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The Importance of Qurbani

The month of Dhul Hijjah is considered one of the holiest times of the year, and it is when pilgrims complete Hajj and Muslims across the world celebrate Eid ul Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice). The first ten days of the month are considered especially important, and these are days…

Dhul Hijjah: The Season of Sacrifice and Sharing

Muslims have many days and nights in the year in which to do good deeds and earn rewards. These holy times are reminders of our duties towards others and ourselves, as well as opportunities to sincerely worship Allah SWT. As reported by Ibn ‘Abbaas, the Prophet (pbuh) said of the…

Gaza Under Attack: 2014 and Beyond

Today marks six years since the shocking seven week assault on the Gaza Strip in the summer of 2014. ‘Operation Protective Edge’ as it was termed by Israel, saw over 2,300 people killed in Gaza and over 11,000 injured. During the conflict, 500,000 people were internally displaced and over 20,000…

UK charities ask: Is the UK government abandoning the Palestinian people?

As a group of UK-based humanitarian, development, human rights and faith organisations working to support the rights and welfare of the Palestinian people, we are gravely concerned by the Israeli Government’s threat to annex more Palestinian land. The UK government has, at times, asserted that annexation ‘could not pass unchallenged’. …

World Refugee Day: Refugees Deserve Rights and Respect

The 20th of June marks World Refugee Day. This is an international day used to honour refugees and recognise their struggles and humanity. Interpal have worked with Palestinian refugees for over 25 years. We acknowledge their humanity and act for them everyday. The Palestinian refugee crisis is the longest running…