Your feedback on MCB's role has been invaluable and inspiring.

As promised in my inaugural speech ([link removed]) , we've begun the 'open-heart surgery' of the Muslim Council of Britain. This past weekend, we convened an exceptional coalition of young professionals and introduced new teams to build a better MCB.

We've announced the decentralisation of our organisation, with regional hubs now driving our work forward. Find out how you can get involved here ([link removed]) . Additionally, we've brought together mosques to share best practices on addressing knife crime in their areas.
With Ramadan approaching, we're preparing to showcase the outstanding work of our community. Do visit our Ramadan hub ([link removed]) website for comprehensive resources and guidance.

Together, we're building a stronger, more dynamic MCB.

Warmest regards,

Dr Wajid Akhter - Secretary General

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** FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MCB
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Knife crime is on the rise, with even young children being perpetrators and victims of attacks & murders.
We hosted a webinar with Green Lane Masjid in Birmingham and Balham Mosque in London who shared their stories and best practise and proposed how mosques can play their part in reducing this evil by removing knives & empowering the youth.

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The first 2025-27 National Council meeting set out the ambitious Vision 2050 ([link removed]) roadmap, emphasising inclusivity and enhanced community engagement across Britain. MCB volunteer teams also met this weekend, bringing together an exceptional coalition of young professionals to bring new energy to the organisation.

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** WELCOME TO OUR NEW FAMILY OF MEMBERS
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The Muslim Council of Britain is thrilled to welcome the following affiliates to its network:
* New Beginnings ([link removed]) : Providing comprehensive support for new Muslims through education, social connections, and holistic guidance.
* Cann Hall Mosque ([link removed]) : Serving Leytonstone's Muslim community with prayer facilities, vital community services and a food back for everyone.
* Bushey Islamic Circle ([link removed]) : Pioneering spiritual and cultural hub offering innovative programmes including martial arts and fitness.
* Eden Masjid & Dawah Centre ([link removed]) : Coventry's newest community hub providing year-round prayer facilities and religious services.
* Aghosh UK ([link removed]) : UK professionals with personal experience of Pakistan leading vital poverty-relief initiatives across Pakistan and beyond.
* Muslim Association of Croydon ([link removed]) : Serving Croydon's Muslims since 1974, founding the bustling Croydon Mosque & Islamic Center which welcomes over 9,000 visitors weekly.
* Experience Giving: Empowering refugees through education and skills development.

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** MCB Urges National Strategy As Islamophobic Attacks Rise By 73%
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The Muslim Council of Britain is deeply troubled by the 73% surge in Islamophobic assaults ([link removed]) in 2024—an unprecedented crisis culminating in last summer’s violent riots. Our decision-makers face a stark choice: ignore this hatred or confront it properly.

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** Muslim Council of Britain Urges World to Rebuild Gaza and Stop the Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine
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What makes Gaza beautiful is not merely its buildings and infrastructure, but its people. Any suggestion of reconstruction that involves the removal of Palestinians from their homeland – temporary or permanent – must be recognised for what it is: ethnic cleansing by another name. Such proposals are morally reprehensible and contrary to international law..

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** Empowering Muslim Women
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MCB Showcases ‘From Sidelined to Strategic’: Pioneering Research on Muslim Women’s Career Paths in London. The new study reveals how Muslim women navigate professional careers while maintaining faith-based values.

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