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THE Ramadhan Foundation is deeply concerned that the response from some politicians and the media to the comments by Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Rowan Williams (who has come under public fire for implying there can be benefits from allowing UK-based Muslims to practice some elements of Sharia law) is clearly anti Islamic and an attempt to demonise Islam.

The coverage in the media paints a picture which is one of division and one that encourages attacks on Muslims.

The Ramadhan Foundation is deeply concerned at the tone of the debate in relation to Archbishop’s comments on Sharia law, there are attempts to demonise Islam and paint a gross distortion of what the bishop actually said.

Muslim bashing has become fashionable and it is now clear that the BNP agenda has gone mainstream in the UK. Bigots are using this debate to establish division and hatred towards innocent Muslims.

Mohammed Shafiq via email

The Ramadan Foundation

Published: 21 February 2008
Issue: 1308