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Muslim leaders join condemnation
BBC ^ | 7/7/05 | U

Posted on 07/07/2005 6:34:53 AM PDT by GPBurdell

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


TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; United Kingdom; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: islam; koranimals; london; muslim; muslims; rop; taquiyya; terrorism; trop; ukmuslims; whiningmuslims
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They're more concerned about being "discriminated against" then they are in condemning these attack.

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1 posted on 07/07/2005 6:34:53 AM PDT by GPBurdell
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To: GPBurdell

Bull-&%$@


2 posted on 07/07/2005 6:35:20 AM PDT by rang1995 (They will love us when we win)
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To: GPBurdell

I don't believe them. They're just playing the PR game.


3 posted on 07/07/2005 6:36:23 AM PDT by theDentist (The Dems have put all their eggs in one basket-case: Howard "Belltower" Dean.)
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"Muslims have to be vigilant now, especially the mosques, and I hope the police will increase security on mosques and Islamic centres."

Good idea!!! Lets build 30 foot fences around them, and put prison guards on the remparts, guns pointed inward.

4 posted on 07/07/2005 6:37:13 AM PDT by evolved_rage (And took several hours to install......)
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To: GPBurdell

Ironic really, since their bombs don't seem to discriminate very well at all.


5 posted on 07/07/2005 6:37:32 AM PDT by Axlrose
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To: GPBurdell

"They're more concerned about being "discriminated against" then they are in condemning these attack."

Right. That's the same attitude they had in the USA. But note there is not a surge of patriotism among them, or any surge in muslims enlisting now to help defend Britain against these
barbarians.


6 posted on 07/07/2005 6:37:39 AM PDT by CondorFlight
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To: GPBurdell

Perhaps someone should send them a burnt and bloody Koran to rend their clothes over as well...


7 posted on 07/07/2005 6:37:55 AM PDT by theDentist (The Dems have put all their eggs in one basket-case: Howard "Belltower" Dean.)
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"The person who did this was targeting along with wider British society the Muslim community, ruining the good relationship we have."
It sounds like their concern is general as well as specific. They have the right to be worried about violence against Muslims, it was certainly a concern (that President Bush addressed directly) here after 9/11.

-Eric

8 posted on 07/07/2005 6:38:13 AM PDT by E Rocc (Anyone who thinks Bush-bashing is banned on FR has never read a Middle East thread >:))
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To: GPBurdell

Croc tears from the religion of peace.


9 posted on 07/07/2005 6:38:17 AM PDT by RexBeach (Pardon me, but is that a malaise sandwich in your pocket or are you just glad to be in a funk?)
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They're more concerned about being "discriminated against" then they are in condemning these attack.

It certainly seems that way, doesn't it?

10 posted on 07/07/2005 6:38:21 AM PDT by Pyro7480 ("All my own perception of beauty both in majesty and simplicity is founded upon Our Lady." - Tolkien)
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To: GPBurdell

You know, I just barely hear any condemnations for this action...more like "we are victims too, (infidel)"


11 posted on 07/07/2005 6:38:25 AM PDT by 2banana (My common ground with terrorists - They want to die for Islam, and we want to kill them.)
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C'mon guys - you would be the first ones blasting them for their silence if they didn't say anything.

I am not trying to be a Muslim apologist here but you are being ridiculous - can't have it both ways.


12 posted on 07/07/2005 6:38:28 AM PDT by Methos8
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Mr Sheikh said the unique good relationship Muslims had with the government and society was threatened.

"Unique good?" How about just unique...

13 posted on 07/07/2005 6:38:33 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: evolved_rage

LOL! I love it!


14 posted on 07/07/2005 6:38:44 AM PDT by ConservativeMan55 (DON'T FIRE UNTIL YOU SEE THE WHITES OF THE CURTAINS THEY ARE WEARING ON THEIR HEADS !)
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To: GPBurdell

I see no place in this article where any muslim calls the murder of innocents WRONG.


15 posted on 07/07/2005 6:38:45 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie (Linguine Spined Republican Senators Will Lose Their Majority!)
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Muslim leaders have condemned the attacks on London and said they fear their communities could now fall prey to vigilante attacks.

That line says it all. They don't condemn the attacks as crimes against humanity but only out of fear for themselves. Weasels!!

16 posted on 07/07/2005 6:39:04 AM PDT by ladtx ( "Remember your regiment and follow your officers." Captain Charles May, 2d Dragoons, 9 May 1846)
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He said women in headscarves might be in particular danger.

Yeah, they're in danger all right.

From muslim MEN!

17 posted on 07/07/2005 6:39:06 AM PDT by freedomson (Tagline comment removed by moderator)
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To: evolved_rage
Good idea!!! Let's build 30 foot fences around them, and put prison guards on the ramparts, guns pointed inward.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

18 posted on 07/07/2005 6:39:08 AM PDT by 6323cd ("It is prohibited to make use of such emotional signs in a cellphone!")
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To: GPBurdell

...with a wink and a nod.


19 posted on 07/07/2005 6:39:14 AM PDT by B Knotts
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To: E Rocc

They ought to be worried...very worried.


20 posted on 07/07/2005 6:39:34 AM PDT by BlackjackPershing
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