UK Muslim professionals hardest hit by pandemic, says report Professional Muslims have been affected by job losses more than other employees says a national charity. In just August alone, 2.5% of people in the UK lost their jobs, however, according to the latest Muslim Census, this rate was six times higher within the Muslim community, at a 15%. For many who lost their jobs and were unable to find new employment, government support through benefits and the furlough scheme has been crucial for survival, with one in four UK workers being placed on the scheme. However, these benefits for many, did not cover the living costs needed to keep themselves and their families sustained long term.
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As a Black Muslim woman, where do I stand?
It can feel like you re too Black for the Muslims, and too Muslim for the Black people.
By Bashirat Oladele
“Black Muslims exist?”
I first heard this question when I was eight-years-old. I was in class, in my school in Ireland (where I grew up until I was 14) and my classmates were about to undertake their communion. While everyone else was excited about their white puffy dresses, I didn’t have the same energy. I raised my hand and proclaimed to everyone that I was a Muslim and would not participate in their communion.