I am an English Jew who wishes to express my feelings of friendship, respect and brotherhood towards my Muslim compatriots who, I know, have had to put up with so much narrow-minded and bigoted hostility from far too many British people since the terrible events of September 11. Please be aware that the hostility which many of you must have felt on the streets of Britain in the last couple of weeks is utterly rejected by most of us British non-Muslims. For every person who gives you a hostile look or worse, there are ten of us who, if we were not too shy to do it, would come up to you, embrace you, and say "Brother, I am glad you are here; we are all in this together." I for one am too shy to do that, so instead I am sending this message in the hope that your organisation can pass it along to members of your community. Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

Sirs, I read your website press releases and felt relieved that some Muslims of this country were prepared to speak out for the true values of their religion. But more needs to be done. There are still too many people who condone terrorism here. This is a great opportunity to spread the real messages of religion and to champion the cause of benevolence and virtue. I have for some time felt that hedonism and triviality had got too firm a grip on many western countries and longed for a return to higher ideals and more profound philosophy. I sincerely hope that religion will lead the way as I believe it is a key ingredient missing in most people's lives. Yet groups that use the invigorating power of religion to stir up hatred, bigotry and fear are the worst enemy for religion. I am deeply disappointed that Muslim organisations have not used this opportunity to shout out high and loud in every corner of the land their utter condemnation of the terrorist acts of 11th September and reinforced the true message and beauty of their cause. Other religions cannot do this until you have, for fear of appearing to blame Islam. Do not cower behind guilt or fear of retribution. You must take the lead now.

I have posted a mail couple of days ago which appears on your page no.67. I have been continuing to read all mails with great interest. Partly it helps me in understanding perception people have in this country about Islam and Muslims and partly it assists me in understanding my responsibility as a British Muslim in promoting peace, harmony, and better understanding. I personally believe that we live in a very privilege society where freedom, respect for individual rights, equality and justice are taken for granted. (I am not naive in making generalised assumption-but in the main we live in a democratic society where we all enjoy these rights.) We as Muslims need to come out of "Victim Mentality" and be brave enough to reflect on our affairs to see where things are getting wrong. Image of Islam is built in the streets of Britain, in schools and in Educational Establishments.... all over.....outside the Muslim houses and outside the Mosque buildings. Our Characters, Manners, dealings (Personal as well as Business), the way we talk, the way we live with others, the way we respect others, the way we try to be helpful, our kindness, our hospitality, etc., etc. (the list is endless) .......we will all be judged by these indicators and not by what we do in our houses or in the Mosques. I agree...respect has to be earned ... Lets look at ourselves against theses measures tonight and decide for ourselves where we stand. I remain thankful to all those who have been open, supportive and sympathetic...and I have no complaint against those who due to our failure remained unaware of Islamic culture, traditions and Islamic teaching. May the peace be upon all of us. Aameen.

I am English and a Christian who worships regularly at a local United Reformed Church. I wish to let you know that the members of our church deplore any attempt to classify all Muslims as being associated in some way with terrorism. I have written personally to the Prime Minister entreating him to continue to explain publicly to the ignorant that Islam is a religion which expresses peace and love. This is certainly expressed from our pulpit to try to ensure that should our members hear hatred expressed against Muslims they should try to refute it. At our prayer meetings we shall continue to pray, until the anger engendered by the acts of terror committed against innocents in America on the 11th September, and manifested by retributive actions against Muslims, is laid to rest by reason. I and my fellow Elders have asked our minister to organise his school assemblies with representatives of other faiths, including Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Jews, etc., to impress upon children the virtues of tolerance in our multi-ethnic society based on the teachings of our respective religions. With Christian Greetings,

If at all possible, please convey my appreciation and respect to Mr.Yousuf Bhailok and The MCB for their work in bringing harmony and understanding in these times of tension. I refer to the meeting with Prime Minister Tony Blair and subsequent news items. Peace be with you