Visit My Mosque 2026 registrations are now open, with over 50 mosques already signed up! Register today, access the new VMM Hub, AI chatbot and event resources, and help build understanding in your community. 🕌 vmm.mcb.org.uk/register

How is social media affecting your mental health and young people today? Join one of MCB's roundtable discussions by scanning the QR code, or complete our survey to share your views. Your voice matters. 💬

MCB Deputy Secretary-General Maswood Ahmed discusses safeguarding following cases of sexual abuse by religious leaders, highlighting why strong procedures are essential across institutions, workplaces and places of worship. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

The Mongols once devastated Islamic civilisation, yet later embraced Islam. Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari explores this remarkable transformation and asks what lessons it holds for Muslims facing the challenges of today. Read more: https://loom.ly/xzdEwEQ

Our Deputy Chair of National Council, Sameeha Rafeek, attended an event at the House of Lords where Ethar Relief and Rosebuds sisters celebrated 20 and 15 years respectively. The event had inspirational speakers and reflected on the importance of service.

MCB Visionary Leader Iman Razak shares why investment, policy and collaboration are vital for improving Muslim mental health. Explore the Muslim Mental Health Hub and watch her full interview: https://loom.ly/iZN33jo https://loom.ly/e3-IaqY

More than 1 million young people in Britain are now not in education, employment or training. MCB is calling for stronger careers support, apprenticeships and community partnerships to ensure no young person is left behind. Read more: https://loom.ly/wG2A-p8

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The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) regularly submits responses to public consultations and publishes reports on key topics of relevance to British Muslim communities, based on discussion with MCB affiliates.

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Money announced and condemnation isn't the same as meeting the people affected. MCB's Mustafa Al-Dabbagh on why government engagement with the Muslim community remains lacking, and what that means for how seriously Muslim communities' concerns are actually being heard. https://loom.ly/dniYoWE

FOI requests found no written evidence of the Government’s so-called non-engagement policy with MCB. Read our latest press release examining the claims and why this matters: https://loom.ly/yj_3ZiM

Islamophobic hate crimes are becoming common, and mosques across the UK are facing a real, organised threat, not just isolated incidents. MCB Assistant Secretary General Mustafa Al-Dabbagh breaks down why this is happening now on Islam Channel's Analysis show. https://loom.ly/dniYoWE

MCB attended ELM Connex’s British Muslims in Numbers seminar, exploring how the latest Census data can help community leaders make informed decisions and create meaningful change. Read the reports: https://loom.ly/KVHVsWw

MCB attended the inaugural Faith Inspire Roundtable, bringing together faith leaders, academics and activists to explore social justice, challenge populism and strengthen solidarity. The discussion also highlighted the importance of tackling Islamophobia and responsible media reporting.

The assisted dying bill is back in parliament and MCB is working with specialists such as BIMA to ensure the community and politicians know what is at stake.

We’re collecting evidence from British Muslims about how they use social media and what they think about proposals to restrict access for under-16s. If you’re a British Muslim, we’d be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to complete our survey here: http://tr.ee/mcbsocialmedia

Join us as we are looking back at our Muslim Mental Health Summit, bringing together Mental Health Experts, Organisations, faith leaders, and community advocates to address one of the most vital issues facing our communities today. 💡🌱 Watch to catch some of the highlights! 📸✨

These days, we bandy about a lot of mental health language in our everyday conversations — from ADHD to PTSD, to OCD and more. A simple way to start finding the right support, when you might not know where to begin. Explore the Hub: https://loom.ly/HClM94s

Don’t miss out! Our latest newsletter is packed with updates, insights, and opportunities to join the work of the MCB. From advocacy work to opportunities for grants and funds, it’s all in one place. Read the latest edition now and stay in the loop! https://loom.ly/4s4zTWg

What does the future of UK politics look like for British Muslims? In a new analysis, Mustafa Al-Dabbagh explores the changing political landscape, the growing significance of the Muslim vote, and what this means for Britain’s political future. Read the full article here https://loom.ly/ka9QFlM

Football is never just football. 🇪🇸⚽ Why Spain's World Cup triumph resonated so deeply with many British Muslims—on and off the pitch.

We Need Partners, Not Problems: MCB Calls for Honesty and Integrity in Engaging Faith Communities by New Prime Minister Read our Press Release here: https://loom.ly/PtQ0l_8

Over 400 people came together at the National Muslim Mental Health Summit yesterday with one shared purpose: to build a future where mental health is understood, supported, and prioritised. Thank you to everyone who attended, spoke, volunteered, and helped make the day possible! Together.

Why do so many Muslims still struggle to seek mental health support? Dr Jamilla Hekmoun explores the role of stigma, Islamic scholarship, mosques and the NHS in changing attitudes. Read the full article: https://loom.ly/bVhseAY

The MCB has called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to rebuild trust through honest engagement with faith communities and deliver real change for families and young people across the UK. Read more: https://loom.ly/PtQ0l_8

Over 400 participants will come together at the MCB National Mental Health Summit to tackle the mental health challenges facing British Muslims, share practical solutions and launch a new online support directory. Learn more: https://loom.ly/mL9rK2M

Here are some more of our amazing stallholders who will be at the Muslim Mental Health Summit tomorrow! Follow our socials for all the latest announcements from the Summit! mcbconference.org

Mental health is one of the biggest challenges facing our communities. Join the Muslim Mental Health Summit as experts, leaders and changemakers come together to find practical solutions. 📍 UEL Docklands 📅 18 July 🔗 https://loom.ly/ctSySbA

After the worldwide success of the 1001 inventions book, we are pleased to support the launch of 1001 Women: Early Muslim women in science, medicine, arts and management by Professor Salim Al-Hassani. 15th July | 6pm BST Register here: bit.ly/4dVEBnU

Mental health stigma means many young British Muslims suffer in silence. BIMA’s MindSavers programme combines Islamic tradition with modern psychology to support better mental wellbeing. Read more: https://loom.ly/FaJwOtY

Join @ELM Connex and the Muslim Council of Britain for an insightful discussion with Dr Jamil Sherif and Fatema Sunderji. 🗓️ Date: Tuesday 14 July 2026 🕣 Time: 6.00pm–8.00pm 📍 Venue: London Muslim Centre, 46 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1JX 🔗register: https://elmt.info/british-muslims-data

Can technology be part of the solution for mental health? 🧠 Join Muazam Sarfaraz and Dr Daanish Mahmood as they explore practical innovations at the Muslim Mental Health Summit. Tickets sold out. Learn more: mcbconference.org