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LSS: Dr Shaaz Mahboob: British Muslims for a Secular Democracy

Description: A new charity, British Muslims for Secular Democracy*, launched on 1st May 2008, giving voice to the 'silent majority' of Muslims committed to democracy. Shaaz Mahboob* is a medical doctor and a trustee and vice chair of BMSD which he describes as 'a progressive minded organisation striving to bring back young British Muslims into the folds of democracy and civic engagement, away from twisted Jihadi ideology that is sweeping them away'. Dr Mahboob also has his own blog*.
Responding to the Archbishop of Canterbury’s views about the introduction of Sharia Law in Britain in February this year, Dr Mahboob said, Dr Williams makes unacceptable generalisations about the collective will of Muslims and appears to be unaware that there is great dissent among Muslims about the validity applicability of Sharia. Setting up the of Sharia law as a parallel justice system for British Muslim communities this will not promote social cohesion and community relations. The establishment of any justice systems based on religious belief, cultural practices or social norms has the potential to further alienate communities from each other and to create concrete barriers which harm the social fabric of the society. (Source: Press Release*)
All welcome. Admisson Free. A collection will be taken.
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Date: Sunday, 30 November 2008
Time: 18:30 GMT
Access: Public
Category: X - Public lecture/meeting (all welcome)*
Created by: LSS editor ( by Frank Friedmann )
Updated: Tuesday, 18 November 2008 22:37 GMT
Attachments: None

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