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Emails to the MCB on issues and concerns
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| 11/07/2005 |
| Patrick Watson |
I wish to express by support to all whom you represent - the true
followers of islam in the UK. As a Christian I pray for you all at this
time and trust that the british public understands that those who
perputrated the evil attacks in London do not represent the islamic
community in britain.
Your role and contribution to british society makes it special and the
great country it is.
God Bless
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Dear friends,
I am from Greece and I am an atheist, although, as you can
understund, I am influenced a lot from the eastern orthodox "spirit", as
I live here.
I heard that you have accepted a lot of messages that spoeak of war
agaist muslim. Although me and you have a lot of philosophical
differences (because i Am a marxist-leninist, that means also I am an
atheist), yet I will never accept that muslims are to be blamed, because
they are muslims, especially the Arab muslims. I have met muslims and I
know that they are most gentle people and as a Greek I can communicate
with them better than with other civilizations.
Anyway, I now that what Al Quaida and its network "fjght" for has
nothing to do with the agonies and the expectations of the muslims
around the world. My personal opinion? I believe that Al Quaida is doing
nothing more but playing the game of the imperialists.
That is a message to tell you that there are people who are by your side
at least in thought and to wish you courage in the difficult - I am
afraid - days that expect you. You are also victims of the bombings.
Forgive me for my bad english.
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| 11/07/2005 |
| Sue Homer
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Hello to all readers,
I feel I need to let Muslims in the UK know that not all people feel
badly towards you. Please do not listen to what a few ignorant people
may say. I have many friends and family, and naturally the London
tragedy has been foremost in our thoughts and conversations, I have
heard nothing but support for Muslims. I am ashamed of some opinions I
have heard in public. I am sure you have heard them too. What an awful
position to find yourselves in, to be labelled as terrorists. Please
please please, do not loose faith in other people, I am sure together we
can all get through this, and prevent any such a tragedy happening
again. I offer my sympathies for your losses, and to all affected by
it, regardless of religion, colour or creed.
Yours Faithfull
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| 11/07/2005 |
| Steve Broadbent
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Dear Sir
I heard on the radio that you had received some emails hostile to
Muslims in Britain in the wake of yesterday's terrorist attacks in
London. I would like to register my appreciation for the presence of
Muslims in the UK, as part of our multi-cultural society. I also
understand fully that the bombers were not Muslims, even if it turns out
that they claim to be, because one cannot truly be a Muslim and murder
innocents in this way. Muslims in the UK have nothing to prove, and I
hope there will be no hostility towards you in the coming days.
Yours sincerely
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| 11/07/2005 |
| Emma Blake
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My dear brothers and sisters,
I feel the need to let you know that neither I, nor any of my friends or
family, blame the Muslim community of this country for the atrocities of
yesterday.
I have many Muslim friends, mainly second generation, and therefore as
British as I am (whose roots go deep in this land for thousands of
years). I fear for them, and I hope you will understand that any
backlash will come from as small a proportion of our community as the
madmen who committed these crimes, and who claim to be from yours.
As a young woman, I read as much as I could about Islam and know it to
be a faith of peace, tolerance and love. Personally, I am a practitioner
of the Old Religion of these islands (a faith which is some 30,000 years
old) which honours the earth and all its inhabitants, be they on two
legs or six!
I can only conclude that those fundamentalists who perpetrated this
carnage must hate Islam. Why else would they wish to bring such shame on
the name of your blessed Prophet?
I hope that they can be found, and re-educated in the true message of
your faith.
Bless you all,
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| 11/07/2005 |
| Lisa |
Dear Friends
I have heard on the internet that you have been receiving hate mail from
some idiots who think that Muslim = Terrorist.
I would like to try and even things up a bit by sending you some
Friendly Mail, to let you know that I am thinking of you during the hard
time you might be having.
The terrible acts carried out in London yesterday have, in my mind,
nothing to do with true, loving Muslims.
I'm not terribly eloquent, so I'll leave it at that. Like I say, I
wanted to let you know that there are people out here who dont hate you.
with best regards,
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| 11/07/2005 |
| Liz Selzer Lang |
I have read that the MCB has been deluged with negative messages,
holding ordinary Muslims responsible for yesterday's attacks in London.
I know that there are fringe elements in every religion (there certainly
are here in the states... Bomber Eric Rudolph considers himself a good
Christian).
Please know that there are those of us who wish you well and hope that
your civil rights will be respected.
All best,
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| 11/07/2005 |
| Rich Daniels |
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in these terrible times it is easy for those of a majority to condemn
the minority as a result of a few misguided individuals trying to buy
their place on ala,s right hand by sacrificing their young lives for a
cause prefabricated by the bitter and twisted souls of the guilty.
please be strong and remember in these times , our few will make the
path to reconcilliation
long and tiresome , but the bulk of honest christians are behind you.
you fear god as we do , my prayers go out to you all
god bless
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| 11/07/2005 |
| Paul Johnson |
I was saddened to discover whilst watching the BBC coverage of
Thursday's tragic events that you had received a large number of
aggressive messages attempting to apportion blame for the events on the
Muslim community. I sincerely hope that this is only a reflection of the
ease with which modern technology can be used to make rash, ill judged
gestures and not an indication of determined hatred towards your
communities.
As I am sure you are aware, the vast majority of people in this country
enjoy living in a vibrant multicultural society and will not attempt to
blame the Muslim community for the terrorist attacks. The tragedy would
be seriously increased if an innocent Muslim were attacked or killed in
a senseless reprisal. I sincerely hope that we can all stay safe in the
weeks and years to come.
I would offer you hope in pointing out that this is a country where the
referee of the England versus Portugal match in the Euro 2004
competition received nearly 100,000 emails full of hate following his
decision in a football match.
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| 11/07/2005 |
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Well, now you are in a spot aren’t you? Everywhere I walk I will fear
seeing a Muslim man or woman and I will turn and walk the other way.
This is what it has now come to.
Well done, chaps
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| 11/07/2005 |
| John McNeill
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I am a 59 yr old white UK citizen of no particular religious affiliation.
Yesterday my wife became involved in the explosions on her usual journey
to work in Russell Square. She was in the station next to the explosion
on the Piccadilly Line and, after eventual evacuation from the tube, was
close to the bus explosion as she walked on to work.
Yeasterday was a very stressful day for us both, considering her two
'near misses' and 'what might have been'.
May I please put on record the fact that I bear no blame or malice
towards Muslims and absolutely detest any anti-Muslim thoughts or
actions which may occur as a result of yesterday's bombings. No doubt
there will be the few idiots who will automatically blame and suspect
anyone of Muslim appearance. I apologise to you for them and have no
sympathy with their opinions - they are no better than the terrorists.
Please feel free to use and cirulate this message as you think fit.
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| 11/07/2005 |
| Robert |
... and indeed your leadership in the past in response to similar
issues. I am not a muslim but I think you can be proud of the way you
have conducted yourselves in what are difficult times for us all but
particularly for muslims in Britain.
I am similarly proud of the way Londoners in general have so far
responded to these atrocities and if we together continue as we are
doing this will do more than anything to make terrorism history.
Regards.
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| 11/07/2005 |
| Dr H.A. Hellyer (University of Warwick) |
Dear Sir:
The British people are tough. They have been attacked and have responded,
thus far, valiantly. Despite an attack on their capital, the likes of which
has not been seen since the 2nd World War in London, the British people did
not turn to pandemonium or panic. Our emergency forces, our police, our fire
fighters, our medical services, have all behaved with courage,
professionalism and integrity. Even our media acted with exemplary
restraint, resisting the temptation to embellish and reporting in the best
tradition of British journalism.
The details of these attacks are not yet clear; but clearly, a co-ordinated
assault on areas of our capital has taken place, and various Muslim British
spokesmen, as well as international Muslim personalities, have taken the
opportunity to reaffirm their complete and unequivocal opposition to these
deceitful and depraved acts of horrific violence. Regardless of who the
executors of these heinous crimes are, Muslims, just as non-Muslims, have
insisted they be brought to justice forthwith, as per the demands of Islam,
which allows no room for criminality. With their voices, the Muslims have
spoken. With the targeted areas of London being heavily populated by Muslim
communities, they have spoken with their blood as well.
As the dust settles, and the people of Britain shake off the effects of
these strikes, as they no doubt will do, the people of our country must not
be cowed. We expected intimidation from the terrorists, and their bombs must
not cow us. We now expect intimidation from mindless bigots who may
retaliate against innocents, and with forbearance, we must defy them. With
forbearance, we must move in the best interests of this country, united in
common purpose, and not allow the terrorists an iota of success by lowering
our standards. With vigilance, we must not allow any deterioration of the
situation, and ensure that British Muslim compatriots not pay the price for
these transgressions. Otherwise, they suffer twice; the suffering due upon
all Britons in these times, and the suffering visited upon them by zealous
fanatics. Our greatest victory is in upholding the highest standards of
decency and integrity, for it was against those same standards that war was
waged.
Sincerely yours
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| 11/07/2005 |
| Ian |
As a British Christian with a Jewish father and a Muslim brother (he
converted by choice), may I offer my prayers that the majority of the UK
continue to see you as the law-abiding, peace-loving, God-fearing people I
know you to be.
What was done yesterday is no more the true face of Islam than what
happens in Northern Ireland is the true face of Christianity.
May the love and peace of your God go with you, now and always.
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| 11/07/2005 |
| Mo & Tez Stokes |
Dear Muslim Council
We have been listening to the radio and reading the papers and hear that you have received many condemning emails and we are at pains to assure you that not all non Muslims feel that way. That is why we are taking the trouble to let you know that we do not associate our fellow Muslim citizens with the terrible deeds committed yesterday in London and around the world on other occasions.
Yours sincerely
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| 11/07/2005 |
| Sue O'Donoghue |
I wanted to express my feelings of horror at the actions of so-called
muslims in London yesterday. I know that what they did was totally
against that for which Islam stands.
I am not religious in any way, but I try to respect the beliefs of
others in our free society. I hope that the Muslim Community is not held
responsible for this abomination - to blame you is like saying that
every German was a Nazi, it is just ridiculous.
We must all stand together against these horrors, and I wish the Muslim
Community peace and understanding from all other sectors of our society.
Yours sincerely
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| 11/07/2005 |
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Dear Sirs,
I just wanted to add my voice, as an East Londoner of no particular
faith, to those people who have written to give you their support.
I fervently hope that the Muslim community does not suffer any backlash,
as clearly faith had no place in the minds of the murderers who
committed their heinous acts on Thursday. Unfortunately, hate and
ignorance are common to many members of world society, irrespective of
their colour or religion. It’s these people that we have to defeat,
together. In the long run, they will not win but it will be long, hard
road before *_everyone_* “sits round the table” and discusses things
with some sanity.
On a positive note, the whole community of East London looks forward
with positivity to 2012 and playing host to the Olympic Games. THAT is
what humanity is about, people working together.
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| 11/07/2005 |
| Umar Ahmad |
| Assalam u Aleikum,
I am appalled by these attacks in London and congratulate you on reacting
quickly with a statement of condemnation. I suggest that a more striking
message of solidarity with Londoners can be acheived if a very large scale
demonstration is organised along the lines of those after the Madrid
bommbing. If the Muslim organisations take a lead on such an effort, which
should involve everyone, it will be beneficial both in terms of relations
with the community and will send a very clear message to the rest of the
world and those that act in the name of our religion.
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| 11/07/2005 |
| Paul Johnson |
I was saddened to discover whilst watching the BBC coverage of
Thursday's tragic events that you had received a large number of
aggressive messages attempting to apportion blame for the events on the
Muslim community. I sincerely hope that this is only a reflection of the
ease with which modern technology can be used to make rash, ill judged
gestures and not an indication of determined hatred towards your
communities.
As I am sure you are aware, the vast majority of people in this country
enjoy living in a vibrant multicultural society and will not attempt to
blame the Muslim community for the terrorist attacks. The tragedy would
be seriously increased if an innocent Muslim were attacked or killed in
a senseless reprisal. I sincerely hope that we can all stay safe in the
weeks and years to come.
I would offer you hope in pointing out that this is a country where the
referee of the England versus Portugal match in the Euro 2004
competition received nearly 100,000 emails full of hate following his
decision in a football match.
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For further information please contact the MCB:
The Muslim Council of Britain
PO Box 52
Wembley
HA9 0XW
Tel: 020 8903 9650
Fax: 020 8903 9026
admin@mcb.org.uk
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