Luton Muslims Against Extremism Part 1 (old version)

This video was produced by the Islamic Centre of Luton (www.calltoislam.com)

On Fri 29th May, two hundred members of the Islamic Centre congregation took action against the neo-Khawaarij (kharijites) al-Muhaajiroon. We intercepted their dawah (propagation) stall and told them to move on. The action was intended to be peaceful, although a third party from the streets intervened and caused minor scuffles.

The action was not a demonstration as reported by the media, nor were we dealing with al-Muhaajiroon on behalf of the non-Muslims (as also reported in the media). The police were not informed beforehand although the media were.

Our action was in response to the irresponsible (police protected) protest by al-Muhaajiroon against the returning British troops from Iraaq. The media had a field day, giving this minor incident seven full days of national coverage; al-Muhaajiroon revelled in the publicity, the far right rubbed their hands with glee, and the ordinary Muslim in Luton faced a violent racist backlash. The Islamic Centre received a number of death threats, promising revenge for the actions of al-Muhaajiroon; we were subsequently firebombed with damage running into tens of thousands.

The protest by al-Muhaajiroon led to the formation of the United People of Luton an anti Muslim alliance, infiltrated by the far right. A number of demonstrations against al-Muhaajiroon took place. The latest demonstration on the 24th May culminated in an anti Muslim rampage leading to a number of Muslims being badly beaten, and premises damaged. Such organised grassroots anti-Muslim activism is unprecedented in the history of Luton and is a direct result of the al-Muhaajiroon protest against the British soldiers.

Tension and hostility between non Muslims and Muslims in Luton have increased since the al-Muhaajiroon protest. The far right capitalised on the protest: a national BNP campaign leaflet which was dropped through millions of homes in the UK cited the foolish actions of al-Muhaajiroon as one of the reasons why the ordinary British member of public should vote for the BNP.

Our women feel unsafe in the streets, they can no longer go about their normal errands without fear. We hold al-Muhaajiroon responsible for this insecurity they have brought upon the majority peaceful Muslims. Hence we felt compelled to take this action.

The media grossly over-reacted to the al-Muhaajiroon protest giving the impression that all Muslims follow these extremists. We had to put the record straight and let the media know that the vast majority of Muslims have nothing to do with this group who are upon the methodology of Dhul-Khuwaysarah. From the offspring of Dhul-Khuwaysarah came the Khawaarij; the first sect to bring insecurity upon the Muslims.

Alhamdulillaah (all praise is due to Allaah), many Muslims have thanked us for this action, and the community in Luton are currently organising a petition against al-Muhaajiroon. We ask Allaah to either guide them to the balanced path as the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam) said: The extremists are destroyed, the extremists are destroyed, the extremists are destroyed". Or may He, the Most High, free us of them and their tyranny.


The Sun
Muslims Drive off protestors
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/campaigns/our_boys/2455792/Muslims-...

The Daily Express
Muslim fury at anti-troops protest mob
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/104269/Muslim-fury-at-anti-troops-protest...

The Press Association
Muslims in face-off with extremists http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hvlRktXlVHtnuaxas6VUvY...

The Daily Mail
Extremists behind anti-war protest driven off the streets by moderate Muslims
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1189577/Muslim-extremists-anti-war-pr...

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[Speedriver2001]

Its late now and I have just watched that clip I will watch the others.

I am a 28 (white) English lad who is a member of the EDL.

I though what you had to say is cracking and spot on.

Would you ever be able to join hands with the edl and condem extremists together, that would be a huge step.

[LutonIslamicCentre]

@Speedriver2001 Hi, thank you for you for the comment. We welcome you for a dialogue whenever it pleases you.

[a88642]

@joshpj12 well said thats what should be

[gstallion69]

im a man of no religions and never interested to join any..yet i live a loving peaceful life filled with good decent people..islam is definitely the religion i hate the most mainly cus of it's narrow minded teachings that ive witnessed after viewing a fair amount of islamic lectures..but this fellow here has won my respect for sure

[701shep]

if islam is a peace full religion you and all other muslims should be grassing any exstremist you no dont give them a chance to kill or injure any 1 dont forget that many muslims died in 9 11 and the london and madrid bombing

[ranel63]

More people should speak up like you brother, and more people should listen to what you have to say! Thank you!

[junkman19571]

DON'T BELIEVE YOU.........

[wajahatkhan]

Mashallah well done brother. May Allah Azzawajal preserve you and unite us against the Khawarij whos sole aim is to cause mayhem and distortion

[ldnhammer]

a man with a sain muslim mind atlast extreamism will fizzle out eventually peace!

[NobodyTossesADwarf91]

I had a really interesting chat with some Muslims yesterday who have given me a suprising respect for Islam. These extremists are actually insulting to their faith... they're just bigots. You my friend have done much good. Thank you for speaking out and I look foreward to watching more of your videos soon.

[BrandysiPodTips]

it doesn't matter if your peaceful or evil , we want to preserve our culture, Christmas was changed recently at the Piccadilly Circus to winter festival to prevent insult, that in itself is an insult to our culture , your fine to stay here if your going to embrace our culture instead of trying to push it out of the door.