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Happy birthday to SIF! It was exactly a year ago that the Scottish-Islamic Foundation officially launched at an event... Date: 26th June 2009 More focus needed on youth One of Scotland’s leading Islamic scholars and theologians has called for more focus... Date: 8th June 2009     Islamic reformation brewing as English services demanded AN ISLAMIC revolution is brewing in Scotland as young reformers push for mosque services to be delivered in English. Date: 14th June 2009 Anti-terror bid to deradicalise Muslim Scots A SCHEME to deradicalise Scots who have fallen prey to Islamic extremists will be launched by anti-terror chiefs, Scotland on Sunday can reveal. Date: 14th June 2009 Obama seeks to repair US standing in Muslim world Barack Obama has won cautious praise from Muslim leaders and Israel for a landmark speech crafted to repair America's tainted image in the Islamic world. Date: 5th June 2009 MacGregor sentencing deferred for eighth time The sentencing of Neil MacGregor was deferred again today. The latest psychaitric report stated that he should be admitted to hospital for examination. However, there have been no beds available to date. There will be another hearing on Friday 3rd July to review whether an assessment order under mental health legislation can be issued by Sheriff [...]   Letter to the Metro on veils While comparing a religion with over a billion adherents to a “balaclava cult” might be amusing to some, it hardly helps to address serious issues. And I do wonder what qualifies non-Muslim men to declare what is an “insult to Muslim women”? Forcing a lady to remove a garment is as abhorrent as forcing her [...]   Glasgow 2014 to bring people together Last week we facilitated a meeting between Muslim organisations and the organisers of the Commonwealth Games. Particularly fascinating for me was Gordon Arthur’s stated intention to engage the countries of the Commonwealth like never before. He also said he hoped to use the excitement behind the games to get people to work together better than they [...]       President Obama Speaks to the Muslim World The President gives a speech in Cairo, Egypt, outlining his personal commitment to engagement with the Muslim world, based upon mutual interests and mutual respect, and discusses how the United States...

Etisal '09: Scottish-Islamic Investment Expo Date: 12th October 2009 Time: 09:00 - 17:00 Location: Glasgow This is a temporary webpage for this event. The full site is under construction. Etisal...   Amnesty details Gaza 'war crimes'   Debate is not enough - we need practical action   Europe's first hijab-clad lawmaker   Airport attack triples size of terror squad   The Taliban will ‘never be defeated’

Freedom Promote human rights and civil liberties Support freedom of expression and religious practice Advocate a just foreign policy that helps create and maintain freedom and democracy News:  Freedom Life & Respect Facilitate understanding, cohesion and dialogue between Muslims and non-Muslims Promote peace Tackle all forms of discrimination and abuse with particular attention to religion, race, and gender Improve health Protect the environment News:  Life & Respect Education Empower Muslims, particularly young Muslims, in civic participation and their contribution to Scotland Support the practice of Islam as something that deepens citizenship Promote the gaining of knowledge and creativity in all fields, improving educational attainment Clarify and explain Islamic beliefs and way of life News:  Education Family & Community Support Muslim families in the issues that face them, including marriage and parenting Build capacity among Muslim community organisations and institutions News:  Family & Community Justice Tackle poverty Support equality of opportunity Promote Islamic and just financial models News:  Justice

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