I read with dismay the growing reports of worldwide violent behaviour of Muslim extremists, also the recent raid on a mosque in London where \'weapons\' were found.
I am worried that Muslims will be tarnished with a reputation which is against their beliefs. What is your organisation doing to correct the actions of extremists, and what are you doing to have such extremists expelled from the UK, to prevent terrorist attacks in our cities.

Sincerely

As a local resident I have been appalled by the events in Finsbury in the past 24 hours. From what I have seen on various news programmes so far, it would certainly appear to be beyond any doubt that illegal activities have been going on at Finsbury Mosque for a very long time. Channel 4 news had some interesting footage from hidden cameras, talking to a number of people staying in the mosque selling passports, false documents etc. And now this raid uncovering weapons and allegedley linked to the Ricin plot.
Your Press Release from yesterday 20th January makes a very good point in that "the free publicity handed over to such individuals contribute towards feeding Islamophobia".
I believe you are correct. I worry that incidents like this could eventually lead to violence on the streets of London between groups who have been influenced by media hysteria.
I cannot help but feel that the MCB should publicly denounce the acitvities taking place inside the Finsbury Mosque and take whatever measures to prevent places of worship from being abused by these individuals. The media contribute to Islamophobia, but then, so do the criminal elements within.

Kind Regards

I have been following the story of the raid on Finsbury Park Mosque carefully. It is obviously a major place of worship in the area. I am however confused about how it is run, some Muslims have been saying that Abu Hamza has a minor role there and desribed him as little more than the 'caretaker'. Others state that he is the leading cleric and preacher there - what is the truth? Abu Hamza is undoubtedly a man full of racist hate, he gives Muslims a bad name and he attracts a dangerous element to the mosque, so why dont the adminstrators just kick him out and send a clear message?

Yours confused!

I read the article by Inayat Bunglawala published in today's telegraph and was thoroughly impressed by the logic of his arguments and his measured approach to recent events. I just wanted to express my support for the work of the Muslim Council of Great Britain in tackling prejudice and extremism of all forms.
I am not a muslim but have studied the Koran and have great respect for the millions of moderate and reasonable people who combine faith in Islamic teachings and active British citizenship.
Is there a forum where politically active supporters of your aims from outside the Muslim community can find out how we can be of assistance in encouraging the aims of moderate organisations such as the MCB and discouraging all forms of racism and intolerance directed towards Britain's Muslims?