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Fiyaz Mughal
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A vigil to show Muslim support for the Jewish community in the wake of 7/10
March 26, 2024, 9:39 am
OPINION: Jew hate remains a toxic force in many UK Muslim communities
Where are the imams speaking out against Hamas and the rise in antisemitic attacks in this country, asks the Founder of Faith Matters and Muslims Against Antisemitism.
By Fiyaz Mughal
The horror on both sides has been unimaginable.
January 19, 2024, 8:29 am
OPINION: What does the future hold for UK Muslim-Jewish relations in the wake of 7/10?
In today’s weaponised social media world, honesty and vulnerability about the Israel-Hamas war can be turned into attack points, warns founder of Faith Matters, Fiyaz Mughal.
By Fiyaz Mughal
Map of Europe (Photo by Jakob Braun on Unsplash)
January 21, 2022, 11:14 am
OPINION: Peaceful coexistence in Europe must never be taken for granted
From the Matamoros families of Spain to the Jewish cemetery in Gibraltar, the contingencies of history remind us that Europe has violently swung from tolerance to intolerance
By Fiyaz Mughal
Isaac Herzog welcoming the new UAE Ambassador to Israel. (Twitter and Jewish News)
July 27, 2021, 9:31 am
OPINION: Gulf normalisation can form the bedrock of a new Mid-East stability
After Israel's President was joined by the UAE's ambassador to the country in opening the Tel Aviv stock exchange, Fiyaz Mughal reflects on the importance of burgeoning new ties
By Fiyaz Mughal
Senator John Kerry giving his farewell address as Secretary of State
April 6, 2021, 3:09 pm
OPINION: Kerry’s last minute UAE climate visit a marker of future relations
As the U.S. climate envoy travels to India, a stop off in the Gulf shows his commitment to the burgeoning ties and growing importance between the two countries, Fiyaz Mughal says
By Fiyaz Mughal
Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Kingdom of Bahrain, Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of the State of Israel, U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates sign papers during the Abraham Accords Signing Ceremony at The White House on Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Oliver Contreras/SIPA USA)
October 23, 2020, 8:53 am
OPINION: Foreign policy is being forgotten in the race for the White House
With Americans going to the polls in a matter of days, Fiyaz Mughal says domestic issues and Covid-19 are preventing debate on Iran, Middle East peace deals and fighting terror
By Fiyaz Mughal
One of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport planes lands at Ben-Gurion Airport carrying hijacked Air France passengers rescued in the IDF Operation Entebbe.
July 3, 2020, 3:44 pm
OPINION: Entebbe and the Israeli commandos who showed the evils of Idi Amin
Fiyaz Mughal marks the 44th anniversary of Israel's daring raid to free prisoners trapped in Uganda
By Fiyaz Mughal
Fiyaz Mughal speaking at the No2H8 Crime Awards
December 29, 2019, 9:21 am
OPINION: In a rabbi I found myself
Amid turbulent political times, Fiyaz Mughal reflects on a Jewish faith leader who inspires him
By Fiyaz Mughal
A video still image from undated television footage shows Former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin addressing an OAU meeting. (Faith Matters / Jewish News)
August 16, 2019, 11:45 am
OPINION: Experience of displacement bonds Ugandan Asians and Jews
Faith Matters' Fiyaz Mughal says experience of being expelled is a phenomenon two minority communities have in common
By Fiyaz Mughal
The demo had previously seen flags of the Hezbollah organisation frequently raised, before Home Secretary Priti Patel's 2019 full ban on the terror group in the UK.
May 21, 2018, 9:40 am
OPINION: Now’s the time to draw a line on Hezbollah flags flying in London
Fiyaz Mughal says Al-Quds Day march must never again be associated with any Hezbollah symbolism.
By Fiyaz Mughal
Mary Hassell Credit: Faith Matters
May 2, 2018, 2:37 pm
OPINION: Muslims and Jews held Mary Hassell to account
Director of Faith Matters and founder of Tell MAMA, Fiyaz Mughal, reflects on inter-community efforts to safeguard religious rights
By Fiyaz Mughal
Ephraim Mirvis, the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations, taught at Limmud for two years.
March 23, 2018, 11:51 am
OPINION: Chief Rabbi right to call out ‘see no evil hear no evil’ mantra on anti-Semitism
Fiyaz Mughal of Faith Matters backs Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, over his criticism of Muslim leaders' unwillingness to call out anti-Semitism
By Fiyaz Mughal
An old Jewish headstone in a cemetery
January 24, 2018, 9:17 am
OPINION: Mary Hassell’s ‘cab rank rule’ shows how out of touch she is
Fiyaz Mughal of Faith Matters reflects on the damage caused by a controversial coroner's refusal to fast-track burials for faith communities
By Fiyaz Mughal
A Jewish and Muslim man at an interfaith event in London to celebrate Ramadan in 2015. (Photo credit: Near Neighbours )
December 20, 2017, 10:06 am
OPINION: Jews and Muslims are becoming more polarised by fear and insecurity
Fiyaz Mughal reflects on growing tension between communities following Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital
By Fiyaz Mughal
Armed police after a terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena at the end of a concert by US star Ariana Grande left 22 dead. Photo credit: Peter Byrne/PA Wire
June 19, 2017, 2:06 pm
Opinion: Can we continue to hide from tough debates on Islamist violence?
Fiyaz Mughal of Faith Matters reflects on the hard discussions society must have in tackling terror
By Fiyaz Mughal
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