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British Muslims for Secular Democracy (bmsd) Reaction over Terror Attacks in London and Glasgow

01/07/2007

British Muslims for Secular Democracy (bmsd) wholeheartedly condemns the latest terror attacks in London and Glasgow, which could have resulted in innocent members of the public getting seriously injured or losing their lives.

bmsd believes that the latest attacks, allegedly by fanatical Islamicists, targeted all British citizens. It was an attack on our way of life, on freedoms cherished by Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

bmsd would like to urge all members of the public, especially our Muslim communities to remain extra vigilant and lay aside loyalties or traditions that may prevent them from either subconsciously or deliberately identifying and assisting in the apprehension of criminal elements responsible for the latest terror attacks.

Dr Shaaz Mahboob of bmsd said, "The media and government must not allow the actions of a few extremist Muslims to overshadow the feelings of the majority who are as saddened and angry by the threat faced to national security as any other member of the British public."

Notes to the editors:

  • bmsd is made up of a group of Muslim democrats of diverse ethnic and social backgrounds, who support a clear separation between religion and the State.
  • The initial focus of our organisation is Britain; however, we are aware of the international and geo-political ramifications of the perception of a threat from a ?lobalised and radicalised Islam and the impact that this perception has on the every day lives of secular Muslims across the world. We therefore are keen to link our work to the European and global contexts in the future.
  • bmsd claims no mandate or false representative status. Our primary concern is democratic engagement not detailed theological analysis or debate. The level and depth of commitment to the doctrinal core and orthodoxy of the faith varies among Muslims as much as it does in members of other faith groups. bmsd founders wish to create a platform for alternative, diverse Muslim views, essential for a progressive, multi-layered, democratic identity that is not in conflict with itself or fellow citizens.
  • For details please visit www.bmsd.org.uk
  • For any further queries, please contact:
    Dr Shaaz Mahboob on shaaz@bmsd.org.uk or 07884473491
    Dr Ghayasuddin Siddiqui on drsiddiqui@talk21.com or 07860259289