Once again, I am incredulous as to the lack of reasoning that so many people seem to display. I have read numerous comments in our articles section which seems to demonstrate how hung up people are with external markers of faith and piety.

In case you hadn’t noticed we do what it says on the label. MPACUK is an organisation that promotes and encourages Political advocacy, that is our remit. What don’t you get about that? We have in no way ever suggested that we were perfect muslims!!

I am bored and frustrated with this puritanism. Blah blah doesn’t have a beard, blah blah doesn’t wear a hijab, blah blah doesn’t pray, blah blah talks too much. Oh Lord, we deserve our pathetic circumstance.

How can you use such a puerile excuse of not being preached to by anyone who doesn’t have a beard, wear a hijab, speak in a tone that suits your disposition. It sounds silly, I cannot fathom how someone would be so bold as to say “I won’t be told my obligations if you don’t say please”. Come on, we should be so much better than this. Where are those who when summoned, answer without hesitation?

If it isn’t clear enough, let me say it for the record. Every aspect of Islam is important, by virtue of the fact that it is a decree from our Lord. I would never dare to dismiss what Allah (swt) has ordained with his infinite wisdom. Equally, I will not allow myself to be defeated by narrow minded pettiness and justify my ignorant dormant stance with stubborn arrogance.

What holds us together should be stronger than what separates us.

Join us on Saturday 16th August from 2-5pm in Manchester

Venue:
Community Revival (UK)
(entrance on Selbourne Rd)
456-458 Barlow Moor Road
Chorlton
Manchester
M21 0BQ

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