Muslim women's group launches 'jihad against violence'
By uzzie on News from www.guardian.co.uk
A British Muslim women's group has launched a "jihad against violence", in a bid to reclaim the term jihad from extremists.
A British Muslim women's group has launched a "jihad against violence", in a bid to reclaim the term jihad from extremists. 
Sikh, Muslim Groups Unite In West London
By MuslimVoices on Everything Else from muslimvoices.org
As a way of addressing rising Islamophobia, members of Muslim and Sikh faiths have formed a group to bridge divides. 
Sonic Warfare Strikes London with Riz MC
By elan on Everything Else from www.elanthemag.com
Riz Ahmed, star of British jihadi comedy Four Lions, wowed audiences at London’s Fabric with his show Microscope. Comedy, live music, theatre, film and audience participation were stringed together by a tense storyline to create an experimental and highly creative gig.
London, New York, Paris…Detroit? Islamic Art Exhibits Are Cropping Up Everywhere
By elan on Everything Else from www.elanthemag.com
It’s automotive industry may not be so hot right now, but there’s always the next best thing for Detroit - Islamic art! Enthusiasts rejoice! The Detroit Institute of Arts has opened a permanent gallery of Islamic art, showcasing approximately 170 works of art from the Middle East, Central Asia, India and the Mediterranean region. 
Muslim Inventions Rock London
By elan on Everything Else from www.elanthemag.com
It’s a little known secret that the Muslim world has contributed greatly to the advancement of mankind. We recently told you about an exhibition in London that reveals just how much Muslims have contributed to the betterment of humanity throughout the ages and what a huge debt of gratitude the Islamic world is owed. Now that the exhibition is public, here’s the low-down on what exactly is on display. 
Islam at the London 2012 Olympics
By MuslimMatters on Everything Else from muslimmatters.org
Though the world of sports could be deemed a secular space, displays of ‘religiosity’ can be regularly observed. The best known examples are the: “Please God! Let Team X win, and I’ll never ask for anything again” type prayers made by desperate fans of the losing side; the odd bearded Pakistani cricket player performing sujood [...] 
London Shows Islam Science Contributions
By IslamOnline on News from www.islamonline.net
LONDON – A British exhibition showed on Thursday, January 21, the debt owed by European scholars to their Muslim counterparts on everything from water pumps and blood circulation to engineering and map-making..
London Mosque Halt Delights Far-Right
By IslamOnline on News from www.islamonline.net
CAIRO — The latest setback in plans for a grand mosque in London has delighted far-right politicians, that have fiercely opposed the project, with Muslims blaming bad publicity and misconceptions about the project sponsors..
London Science Museum Exhibit Proves Muslims Were Green Before It Was Cool
By elan on Everything Else from www.elanthemag.com
Besides a few occasional shout outs in Obama’s speeches, Muslims rarely get recognition for their contributions to the world. But a new exhibition in England’s The Science Museum is about to give credit where credit is due 
London Amends Law to Protect Israelis
By IslamOnline on Everything Else from www.islamonline.net
Under threats and pressures from Israel, the British government is planning to change its criminal laws to prevent the possible persecution of Israeli officials on war crimes.... 