At the Muslim Sports Foundation, we create and share resources that support mosques, schools, governing bodies, and the wider community, making sport and physical activity more welcoming for all. By working closely with a wide range of organisations and partners — including The FA, Youth Sport Trust, and mental health charity Mind — we aim to promote inclusion, wellbeing, and opportunities for everyone to thrive through sport.
Faith, Values and Active Living
A clear introduction to the core beliefs and values of Islam, this guide explores how faith shapes character, wellbeing and active living. It also highlights practical steps organisations can take to create inclusive, culturally aware environments in sport and physical activity.
Click below to download the resource:
The National Picture
The National Picture provides an in-depth overview of the British Muslim community, drawing on the most recent Census, government data, and major national surveys. The document highlights the growth, diversity, and lived experiences of Muslims across England and Wales, who now make up approximately 6% of the total population.
It examines key areas shaping everyday life for British Muslims, including:
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Population & Geography
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Deprivation
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Education
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Employment
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Crime & Hate Crime
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Mosques & Madrassahs
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Identity
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Physical Activity & Sport
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Mindful Sunnah
Introducing Mindful Sunnah — a mental health and wellbeing initiative created in collaboration with Mind, one of the UK’s leading mental health charities.
This project has been developed with Muslim communities in mind, aiming to offer supportive and faith-informed approaches to mental wellbeing and physical activity.
Despite the holistic wellbeing teachings found within Islam, mental health remains a taboo topic in many Muslim communities. Misconceptions that anxiety or depression stem from weak faith can prevent individuals from seeking support, reinforcing societal and self-stigmas.
Mindful Sunnah directly addresses these stigmas – it affirms that seeking mental health support is not only valid but deeply Islamic.
