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Muslims rally for Sharia law in UK, prompting nationalist protests
Published: 21 June, 2010, 01:23
Edited: 19 October, 2010, 13:16
TAGS: Religion, UK, Protest, Law
Muslim protestors gathered in London on Sunday calling for aspects of Sharia law to be introduced in Britain. The rally turned into chaos, sparking a counter-demonstration by English right-wing nationalists.
“We find many of these people who call for human rights and one law,” said Asad Ullah, member of the Muslims against the Crusades group. “They come and they say that they want equality. But what equality do you get when one man legislates over another? Is he not more superior than you? You are worshipping him by submitting to and obeying his laws… We will get oppression like this until we all submit to one law, and that is the law of God.”
A few meters away from Ullah, Maryam Namazie, spokesperson for One Law for All, a campaign that opposes the introduction of Sharia law, struggled to get her voice heard. She attended the rally along with a group of other moderate Muslims and non-Muslims who came to commemorate the first anniversary of the death of Neda Agha-Soltan, killed following last year’s Iranian election.
"The British government is making a huge mistake giving them access to bring Sharia law here,” Namazie said. “It thinks it can reduce terrorism by doing that. It doesn’t understand that this is the political wing of the terrorist movement and they are here to suppress people’s rights. And we’re not going to allow it.”
The nationalist English Defense League also attended the rally. They were not welcomed by either group, although some among them said they came with a message of inclusion.
“We’re members of the EDL, we’re not racists – black, white, brown unite against these Islamic preachers,” said Hayley Moore. “We want one law for all in the UK, so we’ve decided to come and join these to protest against them.”
“Our lads got arrested, and they didn’t do nothing. They got arrested, and they should be arresting them because they’re inciting religious and racial hatred,” Moore said, referring to the EDL protestors bundled into vans by the police who said they had no permission to demonstrate.
Shortly thereafter, a group of protestors carrying “Unite Against Fascism” banners joined the rally. It first seemed that those carrying the UAF banners were there to oppose the EDL, until their chanting became clear and one could hear them calling out “Allah Akbar.” The UAF group has denied any association.
A total of four factions protesting in favour of and against the introduction of Sharia law into the UK were represented at the rally on Sunday. Such demonstrations are becoming more and more common on the streets of towns all across the UK.
20.06.2010, 17:31
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I am in no way related to Britain. I am an Israeli. Therefore, what I have to say is my perspective as a foreigner who is ethnically targeted by those you refer to "Muslim Extremists". Lately, the UK's perspective has changed a great deal toward my country. Not long ago, a British company had been vandalized with extreme prejudice. The vandals were caught and sued by the company, yet they were found not guilty of any wrong doing. Why? Because they claimed that this had been a political statement against Israel. Apparently, this company indeed has a connection to Israel. It manufactures a single, small component to the IDF's fighter planes. Though the vandals accused the company of manufacturing inhumane weapons for the IDF's "genocide" of Gaza. Clearly, their claim was wrong, but they got away with it. A company had been legally vandalized in the eyes of Britain's justice system because of a rumor?! A complete lie!! Coincidentally, the UK seems to be going through an identity crises. For thousands of years, the tribes of Britain had struggled to become a Parliament. The basis for a democratic state. Now, it identity is being threatened by those that came from Muslim states. By people that haven't shared your struggles, leading to their ignorance of the UK's personal perspective. They have the right not to understand, but since they chose to live in a democratic country, they must tolerate it. If they are truly enlightened people, they must not impose their ideas and perspectives upon others. My impression is that they are doing exactly that. How can a democratic country allow vandals to violate other people's property? How can immigrants bring such turmoil into the British way of life? I fear for democracy in Europe if it is being replaced by the ideals of people that have openly sought the destruction of my home country since even before it was recreated in 1948.
People should get themselves informed about the world history of Islam! They would then see the barbarism and genocide it has caused! Here again is another worldwide islamic uprising with the same barbarism against jews, christians and unbelievers. There are terrible acts of atrocities being committed now around the world which is obviously being hushed up as you never see anything on the mainstream media! Sharia law is evil and barbaric and was made for men as it is for them and against women! The UK had better do something to stop this as our society is in harm`s way the longer this government appeases them! It din`t work before WW2 and it won`t work now!