The Inner Lives of Troubled Young Muslims
On September 11th 2001, the world experienced the first quakes of Islamicist nihilism and arbitrary violence. Three wars and various regional conflicts followed.
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BMSDemocracy responds to the ‘hijab ban’ at St. Stephens primary school
BMSDemocracy are deeply concerned about the backlash the Chair of Governors Arif Qawi and Nina Lall, Headteacher of St. Stephens Primary School, Newham have faced because of their decision to disallow the hijab for very young girls. We are vehemently against the toxic and incessant smear campaigns that have been launched against the chair and…
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BMSD responds to the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel by USA
British Muslims for Secular Democracy (BMSD) is concerned by US President Donald Trump’s announcement to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The majority of the international community does not recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and considers it as part of the occupied territory. America’s recognition is tantamount to ignoring the global society…
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BMSD is deeply concerned by the presence of misogynistic books in British Islamic schools
British Muslims for Secular Democracy (BMSD) is deeply concerned by the emerging news reports about the presence of misogynistic books in British Islamic schools.
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BMSDemocracy Responds to the President
British Muslims for Secular Democracy are deeply concerned by Donald Trump retweeting and endorsing Britain First, a far-right, anti-Muslim extremist political party. We strongly condemn the President of the United States endorsing anti-Muslim propaganda created by Britain First. With the threat of the far right increasing in the UK, Europe and America, minorities are even…
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BMSDemocracy responds to misogynistic books in British Islamic Schools.
British Muslims for Secular Democracy (BMSD) is deeply concerned by the emerging news reports[1] about the presence of misogynistic books in British Islamic schools. As members of a pluralistic, liberal society that has taken enormous strides towards equality of genders, the use of books and other teaching materials that denigrate women as inferior beings, unequal subservient…
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How we treat Muslims returning from war in Syria and Iraq will define our British humanity
For some reason, best known to the powers that be, grave, secret service blokes have come up from their hideouts to issue sombre notices about the threat of terrorism in the UK.
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“Independence Day” parade in Poland
British Muslims for Secular Democracy are extremely alarmed by the recent “Independence Day” parade in Poland which was in fact the largest gathering of far right groups and individuals that has taken place in Europe since the end of the Second World War.
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Democracy, Integration and Freedom in the Age of Prevent: Report
A preliminary enquiry into the aims, effects and unintended consequences of the British government’s Prevent counter-radicalisation programme.
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