As in previous years, the Conservative Muslim Forum was well represented at the Conservative Party Conference 2016 in Birmingham from 2-5 October. Our presence was anchored on our stand in the Party Zone of the exhibition area. The stand makes it very easy for people to come and meet us,…
On Sunday 18 September 2016, Gavin Barwell, MP for Croydon Central and also Minister of State in the Department for Communities and Local Government responsible for (Housing, Planning and London held a Conservatives meeting at his home to discuss the implications of the planned constituency boundary changes. The meeting also raised funds…
In the Queen’s Birthday Honours List published on 11 June 2016, CMF Chairman Mohammed Amin was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for services to Community Cohesion and Inter-faith Relations in Greater Manchester. At their individual expense, the members of the CMF Executive hosted Mohammed…
One of the great stregths of the Conservative Party is the number of think tanks and sub-groups (such as the Conservative Muslim Forum) that are associated with it. This provides a continous flow of new ideas on many policy areas. Bright Blue is an independent think tank and pressure group for…
Many people forget that about 20% of Israel’s citizens are Muslims, a ratio four times higher than that of the UK. Accordingly when the Israeli Embassy in London asked if the CMF would like to be guests at the Embassy’s first ever Eid reception, we readily agreed. It took place…
Eid al-Fitr is the Muslim festival that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. The Arabic name “Eid al-Fitr” means “Festival of breaking of the fast.” The Wikipedia article linked gives much more information about Eid al Fitr and how it is celebrated around the world. On Tuesday 12 July,…
Sadly, we live in a time when almost any place can suffer terrorist carnage without warning. Istanbul is one of the most historic cities in Europe, and is both a European and an Asian city. Many of us have been there to visit some of the world’s greatest heritage sites….
The following statement was sent by the Conservative Muslim Forum to all CMF Members and Supporters. I do not know of anyone who was not shocked and horrified by Jo Cox’s murder yesterday. Her death is a devastating loss to her family, and a reminder to all of us of…
I joined the Conservative Party in 2009 under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon David Cameron MP. His vision of the Conservative Party best represents my core values where hard work pays, aspirations are encouraged and where a strong economy provides a stronger, fairer foundation for us…
Orlando in Florida is a place many of us have visited with our families since it is the home of Disney World and many other theme parks. Sadly, it is now also associated with the worst mass shooting in recent American history with the death toll currently standing at 49…