A Cardiff-based Islamic charity, Al-Manar Centre Trust, was warned by the Charity Commission after a video supporting Hamas was posted on its social media following the October 7 attacks. The Charity Commission conducted an investigation, concluding that the video could be interpreted as support for Hamas. The inquiry found evidence of misconduct and/or mismanagement by the charity's trustees, leading to an order for action about social media practices. Al-Manar's official aims include promoting Islamic education and fostering community relationships.
A Cardiff-based Islamic charity has received a formal warning from the Charity Commission after a video supporting Hamas was shared on its social media following the 7 October attacks.
The Charity Commission subsequently launched an investigation, stating the video "could be understood as demonstrating support" for the militant group.
This inquiry has now concluded, with the commission finding misconduct and/or mismanagement by trustees, issuing an order mandating action regarding its social media practices.
The trust's stated aims include advancing Islamic education and fostering community relationships and religious harmony.
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