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FORCED MARRIAGES ARE AN AFFRONT TO ISLAM
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GOVERNMENT COMMENDED
Published: 28/07/2008 20:00
The
Ramadhan Foundation restates Islamic guidance on Forced Marriages, there
is no justification or authority in Islam for this immoral and evil act,
indeed Islam puts choice at the heart of its ruling on marriage. The
Foundation has been leading the campaign to highlight these issues
within the diverse
communities of the UK and
is
the only mainstream organisation
from
the Ethnic minority community willing to speak out so publicly. However
more
work needs to be done to shame this practice and ensure that in the 21st
century this practice can be
totally eradicated.
We
therefore welcome and commend the Government on its proposals on
tackling these sham marriages, they have dealt with these issues in a
respectful
and
thoughtful way and their action should be applauded. The
Ramadhan Foundation will respond shortly to the Government’s proposals
in detail shortly via the consultation process but the Government is
assured of our support in the attempts to eradicate this practice.
Mr.
Mohammed Shafiq, Chief Executive of the Foundation comments:
“I
applaud the Government on its
proposals; there can be no
justification
for
these sham marriages, as we have made clear on many occasions Islam
totally forbids this practice and indeed Islam puts choice at the heart
of marriage.
The
Community needs to root out this practice and you can be assured that we
will
continue our high profile opposition, that’s why shortly
I
will be
appointing our new Director of Women Affairs who will
lead
on this important work
The
Ramadhan Foundation attaches huge importance to this campaign, now is
the time for the community to say no”
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Notes for editors
1.
The
Ramadhan Foundation is the UK's leading Muslim youth organisation that
is working for peaceful co-existence and dialogue for all communities.
2.
Based
in Greater Manchester and working to also establish the platform for
human unity amongst our communities in the UK.
3.
The
Foundation is led by Chairman Mr. Muhammad Umar and Mohammed Shafiq is
the Chief Executive.
For
further information contact:
Mr.
Mohammed Shafiq
Chief Executive
Mohammed.shafiq@ramadhanfoundation.com
07814835912
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