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The Policy Research Centre conducted this piece of research for the Open Society Institute’s At Home in Europe Programme, which explores the policy concerns of Muslim citizens in eleven EU cities.

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.

The Islamic Foundation strongly condemns the brutal killing of tourists in Sousse, Tunisia, many of whom from were Britain. There can be no justification in Islam for such a heinous crime. These innocent victims were given promise of safety and protection by the government and Muslims of Tunisia to spend their holiday. Their protection is an Islamic duty.

It is extremely saddening to see the various acts of violence and extremism we have recently witnessed. Whether the victims of these acts have been Muslims, as in the case of Chapel Hill in America, or members of other religious or cultural backgrounds, as in the case of the synagogue and free speech event in Copenhagen, we condemn such atrocities wholeheartedly.

There can be only one response: outright and unequivocal condemnation, standing united and resolute on our shared values.

The Islamic Foundation strongly condemns the horrific incident that took place in Paris on Wednesday 7th January which claimed the lives of a number of staff and police officers at the Charlie Hebdo magazine offices.

A one day round table discussion focussing on spirituality. To seek out the spiritual path to truth is often as extensive as it is arduous, as inwardly profound as it is outwardly challenging.

In association with New Muslim Project the study carried out by Cambridge University explores Narratives of Conversion to Islam: Female Perspectives brought together more than forty female Muslim converts to discuss aspects of their conversions to Islam, to reflect on their journeys and experiences and to produce a report to inform Muslims and non-Muslims about the topic.

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Jeddah has conferred the IDB Prize in Islamic Economics for the year 2011 on the Islamic Foundation, Leicester, UK, awarded in recognition of its distinguished services and contribution to Islamic Economics.

It is with deep sadness and shock for us to learn of the brutal kidnapping and savage murder of Vittorio Arrigoni in Gaza today.