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— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
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Muslim Public Affairs Committee UK (MPACUK) has been in the UK political scene for 17 years, with a strong record of successful campaigns in defending Muslim civil liberties and tackling Islamophobia in the media.
We are fundraising for the next phase of building the "Anti-Islamophobia Nerve Centre"– a dedicated space to systematically challenging Islamophobic discrimination and narratives through campaigns, research, workshops, and educating our communities to do the same.
Last Ramadan we launched the Anti-Islamophobia Nerve Centre. Many of you helped reach our target and because of that we layed down the foundations. Because of your donations, we able to:
Conduct 45 media interviews and public talks on SKY, BBC, Islam Channel, local Muslim channels and in the community
Achieve numerous campaign successes
Produce 36 videos on Islamic history and current political commentary reaching hundreds of millions around the world
Launch national workshops, educating Muslims to pro-actively challenge anti-Muslim propaganda across the UK
Operation Muslim Vote 2017 - Removed 3 pro-war/Islamophobic MPs from power
This year, we will be taking it to the next level, by mobilising thousands of people around our existing infrastructure which we will upgrade to be more efficient and data-driven.
The Nerve Centre is a centralised place where anti-Islamophobia activity is managed and directed. Imagine these scenarios:
The Prime Minister calls an election. There are a number of MPs across the UK who are pro-war or have anti-Muslim stances and can be kicked out of Parliament
A senior politician slanders a well-known Muslim leader/activist on national TV
Mainstream media fails to cover a serious incident of Islamophobia, there by refusing to show the harsh reality that Muslims face
A group of media-savvy, experienced campaigners - who have been keeping a constant eye on the day’s news activate: they unleash press releases, action alerts, campaigns, mobilising 10,000 Muslims across the UK and take part in social media storms that would push them onto the back foot and make them accountable to us.
But why should we only react to the news?
Islamic history is full of examples of Muslims standing up for their rights and tackling injustices - and in this battle against Islamophobic propaganda, this Nerve Centre will be the key tool.
A man asked the Prophet (SAW), “What is the best jihad?” The Prophet said, “A word of truth in front of a tyrannical ruler.”(Source: Musnad Aḥmad 18449)
“We sent Our messengers with clear signs, the Scripture and the Balance, so that people could uphold JUSTICE” (Surah Al-Hadid: 25)
Propaganda is all about “narratives”: joining the dots until you create a picture of an oppressor or the oppressed.
There is no doubt that the propaganda portraying Muslims as oppressors is winning. It's the source of their success. Breaking this will break the backbone of the Islamophobia Industry. But we're fighting back and starting to win.
Our fight is about taking back control of our narrative and of our story - whether it’s by researching and publishing the achievements of the Muslim community, or exposing colonialism past and present, effective real change through our campaigns, or training future leaders and Imams - our Nerve Centre will be key in all of this.
With our solid research and experience, the MPACUK team, have been hitting the streets, knocking on doors and talking to Muslims in key marginal seats. Thanks to Allah, we successfully removed the following 3 pro-war/Islamophobic MPs from power:
- Amanda Solloway - Derby North
- Gavin Barwell - Croydon Central
- Kris Hopkins - Keighley
In addition, we have made the FIRST ever national-wide constituency-based map by a Muslim organisation, detailing the ethical record of every MP in the UK.
Next election, we want to play an even bigger game. Help us fund that effort.
In our 16 year history we have been at the forefront of defending Muslims’ civil liberties in the UK. We have led numerous successful campaigns.
From getting bigoted journalists sacked - such as Robert Kilroy Silk - from national platforms like the BBC, to taking on the insidious Prevent strategy, we've been at the forefront of defending our community's rights.
In the 2010 election, we successfully got rid of many pro-War MPs, an achievement unmatched by any other Muslim political organisation in Europe.
And when we’re not knocking journalists & politicians off their perches, we’re holding leaders to account and demanding equal treatment. Just check out our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages.
Project 10K: Approach and organise 10,000 Muslims across the UK, dedicated to anti-Islamophobia campaigns.
Mobile Campaigns App: Strengthen our campaigns, create a community-led reporting facility and enable data-driven strategies.
Media Advocacy Resource Pack: An online resource for all Muslim advocates with facts, data and effective counter-arguments to deal with anti-Muslim propoganda.
We Need Your Help To Make This Happen
Our request is as simple as this formula: Money = Manpower = Action.
(Please specify it is Zakah, so we keep it separate from Sadaqah)
We Need Your Help To Make This Happen
We want to do more projects, more workshops for Imams and leaders, and more anti-Islamophobia campaigns. We want to do as much good as we can, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
And we want YOU to be part of this.
Whether it’s £1 or £1,000 - every donation helps us hit our target.
Together, we can create a better future for Muslims.
£20,000 will go a long way towards creating the Anti-Islamophobia Nerve Centre that the Muslim community so desperately needs.
Thank you for whatever you can donate, and may Allah s.w.t reward you with better.
If you are having difficulties donating through this page, then please go to our website.
Every Little Helps
You'll receive notifications of MPACUK articles, campaigns and media appearances.
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The Small Kindnesses
A personal thank you from our CEO, Raza Nadim, and first notification of any events we hold around the country! (alongside all of the rewards above)
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Grateful To God, Grateful to People
A thank you tweet from our CEO, Raza Nadim (alongside all of the rewards above)
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Let's Go Viral
Your name will be added to a 'thank you' video on our YouTube front-page! (alongside all of the rewards above)
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Great Minds Think Alike
A Skype conference call with our CEO, Raza Nadim, to discuss MPACUK's strategy and campaigns! (alongside all of the rewards above)
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...But The Greatest Minds Share Meals
Join the MPACUK team for a 3-course meal (we'll pay!) to discuss our strategy and vision! (alongside all of the rewards above)
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“Whoever guides someone to goodness will have a reward like the one who did it.”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ