Having heard someone on PM (Radio 4) today talk about the defamatory emails received by the MCB I would just like to say that I am appalled by the way that so many everywhere continue to stereotype ALL people in one way or another. The dangers are clear for anyone who has eyes to see. May GOD be with all of us and help us to see one another as HE does.

While I was shocked at the attacks on the US, I neither condone so-called 'retaliatory' attacks against ordinary muslims nor probable strikes against Afghanistan.

Although I'm not a muslim, I'm neither a supporter of the Blair government nor the US. A far as I'm concerned Mr Blair neither speaks for me nor many others, any more than Saddam represents all Iraqis or that the Taliban represent all Afghanis.That the Government won the election with a 35% vote shows that the UK is not a true democracy. I also continut to opose the sacntions on Iraq, as they are both morally and legally wrong.

I do agree that a worldwide effort against terrorism is vital, but this should be against ALL terrorists of all creeds, agendas and nationalities. I deplore the hysterical Islamophobia of much of the right-wing media (see today's Daily Mail).

On last night's 'Newsnight' I saw how wretched the conditions are for ordinary Afghanis. It also appears that Pakistan will be dragged in to any conflict resulting in possible civil war. Whatever happened in the US, I think that the US has no moral right to launch any action that may lead to many innocent deaths in the area. How would Americans feel if British forces went into the US to arrest people who fund the IRA?

>I agree with all those who say that hard evidence is needed in order to arrest bin Laden. I'm afraid that Bush is probably doing this to appease the US public.

I think its timely for united opposition to strikes on Afghanistan between muslims in the UK and all other non-muslims who realise that attacking Afghanistan is morally wrong and also politically and militarily counter-productive. If you know of any peaceful anti-war demonstrations being planned I would be interested to take part. I live in Gloucestershire, where there is quite a large muslim community in Gloucester and of course where US warplanes are based at Fairford.

I was saddened to hear on the radio yesterday that you have received a number of offensive messages. One apology may not do much to redress the balance, but I had to write to express my disgust with such bigoted and unhealthy people. No wonder we find it so difficult to live in harmony throughout the world. I know little of your faith and am not religious myself, but it is frightening that some people can find a threat in anything unfamuliar or different.

This is a brief note of congratulations for your brave statement reported in this morning's newspapers condemning the so-called Islamic leaders who support the American atrocities. You did the right thing.

From a British perspective, these are potentially very dangerous times for the millions of decent, law-abiding Muslims who contribute so much to our daily life in this country. Even as a non-Muslim I have grown increasingly concerned at recent newspaper coverage devoted to these so-called 'clerics' and 'leaders' who are inflicting serious damage to the reputation of your faith and all who support it here. Such statements only encourage racists and other small-minded people in their endless campaign to encourage violence, discord and prejudice amongst the British people.

This country has a deserved reputation across the world for tolerance and acceptance. Given that I'm a Christian of Arab origin married to a Jew, I can say this with some authority.....

The very best of luck to you all in your efforts to put across this important message for our Muslim community. Success in your mission is vital for us all.

I just wanted to send a message of support to you. I am not a Muslim, nor a member of any particular religious group.

I don't really know what I want to say other than I hope all members of the muslim community throughout the world are not the victims of hate in the aftermath of last tuesday.