Black Country news and blogs Friday 22 August 2014
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Halesowen mosque deal could be reached 
Express & Star 29 Jul 14
A councillor has vowed to work with Muslim leaders to reach a compromise after extension plans for a mosque in Halesowen were refused.
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Eid ul Fitr Monday 28th July 2014
Aisha Mosque 28 Jul 14
It has been confirmed that the Muslim ummah shall be celebrating Eid Ul Fitr on Monday 28th July 2014, Insha Allaah.
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Eid Ul Fitr Monday 28th July 2014
Aisha Mosque 27 Jul 14
It has been confirmed that the Muslim ummah shall be celebrating Eid Ul Fitr on Monday 28th July 2014, Insha Allaah.
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MCB welcomes the Education Secretary’s response to the Birmingham schools’ investigation
Our Birmingham 26 Jul 14
A Surrey reader sent a statement by the Muslim Council of Britain, whose members include over 500 organisations, mosques, charities and schools.
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Halesowen mosque plan sparks racist claims
Halesowen News 24 Jul 14
HUNDREDS of objections have scuppered plans to build two 21ft minarets and a dome on a Halesowen mosque – sparking accusations of racism.
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Halesowen mosque minaret application refused by Dudley Council
Halesowen News 21 Jul 14
HUNDREDS of objections have scuppered plans to build two 29 foot minarets and a dome on a Halesowen mosque.
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Halesowen mosque dome is rejected after hundreds of complaints
Express & Star 21 Jul 14
Two 29ft decorative minarets and a domed roof will not be built on top of a mosque in Halesowen after hundreds of objections.
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Sparkbrook murder: 1,500 attend funeral of Ikram Ullah Khan at Small Heath’s Ghamkol Sharif Mosque
Birmingham Mail 19 Jul 14
More than 1,500 mourners attended Small Heath’s Ghamkol Sharif Mosque to pay tribute to Ikram Elahi – also known as Ikram Ullah Khan…
FOI
Half built mosques
FOI request: Birmingham CC 9 Jul 14
Response by Birmingham City Council to Michael on 9 July 2014 .
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Itikaaf Application Process Open
Aisha Mosque 3 Jul 14
If you wish to do Itikaaf at Aisha Mosque this year please fill out an application form.
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Minarets plan proving divisive in Halesowen
Halesowen News 3 Jul 14
ANGRY residents living close to a Halesowen mosque have accused Muslim leaders of failing to listen to their objections to plans to build 21ft high minarets and a dome on top of the former Methodist church.
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*New* Ramadhan 2014 Timetable
Aisha Mosque 25 Jun 14
Ramadhan 2014 Timetable – Download Unable to display PDF Click here to download The post *New* Ramadhan 2014 Timetable appeared first on Aisha Mosque Islamic Centre .
FOI
Half built mosques
FOI request: Birmingham CC 25 Jun 14
Response by Birmingham City Council to Michael on 25 June 2014 .
Blog politics
Helping smokers quit during Ramadan
BCC: Cabinet - Cllr John Cotton - Social Cohesion and Equalities 25 Jun 14
Muslim smokers in Birmingham are being offered support to help them quit during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Stechford mosque runs Ramadan health awareness clinic
Birmingham Mail 25 Jun 14
Free health check at start of holy month fast which can cause problems for diabetics and people with heart problems…
FOI
Half built mosques
FOI request: Birmingham CC 25 Jun 14
Request sent to Birmingham City Council by Michael on 25 June 2014 .
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‘Brainwashed’ Coventry teenagers join terror group ISIS in Syria
Coventry Telegraph 25 Jun 14
Father believes imam at a local mosque was to blame for ‘radicalising’ the boys…
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Open day to allay Halesowen mosque fears
Halesowen News 24 Jun 14
A MOSQUE open day is to be held in a bid to quell fears about the impact of controversial plans to build 21ft high minarets and a central dome on top of a former Halesowen Methodist Church.
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UK teenager was ‘radicalised by imam’
BBC News 24 Jun 14
The father of a Coventry man who travelled to Syria tells the BBC he believes his son was radicalised by an imam at a UK mosque.
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Long-running legal battle for Dudley mosque land looks set for return to court
Dudley News 3 Jun 14
THE long-running legal battle over the site for a new mosque in Dudley is set to return to the courts.
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Plans to build mosque at former Wolverhampton casino site given final green light
Express & Star 29 May 14
Leaders at a mosque being run from a former casino building say they are looking forward to working with the community after being granted permission to transform the building.
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Fresh hope for Dudley Muslim Association in mosque site battle
Dudley News 28 May 14
THE Dudley Muslim Association has been given a fresh chance to prevent the land it has long sought to build a mosque on from being seized back by Dudley Council.
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Second Dudley mosque appeal allowed amid political motivation allegations
Express & Star 27 May 14
Muslim leaders have won a second chance to appeal in a long-running dispute over the building of a new mosque – after a leading judge claimed there could be ‘political’ motivations to allegedly block the scheme.
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MP meets local congregation during Lye visit
Margot James MP: Conservative - Stourbridge 16 May 14
Margot James, MP for Stourbridge, addressed congregations at two local Mosques during important Friday prayer services in Lye on Friday 9th May.
Blog feature
Monday May 26th running order
Caldmore & Palfrey Village Festival 15 May 14
Here it is, the third day of this year’s Festival, and another day of excellent entertainment for you.
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Mosque Bomber Training Videos Released
Free Radio 6 May 14
The footage shows the Ukranian national honing his skills to create bombs and explosions.
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Dramatic new footage of Black Country mosque bomber’s terror training blasts released
Express & Star 6 May 14
Dramatic new footage of Black Country mosque bomber Pavlo Lapshyn honing his explosive skills was released by police today.
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Radio: BBC Radio Lancashire – talking about Islamophobia and my forthcoming lecture in Blackburn
Bigmouth Strikes Again 2 May 14
Yesterday I had the opportunity to chat live on air with Gary Hickson during his show on BBC Radio Lancashire.
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Mosque plans for Wolverhampton Gala Casino granted green light
Express & Star 2 May 14
A mosque will be created to transform a former casino building after the plans were given the go ahead.
Local news
Tribute to Dr Mohammed Naseem, RIP
Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham 25 Apr 14
Dr Mohammed Naseem, Chairman of Birmingham Central Mosque, passed away on 22 April, aged 90 years.
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Faith leaders converge for funeral of humanitarian Dr Mohammad Naseem
Birmingham Mail 24 Apr 14
Dr Mohammad Naseem, chairman of the Birmingham Central Mosque, died last week following an illness.
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Funeral of Birmingham Muslim Leader
Free Radio 24 Apr 14
Dr Mohammad Naseem died earlier this week at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, aged 90.
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Tributes to Stechford mosque founder Haji Fazal Ellahi
Birmingham Mail 23 Apr 14
Tributes to campaigner who led team to raise funds and buy building for centre of worship who has died aged 86…
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Tributes after Stechford mosque founder Haji Fazal Ellahi dies
Birmingham Post 23 Apr 14
Haji Fazal Ellahi started campaigning in 1990 for a place of worship in the community and held a number of meetings with then Yardley MP Estelle Morris…
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Tributes to city Muslim leader Dr Mohammed Naseem
Birmingham Mail 22 Apr 14
Community mourns Chairman of Birmingham Central Mosque, who has died aged 90…
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Dr Mohammed Naseem
Our Birmingham 22 Apr 14
The writer valued a long association with Dr Naseem (below, second left on the front row) whom she saw as a force for good in the city.
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Birmingham’s mosque chairman dies
BBC News 22 Apr 14
The chairman of Birmingham Central Mosque has died, colleagues confirm.
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Birmingham Central Mosque chairman Dr Mohammad Naseem dies aged 90
Birmingham Mail 22 Apr 14
Former GP passed away at Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital…
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Mosque plans are lodged for former Wolverhampton casino
Express & Star 11 Apr 14
The site of a of disused casino in the Black Country will be converted into a mosque under new plans submitted to council chiefs.
FixMyStreet
Traffic Light Bulb Blown, 1st April
FixMyStreet: Birmingham 1 Apr 14
Traffic light labelled 29 has a green bulb that has blown.
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LGBT Muslim group blasts Birmingham mosque leader for linking homosexuality to paedophilia and murder
Pink News 24 Mar 14
The chairman of a Birmingham mosque has been denounced by LGBT Muslim support group Imaan for linking homosexuality to paedophilia, murder and gambling.
FixMyStreet
Parking for the mosque, 21st March
FixMyStreet: Birmingham 21 Mar 14
Every Friday morning between 12-1 and every Friday afternoon.
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Birmingham mosque leader in gay comments row: ‘I was misinterpreted’
Birmingham Mail 20 Mar 14
Dr Mohammad Naseem appeared to compare being gay with murderers and paedophiles on BBC3 debate show…
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Digital transmitter launch at Birmingham Central Mosque
WM Police YouTube Channel 19 Mar 14
Digital transmitter launch at Birmingham Central Mosque Officers from the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit's Prevent team were among the guests for the launch of a new hi-tech service at Central Mosque in Birm…
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A Rightful Recital 11th April 7pm
Aisha Mosque 18 Mar 14
The post A Rightful Recital 11th April 7pm appeared first on Aisha Mosque Islamic Centre .
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Alim & Alimah Courses Details Here
Aisha Mosque 17 Mar 14
For more details about our new Alim and Alimah courses please click here AlimAlimah info The post Alim & Alimah Courses Details Here appeared first on Aisha Mosque Islamic Centre .
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BBC Three show denies censorship
BBC News 14 Mar 14
BBC Three claims a discussion about homosexuality in the Muslim community, on a recent edition of Free Speech, was pulled because of security concerns at a Birmingham mosque.
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Birmingham Mosque: Homosexuality “Abnormal”
Free Radio 14 Mar 14
They have defended their decision to ban a debate about being gay and Muslim on a BBC 3 show filmed at the mosque.
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New appeal in legal bid over Dudley mosque land
Express & Star 14 Mar 14
A long-running legal dispute over land earmarked for a multi-million pound mosque is to continue as Muslim leaders attempt a further appeal.
Blog feature
The Friday Photo – Birmingham Central Mosque
Birmingham Conservation Trust 14 Mar 14
One of the great things about Birmingham is that it offers some great skylines across the City with a mix of very different buildings.