INTRODUCTION

We hope this section of Salaam will be most useful for those at school, whether in Britain or elsewhere in Europe. We hope it will provide Muslims and their non-Muslim friends with interesting facts and discussion points, as well as serve as a learning resources centre for school projects and other assignments.

We welcome your feedback and contributions – you could highlight the good work of an organisation, or the achievements of an individual, or just send us descriptions of your neighbourhood – its halaal shops and restaurants, mosques, places of interest, interesting characters, ‘Muslim-friendly’ schools and employers – you can also upload us images/digital photos if you wish.

May 2008 Politics in Britain - Ann Milton MP for Guildford London Assembly Member Murad Qureshi's blog Inventory of Arrests (updated) Blogs - Ken the magnificent Defining events - London elections update Muslims in Britain - Diversity report Muslims and the dirty war (updated) April 2008 Inventory of Arrests (updated) Metrics of domestic security (updated) Muslims and the dirty war Politics - Kerry vs Adeela - the Bristol East Constituency Politics - Barry Gardiner MP (updated) March 2008 Metrics of the domestic security regime Margaret Moran MP Shariah debate (Archbishop Rowan Williams) - Supporting voices, Noah Feldmanh Khalid Khaliq case - 16 months for CD London Assembly Member Murad Qureshi's blog - from fascists in Chelsea to Heathrow activists - 10th March Babar Ahmad case - 'Private Eye' revelations Metrics of surveillance - 10th March Keeping track of the ID card plan Shariah debate (Archbishop Rowan Williams) - Hansard, 3rd March

February 2008 Politics in Britain - Brent North MP Barry Gardiner London Assembly Member Murad Qureshi's blog Review: The search for common ground, Muslims, non-Muslims and the UK media Who's Who - Dr Nader El-Bizri Archbishop Rowan Williams - a pillar of wisdom Secret State updates - The O'Loan report and implications for Muslims The OVERT trail and Rashid Rauf London Calling.... Mayoral & Assembly elections HMD 2008 update Secret State updates - Political Intrigues Secret State updates - Metrics of the security regime Who's Who - Sadiq Khan update Inventory of arrests updates

January 2008 Who's who - Prof Adel Sharif Who's who - update on Shaheed Fatema Books & Reports: Citizenship Survey Who's who - update on Tony McNulty Politics in Britain - Barry Sheerman MP Who's who - update on Salma Yaqoob Politics in Britain - update on George Galloway

This Special Report comprises

		History of Muslims in the UK There has been Muslim contact with the British Isles for 1000 years!
		Defining events Fifteen important experiences including the Rushdie Affair (1988), the response to the war in Bosnia (1991), September 11 and its aftermath (2001), the historic anti-war marches (2001, 2002), Lib Dems seize Brent East victory and The Kilroy-Silk Affair (2004), the Jack Straw veil debate (2006)....
		Demographics/charts Data tables, pie charts and histograms presenting facts and figures on British Muslims, based on the findings of the Census. There are 1.6 million Muslims in the UK – that is the population of Birmingham (1 million) and Glasgow (600,000) combined. One in eleven Londoners is of the Muslim faith.
		Recognition in the public sphere The visible and tangible examples of a multicultural society
		Civil liberty issues British Muslims in detention or in prison without trial or due process of law, in the wake of September 11
		Legislation affecting Muslims A listing of the laws that offer protection from discrimination and religious abuse
		Representative bodies The Muslim point of view needs to be put across robustly and in an informed manner - to the media, government, other faith groups and society at large
		Beacon institutions Examples of Muslim organisations that have provided outstanding service to the community
		Who’s who - Muslim experts and distinguished professionals, men and women.
		Landmark future developments What to watch out for
		Books & Reports Further reading on British Muslims
		My Neighbourhood Tell us about facilities and shops and other things of interest for Muslims where you live

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