Scotland: Law firm offers sharia counsel A Scottish law firm has become the first in the country to offer clients “conventional” legal representation alongside advice on sharia law. Hamilton Burns, based in Glasgow’s south side, has teamed up with an eminent Muslim scholar who will counsel clients on the Islamic aspect of civil law cases, while solicitors give advice under Scots law.
Netherlands: Muslim Brotherhood youth group The Federation of Islamic Organizations In Europe (FIOE), representing the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe, has announced that its Dutch member organization has established a new youth and student organization.
Norway: First conversion course The Islamic Network opened conversion course for non-Muslims in Oslo Thursday. “Many Norwegians are turning to Islam,” says the organization
Bern: Muslims plan anti-Kadhafi protest A group of Swiss Muslims will demonstrate Saturday in Bern in response to the call for Jihad by the Libyan head of state, following the minaret vote.
A couple of weeks ago, I put in a request for Hijab Style readers to let me know what they thought of the current Islamic clothing industry, as part of a post I wanted to write about the topic. I am very grateful for everyone’s responses which can be found here ; they echoed a lot of my own thoughts and so it’s good to know I was on the right lines! The following is the result of personal research and reader’s opinions on today’s online modest and Islamic fashion options: The growing number of brands and websites catering to modest dressers from around the world is increasingly rapidly, and never before has there been so much choice available.
Ireland: President praises Islamic students’ contribution ISLAMIC STUDENTS make a “very positive contribution” to Irish society and its economy, according to President McAleese.
Today, Hijab Style brings you an exclusive interview with Sadia Nosheen, founder of the Nottingham-based jilbab brand Masoomah . Jana: Tell us a little about yourself and how you came to start Masoomah?
Hijab Style has just heard about an awesome fundraising dinner, Islamic fashion show and charity auction that’s happening in Luton on Saturday 20th March 2010. Lots of modest fashion companies will be at the event; looks like a great evening! Check out the flyer for more details:
I am in the process of writing a post about today’s Islamic clothing industry, and where improvements need to be made. Although I have an extensive list of points to make, it would be great to hear direct from readers what you think is missing from Islamic clothing companies and how they can improve
Wales: Plans for halal industrial park A venture capital firm is raising funds to launch Europe's first industrial park for Islamic goods, tapping an under-served market worth up to 4 billion pounds ($6.27 billion) a year in Britain, its chairman said. The Super Halal Industrial Park (SHIP) will be based in South Wales and will take three to five years to launch, said Mahesh Jayanarayan, chairman of Halal Industries, who chose Wales for the project because of its meat industries and affordable land prices