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Britain’s two million Muslim population is being urged to help
change the face of British politics by using their vote at next
month’s general election.
Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), The Muslim Council of Britain
(MCB) said that with a record of at least 146 MPs stepping down
and the very real prospect of a ‘hung parliament,’ Muslims have
the chance to hold their elected representatives to account.
“It is very important for Muslims to vote on issues that concern
us as citizens. As a community we still face issues that hamper
our progress,” the MCB said.
“Britain’s proud tradition of civil liberties are being eroded
and are affecting Muslims disproportionately,” it warned,
specifically pointing out that barriers were faced by young
people and women.
In the first instance, Muslims were urged to ensure that they
were registered to vote on May 6, with the closing day
approaching on April 20.
“Challenge your prospective candidates to make sure anti-Muslim
hatred and Islamophobia are treated with the seriousness they
deserve,” MCB said in its advice to Muslims.
“Make sure
you vote for candidates who appreciate that our community has
made huge contributions to this country and will fight to change
the view that our traditions and faith are still seen as foreign
and alien,” said a copy of the advice.
Other issues include changing British policies that seek to
appease Israel’s contempt for international law and human rights
violations against the Palestinians.
Mosques across Britain are also using Friday prayers to urge
Muslims to exercise their democratic rights and vote in the
country’s general election.
The call comes after a statement was signed by a range of Muslim
scholars from diverse theological traditions that sets out a
compelling case for Muslims to cast their votes.
Source:
http://www.abna.ir
Date: 2010/04/20
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