The Association of British Muslims (AoBM) strongly condemns the horrific shooting at the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris that has killed at least 13 people according to the news reports. Our thoughts are with the victims of this terror attack and the families affected at this difficult time. At AoBM, we have maintained…Read more The Association of British Muslims calls for Europe to Confront Violence and Protect Freedom.
Europe
Appeal for Peaceful Resolution in Ukraine
Ukraine is a European nation with strong historic ties to Russia. Armed conflict, whether internal or regional, is not in the best interests of the people of Ukraine or the region. All parties need to return to dialogue and resolve issues in a diplomatic manner. Paul Salahuddin Armstrong
Europe’s First Holocaust?
We must work together for the common good of our Human Family (Bani Adam) and never let horrific atrocities like this happen again.
In Flanders Fields
By Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) (Canadian Army) In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,…Read more In Flanders Fields
Ramadan 1432 (2011)
By Paul Salahuddin Armstrong Co-Director, AOBM After indepth consultation with the Royal Observatory, the Amir of the Association of British Muslims, Sheikh Daoud Rosser-Owen, has concluded that it is not physically possible to see the new moon before Monday night. The moon orbits the Earth in a regular, measurable and readily observable pattern, thus unless…Read more Ramadan 1432 (2011)
The Priceless Value of Youth
By Imam Abdassamad Clarke Ihsan Mosque, Norwich If one, even if only for a moment, refuses to see the patternings that media and its pundits tell us are there, one begins to see others, and when one sees them, one can never again not see them. It was while watching demonstrations – three in all…Read more The Priceless Value of Youth
Why Saira Khan wants the burkha banned and why I agree with her
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1195052/Why-I-British-Muslim-woman-want-burkha-banned-streets.html Great article from Saira Khan, I entirely agree with Saira's views on this. Burkhas and niqabs are cultural clothing, from intolerant societies in the Middle East, they have nothing whatsoever to do with Islam! As Saira correctly stated: "I have read the Koran. Nowhere in the Koran does it state that a woman's face…Read more Why Saira Khan wants the burkha banned and why I agree with her
Geert Wilders Arrival In The UK
I’m glad to see Mr Wilders has been allowed into the country. British culture is based on certain principles, including liberty and freedom of expression. However, inciting hatred is not a constructive course of action, whoever is responsible! Unfortunately, it’s true, some Muslims are stuck in the mentality of the dark ages; to point this…Read more Geert Wilders Arrival In The UK
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