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Swiss
ban on Minarets – Sad day for religious freedom
Published: 29/11/2009 19:06
Mr.
Mohammed Shafiq, Chief Executive of the Ramadhan Foundation comments:
“The
result of the referendum in Switzerland on the banning of minarets
tonight is a sad day for religious freedom. A constitutional amendment
just for Muslims is discriminatory and another example of the modern day
oppression Muslims are subjected to in Europe.
The
reputation for religious tolerance and freedom in Switzerland has ended
tonight, the international community is right to condemn this oppression
and we urge the Swiss Government not to introduce this discriminatory
law.
I urge
people across Europe who believes in religious freedom to stand united
against this evil, today it is Muslims tomorrow it will be Jews, Sikhs
and Hindus – This is an attack on all faiths.
I
comment the Swiss religious communities and faiths for their unity of
opposition.
END
Notes for editors
The 2nd International Muslim Unity Convention is being hosted
in partnership between the Ramadhan Foundation in the United Kingdom and
Perdana Leadership Foundation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 15 – 16
December 2009.
The Convention has launched
www.internationalmuslimunity.com and a blog site
muslimunityconvention.blogspot.com
All media must be accredited in advance due to security needs, please
contact the UK Headquarters of the Convention by emailing
mohammed.shafiq@ramadhanfoundation.com or ringing 0044 7989 764624
1. The
Ramadhan Foundation is a leading Muslim youth organisation in the UK
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. Mohammed Shafiq is the Chief Executive of the Foundation, aged 30
and active campaigning for a positive image of Islam and Muslims in the
UK.
For further information
contact:
Mr. Mohammed Shafiq
Chief Executive
Mohammed.shafiq@ramadhanfoundation.com
07989 764624 or 07814
835912
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