Salamun alaykum / Greetings of Peace,
On 21st June, 2015 Husayniyya Islamic Mission, a centre set up by the Shia Muslim community in Bradford, was targeted for anti-Muslim hate where statement saying ‘shia kafir’ (charge of unbelief) was marked on the entrance wall.
It is particularly sad that this awful act tinged with sectarian hatred took place during this blessed month of Ramadan; a time when muslims are required towards seeking spiritual upliftment and to connect with the community.
Such divisive sectarian rhetoric surfacing in the nation is shocking and worrying. This is deeply disturbing.
Let us stand firm against those who propagate such hate activities or tolerate the rhetoric of takfir (charging of unbelief). There is need for all of us in the community to work together to ensure that sectarianism, radicalism or extremism is not allowed to flourish.
May the choicest blessings of Almighty God be showered upon us and our communities as we seek to serve Him.
Kindly see the following links:
Religiously-aggravated graffiti daubed at Bradford mosque condemned as 'reprehensible'