Established by Ahmed J. Versi in February 1989,[1] it has grown to become the largest monthly ethnic paper in the UK.
It describes itself as, "The only independent monthly Muslim newspaper in the UK, that is not backed by any country, organisation or party.
"[2] The newspaper offers a platform for Muslims "to lobby and campaign" on a range of issues.
The current editor of The Muslim News is Ahmed Versi, who volunteers full-time to run the paper.
[4] In 2014, the Awards celebrated its 12th anniversary, and in a letter to The Muslim News, Prime Minister David Cameron, who was also an attendee said: "Now in its 12th year these prestigious awards showcase the incredible talent in our vibrant Muslim community."