It comes after Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged to reconvert the symbolic world heritage site back to a mosque during an election rally last year.

Hagia Sophia can be reconverted to mosque, Turkish court rules

Imam Qaria Asim, who is based in Leeds, said the Covid-19 outbreak is "challenging emotionally".

British Imam urges country to unite in fight against coronavirus

The Chancellor told the BBC One’s The Andrew Marr Show there would be an inquiry into ‘anti-Muslim hatred’ which would start this year.

Sajid Javid says broader probe into prejudice within Tory ranks 'makes sense'

The magazine, which has made countless headlines for its covers, has caused controversy among some Muslims over its most recent edition.

'First burkini cover girl': Sports Illustrated features Muslim model Halima Aden

Decathlon initially said the runner’s hijab responded to the needs of some runners before a backlash forced it to pull the garment.

French brand Decathlon withdraws runner’s hijab from range following backlash

In Stornoway, on the devoutly Christian Isle of Lewis, 100 miles away from the nearest Muslim place of worship, a mosque is being built.

How non-Muslims rallied in support of mosque on devoutly Christian Isle of Lewis

Residents have responded to Islamaphobic attacks by 'love-bombing' mosque in support after attacks in Sweden.

Residents 'love-bomb' mosque after attacks in Sweden

A social media campaign imitating the popular Ice Bucket Challenge has gone viral. Its target is Islamic State.

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