[IslamCity] Muslims let down once again with the scrapping of the Anti-Religious Hatred Law

[Karim A G]

Muslims let down once again with the scrapping of the Anti-Religious Hatred Law   Following the Government’s decision to scrap its proposed Anti-Religious Hatred law, British Muslims would be excused for feeling utterly betrayed all over again.   Whilst the Government fought doggedly over many rounds to push through the Anti-Terrorism act despite overwhelming opposition from both houses, it seemed disinclined to fight so hard for the Anti-Religious Hatred law which it promised the Muslim community.   The Muslim Association of Britain, whilst expressing initial reservations concerning the wording of the proposed act and the lack of proper consultation with the Muslim community, welcomed the principle thereof. However, it has since become clear that it lacked real enthusiasm and intent on behalf of the Government.   Anas Altikriti, speaking on behalf of MAB, commented: “Those who trusted the Government have been let down badly once again. One would have expected the Government to be as persistent with pushing through a legislation that promised to ensure the rights and freedoms of Muslims and all faith communities, rather than forcing through the Anti-Terrorism bill which threatens to confiscate freedoms and civil rights, but it seems that it wasn’t really intent on seeing it through. This is another thing that Muslims will undoubtedly be considering when the elections come round.”     The Muslim Association of Britain 5th of April, 2005     *************************************************************************** {Invite (mankind, O Muhammad ) to the Way of your Lord (i.e. Islam) with wisdom (i.e. with the Divine Inspiration and the Qur'an) and fair preaching, and argue with them in a way that is better. Truly, your Lord knows best who has gone astray from His Path, and He is the Best Aware of those who are guided.} (Holy Quran-16:125) {And who is better in speech than he who [says: "My Lord is Allah (believes in His Oneness)," and then stands straight (acts upon His Order), and] invites (men) to Allah's (Islamic Monotheism), and does righteous deeds, and says: "I am one of the Muslims."} (Holy Quran-41:33) The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "By Allah, if Allah guides one person by you, it is better for you than the best types of camels." [al-Bukhaaree, Muslim] The prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)  also said, "Whoever calls to guidance will have a reward similar to the reward of the one who follows him, without the reward of either of them being lessened at all." [Muslim, Ahmad, Aboo Daawood, an-Nasaa'ee, at-Tirmidhee, Ibn Maajah] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- All views expressed herein belong to the individuals concerned and do not in any way reflect the official views of IslamCity unless sanctioned or approved otherwise. If your mailbox clogged with mails from IslamCity, you may wish to get a daily digest of emails by logging-on to http://www.yahoogroups.com to change your mail delivery settings or email the moderators at [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the title "change to daily digest". Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT Children International Would you give Hope to a Child in need?   � Click Here to meet a Girl And Give Her Hope � Click Here to meet a Boy And Change His Life Learn More Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/islamcity/   To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.