Patrick Christys, in a bold commentary, shines a light on what he perceives as a troubling trend within the British Muslim community: the embrace of hardline views that advocate for the implementation of Sharia law and express support for extremist groups like the Taliban.
In his analysis, Christys highlights the statements made by several prominent figures within the British Muslim community, which he believes betray a dangerous mindset that threatens to regress society back to the “dark ages.”
According to GB News, begins by drawing attention to the recent praise he alleges was lavished upon the Taliban by certain members of the British Muslim community. He points to statements made by individuals who purportedly described the Taliban as “beautiful” and expressed a sense of “freedom” in Afghanistan under their rule.
However, Christys vehemently opposes these sentiments, citing the well-documented atrocities committed by the Taliban, including the brutal treatment of women through practices such as stoning and flogging.
Moreover, Christys highlights specific examples of individuals within the British Muslim community who have allegedly voiced support for regressive ideologies.
He mentions Hamid Mahmood, the founder of an Islamic girls’ school in East London, who reportedly spoke positively about his experiences in Afghanistan, despite the Taliban’s oppressive regime. Christys criticizes Mahmood’s remarks, suggesting that they betray a disturbing disregard for human rights and basic freedoms.
Furthermore, Christys points to statements attributed to Haitham Al Haddad, who allegedly advocated for the suspension of “liberal secular education” and expressed controversial views on issues such as child marriage.
Christys condemns Al Haddad’s rhetoric, describing it as incompatible with the values of a modern, democratic society. He warns against the influence of such extremist ideologies, cautioning that they pose a threat to the social fabric and values of British society.
In addition to highlighting individual statements, Christys raises broader concerns about the prevalence of extremist views within the British Muslim community. He cites a report that alleges key figures in organizations funded by the counter-terrorism Prevent program have expressed support for the Taliban and defended Islamist groups banned in the UK. Christys suggests that such findings underscore the need for greater vigilance and scrutiny of extremist ideologies within British communities.
Moreover, Christys cites polling data that purportedly indicates a significant proportion of British Muslims hold views that are at odds with democratic principles and human rights. He highlights statistics showing support for Sharia law and opposition to freedoms such as freedom of expression and LGBT rights.
Christys expresses concern over these findings, warning that they indicate widespread sympathy for extremist ideologies among certain segments of the British Muslim population.
