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A new charity, British Muslims for Secular Democracy, launches on 1st May giving voice to the “silent” majority of Muslims committed to democracy.
bmsd calls for all Muslims to use their individual voting rights in the Mayoral & local elections and not vote according to the wishes of their community leaders.
bmsd brings together a diverse group of Muslim democrats from a variety of ethnic and social backgrounds. Founded in 2006, we want to challenge perceptions, ideas and current thinking about British Muslims as a collectivity and the issues that affect the wider society.
bmsd is not a theological group but one that advocates civic engagement and good citizenship. We are not concerned with judging or being judged on the basis of religious practice. If you call yourself a ‘Muslim’, you are most welcome to be a part of our movement. If you are non-Muslim, we equally welcome your association.
bmsd is about social inclusion, co-existence and harmony. Together we can all make a difference. It is now time to work towards this goal.
bmsd aims to:
- Raise awareness within British Muslims and the wider public, of democracy particularly ‘secular democracy’ helping to contribute to a shared vision of citizenship (the separation of faith and state, so faiths exert no undue influence on policies and there is a shared public space).
- Encourage religious understanding and harmony, respect for different systems of beliefs, and encourage an understanding and celebration of the variety of Muslim cultures, values and traditions which are present in British society.