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Starmer Slams Tories Over Islamophobia Claims Amid Adhan Controversy

3/18/2026

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Keir Starmer criticized the Conservative Party for alleged Islamophobia after shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy described public Muslim prayers as “an act of domination.”
During Prime Minister's Questions, Prime Minister urged Kemi Badenoch to dismiss Timothy for his comments.
Timothy claimed the Islamic call to prayer, or adhan, should only occur in mosques.
Critics, including former Tory members, argued his views fuel discrimination against Muslims.
Imam Qari Assam stated that the adhan is an invitation to worship, not a declaration of control.

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Keir Starmer criticized the Conservative Party for alleged Islamophobia after shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy described public Muslim prayers as “an act of domination.”
During Prime Minister's Questions, Prime Minister urged Kemi Badenoch to dismiss Timothy for his comments.
Timothy claimed the Islamic call to prayer, or adhan, should only occur in mosques.
Critics, including former Tory members, argued his views fuel discrimination against Muslims.
Imam Qari Assam stated that the adhan is an invitation to worship, not a declaration of control.