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There was no Muslim terrorism in the UK until Iraq Oxford imam
British Muslims disown the Woolwich murderers, and such extremists should be totally demolished in UK society but in order to do that, the UK must change its illegal foreign policy, imam of the Oxford Islamic Congregation Dr. Taj Hargey told RT.The beheading of a UK soldier near the Woolwich army barracks in southeast London on Wednesday has shocked the country, and was condemned as horrific and sickening by UK officials. Strong indications the murder was connected to terrorism and Islamic extremism were also noted by UK Prime Minister David Cameron. But the Muslim community in the UK had never known such brutal terrorist attacks until the UKs previous government drew Britain into overseas conflicts in countries like Iraq and Afghanistan, and started slavishly following US policies, Dr. Hargey explained. RT: Do you agree with the allegations that the attackers actions were inspired by radical Islam? Dr. Taj Hargey: We need firstly to condemn this murder in the strongest possible terms, and to send condolences to the victims family and the loved ones. Yes, I think there is an element of that But its not just Islamic fundamentalism, there is also a linkage, I believe, between what Tony Blair did with his illegal war in Iraq and subsequent slavish following of US policy. I mean, there was no Muslim terrorism in the United Kingdom until Blair went illegally into Iraq. And I think we need to admit and to acknowledge that fact not just to blame it on Islamic fundamentalism. RT: One witness report is saying one of the meat cleaver killers was seen in the local community days before preaching hatred. From what you see and hear around you how widespread are radical sentiments among Muslims in Britain? TH: I think, they are most probably recent, or new Muslim converts, they are fundamentalists, this brand of Islam is attractive to them. I dont think they were born Muslims, these two people, I would be very surprised if they were. But what is important to remember is that they are being breast-fed on this Islamic extremism and radicalism that the only way to deal with the situation is by violence. All integrated British Muslims know that, although we are against British foreign policy, we can protest legitimately and through democratic means you do not have to slaughter someone in the streets of London. RT: When it comes to the Muslim community in the United Kingdom, some refer to an outspoken minority but a silent majority. Isnt there a responsibility for the majority to step up and do something about this? Posted by: tipper 2013-05-23 |
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