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Desecration of everything Islam Stands For. We are outraged by the attack on London Bridge on Saturday night. The fact that this should happen when millions of Muslims had just broken their fast and were heading to mosques across UK for their evening prayers is beyond belief. This vile attack on innocent people in Ramadan desecrates everything Islam stands for.

We are deeply saddened once again by what took place Yesterday in Brussels. These and horrific attacks have shocked us just days after the atrocities in Istanbul and, as Muslims all around the world continuously emphasise, are against everything that Islam stands for. We send our sincere condolences to the families of those affected and we pray that we see an end to violence of this kind, the world over.

We were honoured today to receive David Tredinnick, MP for Bosworth, at our site in Markfield, Leicestershire

The Islamic Foundation welcomes International Women’s Day this year by remembering the Islamic values related to the dignity of women. The Qur’an, which Muslims believe to be divinely revealed sacred scripture, came at a time when women suffered from considerably diminished social standing.

The Islamic Foundation mourns the loss of over 70 souls in Pakistan. A suicide bomber claimed by a splinter group of Pakistan’s Taliban targeted a crowded park in Lahore on Easter Sunday, injuring over 300 besides the massive loss of innocent life. This cowardly act may have been symbolically targeted against Christians, yet the majority of those who died were Muslim.

The Foundation has actively furthered its connection with the local community by inviting Markfield village residents to our site for a tour and a cup of tea.

Dr Ijaz Gilani, Global Vice-President of Gallup International and Chairman of Gilani Research Foundation, delivered a lecture

Dr Rayes Musthafa, leading paediatrician at The Harley Street Hospital, London, delivered an inspiring summary lecture of his Positive Islamic Parenting

British Ambassador to Indonesia, Mr. Moazzem Malik, visited The Foundation on 18th November. He was welcomed by Dr. Manazir Ahsan, Chairman of The Foundation along with Farooq Murad, Director General. After a brief tour he held a roundtable discussion with the trustees and the staff, exploring ideas with regards to fostering better understanding across faiths and communities.

We are shocked by the violence and loss of life in our neighbouring country, France. We at The Islamic Foundation UK strongly condemn these heinous acts which in no way embody the spirit of Islam. We send our sympathy and sincerest condolences to families of those who have been affected.