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Alan Henning: Full letter by British Imams and Muslim Leaders appealing for release of British aid worker | |
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We, the undersigned British Muslim Imams, organisations and individuals, wish to express our horror and revulsion at the senseless murder of David Haines and the threat to the life of our fellow British citizen, Alan Henning. | We, the undersigned British Muslim Imams, organisations and individuals, wish to express our horror and revulsion at the senseless murder of David Haines and the threat to the life of our fellow British citizen, Alan Henning. |
Mr Henning was a volunteer who travelled to Syria to help innocent civilians. | Mr Henning was a volunteer who travelled to Syria to help innocent civilians. |
Acts of humanitarianism are an essential element of religious practice for all Muslims, and of course they are just as significant to other people too. Islamic teachings call for charity and selflessness. Most importantly, acts of beneficence do not, and cannot, exclude non-Muslims. | Acts of humanitarianism are an essential element of religious practice for all Muslims, and of course they are just as significant to other people too. Islamic teachings call for charity and selflessness. Most importantly, acts of beneficence do not, and cannot, exclude non-Muslims. |
In Islam, concern for fellow humans and the duty to help everyone is a religious obligation. Anyone undertaking a humanitarian act is paving his or her way to receive help from heaven, should be commended and held in the highest esteem. | In Islam, concern for fellow humans and the duty to help everyone is a religious obligation. Anyone undertaking a humanitarian act is paving his or her way to receive help from heaven, should be commended and held in the highest esteem. |
In contrast, the senseless kidnapping, murder and now the despicable threats to Mr Henning at the hands of so-called ‘Muslims’ cannot be justified anywhere in the Quran and the Sunnah (Prophetic traditions). | In contrast, the senseless kidnapping, murder and now the despicable threats to Mr Henning at the hands of so-called ‘Muslims’ cannot be justified anywhere in the Quran and the Sunnah (Prophetic traditions). |
The un-Islamic fanatics are not acting as Muslims, but as the Prime Minister has said, they are acting as monsters. They are perpetrating the worst crimes against humanity. This is not Jihad - it is a war against all humanity. | The un-Islamic fanatics are not acting as Muslims, but as the Prime Minister has said, they are acting as monsters. They are perpetrating the worst crimes against humanity. This is not Jihad - it is a war against all humanity. |
The Holy Quran says that: | The Holy Quran says that: |
"Whosoever kills a human being... it is as if killing the entire human race; and whosoever saves a life, saves the entire human race." | "Whosoever kills a human being... it is as if killing the entire human race; and whosoever saves a life, saves the entire human race." |
We plead with those holding Alan Henning to see the errors of their ways. To embrace the word of the Quran and accept that what they are now doing constitutes the worst condemnable sin. | We plead with those holding Alan Henning to see the errors of their ways. To embrace the word of the Quran and accept that what they are now doing constitutes the worst condemnable sin. |
We appeal to them to release Mr Henning immediately. The Quran states that “repentance is not accepted from those who continue to do evil deeds”. | We appeal to them to release Mr Henning immediately. The Quran states that “repentance is not accepted from those who continue to do evil deeds”. |
In the name of the Almighty All Merciful God, we beseech Mr Henning's kidnappers with the words of our Prophet Muhammad - "Show mercy to those on earth, the One in the Heavens will have mercy on you. | In the name of the Almighty All Merciful God, we beseech Mr Henning's kidnappers with the words of our Prophet Muhammad - "Show mercy to those on earth, the One in the Heavens will have mercy on you. |
British Muslim communities have done a great deal to speak out over the evils of terrorism over many years. We will continue to do everything within our power to prevent any other young man or woman getting caught up in this poisonous ideology. | British Muslim communities have done a great deal to speak out over the evils of terrorism over many years. We will continue to do everything within our power to prevent any other young man or woman getting caught up in this poisonous ideology. |
Add your name to the list and show your support by using the #NotInMyName hashtag | Add your name to the list and show your support by using the #NotInMyName hashtag |
Sheikh Arif Abdulhussain, Director, Al-Mahdi Institute, Birmingham, @AMIOutreach | Sheikh Arif Abdulhussain, Director, Al-Mahdi Institute, Birmingham, @AMIOutreach |
Imam Khalid Hussain Abdullah, Lecturer and Imam, KQZ Institute & Masjid Tajdar Madina, Nottingham & Leicester | Imam Khalid Hussain Abdullah, Lecturer and Imam, KQZ Institute & Masjid Tajdar Madina, Nottingham & Leicester |
Mohammed Afzal, Councillor, Birmingham | Mohammed Afzal, Councillor, Birmingham |
Mufti Fazal Ahmad, Chief imam, Central Mosque, Derby | Mufti Fazal Ahmad, Chief imam, Central Mosque, Derby |
Dr Husna Ahmad OBE, CEO, Global One, London | Dr Husna Ahmad OBE, CEO, Global One, London |
Akeela Ahmed, London | Akeela Ahmed, London |
Sughra Ahmed, President, Islamic Society of Britain | Sughra Ahmed, President, Islamic Society of Britain |
Usma Ahmed, Councillor, Birmingham | Usma Ahmed, Councillor, Birmingham |
Muddassar Ahmed, Patron, Faiths Forum for London | Muddassar Ahmed, Patron, Faiths Forum for London |
Shakil Ahmed, Principal, Ayesha Community School, London, @_ACE_School | Shakil Ahmed, Principal, Ayesha Community School, London, @_ACE_School |
Dr Khurshid Ahmed CBE, CEO, Bahu Trust, Birmingham | Dr Khurshid Ahmed CBE, CEO, Bahu Trust, Birmingham |
Maqsood Ahmed OBE, Director of Community Welfare& Development, Muslim Hands, @maqsoodajmedobe | Maqsood Ahmed OBE, Director of Community Welfare& Development, Muslim Hands, @maqsoodajmedobe |
Rushanara Ali, MP for Tower Hamlets | Rushanara Ali, MP for Tower Hamlets |
Hafiz Javed Akhtar, Imam, Central Mosque, Manchester | Hafiz Javed Akhtar, Imam, Central Mosque, Manchester |
Salah Yusuf Al-Ansari, Imam, Palmers Green Mosque, London | Salah Yusuf Al-Ansari, Imam, Palmers Green Mosque, London |
Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli, Imam, Noor Trust, London | Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli, Imam, Noor Trust, London |
Abubakar Ali, Chairman, Somali Bravanese Welfare Association, London | Abubakar Ali, Chairman, Somali Bravanese Welfare Association, London |
Asif Ali, Imam / Head Teacher, Karimia Institute, Nottingham | Asif Ali, Imam / Head Teacher, Karimia Institute, Nottingham |
Azhar Ali, County Councillor and Cabinet Member for Health & Wellbeing, Lancashire County Council, @azhar4pendle | Azhar Ali, County Councillor and Cabinet Member for Health & Wellbeing, Lancashire County Council, @azhar4pendle |
Nawaz Ali, Councillor, Birmingham | Nawaz Ali, Councillor, Birmingham |
Mahmoud Ali, General Secretary, Hosseinieh Foundation, Bristol, @HosseiniehSahibzada | Mahmoud Ali, General Secretary, Hosseinieh Foundation, Bristol, @HosseiniehSahibzada |
Mufti Akhtar Ali, Chief Imam, Sheffield | Mufti Akhtar Ali, Chief Imam, Sheffield |
Haider Alkhateeb, Manager, Centre for Islamic Shia Studies (CISS), London, @halkhateeb25 | Haider Alkhateeb, Manager, Centre for Islamic Shia Studies (CISS), London, @halkhateeb25 |
Kerrar Al-Khayat, Trustee and Vice Chairman, My Voice Project, London, @Kerrar_ | Kerrar Al-Khayat, Trustee and Vice Chairman, My Voice Project, London, @Kerrar_ |
Sayed Yousif Al-Khoei, Director, Public Affairs, Al-Khoei Foundation, London | Sayed Yousif Al-Khoei, Director, Public Affairs, Al-Khoei Foundation, London |
Haytham Ali Alsahlani, Imam, London | Haytham Ali Alsahlani, Imam, London |
Abu Sayeed Ameer, Dawatul Islam uk & Eire, Dawatul Islam uk & Eire London | Abu Sayeed Ameer, Dawatul Islam uk & Eire, Dawatul Islam uk & Eire London |
Mohammed Ali Amla, Vice Chair of Preston Faith Forum, Founder of Global Village, Founder of Christian Muslim Encounters, @mohammedaliamla | Mohammed Ali Amla, Vice Chair of Preston Faith Forum, Founder of Global Village, Founder of Christian Muslim Encounters, @mohammedaliamla |
Anjum Anwar MBE, Dialogue Development Officer, Blackburn Cathedral, @AuntyG | Anjum Anwar MBE, Dialogue Development Officer, Blackburn Cathedral, @AuntyG |
Dr Qari Muhammad Asim, Senior Imam, Makkah Mosque, Leeds, @QariAsim | Dr Qari Muhammad Asim, Senior Imam, Makkah Mosque, Leeds, @QariAsim |
Maulana Dr Ather HussainAzhari, Imam, Birmingham | Maulana Dr Ather HussainAzhari, Imam, Birmingham |
Mufti Mohammad Yousuf Azhari, Imam, Leicestershire | Mufti Mohammad Yousuf Azhari, Imam, Leicestershire |
Mohammed Azim, Councillor, Birmingham | Mohammed Azim, Councillor, Birmingham |
Maulana QamaruzzamanAzmi, Secretary General, World Islamic Mission, Manchester | Maulana QamaruzzamanAzmi, Secretary General, World Islamic Mission, Manchester |
Kalsoom Bashir, Co-Director, Inspire | Kalsoom Bashir, Co-Director, Inspire |
Yahya Birt, Executive Committee, Public Policy and Community Debate, City Circle, London, @ybirt | Yahya Birt, Executive Committee, Public Policy and Community Debate, City Circle, London, @ybirt |
Dr Mamadou Bocoum, Director, Interfaith Through The Arts (ITTA), London | Dr Mamadou Bocoum, Director, Interfaith Through The Arts (ITTA), London |
Maulana Syed Fida Bokhari, Imam, Manchester | Maulana Syed Fida Bokhari, Imam, Manchester |
Imam Tayeb Mustapha Cham, Chairman, Tayba Foundation | Imam Tayeb Mustapha Cham, Chairman, Tayba Foundation |
Makhdoom Ahmad Chishti, Chairperson, Social Unity Foundation of Innovation Trust, Birmingham | Makhdoom Ahmad Chishti, Chairperson, Social Unity Foundation of Innovation Trust, Birmingham |
Maulana Hafeezurrahman Chishti, Imam, Leicester | Maulana Hafeezurrahman Chishti, Imam, Leicester |
Irfan Chishti MBE, Imam, Light of Islam Academy, Rochdale @ichishtiM | Irfan Chishti MBE, Imam, Light of Islam Academy, Rochdale @ichishtiM |
Aslam Choudry, Elected Councillor for Dudden Hill Ward, Brent Council, London | Aslam Choudry, Elected Councillor for Dudden Hill Ward, Brent Council, London |
Gulamraza Datoo, Vice President, KSIMC of Birmingham, Birmingham | Gulamraza Datoo, Vice President, KSIMC of Birmingham, Birmingham |
Sheikh Fazle Abbas Datoo, Imam /Resident Alim, Wessex Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat, Portsmouth | Sheikh Fazle Abbas Datoo, Imam /Resident Alim, Wessex Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat, Portsmouth |
Shaykh Muhammad Amin Evans, Imam | Shaykh Muhammad Amin Evans, Imam |
Mustafa Field, Director, Faiths Forum for London, @mustafafield | Mustafa Field, Director, Faiths Forum for London, @mustafafield |
Rabiha Hannan, New Horizons in British Islam | Rabiha Hannan, New Horizons in British Islam |
Hifsa Haroon-Iqbal MBE DL, Chair, Chase Against Crimes of Hate, Stafford, @hhi1 | Hifsa Haroon-Iqbal MBE DL, Chair, Chase Against Crimes of Hate, Stafford, @hhi1 |
Dr Mohamed Adam Hassan, Chairman, Somali Youth Forum, London, @Hafiz | Dr Mohamed Adam Hassan, Chairman, Somali Youth Forum, London, @Hafiz |
Moulana Shamsul Hoque, Chairman, Council of Mosques - Tower Hamlets, London | Moulana Shamsul Hoque, Chairman, Council of Mosques - Tower Hamlets, London |
Mahmood Hussain, Councillor and Former Lord Mayor of Birmingham | Mahmood Hussain, Councillor and Former Lord Mayor of Birmingham |
Dilwar Hussain, New Horizons in British Islam, @DilwarH | Dilwar Hussain, New Horizons in British Islam, @DilwarH |
Rizwan Hussain, Chief Executive, Jawaab, London, @JawaabUK | Rizwan Hussain, Chief Executive, Jawaab, London, @JawaabUK |
AKIpaye, Director, Dairatul-Amni, London | AKIpaye, Director, Dairatul-Amni, London |
Zafar Iqbal, Councillor, Birmingham | Zafar Iqbal, Councillor, Birmingham |
Mohammed Iqbal, Councillor, Leader of the Labour Group, Pendle Borough Council, Lancashire | Mohammed Iqbal, Councillor, Leader of the Labour Group, Pendle Borough Council, Lancashire |
Ali Jaffri, Trustee, Idara-e-Jaaferiya, Mosque and Community Centre, London, @mralijaffri | Ali Jaffri, Trustee, Idara-e-Jaaferiya, Mosque and Community Centre, London, @mralijaffri |
Dr Husein Jiwa, President, The Council of European Jamaats, London, @CoEJ | Dr Husein Jiwa, President, The Council of European Jamaats, London, @CoEJ |
Belgacem Kahlalech, Director, WAMY UK, London | Belgacem Kahlalech, Director, WAMY UK, London |
Mohammedraza Kanji, Secretary, Wessex Jamaaat, Al Mahdi Centre, Fareham | Mohammedraza Kanji, Secretary, Wessex Jamaaat, Al Mahdi Centre, Fareham |
Dr Majid Katme, Ex-President, Islamic Medical Association/UK, London | Dr Majid Katme, Ex-President, Islamic Medical Association/UK, London |
Nagina Kauser, Councillor, Birmingham | Nagina Kauser, Councillor, Birmingham |
Zahra Kazmi, Co-Founder, Save Muslim Heritage, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire | Zahra Kazmi, Co-Founder, Save Muslim Heritage, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
Changese Khan, Councillor, London | Changese Khan, Councillor, London |
Mariam Khan, Councillor, Birmingham | Mariam Khan, Councillor, Birmingham |
Hamzah Khan, Manager, Al-Mustafa Trust, Bradford, @almustafacentre | Hamzah Khan, Manager, Al-Mustafa Trust, Bradford, @almustafacentre |
Mohammed Khan, Chair, Council of Bristol Mosque, Bristol | Mohammed Khan, Chair, Council of Bristol Mosque, Bristol |
Sara Khan, Co-Director, Inspire | Sara Khan, Co-Director, Inspire |
Sadiq Khan, Shadow Justice Sectretary | Sadiq Khan, Shadow Justice Sectretary |
M Afzal Khan CBE, MEP, Manchester, @akhanmep | M Afzal Khan CBE, MEP, Manchester, @akhanmep |
Imam Tahir Mahmood Kiani, Lecturer, Birmingham, @tmkiani | Imam Tahir Mahmood Kiani, Lecturer, Birmingham, @tmkiani |
Farzana Kosar, General Secretary, Centre for Spirituality & Cultural Advancement, Feltham, @csca_uk | Farzana Kosar, General Secretary, Centre for Spirituality & Cultural Advancement, Feltham, @csca_uk |
Riyaz Laher, Chair, FMO Leicestershire, Leicester, @FMO_Leics | Riyaz Laher, Chair, FMO Leicestershire, Leicester, @FMO_Leics |
Maualana Safraz Madni, Imam and Chairman, Mosques & Imams National Advisory Board, Birmingham | Maualana Safraz Madni, Imam and Chairman, Mosques & Imams National Advisory Board, Birmingham |
Majid Mahmood, Councillor, Birmingham | Majid Mahmood, Councillor, Birmingham |
Khalid Mahmood | Khalid Mahmood |
Shabana Mahmood, MP, Birmingham | Shabana Mahmood, MP, Birmingham |
Mufti Helal Mahmood, Coordinator, Oldham Mosques Council, Oldham | Mufti Helal Mahmood, Coordinator, Oldham Mosques Council, Oldham |
Imran Malik, General Secretary, Blackheath Jamia Mosque Trust, Blackheath | Imran Malik, General Secretary, Blackheath Jamia Mosque Trust, Blackheath |
Shaz Manir, CEO, Amirah foundation, Birmingham, @directoramirah | Shaz Manir, CEO, Amirah foundation, Birmingham, @directoramirah |
Salim Mbaruk, Chair, Bilal Education, London | Salim Mbaruk, Chair, Bilal Education, London |
Dr Asghar Moledina, President, The World Federation of KSIMC, London, @wfksimc | Dr Asghar Moledina, President, The World Federation of KSIMC, London, @wfksimc |
Ghulam Moyhuddin, Head Imam, Ashton Central Mosque, Ashton | Ghulam Moyhuddin, Head Imam, Ashton Central Mosque, Ashton |
Fiyaz Mughal, Director, Faith Matters and the TELL MAMA anti-Muslim Monitoring Project, London | Fiyaz Mughal, Director, Faith Matters and the TELL MAMA anti-Muslim Monitoring Project, London |
Zubaiar Muhammadi, Afghan Isamic Culture Centre | Zubaiar Muhammadi, Afghan Isamic Culture Centre |
Gul Muhammed, Imam and Senior lecturer, Jamia al Karam, Retford | Gul Muhammed, Imam and Senior lecturer, Jamia al Karam, Retford |
Maulana Farooq Mulla, Imam, Leicester | Maulana Farooq Mulla, Imam, Leicester |
Aamer Naeem, Editor in Chief, British Muslim TV, Yorkshire | Aamer Naeem, Editor in Chief, British Muslim TV, Yorkshire |
Suleman Nagdi MBE, Public Relations Officer, Federation of Muslim Organisations, @fmo_leics | Suleman Nagdi MBE, Public Relations Officer, Federation of Muslim Organisations, @fmo_leics |
Maulana Syed AbbasNaqvi, Imam | Maulana Syed AbbasNaqvi, Imam |
Maulana Syed Najm ul HasanNaqvi, Imam, Manchester | Maulana Syed Najm ul HasanNaqvi, Imam, Manchester |
Ifath Nawaz, FFL Council Member, Faiths Forum for London | Ifath Nawaz, FFL Council Member, Faiths Forum for London |
Maulana Farogul Qaadri, Imam, Glasgow | Maulana Farogul Qaadri, Imam, Glasgow |
Maulana Farogh Ahmed Qadri, Imam, Glasgow | Maulana Farogh Ahmed Qadri, Imam, Glasgow |
Qazi Abdul Latif Qadri, Chief Imam, Central Aylesbuy, Aylesbury | Qazi Abdul Latif Qadri, Chief Imam, Central Aylesbuy, Aylesbury |
Ali Qureshi, Secretary General, Union of Muslim Organisations UK&EIRE | Ali Qureshi, Secretary General, Union of Muslim Organisations UK&EIRE |
Murad Qureshi, London Assembly Member | Murad Qureshi, London Assembly Member |
Yasmin Qureshi, MP for Bolton South East | Yasmin Qureshi, MP for Bolton South East |
Fazal Rahim, Coordinator, Oldham Interfaith Forum, Oldham | Fazal Rahim, Coordinator, Oldham Interfaith Forum, Oldham |
Ayub Rashid, Imam and Chaplain, Muslim Community of Essex | Ayub Rashid, Imam and Chaplain, Muslim Community of Essex |
Syed Ali Abbas Razawi, Imam and International Speaker, Majlis Ulema-e-Shia, London | Syed Ali Abbas Razawi, Imam and International Speaker, Majlis Ulema-e-Shia, London |
Maulana Shahid Raza, founder trustee of the British Muslim Forum, and Senior Imam, Leicester Central Mosque, Leicester | Maulana Shahid Raza, founder trustee of the British Muslim Forum, and Senior Imam, Leicester Central Mosque, Leicester |
Maha Rida, Social Affairs officer, Al-Kawther, Al-Kawther, London | Maha Rida, Social Affairs officer, Al-Kawther, Al-Kawther, London |
Ali Raza Rizvi, President, Majlis Ulama-e-Shia, London | Ali Raza Rizvi, President, Majlis Ulama-e-Shia, London |
Allama Pir Syed Zahid Hussain Shah Rizvi, Jamia Mosque, Birmingham | Allama Pir Syed Zahid Hussain Shah Rizvi, Jamia Mosque, Birmingham |
Maulana Syed Hassan Abbas Rizvi, Imam & Finance Officer, Majlis Ulema-e-Shia, London | Maulana Syed Hassan Abbas Rizvi, Imam & Finance Officer, Majlis Ulema-e-Shia, London |
Asif Sadiq, President, National Association of Muslim Police, @asifsadiq | Asif Sadiq, President, National Association of Muslim Police, @asifsadiq |
Raheed Salam, All Faiths and None, London, @raheedsalam | Raheed Salam, All Faiths and None, London, @raheedsalam |
Mufti Ghulam Sarwar, Senior Imam, Hanfia Mosque and Educational Institute, Huddersfield | Mufti Ghulam Sarwar, Senior Imam, Hanfia Mosque and Educational Institute, Huddersfield |
Mufti Imran Sarwar, Secretary, Kirklees Imams & Mosques Advisory Board (KIMAB), Kirklees | Mufti Imran Sarwar, Secretary, Kirklees Imams & Mosques Advisory Board (KIMAB), Kirklees |
Dr. Shuja Shafi, Secretary General, Muslim Council of Britain | Dr. Shuja Shafi, Secretary General, Muslim Council of Britain |
Mohammed Shafiq, Chief executive, Ramadhan Foundation, @mshafiquk | Mohammed Shafiq, Chief executive, Ramadhan Foundation, @mshafiquk |
Cllr Chauhdry Shafique MBE, Chairman, Council for Christian Muslim Relations, High Wycombe, Bucks | Cllr Chauhdry Shafique MBE, Chairman, Council for Christian Muslim Relations, High Wycombe, Bucks |
Amjad Shah, General Secretary, Idaara Maarif-e-Islam, Birmingham | Amjad Shah, General Secretary, Idaara Maarif-e-Islam, Birmingham |
Shafique Shah, Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Birmingham | Shafique Shah, Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Birmingham |
Maulana Syed Sultan Shah, Imam, Leicester | Maulana Syed Sultan Shah, Imam, Leicester |
Ismael Lea South, Director, The Salam Project, London & Manchester, @thesalamproject | Ismael Lea South, Director, The Salam Project, London & Manchester, @thesalamproject |
Amir Taki, Director & Executive Producer, Ahlulbayt TV, London, @AmirTaki | Amir Taki, Director & Executive Producer, Ahlulbayt TV, London, @AmirTaki |
Sh Talat, Board of trustee, MCEC, London | Sh Talat, Board of trustee, MCEC, London |
Imam Ghulam Rasool Tipton, Principal, Hazrat Sultan Bahu Trust Sandwell & executive member of MINAB, Sandwell, @grashgr | Imam Ghulam Rasool Tipton, Principal, Hazrat Sultan Bahu Trust Sandwell & executive member of MINAB, Sandwell, @grashgr |
Waseem Zaffar, Councillor, Birmingham | Waseem Zaffar, Councillor, Birmingham |
Allama Hafiz Muhammad Sadiq Zia, Jamaia Masjid, Birmingham | Allama Hafiz Muhammad Sadiq Zia, Jamaia Masjid, Birmingham |
Maulana Dr Mohammad Rashid Zia, Imam, London | Maulana Dr Mohammad Rashid Zia, Imam, London |
Maulana Azmat Abbas Zohairi, Imam, Majlis Ulema-e-Shia, Burnley | Maulana Azmat Abbas Zohairi, Imam, Majlis Ulema-e-Shia, Burnley |
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