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Harrow braced for protests outside central mosque
7:20am Friday 11th September 2009 in News
HARROW communities are bracing themselves ahead of two rival protests being held today outside Harrow Central Mosque on the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Stop the Islamisation of Europe (SIOE) is holding a rally outside the mosque, in Station Road, starting at 5pm, saying it wants to commemorate the victims of the terror attacks.
Unite Against Fascism (UAF) has rallied supporters to hold a peaceful vigil and counter-demonstration between 1pm and 7pm in the same place today.
Metropolitan Police officers are expected to be out in force this afternoon, amid fears there could be a repeat of violent clashes in recent weeks at similar demonstrations in Birmingham and Luton.
The Harrow Times is standing shoulder to shoulder with the mosque and community leaders, condemning any attacks on the Harrow community and appealing for calm in Wealdstone this afternoon.
Navin Shah, assembly member for Brent and Harrow, is due to address the UAF demonstration this afternoon alongside Tony McNulty, MP for Harrow East.
He said: “I am going to be emphasising the message of unity.
“Harrow is one of the UK's most vibrant multi-cultural communities which thrives on racial harmony and the many achievements we have had.
“I will ask people to not let attacks from within or outside our community damage what we have achieved in Harrow.”
Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone, who is chairman of UAF, spoke out ahead of the demonstrations against the SIOE rally.
He said: "People should wake up to the fact the protests outside mosques are taking us back to the fascism of the 1930s, when fascist thugs marched against Jews and their places of worship.
“This demonstration should be condemned and banned on the grounds of blatant religious discrimination and a threat to public order."
You can follow the progress of the demonstrations on this website throughout the day, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Harrow_Times
Comments(32)
EWX
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12:43pm Fri 11 Sep 09
A peaceful demonstration to indicate that we will not meekly submit to sharia, dhimmitude and the caliphate, all of which islam has in store for us.
Starr
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12:55pm Fri 11 Sep 09
Well, it’s good to see Tony (Mr Expenses) McNulty and Gareth Thomas, Harrow’s own Ant & Dec, getting together again to campaign in Harrow. The last time they were in tandem was to lobby for the closure of Edgware General Hospital, and they were successful then. Most recently they only seem to venture into their constituencies to campaign to keep superannuated “rough-house” pubs open.
We all look forward to them, and their merry band of camp-followers, flying off soon to Tripoli to celebrate the release of the Lockerbie murderer alongside that hero of the left, Mr Blair’s new BF, Colonel Ghaddafi.
Of course, the girls, including your own Rachel Sharp, will have to don a flattering hijab and walk a few paces behind the guys – if they can get permission of their fathers, brothers or husbands to travel.
God is indeed great when such a range of mighty, unbiased intellects (and Jerry Zeid) can gather together to battle for a single cause. All that is missing is a representative of the Scottish Nazi (oops, that’s Nationalist, spot the difference) Party...
Cheers! Oh, no alcohol – better make it “Peace on you all!”
shay123
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1:59pm Fri 11 Sep 09
shay123
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2:10pm Fri 11 Sep 09
Richard_at_Harrow
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2:21pm Fri 11 Sep 09
Hmmmm somehow I don’t think so…..look at your own religion first before you call others narrow-minded.
shay123
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3:07pm Fri 11 Sep 09
I love my relegion and I think what is narrow minded that other people have to comment on it!! let people get on and live their lives they way they want!!!
May Allah Bless Harrow's Multi-Cultural Community! :-)
SuperStudent18
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4:27pm Fri 11 Sep 09
With respect, your original protest against a suspected Sharia Court at the venue was denied outright by the mosque, and supported by local leaders, including Gareth Thomas MP and Tony McNulty MP.
Thus, and without resorting to obscenities or expletives towards your democratic right to, I do urge you to rethink the actual logic of a protest at a mosque which has been present for 25 years, without a single issue prior.
Perhaps if the mosque was opening, or had tangible and credible links to extremist Wahhabist Islamism I would have some sort of semblance of understanding. But I’m baffled by the whole thing.
If the tax-paying, law-abiding Muslims’ voices are heard, there will be no need for such protests in the future. We are not here to cause you harm, neither was a microchip implanted into our brains at birth with a default ‘anti-English’, or ‘anti-European’ mindset. We live here, legitimately, to do the best that we can in life. Yes, we do appreciate the many benefits that the United Kingdom has to offer, be it free healthcare, education and the generally tolerant and forbearing Brits that have generally welcomed us with open arms. We are indeed grateful for all of this, and proud of not only England, but the United Kingdom, where even the richest nation in the world – the USA, cannot boast the aforementioned benefits such as free healthcare. We have brought you our arts, our food, our languages and our culture.
I do hope you all understand that Muslims such as myself, who can articulate our point of view exist in abundance
I do wish peace upon you all, regardless of your beliefs and regardless of any diversity, be it in the form of colour, creed, race or religion.
Richard_at_Harrow
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5:08pm Fri 11 Sep 09
Rather than offend a sizeable portion of the population, it will now be referred to as "Muslim Weather".
In other words - partly Sunni, but mostly Shi'ite.
Richard_at_Harrow
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5:09pm Fri 11 Sep 09
Richard_at_Harrow
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5:20pm Fri 11 Sep 09
James_Harrow
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5:39pm Fri 11 Sep 09
You'll see that Muslims have the low % in all theses aspects. It is not Islam but different cultures which also gets confused with religion.
I hope there is a peace demo but don't think this is required. Very insentive on the timing by the individuals.
SuperStudent18
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5:45pm Fri 11 Sep 09
Well I'll tell you; there are NINETEEN conditions that have to be met before any amputation is carried out (of the FINGERS, not the whole hand or wrist).
The Jewish religion, pertaining to the Old Testament, requires crucifixion for one convicted of stealing. Same with the origins of Christianity.
giant
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8:28pm Fri 11 Sep 09
Don't get me wrong I believe in religion for everyone however Islam imposes on other religions and socities. It rejects democracy. I could go on.
Muslims have a right to practice in this country however pushing other faiths out of the way is a bit naughty.
giant
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8:29pm Fri 11 Sep 09
Don't get me wrong I believe in religion for everyone however Islam imposes on other religions and socities. It rejects democracy. I could go on.
Muslims have a right to practice in this country however pushing other faiths out of the way is a bit naughty.
SBE
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9:52pm Fri 11 Sep 09
fyi
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10:38pm Fri 11 Sep 09
Anybody who believes the UK is being Islamised is deluded. Muslims are vilified today as Jews were yesterday. Society always needs an enemy and sadly today Islam is it. So what if Muslims demand sharia courts because we believe the English legal system is not complex enough to meet the legal needs of our community. So what. Is our nation not free and democratic? If we Muslims demand more from this country it is because we are entitled to more. More than we are getting. And so are you. We pay our taxes. We contribute to the economy. Muslims understand that society should serve the people and not the other way around. It may seem like we are demanding special treatment but the reality is we demand with loud voices. And sometimes our voices are heard. Non-Muslims are also entitled to receive more from society. But, alas, either your voices are not loud enough or you lack apathy and the strength that is required to demand it. Don't blame Muslims for that.
If non-Muslims are unhappy with the idea of Muslims affording "special" treatment, then take it up with your MP. Lobby the government. Shout louder than we do and work harder to oppose us. Because that is what free people do. Venting your frustration on internet web pages will get you nowhere.
dudlien123
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10:54pm Fri 11 Sep 09
giant wrote:Imposes on other religions???
I am surprised Unite Against Fascism is marching in favour of Islam. Don't get me wrong I believe in religion for everyone however Islam imposes on other religions and socities. It rejects democracy. I could go on. Muslims have a right to practice in this country however pushing other faiths out of the way is a bit naughty.
Giant, do elaborate, how Islam imposes on other religions and societies? My understanding is that Islam is choice, rather a personal one. Mankind is free to adhere(or not) as he pleases. For example India has been under Islamic rule for a significant period, and if what you stated would be true, today we wouldnt find a single Hindu or Shikh or even a christian or jew for that matter, however surprisingly the majority are hindu. Spain has been similarly under islamic rule for a long time, but again majority are not muslims. You will find on studying history that those were rather peacefull times.Therefore we can safely say Islam imposes nothing but offers, so you are free to say yes or no. The past events leading to islamophobia are fueled greatly by the media for some reason, but I guess the person acused of killing the most people, still remains a christian( Adolph Hitler) and not a muslim and that does NOT make all christians bad just like it does not make all muslims bad. So there is no need to be afraid of Isam. For your information, I condemn all killings( no double standards here ;]) wether it be in Palestine, Afghanistan, Iraq as well as the states and London. Finaly want to say please do research on islam yourselves rather than relying on hear say, mainstream media.
dudlien123
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11:27pm Fri 11 Sep 09
What do you mean, dear?
Sanah
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11:38pm Fri 11 Sep 09
DimSum
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7:13am Sat 12 Sep 09
Richard_at_Harrow
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7:04pm Sat 12 Sep 09
Primeval - remember? And vile?
Richard_at_Harrow
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7:10pm Sat 12 Sep 09
Richard_at_Harrow
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7:13pm Sat 12 Sep 09
Richard_at_Harrow
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7:15pm Sat 12 Sep 09
Richard_at_Harrow
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7:19pm Sat 12 Sep 09
Richard_at_Harrow
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7:23pm Sat 12 Sep 09
Oh - oh - they do cover up when rioting - oh yes.
Richard_at_Harrow
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7:54pm Sat 12 Sep 09
Thank you for your enlightened comment. You surf the web from the other side of the globe - and is that the best comment you can leave?
I am not inviting you ever to Harrow. Do you know why I won't ever go to Singapore? Would you like me to tell you?
shay123
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11:12am Mon 14 Sep 09
dudlien123
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10:24pm Mon 14 Sep 09
DimSum
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9:20am Wed 16 Sep 09
You are as pathetic as the fool Jeremy of Kenton.
Of course I'm in Harrow, have been here for many years due to the fact I was born here. That's how I know it is a cesspit of cultural diversity. An experiment gone wrong.
Wake up, smell the coffee .......... or go bury your head in the sand with Jeremy.
DimSum
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11:33am Wed 16 Sep 09
Thanks
Heather Davies says...
12:06pm Fri 11 Sep 09
And this was never anything to do with the colour of someone's skin either; it WAS to do with this forceful cult which has taken a devastating hold in many areas of the UK.