Islamic extremism (From The Northern Echo)

There is no doubt that the extreme Islamic terrorists are targeting the essentials of our democracy for takeover.
One islamic cleric has spoken out very clearly against them.

There needs to be more, more regularly and louder along with leading figures in their community who have done well here.

Only one cleric, George?


Following 7/7, British Muslims held a special meeting in London of imams and ulama (scholars) and issued the following statement:


“Along with all Londoners and the people of Britain, we are deeply shocked and saddened by the bombing attacks of 7 July 2005 that caused the loss of more than 52 innocent lives, wounded hundreds and disrupted the peace and order of the civic and community life of the metropolis.
We regard these acts as utterly criminal, totally reprehensible, and absolutely un-Islamic. On behalf of our communities and congregations, we express heartfelt sorrow and extend condolences to the families and friends of the victims.
We pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. We extend our sympathy to the entire British public, a nation to which we all belong by the grace of God.
There can never be any excuse for taking an innocent life.
The Koran clearly declares that killing an innocent person was tantamount to killing all mankind and likewise saving a single life was as if one had saved the life of all mankind. (The Koran, Al-Maidah 5:32).
This is both a principle and a command.
We are firmly of the view that these killings had absolutely no sanction in Islam, nor is there any justification whatsoever in our noble religion for such evil actions. It is our understanding that those who carried out the bombings in London should in no sense be regarded as martyrs.
It is incumbent upon all of us, Muslims and non-Muslims, to help the authorities with any information that may lead to the planners of last week's atrocity being brought to justice. The pursuit of justice for the victims of last week's attacks is an obligation under the faith of Islam.”


It was signed by the following:


Shaykh Ali Ahdash Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre, London
Dr Manazir Ahsan The Islamic Foundation, Leicester
Maulana Jomshed Ali The Council of Mosques, Tower Hamlets
Hussain Ali The Council of Mosques, Tower Hamlets
Mufti Muhammad Aslam Jamiat Ulama-e-Britain
Khateeb Muhammad Iqbal Awan UK Islamic Mission, Luton
Muhammad Azim Kashmir Forum UK
Mufti AbdulKader Barkatulla Senior Imam, Finchley Mosque
Imam Driss Boumzough Imam, Moroccan Muslim Community of
London
Abdal Choudhury British Muslim Action Front
Maulana Abdal Choudhury The Council of Mosques, Tower Hamlets
Shaykh Ahmed Dahdorh Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre, London
Dr Ahmed Dubyan Islamic Cultural Centre & London Central
Mosque
Abdel Shaheed El-Ashal Muslim Association of Britain
Shaykh Muslehuddin Faradhi Islamic Forum Europe
Shaykh Rached Ghannoushi
Maulana Moudood Hasan Uleman Council of Da'watul Islam
Shaykh Suhaib Hasan Islamic Shariah Council
Dr Usama Hasan Imam, Masjid Al-Tawhid, Leyton
Maulana Mahmoudul Hassan Da'watul Islam
Hafiz Shamsul Hoque Imam, Eshatul Islam Mosque, Ilford
Hafiz Maulana Shamsul Hoque The Council of Mosques, Tower Hamlets
Aboochitar Khaled International Muslim Committee
Dr AbddulKarim Khalil Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre, London
Maulana Masood Alam Khan Jamia Islamia, Birmingham
Shaykh Hokei Majouli Muslim Welfare House Trust
Professor Sayyid Fadhil Milani International College for Islamic Studies
Ahmed Sheikh Mohamed Muslim Association of Britain
Hasan Mueenuddin Da'watul Islam UK & Eire
Maulana Gul Muhammad British Muslim Forum
Maulana Farooq Mulla Lincoln Mosque
Professor Dawud Noibi Nigerian Muslim Community& Imam, Old
Kent Road Mosque
Maulana Muhammad
Imdad Hussain
Pirzada Jamia-al-Karam, Nottingham
Maulana Bostan Qadri Confederation of Sunni Mosques,
Midlands
Shaykh Abdul Qayoom Imam, East London Mosque
Maulana Muhammad
Shahid
Raza The World Islamic Mission & Imam,
Leicester Central Mosque
Maulana Sayyid
Mohammad
Sabzwary Al Asr Community & Education Centre
Maulana Ismail Ali Shah Jamiat Ulama-e-Britain
Maulana Muhammad Akram Khan UK Islamic Mission, Luton

Note that one signatory is Shaykh Muslehuddin Faradhi, on behalf of Islamic Forum Europe.

Since then, there have been innumerable condemnations of terrorism and extremism from British Muslim leaders, scholars, writers and broadcasters. But for some it seems that no amount of condemnation will ever be will ever be enough.