Saman Javed

London

Journalist at Hyphenonline

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Articles

UK Muslim leaders pay tribute to ‘voice of conscience’ Pope Francis

3 weeks ago | hyphenonline.com | Saman Javed

British Muslim leaders have paid tribute to Pope Francis, the leader of the global Roman Catholic Church, who died on Monday aged 88. The Vatican said the pope, who was elected to the position in 2013, had died following a stroke and cardiac arrest. His final appearance was at the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square on Sunday, where he gave an Easter address.
'Essential to the community’: Slough fights back against library closures

1 month ago | hyphenonline.com | Saman Javed

Families, business owners and local councillors in Slough are battling to save two libraries ahead of a crunch meeting that will decide their future next month. Chandra Muvvala, an independent councillor for Langley Marish, who is leading the campaign to save Langley and Cippenham libraries, is asking local families and politicians to join a protest outside council offices on 24 April.
Hamid Patel: Appointment of Ofsted chief a ‘landmark’ for British Muslims

1 month ago | hyphenonline.com | Saman Javed

Charities and senior education professionals have hailed the appointment of Sir Hamid Patel as the interim chair of Ofsted as a “landmark moment showcasing the incredible contributions British Muslims make to society”. The education regulatory body recently announced that Patel, who has been an Ofsted board member since 2019, will take up the role for five months after Dame Christine Ryan steps down at the end of March.
A master carpet weaver shares what to look for in an antique rug

2 months ago | hyphenonline.com | Saman Javed

“I love buying rugs, but I hate selling them,” says Bahram Javadi-Babreh, 67. His extensive collection of ornate carpets comprises more than 4,000 examples from Iran, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, China, England and Ireland. Born in a small village in the mountains of north-west Iran, Javadi-Babreh began weaving rugs at the age of four, learning the skill with the help of his brother.
British Muslim Network holds first discussions on improving Muslims’ lives

2 months ago | hyphenonline.com | Saman Javed

Muslim faith leaders, business owners, politicians, civil servants, charity workers and medical professionals from across the UK gathered in London on Tuesday for the launch of the British Muslim Network (BMN). The event at the Hilton London Kensington hotel featured about 60 participants taking part in roundtable discussions on how to improve the lives of British Muslims.
The Hyphen Ramadan price index 2025

2 months ago | hyphenonline.com | Saman Javed

Across the UK, millions of Muslims are busy stocking their cupboards, fridges and freezers in preparation for the holy month of Ramadan, which begins at the end of February. The annual inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic beverages declined for most of 2024 but is now rising again, up from 2% in December to 3.3% in January 2025, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures.
Cancer awareness activist Allia Amjad: ‘There are still so many fears and taboos’

2 months ago | hyphenonline.com | Saman Javed

Allia Amjad, a primary school teacher and community activist in Leicester, founded the At-Taqwa Cancer Support Group in 2021. Photograph courtesy of Allia AmjadAllia Amjad, 52, is a primary school teacher and community activist from Leicester. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2019 after finding a lump during a self-examination. Describing her shock at the diagnosis, Amjad said she had been vigilant with routine examinations after having undergone surgery for a benign cyst in 2014.
Muslim and Jewish leaders present historic joint statement to King Charles III

Feb 11, 2025 | hyphenonline.com | Saman Javed

A landmark agreement between 12 Muslim and Jewish faith leaders from across the UK was presented to King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. The Drumlanrig accords, named after the Scottish castle where their details were thrashed out in January, aim to establish unity between Jewish and Muslim communities in Britain to help tackle both antisemitism and Islamophobia, as well as poverty and isolation.
Muslim Council of Britain elects Mohammed Wajid Akhter as secretary general

Jan 27, 2025 | hyphenonline.com | Saman Javed

Mohammed Wajid Akhter, a doctor from Essex, has been elected secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain. Akhter was appointed to the role at the organisation’s annual general meeting, which was held at the East London Mosque on Saturday. It marks the end of Zara Mohammed’s four-year tenure as the MCB’s first female general secretary after she completed the maximum two terms.
New lobby group for British Muslims ‘won’t compete with Muslim Council of Britain’

Jan 24, 2025 | hyphenonline.com | Saman Javed

A new body that hopes to lobby the government on issues affecting Muslims across areas including education, healthcare and the criminal justice system is set to launch next month — and insists it won’t seek to rival the Muslim Council of Britain. The British Muslim Network (BMN) will officially go live in London on 25 February with a series of roundtables inviting participants from across England to share their expertise on the challenges facing Muslims across a variety of sectors.