Muslim leaders join condemnation

BBC ^ | 7/7/05 | U

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BBC NEWS

Muslim leaders join condemnation

Muslim leaders have condemned the attacks on London and said they fear their communities could now fall prey to vigilante attacks.

Muslim Association of Britain president Ahmed Sheikh said the attacks would make the Muslim community less safe.

He said women in headscarves might be in particular danger and warned all Muslims to be especially vigilant.

Muslim News editor Ahmed Versi noted one of London's biggest Muslim areas, around Aldgate East, had been targeted.

Mr Sheikh said the unique good relationship Muslims had with the government and society was threatened.

"The person who did this was targeting along with wider British society the Muslim community, ruining the good relationship we have."

"Muslims have to be vigilant now, especially the mosques, and I hope the police will increase security" Ahmed Versi Muslim News

He said the police should consider extra protection for mosques and Islamic schools and said Muslims, particularly women in headscarves, should be vigilant and avoid unnecessary journeys.

"It is scary. A tiny element of the community will make use of this. It is a blow to us, to all of us. It is a moment of sadness and we send our condolences to the families of those who have been killed or injured."

Mr Versi said he had already received one threatening e-mail about the blasts.

"There might be some increase in attacks on the Muslim community especially visible aspects of Islam like mosques, community centres and women with headscarves.

"Recently there have been a lot of attacks on Muslim women on buses in London, it has increased during the last few months."

But he said the immediate Muslim revulsion at the attacks could help calm the situation.

"I don't think there'll be as high a number of attacks as after 11 September because Muslims have come out very strongly, especially Muslim leaders, condemning the attacks.

"I'm sure many Muslims will have been injured as well... one of the bombs - at Aldgate - was near to the east London mosque, it's a very heavy Muslim area.

"Muslims have to be vigilant now, especially the mosques, and I hope the police will increase security on mosques and Islamic centres."

Story from BBC NEWS: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/uk/4660411.stm

Published: 2005/07/07 13:03:31 GMT

© BBC MMV

[TexasRepublic]

All Muslims, by their membership within Islam, contribute directly or indirectly to the terror machine. They are all partakers of mass murder by the profession of that murderous faith. They ought to be expelled from western countries at the very least.

[conservativecorner]

I had considerately cut the post down, but it doesn't seem to have helped in quieting the complaints. My intention was not to annoy fellow FREPPERs, but it seems I have done just that. I'm at FR because we can usually get along pretty well for such a diverse community, but being called a "jerkoff" early on after my original post tends to piss me off. I hold no grudges, and wish nothing but good things for all concerned. God bless the Brits and innocent people fighting these sub human animals all over the world.

[Racehorse]

It's gone after I contacted the Mod so that your wittle fingers don't get over exercised by this terrible ordeal you have been put through. SHEESH!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you.

[Charlespg]

ditto

[kempster]

I totally understand your passion.

[bwteim]

Sub human animals ping.

And, name calling nor being name called, is not high on my list first in the morning either.

But, when we (collectively) are called FREPPERs, them's fighting words ;)

[Mr. Jazzy]

"IMO they have good reason to fear reprisals. Common
sense tells you that such an organization has to have
embedded terrorists whose modus operandi is based on
secreting themselves inside a respected group. And
even the Honchos of the organization has to know that!
Sure, mom, kids, even Dad in a family may be pro-
peace; but what about Uncle Hassein who keeps close
touch via internet to terrorist groups back "home!" ?
It's the updated version of the WWII adage:
"We have met the enemy and he is us!"


They need to say they are outraged, NOT that the FIRST thing out of their mouths is that they are now "afraid for them women". What a bunch of cowards! They want to be taken seriously? Turn over EVERY possible suspect to the police BEFORE the sun sets!

As to the quote from WWII, it isn't.

It's from the fifties and the comic strip "Pogo", meant to smear McCarthyism.

[hellinahandcart]

FREPPERs

(snort!) :D

[Peter Libra]

Londoners have been there before (terrorism).

So have New Yorkers.

I can only say in this matter. God bless and guide President Bush- he is RIGHT.

"Carry on London".

[bwteim]

Conservativecorner probably had not had enough java yet. Of course, my numerous typos, double, and even triple posts are kept safely in Google's caches and will live on in infamy as well ;)

[50sDad]

Muslim leaders have condemned the attacks on London and said they fear their communities could now fall prey to vigilante attacks.

As an American whose fellows were killed by fire and impact, sluaghtered for the crime of going to work in the morning to support their families, I have been a little scared for four years now. Let me introduce you to another concept from outside your religious ivory tower, you al kedaha freaks...it's called karma.

[LongsforReagan]

"I'll be a Muslim Apologist, I don't care. These people did the RIGHT THING in condeming the bombings up front and unambiguously."

I will join you and be one. Some of the ignorant "tough guy" remarks on this thread are juvenile at best.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Where are the Brits on this thread? I know MadIvan is but is there any1 else out there?

[Figment]

"He said the police should consider extra protection for mosques and Islamic schools and said Muslims, particularly women in headscarves, should be vigilant and avoid unnecessary journeys"


Brittain and the USA should both consider extra "protection" for these godless heathens. May I suggest interment camps

[hineybona]

What did they say moron?..We condem it ..then the rest of the statement is about THEM and THEM being protected from reprisals. Its bS

[conservativecorner]

I extended my hand in FR friendship in one of my last posts, and it speaks volumes that not one of those that maligned me has done the same. So much for the warm and fuzzies at FR. I had expected more from those that personally attacked me early on, but it looks like it's not gonna happen. Still, I wish them well in all things, as I try and practice forgiveness as the good book says to do.

[bwteim]

Speaking from experience (which means I have made many mistakes made over many years) you may be overreacting a little.

All of us (FREPPERS as well as FREEPERS) are reacting to this crisis in London. It is equivalent to a 9-11 type of attack on UK and the West.

We collectively are just reacting in different ways. Even this side comment will be regarded as chaff in the midst of news.

FRegards.

[hineybona]

you have to be kidding....sick freaks

[hineybona]

and I dont trust Muslims to be sincere either..I , for one, never shouted for Muslims to SAY something against terrorist acts..I ALWAYS said the should DO something about it if they are sincere. Their statement is all crap to me.

[Racehorse]

I extended my hand in FR friendship in one of my last posts, and it speaks volumes that not one of those that maligned me has done the same.

Are you looking for something more than the "thank you" I sent in #143?

If so, then I'm now aggravated because I've made myself part of the annoyance.

Apologizes to everybody for helping to distract from this breaking news thread.