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Gaza Massacre: Muslim Council of Britain condemns mass killing of protestors
The Muslim Council of Britain today condemned the massacre of Palestinian civilians protesting the move of the United States embassy to Jerusalem, and the expulsion of Palestnians from their homes 70 years ago.
Harun Khan, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain said
Civilians took to the streets to protest against the move by the US government of their embassy to Jerusalem. 55 were picked off by Israeli snipers, with 2700 injured. I hope our government condemns these actions in the strongest possible terms. That this massacre took place on the anniversary of the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from their homes 70 years ago only underscores the realities of this new Apartheid.
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Brighton Muslim Community comes together for the needy on Christmas Day
The Brighton Muslim Community has come together to give a fine dining experience to the needy on Christmas Day.
The Brighton & Hove Muslim Forum (BHMF) together with Brighton restaurant ‘A Taste of Sahara’ will offer free fine dining to homeless and elderly people on Christmas Day.
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Remembrance Sunday – 2017
We got together to pray for those who gave their lives to protect our land.
They fought for our values of honesty, equally, freedom of speech, freedom of religion and justice.
They gave their lives so today We, our children and our grandchildren can have a life .
We must remember them, they must not be forgotten.
Rohingya Muslims Support March – 22nd October 2017
The Muslims of Brighton and Hove had arranged a peaceful march on Sunday, 22nd October 2017 in solidarity with the Rohingya Muslims.
The march began at 12pm midday from the Peace statue and ended at the Level.
Marchers were aware of the huge genocide problem the Rohingya people are facing. Much of the atrocities have been recorded and these include having parts of their bodies hacked off, babies being thrown unto a fire and being buried alive.
Many groups brought their own banners.
It was agreed to march quietly as a mark of respect for those who have lost their home and others who have been murdered in brutal ways.
The route was agreed with the police and tried to limit any disturbance to the local community or those who are visiting our city.
Caroline Lucas MP was unable to attend but sent a message that was readout.
Speakers were:
- Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP, Linda Beanlands (previous Commissioner of Community Safety Team)
- Arran Evans (Sussex Interpreting Services),
- Asmat Roe (Brighton and Hove Muslims Women’s Group)
Evaluating the Brighton Muslim response to Radicalisation and Islamophobia
The event was held on 26th September at the Brighthelm Centre from 6.45pm to 10.30pm.
It was by invitation only.
This conference was conceived of and promoted as an event looking to address, specifically, the rise in Islamophobia and radicalisation in the UK.
It comes at this critical time in British history where we are witnessing an unprecedented level of violent crimes being committed against civilians by those claiming to represent Islam as well by far-right groups.
Those who attended were: Mrs. Bourne (the police commissioner), Lisa Bell (Brighton Police commander)and her team, Geoff Raw (CEO of Brighton council) and his team, number of councillors from Brighton, councillors from Eastbourne, Peter Castleton (head of safety community team), prevent officers, Mahir Chawdry ( chair of Racial harassment forum) and his team, One Voice members, Vice chancellors or their representatives from our two universities, principals of Metropolitan college and BHASVIC college, Imams from (Brighton, Eastbourne, Worthing, Hastings, Seaford and Newhaven), other Muslims from Sussex area, interfaith members, and some others including invited press. A total of 102 people attended.
We received messages from Diane Abbott, Sadiq Khan, Sir Iqbal Sacranie and John McDonnell.
All three Brighton MPs spoke as well as Stephen Lloyd from Eastbourne.
Other speakers were:
- Imam Uthman – What Islam say about murder of innocent lives and role of British Muslims
- Saiqa Ali (ghrf.org.uk) – The effects of Islamophobia on a family
- Hanif Qadir (activechangefoundation.org) – Radicalisation – new approach is needed
- Aisha Gallagher (Humanitarian Activist) – Human rights and rights offered by Islam
- Tariq Jung – Brighton Muslim response to Radicalisation and Islamophobia
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Westminster Attack: Call for Solidarity and Prayer
The Muslim Council of Britain today commended the Metropolitan Police and the leadership of our Prime Minister and the Mayor of London as they reacted to the attack on Westminster yesterday. The MCB condemned the attack yesterday and today Secretary General, Harun Khan will join thousands of Londoners, including Muslims, as they converge on Trafalgar Square this evening in solidarity with the victims.
Harun Khan said: “This attack was cowardly and depraved. There is no justification for this act whatsoever. The best response to this outrage is to make sure we come together in solidarity and not allow the terrorists to divide us.
My condolences, thoughts and prayers go to the families of the victims.
My thoughts are also with the late PC Keith Palmer and his family. His bravery, and the response of the police and emergency services are to be commended.
In this regard, I would also like to thank Assistant Commissioner Rowley for his leadership yesterday in reassuring Muslim communities around the country.
That leadership has been echoed by our Prime Minister who has rightly said that we will ‘come together as normal’, and the Mayor of London who has spoken about how Londoners ‘respect, embrace and celebrate each other and that’s going to carry on.’
I hope my Muslim brothers and sisters will reach out to fellow Londoners and Britons in solidarity to demonstrate that such hatred will not defeat our way of life.”
Donald Trump thinks Islam is incompatible with the West. Britain’s mosques prove otherwise
Prince Charles spoke earlier this week warning of how the horrific lessons of the Second World War “seem to be in increasing danger of being forgotten“. It resonated in a week where the US president’s “Muslim Ban” has caused so much division, where turning vulnerable people away has rightly elicited protests worldwide.
Prince Charles highlighted the importance of reaching “across the boundaries of faith and community; to extend a helping hand wherever one might be needed.” This message is relevant for all of us, no less so for Muslims in the West who are on high alert following the terrorist attack against a Canadian mosque that killed six people. It comes amid an already hostile atmosphere against Muslims where we are seen as different, alien and not part of this country.
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