Imams Voices - Statement on the Syrian and Iraq crisis |
1. Senior Imams and Scholars Statement on the Syrian and Iraq Crisis
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The following statement has been drafted following resent national and international developments with regards Syria and Iraq.
If you agree with the statement kindly add your name as by way of endorsement. The statement will be distributed to local and national media as a reflection of the opinion of Imams and Islamic Scholars in the UK
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Statement (Agreed - 20th June 2014)
The Month of Ramadhan is a time of reflection and compassion for humanity. The ethos of this month is to demonstrate generosity and solidarity especially towards those who are less fortunate.
As the crisis in Syria and Iraq deepens, we the under-signed have come together as a unified voice to urge the British Muslim community not to fall prey to any form of sectarian divisions or social discord.
Ramadhan, the month of mercy, teaches us the value of unity and perseverance and we urge the British Muslim community to continue the generosity and tireless efforts to support all of those affected by the crisis in Syria and unfolding events in Iraq, but to do so from the UK in a safe and responsible way.
The Muslim community has already generously contributed over a hundred million pounds to the Syrian relief effort. We welcome the British Government’s commitment to spending £600 million to support the Syrian people.
With more than 9 million Syrians internally displaced and requiring help, 2.8 million living in refugee camps and 60% of the countries medical infrastructure destroyed, this is the largest human crisis since World War II.
The Holy Qur’an’s guiding principle states:
‘And they give food for the love of God to the needy, the orphan and the prisoner. They say to them, “We give you food, only for the sake of God – we do not seek any reward or thanks from you.” (76:8).
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Drafted by the undersigned:
Sheikh Ahmed Babikir, Islamic Advisor Islamiyyah School Network, London
Qari Mohammed Asim MBE, Senior Imam Makkah Masjid, Leeds
Sheikh Muhammad Manwar Ali, JIMAS, Norwich
Mualana Shahid Raza OBE, Leicester Central Mosque, Leicester
Imam Rafiq Sufi Patel, Vice Chairman Lancashire of Mosque, Blackburn
Mufti Zymer Salihi, Chairman Albanian and Turkish Islamic Foundation, London
Prof Masood Akhtar Hazarvi, Al Hira Education Centre, Luton
Dr Musharraf Hussain, Director Karima Foundation, Nottingham
Sheikh Mohamed el Sharkawy, Al Azhar Academy, London
Sheikh Tahir Fayyaz, Abu Bakr Masjid, Southall London
Sheikh Sabazada Jeelani, Wycombe Islamic Mission/ South East Imams Forum, High Wycombe
Chairman Abdul Hameed Qurashi, Lancashire Council of Mosque, Preston
Imam Hafiz Ghulam Rasool, Executive Officer and Principle Sultan Bahu Trust, Tipton
Sheikh Sayed Ali Raza, Majlis Ulama-e-Shia, London
Sheikh Mustafa Jaffar, Masjid, London
If you agree with the statement kindly add your name as by way of endorsement. The statement will be distributed to local and national media as a reflection of the opinion of Imams and Islamic Scholars in the UK
___________________________________________________________________________
Statement (Agreed - 20th June 2014)
The Month of Ramadhan is a time of reflection and compassion for humanity. The ethos of this month is to demonstrate generosity and solidarity especially towards those who are less fortunate.
As the crisis in Syria and Iraq deepens, we the under-signed have come together as a unified voice to urge the British Muslim community not to fall prey to any form of sectarian divisions or social discord.
Ramadhan, the month of mercy, teaches us the value of unity and perseverance and we urge the British Muslim community to continue the generosity and tireless efforts to support all of those affected by the crisis in Syria and unfolding events in Iraq, but to do so from the UK in a safe and responsible way.
The Muslim community has already generously contributed over a hundred million pounds to the Syrian relief effort. We welcome the British Government’s commitment to spending £600 million to support the Syrian people.
With more than 9 million Syrians internally displaced and requiring help, 2.8 million living in refugee camps and 60% of the countries medical infrastructure destroyed, this is the largest human crisis since World War II.
The Holy Qur’an’s guiding principle states:
‘And they give food for the love of God to the needy, the orphan and the prisoner. They say to them, “We give you food, only for the sake of God – we do not seek any reward or thanks from you.” (76:8).
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Drafted by the undersigned:
Sheikh Ahmed Babikir, Islamic Advisor Islamiyyah School Network, London
Qari Mohammed Asim MBE, Senior Imam Makkah Masjid, Leeds
Sheikh Muhammad Manwar Ali, JIMAS, Norwich
Mualana Shahid Raza OBE, Leicester Central Mosque, Leicester
Imam Rafiq Sufi Patel, Vice Chairman Lancashire of Mosque, Blackburn
Mufti Zymer Salihi, Chairman Albanian and Turkish Islamic Foundation, London
Prof Masood Akhtar Hazarvi, Al Hira Education Centre, Luton
Dr Musharraf Hussain, Director Karima Foundation, Nottingham
Sheikh Mohamed el Sharkawy, Al Azhar Academy, London
Sheikh Tahir Fayyaz, Abu Bakr Masjid, Southall London
Sheikh Sabazada Jeelani, Wycombe Islamic Mission/ South East Imams Forum, High Wycombe
Chairman Abdul Hameed Qurashi, Lancashire Council of Mosque, Preston
Imam Hafiz Ghulam Rasool, Executive Officer and Principle Sultan Bahu Trust, Tipton
Sheikh Sayed Ali Raza, Majlis Ulama-e-Shia, London
Sheikh Mustafa Jaffar, Masjid, London