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[Aamina]

I have relatives in West Yorkshire, I'm not much of a regular visitor there as I used to be. I must admit though, there is a closely knit Muslim community in that area - for example Dewsbury.

[Ajmal]

I have relatives in West Yorkshire, I'm not much of a regular visitor there as I used to be. I must admit though, there is a closely knit Muslim community in that area - for example Dewsbury.

Yep thats true, i have also been to Dewsbury a couple of times.

[Alleena]

I've been to Dewsbury once.. My cousins used to go the Madrasa there. MashaAllah there is a really nice close knit Muslim community there...

[Libyan_Girl]

salam

whos from the southwest

masalama

[Aamina]

Thanks amani for the details...you know, I never actually heard of Saville town, so I just googled it lol. Seems like a nice small town from the pictures I've seen.

Sis Libyan girl - I'm not from the southwest, neither have I been there. Would like to though one day - what is life like as a Muslim in the Southwest - it's near the coast, right?

[umAhmad]

Assalamu Alaikum, 2 of my sons did their last 2 years of Aalim Course in the Dewsbury Madressa.

Amani, you talked about the Markaz, did you know that the main hall in the Markaz where the main Yearly Ijtimaas take place, was designed by Br. Abdul Muqeet of Bangladesh, He was the Ameer of the Jamat in Bangla Desh, passed away in the late 90's. May Allah grant him Maghfirat and bless him with Jannatul Firdaus. What I wanted to say was it is a very very Huge Hall but there are no pillars in it al all.

I have'nt seen it but my boys and Husband have been there many times.

Salaams.

[Aamina]

Nope, I've never been to Dewsbury...the only places in Yorkshire that I've been to are Bradford, Sheffield and Manchester. I have many friends in Dewsbury, some of which moved from Birmingham and settled there - their feedback of the town is pretty positive in terms of a Muslim community

I should visit some day.

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[Brendan1990]

England is ok i guess. it has alot to offer- a decent education and i can practice Islam without harrassment! e.t.c.

If only England is one of the most racist countries going. Muslims get harassed for just being muslim all the time!

[Woman in black!]

If only England is one of the most racist countries going. Muslims get harassed for just being muslim all the time!

I agree...

But alhamdoulilah at my sixth form we ave an ISOC so it all good

[KhawlaKhattab]

Asalamu alaykum!

whales is part of England? why did no one inform me this earlier?! when i might have needed it for my geography exam?
i'm kidding...i know whales is part of England

w/s

Uh...wales isn't part of England...it's part of the United Kingdom...not England...lol

[umAhmad]

Assalamu Alaikum, Now I am SUPER CONFUSED, I always thought that United Kingdom, Britain and England were all one and the same , Am I wrong, please corect me before I start melting with shame at my ignorance.

Salaam.

[Nirvana]

Assalamu Alaikum. Just to make sure everyone understands

Great Britian = England, Wales and Scotland
The United Kingdom = England, Wales, Scotland and NORTHERN Ireland
The British Isles = England, Wales, Scotland, IRELAND, Isle of Wight, Jersey, Geurnsey etc.

Hope that clarifies things for all of you.

[Britannia]

If only England is one of the most racist countries going. Muslims get harassed for just being muslim all the time!

I would differ with you on this , Brits are no more racist than those making the accusation . If anything , having left London for the US a few years back , it seems the reverse is true . Brits are being harrassed in their own country . If the Uk "was one of the most racists countries going " - YOU would not be there .

And tell me , how does the U.K. compare to your country of ancestry ?? And if you are a first or second generation immigrant , well your views are simply biased by your own negative quarter .

MAKKO

[DawudUK]

assalaamu alaykum,
peace be upon those who follow righteous guidance,

I've been to France... now that is on some whole next level of racism, especially as everyone pretends it doesnt exist and all equal in france.

But in the UK I've seen a lot of racism, both in and outside the Islamic community, more from non-muslims to lets be honest there are some jahil muslims out there who are racist also and they need to be corrected.

What I have seen in the UK is a lot of Islamophobia, I am white and from mixed English / Irish background (with a bit of Scots if you go back far enough) but I have come across plenty of abuse because of the way I dress and look, been spat at (usually by old people) and nearly been in fisty cufs enough times when confronting these idiots who hate and fear what they dont understand.

[SinisterDarkness]

I like England, I was born here and I'm happy. Yeah there are problems but everyone faces problems all over the world. Just have to make use of what you already have and avoid trouble. I got free education, free healthcare, opportunity to build a good career, mosque down the road and so on. It would be nice to appreciate what we already have. I never faced any racism nor I have met any non-Muslims that held a grudge against me. I'm really lucky, I probably would not have even learnt how to read or write if my parents did not move countries.

[MsBegum]

Londoner here! Helloooooo!

[conocimiento]

From Manchester.

Racism does exist in England, but is in no way exclusive to England... the kind of racism I have seen is hidden and not visible to the eyes and ears. For example, Muslim brothers with beards and brothers & sisters with head covering... no matter how much more better they are compared to the competition, would stand little chance of getting the top jobs/promotions/selection for interviews. That's just a fact.

My ancestral country is even worse, even if you are the wrong shade of brown its detrimental to your career (what little chance of a career you have there actually).

My experience with Arab, mainly UAE, this racism is the worst... if you come from Europe and are not dark skinned you will get the top jobs... but if you come from Europe and have a background like me you will be largely ignored even though I may have better experience and knowledge.

People will do a lot better if they follow the fundamentals of Islam.