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Islam
in Britain
2
What Islam sayshellip
bullIslamic teachings are derived from two divine sources
the Qurrsquoan the Sunnah (endorsements of Prophet Muhammad)
bull And also from juristic processes such as
Qiyas Ijtihadhellip
bullAn important principle emerges from these for matters other than acts of worship and prescription
lsquoAll things are permissible except what has been expressly
prohibitedrsquo
3
hellipdefines our view of citizenship
bull God-centred life amp world-view
bull Focussed life-purpose worship God amp do good
bull After-life strong sense of accountability
bull Stewardship responsibility amp caring
4
hellip amp our lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo
1 Civic dutyStewardshipKhilafah
Saving life
Protecting the environment
Rights of neighbours
Human rights
Making peace
Working for the common good amp social harmony
5
bull ldquoIt is He Who has made you (His) vicegerents
inheritors of the earthrdquo
(The Qurrsquoan 6165
bull hellipEat and drink the sustenance God has
provided and do not act wrongfully in the land
causing corruption
(The Qurrsquoan 260)
bull ldquo(Allahrsquos Servants) are those who are neither
wasteful nor niggardly when they spend but
keep to a just balancerdquo
(The Qurrsquoan 2567)
6
bull ldquohellip if any one slew a person -
unless it be for murder or for
spreading mischief in the land - it
would be as if he slew the whole
people and if any one saved a
life it would be as if he saved the
life of the whole peoplerdquo The Qurrsquoan 532
bull ldquoServe Allah and join not any partners with Him and do good- to parents kinsfolk orphans those in need neighbours who are near neighbours who are strangers the companion by your side the wayfarer (ye meet) and what your right hands possess For Allah loveth not the arrogant the vaingloriousrdquo
The Qurrsquoan 436
bull ldquoCleanliness is half of faithrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
7
bull ldquoAnd good and evil deeds are not
alike Repel evil with good And
he who is your enemy will become
your dearest friendrdquo (4133-34)
bull but do thou good as Allah has
been good to thee and seek not
(occasions for) mischief in the
land for Allah loves not those who
do mischief (2877)
8
9
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
2 JUSTICE
ldquo Allah doth command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom they are due And when ye judge between man and man that ye judge with justice Verily how excellent is the teaching which He giveth you For Allah is He Who heareth and seeth all thingsrdquo
The Qurrsquoan 458
bull ldquoO you who have believed persistently stand
firm in justice witnesses for Allah even if it
be against yourselves or parents and
relatives Whether one is rich or poor Allah
is more worthy of both So follow not
[personal] inclination lest you not be
just And if you distort [your testimony] or
refuse [to give it] then indeed Allah is Ever-
Acquainted with what you dordquo
(The Quran 4135)
10
11
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
3 RESPECT amp COMPASSION
ldquoO mankind We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other) Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)rdquo
The Qurrsquoan 4913
12
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
4 MERCY
ldquohellipAllah is merciful only to those of His
slaves who are merciful (to others)rdquo
Whoever is not merciful to others will
not be treated mercifully (Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him Sahih Bukhari)
ldquoAnd We have not sent you but as a
mercy to all the worldsrdquo (Quran 21107)
13
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
5 DOING GOOD ndashhowever small to whoever whenever where-ever
Smile
Feeding
Sharing
Charity
Helping hand
Going out of your way
ldquoBut give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness that their portion is Gardens beneath which rivers flowrdquo The Qurrsquoan 225
14
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull Help the weak or do good for a person who cannot work for himself I said If I cannot do that He said Refrain from harming others for this will be regarded as a charitable deed for your own good
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoO people feed the hungry spread salam (the
greeting of peace) maintain your relationships
of kin and pray at night while others are asleep
Thus shall you enter Heaven in peacerdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull ldquoTo smile in the company of your brother is charity To
command to do good deeds and to prevent others from doing
evil is charity To guide a person in a place where he can not
get astray is charity To remove troublesome things like
thorns and bones from the road is charity To pour water from
your jug into the jug of your brother is charity To guide a
person with defective vision is charity for yourdquo
bull ldquoCharity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day
the sun rises The doors of goodness are manyhellipenjoining
good forbidding evil removing harm from the road listening
to the deaf leading the blind guiding one to the object of his
need hurrying with the strength of onersquos legs to one in sorrow
who is asking for help and supporting the feeble with the
strength of onersquos armsmdashall of these are charity prescribed for
you
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
15
amp having good character
bull Indeed Allah is gentle and loves
gentleness and gives due to
gentleness that which He does
not give to harshnessldquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoThe heaviest deed to be placed
in the scales (on the Day of
Judgement) is good characterrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
16
bull ldquoSmiling is charityrdquo
bull Indeed there is a piece of flesh in
the body which if it is good then
the whole body is good but if it is
corrupt then the whole body is
corrupt Indeed it is the heart Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
17
amp having good character
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
2
What Islam sayshellip
bullIslamic teachings are derived from two divine sources
the Qurrsquoan the Sunnah (endorsements of Prophet Muhammad)
bull And also from juristic processes such as
Qiyas Ijtihadhellip
bullAn important principle emerges from these for matters other than acts of worship and prescription
lsquoAll things are permissible except what has been expressly
prohibitedrsquo
3
hellipdefines our view of citizenship
bull God-centred life amp world-view
bull Focussed life-purpose worship God amp do good
bull After-life strong sense of accountability
bull Stewardship responsibility amp caring
4
hellip amp our lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo
1 Civic dutyStewardshipKhilafah
Saving life
Protecting the environment
Rights of neighbours
Human rights
Making peace
Working for the common good amp social harmony
5
bull ldquoIt is He Who has made you (His) vicegerents
inheritors of the earthrdquo
(The Qurrsquoan 6165
bull hellipEat and drink the sustenance God has
provided and do not act wrongfully in the land
causing corruption
(The Qurrsquoan 260)
bull ldquo(Allahrsquos Servants) are those who are neither
wasteful nor niggardly when they spend but
keep to a just balancerdquo
(The Qurrsquoan 2567)
6
bull ldquohellip if any one slew a person -
unless it be for murder or for
spreading mischief in the land - it
would be as if he slew the whole
people and if any one saved a
life it would be as if he saved the
life of the whole peoplerdquo The Qurrsquoan 532
bull ldquoServe Allah and join not any partners with Him and do good- to parents kinsfolk orphans those in need neighbours who are near neighbours who are strangers the companion by your side the wayfarer (ye meet) and what your right hands possess For Allah loveth not the arrogant the vaingloriousrdquo
The Qurrsquoan 436
bull ldquoCleanliness is half of faithrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
7
bull ldquoAnd good and evil deeds are not
alike Repel evil with good And
he who is your enemy will become
your dearest friendrdquo (4133-34)
bull but do thou good as Allah has
been good to thee and seek not
(occasions for) mischief in the
land for Allah loves not those who
do mischief (2877)
8
9
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
2 JUSTICE
ldquo Allah doth command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom they are due And when ye judge between man and man that ye judge with justice Verily how excellent is the teaching which He giveth you For Allah is He Who heareth and seeth all thingsrdquo
The Qurrsquoan 458
bull ldquoO you who have believed persistently stand
firm in justice witnesses for Allah even if it
be against yourselves or parents and
relatives Whether one is rich or poor Allah
is more worthy of both So follow not
[personal] inclination lest you not be
just And if you distort [your testimony] or
refuse [to give it] then indeed Allah is Ever-
Acquainted with what you dordquo
(The Quran 4135)
10
11
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
3 RESPECT amp COMPASSION
ldquoO mankind We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other) Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)rdquo
The Qurrsquoan 4913
12
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
4 MERCY
ldquohellipAllah is merciful only to those of His
slaves who are merciful (to others)rdquo
Whoever is not merciful to others will
not be treated mercifully (Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him Sahih Bukhari)
ldquoAnd We have not sent you but as a
mercy to all the worldsrdquo (Quran 21107)
13
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
5 DOING GOOD ndashhowever small to whoever whenever where-ever
Smile
Feeding
Sharing
Charity
Helping hand
Going out of your way
ldquoBut give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness that their portion is Gardens beneath which rivers flowrdquo The Qurrsquoan 225
14
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull Help the weak or do good for a person who cannot work for himself I said If I cannot do that He said Refrain from harming others for this will be regarded as a charitable deed for your own good
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoO people feed the hungry spread salam (the
greeting of peace) maintain your relationships
of kin and pray at night while others are asleep
Thus shall you enter Heaven in peacerdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull ldquoTo smile in the company of your brother is charity To
command to do good deeds and to prevent others from doing
evil is charity To guide a person in a place where he can not
get astray is charity To remove troublesome things like
thorns and bones from the road is charity To pour water from
your jug into the jug of your brother is charity To guide a
person with defective vision is charity for yourdquo
bull ldquoCharity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day
the sun rises The doors of goodness are manyhellipenjoining
good forbidding evil removing harm from the road listening
to the deaf leading the blind guiding one to the object of his
need hurrying with the strength of onersquos legs to one in sorrow
who is asking for help and supporting the feeble with the
strength of onersquos armsmdashall of these are charity prescribed for
you
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
15
amp having good character
bull Indeed Allah is gentle and loves
gentleness and gives due to
gentleness that which He does
not give to harshnessldquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoThe heaviest deed to be placed
in the scales (on the Day of
Judgement) is good characterrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
16
bull ldquoSmiling is charityrdquo
bull Indeed there is a piece of flesh in
the body which if it is good then
the whole body is good but if it is
corrupt then the whole body is
corrupt Indeed it is the heart Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
17
amp having good character
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
3
hellipdefines our view of citizenship
bull God-centred life amp world-view
bull Focussed life-purpose worship God amp do good
bull After-life strong sense of accountability
bull Stewardship responsibility amp caring
4
hellip amp our lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo
1 Civic dutyStewardshipKhilafah
Saving life
Protecting the environment
Rights of neighbours
Human rights
Making peace
Working for the common good amp social harmony
5
bull ldquoIt is He Who has made you (His) vicegerents
inheritors of the earthrdquo
(The Qurrsquoan 6165
bull hellipEat and drink the sustenance God has
provided and do not act wrongfully in the land
causing corruption
(The Qurrsquoan 260)
bull ldquo(Allahrsquos Servants) are those who are neither
wasteful nor niggardly when they spend but
keep to a just balancerdquo
(The Qurrsquoan 2567)
6
bull ldquohellip if any one slew a person -
unless it be for murder or for
spreading mischief in the land - it
would be as if he slew the whole
people and if any one saved a
life it would be as if he saved the
life of the whole peoplerdquo The Qurrsquoan 532
bull ldquoServe Allah and join not any partners with Him and do good- to parents kinsfolk orphans those in need neighbours who are near neighbours who are strangers the companion by your side the wayfarer (ye meet) and what your right hands possess For Allah loveth not the arrogant the vaingloriousrdquo
The Qurrsquoan 436
bull ldquoCleanliness is half of faithrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
7
bull ldquoAnd good and evil deeds are not
alike Repel evil with good And
he who is your enemy will become
your dearest friendrdquo (4133-34)
bull but do thou good as Allah has
been good to thee and seek not
(occasions for) mischief in the
land for Allah loves not those who
do mischief (2877)
8
9
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
2 JUSTICE
ldquo Allah doth command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom they are due And when ye judge between man and man that ye judge with justice Verily how excellent is the teaching which He giveth you For Allah is He Who heareth and seeth all thingsrdquo
The Qurrsquoan 458
bull ldquoO you who have believed persistently stand
firm in justice witnesses for Allah even if it
be against yourselves or parents and
relatives Whether one is rich or poor Allah
is more worthy of both So follow not
[personal] inclination lest you not be
just And if you distort [your testimony] or
refuse [to give it] then indeed Allah is Ever-
Acquainted with what you dordquo
(The Quran 4135)
10
11
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
3 RESPECT amp COMPASSION
ldquoO mankind We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other) Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)rdquo
The Qurrsquoan 4913
12
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
4 MERCY
ldquohellipAllah is merciful only to those of His
slaves who are merciful (to others)rdquo
Whoever is not merciful to others will
not be treated mercifully (Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him Sahih Bukhari)
ldquoAnd We have not sent you but as a
mercy to all the worldsrdquo (Quran 21107)
13
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
5 DOING GOOD ndashhowever small to whoever whenever where-ever
Smile
Feeding
Sharing
Charity
Helping hand
Going out of your way
ldquoBut give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness that their portion is Gardens beneath which rivers flowrdquo The Qurrsquoan 225
14
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull Help the weak or do good for a person who cannot work for himself I said If I cannot do that He said Refrain from harming others for this will be regarded as a charitable deed for your own good
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoO people feed the hungry spread salam (the
greeting of peace) maintain your relationships
of kin and pray at night while others are asleep
Thus shall you enter Heaven in peacerdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull ldquoTo smile in the company of your brother is charity To
command to do good deeds and to prevent others from doing
evil is charity To guide a person in a place where he can not
get astray is charity To remove troublesome things like
thorns and bones from the road is charity To pour water from
your jug into the jug of your brother is charity To guide a
person with defective vision is charity for yourdquo
bull ldquoCharity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day
the sun rises The doors of goodness are manyhellipenjoining
good forbidding evil removing harm from the road listening
to the deaf leading the blind guiding one to the object of his
need hurrying with the strength of onersquos legs to one in sorrow
who is asking for help and supporting the feeble with the
strength of onersquos armsmdashall of these are charity prescribed for
you
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
15
amp having good character
bull Indeed Allah is gentle and loves
gentleness and gives due to
gentleness that which He does
not give to harshnessldquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoThe heaviest deed to be placed
in the scales (on the Day of
Judgement) is good characterrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
16
bull ldquoSmiling is charityrdquo
bull Indeed there is a piece of flesh in
the body which if it is good then
the whole body is good but if it is
corrupt then the whole body is
corrupt Indeed it is the heart Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
17
amp having good character
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
4
hellip amp our lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo
1 Civic dutyStewardshipKhilafah
Saving life
Protecting the environment
Rights of neighbours
Human rights
Making peace
Working for the common good amp social harmony
5
bull ldquoIt is He Who has made you (His) vicegerents
inheritors of the earthrdquo
(The Qurrsquoan 6165
bull hellipEat and drink the sustenance God has
provided and do not act wrongfully in the land
causing corruption
(The Qurrsquoan 260)
bull ldquo(Allahrsquos Servants) are those who are neither
wasteful nor niggardly when they spend but
keep to a just balancerdquo
(The Qurrsquoan 2567)
6
bull ldquohellip if any one slew a person -
unless it be for murder or for
spreading mischief in the land - it
would be as if he slew the whole
people and if any one saved a
life it would be as if he saved the
life of the whole peoplerdquo The Qurrsquoan 532
bull ldquoServe Allah and join not any partners with Him and do good- to parents kinsfolk orphans those in need neighbours who are near neighbours who are strangers the companion by your side the wayfarer (ye meet) and what your right hands possess For Allah loveth not the arrogant the vaingloriousrdquo
The Qurrsquoan 436
bull ldquoCleanliness is half of faithrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
7
bull ldquoAnd good and evil deeds are not
alike Repel evil with good And
he who is your enemy will become
your dearest friendrdquo (4133-34)
bull but do thou good as Allah has
been good to thee and seek not
(occasions for) mischief in the
land for Allah loves not those who
do mischief (2877)
8
9
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
2 JUSTICE
ldquo Allah doth command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom they are due And when ye judge between man and man that ye judge with justice Verily how excellent is the teaching which He giveth you For Allah is He Who heareth and seeth all thingsrdquo
The Qurrsquoan 458
bull ldquoO you who have believed persistently stand
firm in justice witnesses for Allah even if it
be against yourselves or parents and
relatives Whether one is rich or poor Allah
is more worthy of both So follow not
[personal] inclination lest you not be
just And if you distort [your testimony] or
refuse [to give it] then indeed Allah is Ever-
Acquainted with what you dordquo
(The Quran 4135)
10
11
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
3 RESPECT amp COMPASSION
ldquoO mankind We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other) Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)rdquo
The Qurrsquoan 4913
12
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
4 MERCY
ldquohellipAllah is merciful only to those of His
slaves who are merciful (to others)rdquo
Whoever is not merciful to others will
not be treated mercifully (Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him Sahih Bukhari)
ldquoAnd We have not sent you but as a
mercy to all the worldsrdquo (Quran 21107)
13
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
5 DOING GOOD ndashhowever small to whoever whenever where-ever
Smile
Feeding
Sharing
Charity
Helping hand
Going out of your way
ldquoBut give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness that their portion is Gardens beneath which rivers flowrdquo The Qurrsquoan 225
14
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull Help the weak or do good for a person who cannot work for himself I said If I cannot do that He said Refrain from harming others for this will be regarded as a charitable deed for your own good
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoO people feed the hungry spread salam (the
greeting of peace) maintain your relationships
of kin and pray at night while others are asleep
Thus shall you enter Heaven in peacerdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull ldquoTo smile in the company of your brother is charity To
command to do good deeds and to prevent others from doing
evil is charity To guide a person in a place where he can not
get astray is charity To remove troublesome things like
thorns and bones from the road is charity To pour water from
your jug into the jug of your brother is charity To guide a
person with defective vision is charity for yourdquo
bull ldquoCharity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day
the sun rises The doors of goodness are manyhellipenjoining
good forbidding evil removing harm from the road listening
to the deaf leading the blind guiding one to the object of his
need hurrying with the strength of onersquos legs to one in sorrow
who is asking for help and supporting the feeble with the
strength of onersquos armsmdashall of these are charity prescribed for
you
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
15
amp having good character
bull Indeed Allah is gentle and loves
gentleness and gives due to
gentleness that which He does
not give to harshnessldquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoThe heaviest deed to be placed
in the scales (on the Day of
Judgement) is good characterrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
16
bull ldquoSmiling is charityrdquo
bull Indeed there is a piece of flesh in
the body which if it is good then
the whole body is good but if it is
corrupt then the whole body is
corrupt Indeed it is the heart Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
17
amp having good character
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
5
bull ldquoIt is He Who has made you (His) vicegerents
inheritors of the earthrdquo
(The Qurrsquoan 6165
bull hellipEat and drink the sustenance God has
provided and do not act wrongfully in the land
causing corruption
(The Qurrsquoan 260)
bull ldquo(Allahrsquos Servants) are those who are neither
wasteful nor niggardly when they spend but
keep to a just balancerdquo
(The Qurrsquoan 2567)
6
bull ldquohellip if any one slew a person -
unless it be for murder or for
spreading mischief in the land - it
would be as if he slew the whole
people and if any one saved a
life it would be as if he saved the
life of the whole peoplerdquo The Qurrsquoan 532
bull ldquoServe Allah and join not any partners with Him and do good- to parents kinsfolk orphans those in need neighbours who are near neighbours who are strangers the companion by your side the wayfarer (ye meet) and what your right hands possess For Allah loveth not the arrogant the vaingloriousrdquo
The Qurrsquoan 436
bull ldquoCleanliness is half of faithrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
7
bull ldquoAnd good and evil deeds are not
alike Repel evil with good And
he who is your enemy will become
your dearest friendrdquo (4133-34)
bull but do thou good as Allah has
been good to thee and seek not
(occasions for) mischief in the
land for Allah loves not those who
do mischief (2877)
8
9
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
2 JUSTICE
ldquo Allah doth command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom they are due And when ye judge between man and man that ye judge with justice Verily how excellent is the teaching which He giveth you For Allah is He Who heareth and seeth all thingsrdquo
The Qurrsquoan 458
bull ldquoO you who have believed persistently stand
firm in justice witnesses for Allah even if it
be against yourselves or parents and
relatives Whether one is rich or poor Allah
is more worthy of both So follow not
[personal] inclination lest you not be
just And if you distort [your testimony] or
refuse [to give it] then indeed Allah is Ever-
Acquainted with what you dordquo
(The Quran 4135)
10
11
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
3 RESPECT amp COMPASSION
ldquoO mankind We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other) Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)rdquo
The Qurrsquoan 4913
12
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
4 MERCY
ldquohellipAllah is merciful only to those of His
slaves who are merciful (to others)rdquo
Whoever is not merciful to others will
not be treated mercifully (Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him Sahih Bukhari)
ldquoAnd We have not sent you but as a
mercy to all the worldsrdquo (Quran 21107)
13
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
5 DOING GOOD ndashhowever small to whoever whenever where-ever
Smile
Feeding
Sharing
Charity
Helping hand
Going out of your way
ldquoBut give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness that their portion is Gardens beneath which rivers flowrdquo The Qurrsquoan 225
14
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull Help the weak or do good for a person who cannot work for himself I said If I cannot do that He said Refrain from harming others for this will be regarded as a charitable deed for your own good
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoO people feed the hungry spread salam (the
greeting of peace) maintain your relationships
of kin and pray at night while others are asleep
Thus shall you enter Heaven in peacerdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull ldquoTo smile in the company of your brother is charity To
command to do good deeds and to prevent others from doing
evil is charity To guide a person in a place where he can not
get astray is charity To remove troublesome things like
thorns and bones from the road is charity To pour water from
your jug into the jug of your brother is charity To guide a
person with defective vision is charity for yourdquo
bull ldquoCharity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day
the sun rises The doors of goodness are manyhellipenjoining
good forbidding evil removing harm from the road listening
to the deaf leading the blind guiding one to the object of his
need hurrying with the strength of onersquos legs to one in sorrow
who is asking for help and supporting the feeble with the
strength of onersquos armsmdashall of these are charity prescribed for
you
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
15
amp having good character
bull Indeed Allah is gentle and loves
gentleness and gives due to
gentleness that which He does
not give to harshnessldquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoThe heaviest deed to be placed
in the scales (on the Day of
Judgement) is good characterrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
16
bull ldquoSmiling is charityrdquo
bull Indeed there is a piece of flesh in
the body which if it is good then
the whole body is good but if it is
corrupt then the whole body is
corrupt Indeed it is the heart Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
17
amp having good character
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
6
bull ldquohellip if any one slew a person -
unless it be for murder or for
spreading mischief in the land - it
would be as if he slew the whole
people and if any one saved a
life it would be as if he saved the
life of the whole peoplerdquo The Qurrsquoan 532
bull ldquoServe Allah and join not any partners with Him and do good- to parents kinsfolk orphans those in need neighbours who are near neighbours who are strangers the companion by your side the wayfarer (ye meet) and what your right hands possess For Allah loveth not the arrogant the vaingloriousrdquo
The Qurrsquoan 436
bull ldquoCleanliness is half of faithrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
7
bull ldquoAnd good and evil deeds are not
alike Repel evil with good And
he who is your enemy will become
your dearest friendrdquo (4133-34)
bull but do thou good as Allah has
been good to thee and seek not
(occasions for) mischief in the
land for Allah loves not those who
do mischief (2877)
8
9
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
2 JUSTICE
ldquo Allah doth command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom they are due And when ye judge between man and man that ye judge with justice Verily how excellent is the teaching which He giveth you For Allah is He Who heareth and seeth all thingsrdquo
The Qurrsquoan 458
bull ldquoO you who have believed persistently stand
firm in justice witnesses for Allah even if it
be against yourselves or parents and
relatives Whether one is rich or poor Allah
is more worthy of both So follow not
[personal] inclination lest you not be
just And if you distort [your testimony] or
refuse [to give it] then indeed Allah is Ever-
Acquainted with what you dordquo
(The Quran 4135)
10
11
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
3 RESPECT amp COMPASSION
ldquoO mankind We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other) Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)rdquo
The Qurrsquoan 4913
12
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
4 MERCY
ldquohellipAllah is merciful only to those of His
slaves who are merciful (to others)rdquo
Whoever is not merciful to others will
not be treated mercifully (Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him Sahih Bukhari)
ldquoAnd We have not sent you but as a
mercy to all the worldsrdquo (Quran 21107)
13
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
5 DOING GOOD ndashhowever small to whoever whenever where-ever
Smile
Feeding
Sharing
Charity
Helping hand
Going out of your way
ldquoBut give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness that their portion is Gardens beneath which rivers flowrdquo The Qurrsquoan 225
14
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull Help the weak or do good for a person who cannot work for himself I said If I cannot do that He said Refrain from harming others for this will be regarded as a charitable deed for your own good
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoO people feed the hungry spread salam (the
greeting of peace) maintain your relationships
of kin and pray at night while others are asleep
Thus shall you enter Heaven in peacerdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull ldquoTo smile in the company of your brother is charity To
command to do good deeds and to prevent others from doing
evil is charity To guide a person in a place where he can not
get astray is charity To remove troublesome things like
thorns and bones from the road is charity To pour water from
your jug into the jug of your brother is charity To guide a
person with defective vision is charity for yourdquo
bull ldquoCharity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day
the sun rises The doors of goodness are manyhellipenjoining
good forbidding evil removing harm from the road listening
to the deaf leading the blind guiding one to the object of his
need hurrying with the strength of onersquos legs to one in sorrow
who is asking for help and supporting the feeble with the
strength of onersquos armsmdashall of these are charity prescribed for
you
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
15
amp having good character
bull Indeed Allah is gentle and loves
gentleness and gives due to
gentleness that which He does
not give to harshnessldquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoThe heaviest deed to be placed
in the scales (on the Day of
Judgement) is good characterrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
16
bull ldquoSmiling is charityrdquo
bull Indeed there is a piece of flesh in
the body which if it is good then
the whole body is good but if it is
corrupt then the whole body is
corrupt Indeed it is the heart Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
17
amp having good character
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
bull ldquoServe Allah and join not any partners with Him and do good- to parents kinsfolk orphans those in need neighbours who are near neighbours who are strangers the companion by your side the wayfarer (ye meet) and what your right hands possess For Allah loveth not the arrogant the vaingloriousrdquo
The Qurrsquoan 436
bull ldquoCleanliness is half of faithrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
7
bull ldquoAnd good and evil deeds are not
alike Repel evil with good And
he who is your enemy will become
your dearest friendrdquo (4133-34)
bull but do thou good as Allah has
been good to thee and seek not
(occasions for) mischief in the
land for Allah loves not those who
do mischief (2877)
8
9
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
2 JUSTICE
ldquo Allah doth command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom they are due And when ye judge between man and man that ye judge with justice Verily how excellent is the teaching which He giveth you For Allah is He Who heareth and seeth all thingsrdquo
The Qurrsquoan 458
bull ldquoO you who have believed persistently stand
firm in justice witnesses for Allah even if it
be against yourselves or parents and
relatives Whether one is rich or poor Allah
is more worthy of both So follow not
[personal] inclination lest you not be
just And if you distort [your testimony] or
refuse [to give it] then indeed Allah is Ever-
Acquainted with what you dordquo
(The Quran 4135)
10
11
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
3 RESPECT amp COMPASSION
ldquoO mankind We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other) Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)rdquo
The Qurrsquoan 4913
12
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
4 MERCY
ldquohellipAllah is merciful only to those of His
slaves who are merciful (to others)rdquo
Whoever is not merciful to others will
not be treated mercifully (Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him Sahih Bukhari)
ldquoAnd We have not sent you but as a
mercy to all the worldsrdquo (Quran 21107)
13
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
5 DOING GOOD ndashhowever small to whoever whenever where-ever
Smile
Feeding
Sharing
Charity
Helping hand
Going out of your way
ldquoBut give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness that their portion is Gardens beneath which rivers flowrdquo The Qurrsquoan 225
14
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull Help the weak or do good for a person who cannot work for himself I said If I cannot do that He said Refrain from harming others for this will be regarded as a charitable deed for your own good
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoO people feed the hungry spread salam (the
greeting of peace) maintain your relationships
of kin and pray at night while others are asleep
Thus shall you enter Heaven in peacerdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull ldquoTo smile in the company of your brother is charity To
command to do good deeds and to prevent others from doing
evil is charity To guide a person in a place where he can not
get astray is charity To remove troublesome things like
thorns and bones from the road is charity To pour water from
your jug into the jug of your brother is charity To guide a
person with defective vision is charity for yourdquo
bull ldquoCharity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day
the sun rises The doors of goodness are manyhellipenjoining
good forbidding evil removing harm from the road listening
to the deaf leading the blind guiding one to the object of his
need hurrying with the strength of onersquos legs to one in sorrow
who is asking for help and supporting the feeble with the
strength of onersquos armsmdashall of these are charity prescribed for
you
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
15
amp having good character
bull Indeed Allah is gentle and loves
gentleness and gives due to
gentleness that which He does
not give to harshnessldquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoThe heaviest deed to be placed
in the scales (on the Day of
Judgement) is good characterrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
16
bull ldquoSmiling is charityrdquo
bull Indeed there is a piece of flesh in
the body which if it is good then
the whole body is good but if it is
corrupt then the whole body is
corrupt Indeed it is the heart Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
17
amp having good character
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
bull ldquoAnd good and evil deeds are not
alike Repel evil with good And
he who is your enemy will become
your dearest friendrdquo (4133-34)
bull but do thou good as Allah has
been good to thee and seek not
(occasions for) mischief in the
land for Allah loves not those who
do mischief (2877)
8
9
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
2 JUSTICE
ldquo Allah doth command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom they are due And when ye judge between man and man that ye judge with justice Verily how excellent is the teaching which He giveth you For Allah is He Who heareth and seeth all thingsrdquo
The Qurrsquoan 458
bull ldquoO you who have believed persistently stand
firm in justice witnesses for Allah even if it
be against yourselves or parents and
relatives Whether one is rich or poor Allah
is more worthy of both So follow not
[personal] inclination lest you not be
just And if you distort [your testimony] or
refuse [to give it] then indeed Allah is Ever-
Acquainted with what you dordquo
(The Quran 4135)
10
11
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
3 RESPECT amp COMPASSION
ldquoO mankind We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other) Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)rdquo
The Qurrsquoan 4913
12
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
4 MERCY
ldquohellipAllah is merciful only to those of His
slaves who are merciful (to others)rdquo
Whoever is not merciful to others will
not be treated mercifully (Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him Sahih Bukhari)
ldquoAnd We have not sent you but as a
mercy to all the worldsrdquo (Quran 21107)
13
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
5 DOING GOOD ndashhowever small to whoever whenever where-ever
Smile
Feeding
Sharing
Charity
Helping hand
Going out of your way
ldquoBut give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness that their portion is Gardens beneath which rivers flowrdquo The Qurrsquoan 225
14
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull Help the weak or do good for a person who cannot work for himself I said If I cannot do that He said Refrain from harming others for this will be regarded as a charitable deed for your own good
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoO people feed the hungry spread salam (the
greeting of peace) maintain your relationships
of kin and pray at night while others are asleep
Thus shall you enter Heaven in peacerdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull ldquoTo smile in the company of your brother is charity To
command to do good deeds and to prevent others from doing
evil is charity To guide a person in a place where he can not
get astray is charity To remove troublesome things like
thorns and bones from the road is charity To pour water from
your jug into the jug of your brother is charity To guide a
person with defective vision is charity for yourdquo
bull ldquoCharity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day
the sun rises The doors of goodness are manyhellipenjoining
good forbidding evil removing harm from the road listening
to the deaf leading the blind guiding one to the object of his
need hurrying with the strength of onersquos legs to one in sorrow
who is asking for help and supporting the feeble with the
strength of onersquos armsmdashall of these are charity prescribed for
you
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
15
amp having good character
bull Indeed Allah is gentle and loves
gentleness and gives due to
gentleness that which He does
not give to harshnessldquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoThe heaviest deed to be placed
in the scales (on the Day of
Judgement) is good characterrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
16
bull ldquoSmiling is charityrdquo
bull Indeed there is a piece of flesh in
the body which if it is good then
the whole body is good but if it is
corrupt then the whole body is
corrupt Indeed it is the heart Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
17
amp having good character
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
9
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
2 JUSTICE
ldquo Allah doth command you to render back your Trusts to those to whom they are due And when ye judge between man and man that ye judge with justice Verily how excellent is the teaching which He giveth you For Allah is He Who heareth and seeth all thingsrdquo
The Qurrsquoan 458
bull ldquoO you who have believed persistently stand
firm in justice witnesses for Allah even if it
be against yourselves or parents and
relatives Whether one is rich or poor Allah
is more worthy of both So follow not
[personal] inclination lest you not be
just And if you distort [your testimony] or
refuse [to give it] then indeed Allah is Ever-
Acquainted with what you dordquo
(The Quran 4135)
10
11
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
3 RESPECT amp COMPASSION
ldquoO mankind We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other) Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)rdquo
The Qurrsquoan 4913
12
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
4 MERCY
ldquohellipAllah is merciful only to those of His
slaves who are merciful (to others)rdquo
Whoever is not merciful to others will
not be treated mercifully (Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him Sahih Bukhari)
ldquoAnd We have not sent you but as a
mercy to all the worldsrdquo (Quran 21107)
13
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
5 DOING GOOD ndashhowever small to whoever whenever where-ever
Smile
Feeding
Sharing
Charity
Helping hand
Going out of your way
ldquoBut give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness that their portion is Gardens beneath which rivers flowrdquo The Qurrsquoan 225
14
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull Help the weak or do good for a person who cannot work for himself I said If I cannot do that He said Refrain from harming others for this will be regarded as a charitable deed for your own good
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoO people feed the hungry spread salam (the
greeting of peace) maintain your relationships
of kin and pray at night while others are asleep
Thus shall you enter Heaven in peacerdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull ldquoTo smile in the company of your brother is charity To
command to do good deeds and to prevent others from doing
evil is charity To guide a person in a place where he can not
get astray is charity To remove troublesome things like
thorns and bones from the road is charity To pour water from
your jug into the jug of your brother is charity To guide a
person with defective vision is charity for yourdquo
bull ldquoCharity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day
the sun rises The doors of goodness are manyhellipenjoining
good forbidding evil removing harm from the road listening
to the deaf leading the blind guiding one to the object of his
need hurrying with the strength of onersquos legs to one in sorrow
who is asking for help and supporting the feeble with the
strength of onersquos armsmdashall of these are charity prescribed for
you
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
15
amp having good character
bull Indeed Allah is gentle and loves
gentleness and gives due to
gentleness that which He does
not give to harshnessldquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoThe heaviest deed to be placed
in the scales (on the Day of
Judgement) is good characterrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
16
bull ldquoSmiling is charityrdquo
bull Indeed there is a piece of flesh in
the body which if it is good then
the whole body is good but if it is
corrupt then the whole body is
corrupt Indeed it is the heart Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
17
amp having good character
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
bull ldquoO you who have believed persistently stand
firm in justice witnesses for Allah even if it
be against yourselves or parents and
relatives Whether one is rich or poor Allah
is more worthy of both So follow not
[personal] inclination lest you not be
just And if you distort [your testimony] or
refuse [to give it] then indeed Allah is Ever-
Acquainted with what you dordquo
(The Quran 4135)
10
11
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
3 RESPECT amp COMPASSION
ldquoO mankind We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other) Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)rdquo
The Qurrsquoan 4913
12
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
4 MERCY
ldquohellipAllah is merciful only to those of His
slaves who are merciful (to others)rdquo
Whoever is not merciful to others will
not be treated mercifully (Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him Sahih Bukhari)
ldquoAnd We have not sent you but as a
mercy to all the worldsrdquo (Quran 21107)
13
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
5 DOING GOOD ndashhowever small to whoever whenever where-ever
Smile
Feeding
Sharing
Charity
Helping hand
Going out of your way
ldquoBut give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness that their portion is Gardens beneath which rivers flowrdquo The Qurrsquoan 225
14
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull Help the weak or do good for a person who cannot work for himself I said If I cannot do that He said Refrain from harming others for this will be regarded as a charitable deed for your own good
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoO people feed the hungry spread salam (the
greeting of peace) maintain your relationships
of kin and pray at night while others are asleep
Thus shall you enter Heaven in peacerdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull ldquoTo smile in the company of your brother is charity To
command to do good deeds and to prevent others from doing
evil is charity To guide a person in a place where he can not
get astray is charity To remove troublesome things like
thorns and bones from the road is charity To pour water from
your jug into the jug of your brother is charity To guide a
person with defective vision is charity for yourdquo
bull ldquoCharity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day
the sun rises The doors of goodness are manyhellipenjoining
good forbidding evil removing harm from the road listening
to the deaf leading the blind guiding one to the object of his
need hurrying with the strength of onersquos legs to one in sorrow
who is asking for help and supporting the feeble with the
strength of onersquos armsmdashall of these are charity prescribed for
you
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
15
amp having good character
bull Indeed Allah is gentle and loves
gentleness and gives due to
gentleness that which He does
not give to harshnessldquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoThe heaviest deed to be placed
in the scales (on the Day of
Judgement) is good characterrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
16
bull ldquoSmiling is charityrdquo
bull Indeed there is a piece of flesh in
the body which if it is good then
the whole body is good but if it is
corrupt then the whole body is
corrupt Indeed it is the heart Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
17
amp having good character
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
11
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
3 RESPECT amp COMPASSION
ldquoO mankind We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other) Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things)rdquo
The Qurrsquoan 4913
12
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
4 MERCY
ldquohellipAllah is merciful only to those of His
slaves who are merciful (to others)rdquo
Whoever is not merciful to others will
not be treated mercifully (Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him Sahih Bukhari)
ldquoAnd We have not sent you but as a
mercy to all the worldsrdquo (Quran 21107)
13
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
5 DOING GOOD ndashhowever small to whoever whenever where-ever
Smile
Feeding
Sharing
Charity
Helping hand
Going out of your way
ldquoBut give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness that their portion is Gardens beneath which rivers flowrdquo The Qurrsquoan 225
14
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull Help the weak or do good for a person who cannot work for himself I said If I cannot do that He said Refrain from harming others for this will be regarded as a charitable deed for your own good
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoO people feed the hungry spread salam (the
greeting of peace) maintain your relationships
of kin and pray at night while others are asleep
Thus shall you enter Heaven in peacerdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull ldquoTo smile in the company of your brother is charity To
command to do good deeds and to prevent others from doing
evil is charity To guide a person in a place where he can not
get astray is charity To remove troublesome things like
thorns and bones from the road is charity To pour water from
your jug into the jug of your brother is charity To guide a
person with defective vision is charity for yourdquo
bull ldquoCharity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day
the sun rises The doors of goodness are manyhellipenjoining
good forbidding evil removing harm from the road listening
to the deaf leading the blind guiding one to the object of his
need hurrying with the strength of onersquos legs to one in sorrow
who is asking for help and supporting the feeble with the
strength of onersquos armsmdashall of these are charity prescribed for
you
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
15
amp having good character
bull Indeed Allah is gentle and loves
gentleness and gives due to
gentleness that which He does
not give to harshnessldquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoThe heaviest deed to be placed
in the scales (on the Day of
Judgement) is good characterrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
16
bull ldquoSmiling is charityrdquo
bull Indeed there is a piece of flesh in
the body which if it is good then
the whole body is good but if it is
corrupt then the whole body is
corrupt Indeed it is the heart Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
17
amp having good character
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
12
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
4 MERCY
ldquohellipAllah is merciful only to those of His
slaves who are merciful (to others)rdquo
Whoever is not merciful to others will
not be treated mercifully (Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him Sahih Bukhari)
ldquoAnd We have not sent you but as a
mercy to all the worldsrdquo (Quran 21107)
13
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
5 DOING GOOD ndashhowever small to whoever whenever where-ever
Smile
Feeding
Sharing
Charity
Helping hand
Going out of your way
ldquoBut give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness that their portion is Gardens beneath which rivers flowrdquo The Qurrsquoan 225
14
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull Help the weak or do good for a person who cannot work for himself I said If I cannot do that He said Refrain from harming others for this will be regarded as a charitable deed for your own good
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoO people feed the hungry spread salam (the
greeting of peace) maintain your relationships
of kin and pray at night while others are asleep
Thus shall you enter Heaven in peacerdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull ldquoTo smile in the company of your brother is charity To
command to do good deeds and to prevent others from doing
evil is charity To guide a person in a place where he can not
get astray is charity To remove troublesome things like
thorns and bones from the road is charity To pour water from
your jug into the jug of your brother is charity To guide a
person with defective vision is charity for yourdquo
bull ldquoCharity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day
the sun rises The doors of goodness are manyhellipenjoining
good forbidding evil removing harm from the road listening
to the deaf leading the blind guiding one to the object of his
need hurrying with the strength of onersquos legs to one in sorrow
who is asking for help and supporting the feeble with the
strength of onersquos armsmdashall of these are charity prescribed for
you
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
15
amp having good character
bull Indeed Allah is gentle and loves
gentleness and gives due to
gentleness that which He does
not give to harshnessldquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoThe heaviest deed to be placed
in the scales (on the Day of
Judgement) is good characterrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
16
bull ldquoSmiling is charityrdquo
bull Indeed there is a piece of flesh in
the body which if it is good then
the whole body is good but if it is
corrupt then the whole body is
corrupt Indeed it is the heart Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
17
amp having good character
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
13
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
5 DOING GOOD ndashhowever small to whoever whenever where-ever
Smile
Feeding
Sharing
Charity
Helping hand
Going out of your way
ldquoBut give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness that their portion is Gardens beneath which rivers flowrdquo The Qurrsquoan 225
14
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull Help the weak or do good for a person who cannot work for himself I said If I cannot do that He said Refrain from harming others for this will be regarded as a charitable deed for your own good
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoO people feed the hungry spread salam (the
greeting of peace) maintain your relationships
of kin and pray at night while others are asleep
Thus shall you enter Heaven in peacerdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull ldquoTo smile in the company of your brother is charity To
command to do good deeds and to prevent others from doing
evil is charity To guide a person in a place where he can not
get astray is charity To remove troublesome things like
thorns and bones from the road is charity To pour water from
your jug into the jug of your brother is charity To guide a
person with defective vision is charity for yourdquo
bull ldquoCharity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day
the sun rises The doors of goodness are manyhellipenjoining
good forbidding evil removing harm from the road listening
to the deaf leading the blind guiding one to the object of his
need hurrying with the strength of onersquos legs to one in sorrow
who is asking for help and supporting the feeble with the
strength of onersquos armsmdashall of these are charity prescribed for
you
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
15
amp having good character
bull Indeed Allah is gentle and loves
gentleness and gives due to
gentleness that which He does
not give to harshnessldquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoThe heaviest deed to be placed
in the scales (on the Day of
Judgement) is good characterrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
16
bull ldquoSmiling is charityrdquo
bull Indeed there is a piece of flesh in
the body which if it is good then
the whole body is good but if it is
corrupt then the whole body is
corrupt Indeed it is the heart Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
17
amp having good character
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
14
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull Help the weak or do good for a person who cannot work for himself I said If I cannot do that He said Refrain from harming others for this will be regarded as a charitable deed for your own good
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoO people feed the hungry spread salam (the
greeting of peace) maintain your relationships
of kin and pray at night while others are asleep
Thus shall you enter Heaven in peacerdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull ldquoTo smile in the company of your brother is charity To
command to do good deeds and to prevent others from doing
evil is charity To guide a person in a place where he can not
get astray is charity To remove troublesome things like
thorns and bones from the road is charity To pour water from
your jug into the jug of your brother is charity To guide a
person with defective vision is charity for yourdquo
bull ldquoCharity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day
the sun rises The doors of goodness are manyhellipenjoining
good forbidding evil removing harm from the road listening
to the deaf leading the blind guiding one to the object of his
need hurrying with the strength of onersquos legs to one in sorrow
who is asking for help and supporting the feeble with the
strength of onersquos armsmdashall of these are charity prescribed for
you
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
15
amp having good character
bull Indeed Allah is gentle and loves
gentleness and gives due to
gentleness that which He does
not give to harshnessldquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoThe heaviest deed to be placed
in the scales (on the Day of
Judgement) is good characterrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
16
bull ldquoSmiling is charityrdquo
bull Indeed there is a piece of flesh in
the body which if it is good then
the whole body is good but if it is
corrupt then the whole body is
corrupt Indeed it is the heart Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
17
amp having good character
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
5 DOING GOOD contrsquod
bull ldquoTo smile in the company of your brother is charity To
command to do good deeds and to prevent others from doing
evil is charity To guide a person in a place where he can not
get astray is charity To remove troublesome things like
thorns and bones from the road is charity To pour water from
your jug into the jug of your brother is charity To guide a
person with defective vision is charity for yourdquo
bull ldquoCharity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day
the sun rises The doors of goodness are manyhellipenjoining
good forbidding evil removing harm from the road listening
to the deaf leading the blind guiding one to the object of his
need hurrying with the strength of onersquos legs to one in sorrow
who is asking for help and supporting the feeble with the
strength of onersquos armsmdashall of these are charity prescribed for
you
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
15
amp having good character
bull Indeed Allah is gentle and loves
gentleness and gives due to
gentleness that which He does
not give to harshnessldquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoThe heaviest deed to be placed
in the scales (on the Day of
Judgement) is good characterrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
16
bull ldquoSmiling is charityrdquo
bull Indeed there is a piece of flesh in
the body which if it is good then
the whole body is good but if it is
corrupt then the whole body is
corrupt Indeed it is the heart Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
17
amp having good character
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
amp having good character
bull Indeed Allah is gentle and loves
gentleness and gives due to
gentleness that which He does
not give to harshnessldquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoThe heaviest deed to be placed
in the scales (on the Day of
Judgement) is good characterrdquo Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
16
bull ldquoSmiling is charityrdquo
bull Indeed there is a piece of flesh in
the body which if it is good then
the whole body is good but if it is
corrupt then the whole body is
corrupt Indeed it is the heart Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
17
amp having good character
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
bull ldquoSmiling is charityrdquo
bull Indeed there is a piece of flesh in
the body which if it is good then
the whole body is good but if it is
corrupt then the whole body is
corrupt Indeed it is the heart Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
17
amp having good character
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
6 Following the law
ldquoOh you who believe Fulfill (your)
obligationsrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 51]
ldquoAnd fulfill (every) covenant Verily The
covenant will be questioned aboutrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1734]
He says ldquoAnd fulfill the Covenant to Allah
when you have covenanted and break not
the oaths after you have confirmed themrdquo
[The Qurrsquoan 1691]
18
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
6 Following the law contrsquod
bull ldquoThree things are the sign of the hypocrite
when he speaks he tells lies when he
promises he breaks it and when he is trusted
he proves to be dishonestrdquo (The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him)
bull The Hypocrites will be in the lowest depths
of the Fire no helper wilt thou find for them
Except for those who repent mend (their
life) hold fast to Allah and purify their
religion as in Allahs sight if so they will be
(numbered) with the Believers (The Qurrsquoan 4145-146)
19
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
lsquoRules of Citizenshiprsquo contrsquod
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoThere is no compulsion in religionhelliprdquo (Quran 2256)
bull ldquoO mankind We created you from a single
(pair) of a male and female and made you
into nations and tribes that you may know
each other (and not hate one
another) Surely the most honoured of you
in the sight of God is he who is the most
righteous of you And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted (with all
things)rdquo (Quran 4913)
20
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
7 Dealing with differences
bull ldquoAll mankind is from Adam and Eve an Arab
has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a
non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab
also a white has no superiority over black
nor a black has any superiority over white
except by piety and good actionrdquo
The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him
bull ldquoIf it had been your Lordrsquos will they would all
have believed ndash all of who are on earth Will
you then compel humankind against their
will to believerdquo (Quran 1099)
21
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
bull Did not Allah check one set of people by
means of another there would surely have
been pulled down monasteries churches
synagogues and mosques in which the
name of Allah is commemorated in abundant
measure Allah will certainly aid those who
aid His (cause) for verily Allah is Full of
Strength Exalted in Might (Able to enforce
His Will) (The Qurrsquoan 2240)
22
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
23
Pluralism amp Inclusion
bull We can agree to disagree and still respect and care for one another
bull and work together for the common good
bull Inclusion and faith provision
requests for accommodation of faith needs are not an imposition of our values or faith
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
Muslim Cultural diversity
24
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
25
History of Muslims in Britain
bull The conquering of Makkah - 7th century
bull King Offa ndash 8th century
bull Trade amp Political alliances
bull Crusades ndash 12th century
bull Learning ndash 14th century
bull Elizabeth I ndash trade mobility amp conversion 16th century
bull British India 17th century
bull Abdullah Quilliam ndash Shaykh ul-Islam of the British Isles ndash Liverpool mosque 19th century
bull 1st amp 2nd world wars and Muslim soldiers of the British army
bull Immigration amp established British Muslim communities- 20th century
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
26
Muslims in Britain today
Geographical spread
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
27
What We have in Commonhellip
bull Always Look On the Bright Side of Life
bull The Values That We All Share
bull Accountability of Government
bull The First Parliament
bull Mutual Consultation
bull Religious Conflict
bull Religious Tolerance
bull Religious Minorities in Britain
bull No Compulsion in Religion
bull Early Reforms in Womenrsquos Rights
bull A Vindication of the Rights of Women
bull The Right to Vote
bull Human Rights Campaigners Abolition of Slavery
bull Anti Racism
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
28
bull Anti Apartheid Movement
bull Our Common Origin
bull Fair Play
bull Charity
bull Public Health
bull Florence Nightingale
bull State Welfare
bull The National Health Service
bull Health and Welfare in the early Islamic
world
bull House of Wisdom
bull A British Education
bull Inform Educate Entertain
bull Mind Your Language
bull Invention and Creativity
bull Culture
bull Love of Countrysidehellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
29
hellipfar outnumbers what we donrsquothellip
Some beliefs
Some religious and cultural practises
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip
30
hellipand make for a colourful worldhellip
bull Dress
bull Food
bull Other cultural artefacts
bull History
bull Diversity in all its splendourhellip