British Muslim heart surgeon Asif Hasan has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Pride of Britain Awards in recognition of a career dedicated to saving children’s lives. 1/3
Born in Pakistan, Hasan came to the UK in 1981 and spent decades at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital, performing more than 4,000 heart procedures and helping pioneer life-saving treatments for children awaiting transplants. 2/3
A Muslim-led suicide prevention campaign in the UK has reached more than 275,000 views, as mosques and community organisations work to break the stigma surrounding mental health. 1/3
Launched by Islam21c, the Hold On campaign brought together more than 36 organisations and saw at least 21 mosques deliver Friday sermons addressing hope, emotional wellbeing and support for people experiencing distress. 2/3
Palestinian karate champion Maryam Amin Bsharat has won gold at the World Karate Championships in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, defending her world title for the second consecutive time. 1/2
(WAFA Agency)
Guiding Light Islamic Center in Louisville, Kentucky, welcomed neighbors of all faiths for a free Mosque Visit Day on October 17, offering an opportunity to meet local Muslims and learn about Islam. 1/2
(News Break)
Muslim students across the UK are preparing to unite for Islamic Relief UK’s Charity Week 2026, running from October 19 to 25, to raise funds for orphans and vulnerable children worldwide. 1/3
The student-led campaign will feature sponsored challenges, hikes, community gatherings and creative fundraising activities, bringing young Muslims together through charitable action. 2/3
Schools in northeastern Italy are introducing more diverse lunch options to better accommodate Muslim students who cannot eat pork for religious reasons. In Pordenone province, some school menus feature alternatives such as chicken curry and couscous. 1/2
A lie can go viral in minutes
But every share carries responsibility
The Qur’an doesn't tell us to forward everything we hear. It tells us to VERIFY (49:6)
Reema El Qassem, a hijab-wearing, non-verbal Muslim mother of four, is breaking barriers in Australian wheelchair basketball, inspiring more women with disabilities to pursue sport. 1/3
(ABC News)
After acquiring Functional Neurological Disorder in 2023 and spending 320 days in hospital, she found a new sense of purpose on the court. 2/3










