We are devastated by the attack on peaceful Muslim worshippers at a mosque in San Diego, in which three innocent lives were taken. This was a brutal act of violence against people engaged in worship in a place of peace and…
Statement of the British Board of Scholars and Imams (BBSI) regarding Shaykh Shams Adduha Muhammad
In the name of Allah, the All Merciful, the Most Merciful The British Board of Scholars and Imams (BBSI) unequivocally stands in solidarity with Shaykh Shams Ad-Duha Muhammad, a highly respected scholar whose life’s work has been dedicated to fostering harmony,…
Allahu Akbar: Understanding the Phrase and Addressing Misconceptions
Allahu Akbar, Wa lillahi Al-hamd (God is greater, and for Him is all praise) When you hear the phrase “Allahu Akbar,” what do you feel? Some in the media often portray it negatively, associating it with fear and anger. However, for…
BBSI Statement: Riots, Racism and Islamophobia
In the Name of God, Merciful to All, Compassionate to Each The Southport Murders The British Board of Scholars and Imams (BBSI) shares the nation’s deep pain and sorrow over the tragic events in Southport following the horrific knife attack that…
GISC Deplores and Expresses Deep Concern over the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony and Calls for Respect for Religion and Sacred Values
GISC Deplores and Expresses Deep Concern over the Paris 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony and Calls for Respect for Religion and Sacred Values The Global Imams and Scholars Council (GISC) and its member organisations, representing Imams and Scholars councils from different countries…
BBSI STATEMENT ON MUSLIM PRAYER BAN
The recent high court ruling upheld the ban on prayer rituals at Michaela Community School in north-west London, deeming it lawful despite challenges raised by a Muslim student. The pupil argued that the ban violated her religious freedoms and discriminated against…
Three Leading Muslim Organisations Unite to Provide Guidance on Conversion Therapy: What Muslims Should Know
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three Leading Muslim Organisations Unite to Provide Guidance on Conversion Therapy: What Muslims Should Know London/Edinburgh/Cardiff – [8 March, 2024 ] For the very first time in history, three leading Muslim Organisations – The British Board of Scholars…
BBSI STATEMENT ON GAZA
The British Board of Scholars and Imams (BBSI) vehemently condemns the bombing of the al-Ahli Arabi Baptist hospital in Gaza, Palestine, which reportedly claimed the lives of countless innocent Palestinian men, women, and children. Taking the lives of innocents, especially in…
Moonsighting Debate: Seeking Harmony Amid Confusion
Matters related to Ramadan timings fall within the derived aspects of the law (Sharia), where differences of opinion are acceptable and even considered a mercy, provided they do not lead to inter-communal disharmony. We do not promote any single view but…
The BBSI encourages the British Muslim Community to help those affected by the Earthquake in Turkey & Syria
Tuesday, 7 February 2023 | 16 Rajab 1444 AH The British Board of Scholars & Imams is deeply saddened by the recent earthquake that struck Turkey & Syria and left many injured and homeless. Over 5,000 people are estimated to have…