Its terrible, but not suprising. As somebody with Asian family, I know how many young muslims are being radicalised in this country .. the more they are, the more they feel isolated, the more right wing racists have to shout about .. its a vicious cycle.
So what should be done ?
Young British Muslims and those that know them, should stand up to both these bad influences. We need more Muslims, willing to stand up and let the British public know that Islam is not a religion of hatred, and that this behaviour is completely against everything they stand for.
The British public have lived side by side with muslims for half a century now, and we know who we will believe when faced with the opinion of the vast majority of fair minded muslims here, or the opinion of a tiny minority of racists or radicals.
When the majority speak, the minority will be seen by the next generation as fools, and less funadmentalists will be created.
I wish Muslims everywhere and those that feel they are being represented by extremists only in the media, should demonstrate against these extremists, and show the world the true meaning of Islam, not the perverted version.
So what should be done ?
Young British Muslims and those that know them, should stand up to both these bad influences. We need more Muslims, willing to stand up and let the British public know that Islam is not a religion of hatred, and that this behaviour is completely against everything they stand for.
The British public have lived side by side with muslims for half a century now, and we know who we will believe when faced with the opinion of the vast majority of fair minded muslims here, or the opinion of a tiny minority of racists or radicals.
When the majority speak, the minority will be seen by the next generation as fools, and less funadmentalists will be created.
I wish Muslims everywhere and those that feel they are being represented by extremists only in the media, should demonstrate against these extremists, and show the world the true meaning of Islam, not the perverted version.
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