Editorial Bear

In Woolwich Crown Court, the dark side of Islam in Britain is being carefully picked over, as six defendents face charges linked to their attempt to blow themselves up on the London Underground. Their crime took place just a week after more than 50 Londoners were murdered by Islamic Fundementalist suicide bombers.

But the tarnished image of Islam in Britain has a new champion.

Imam Sayed Bukhari, who preaches that suicide bombings are against Islamic Law, took the stand to give evidence against one of the bombers. Despite what must be incredible pressure from his community, this Imam has the guts to stand up and rail against the men who do terrible things in the name of his religion.

The Right Wing often claim a conspiracy of silence amongst the Muslim community, who conspicuously fail to criticise the killings and bombings commited in the name of Islam.

Finally, there is a brave British Muslim who is willing to breach that conspiracy. We should all appreciate his bravery.

Full story here.