It would be refreshing if the author of this article or Bunglawala of the MCB would be so kind as to explain exactly, with reference to Islamic texts and teachings, how Chaudary’s view of Islam is “warped” — but for that explanation we have been waiting for years.
“Rant Preacher Opens Jihad Summer School,” by Josh Layton for the Daily Star, May 7 (thanks to all who sent this in):
RANTING preacher Anjem Choudary is planning to peddle his hate to teenagers at a “jihad” summer school.
The vile extremist has appointed himself principal lecturer of a 20-week course in his twisted version of Islam.
Now fears are being raised Choudary and his followers will indoctrinate a new generation of Muslim fanatics.
The minimum age advertised is 15, but his School of Shari”ah has promised to consider even younger students.
They will learn about the Islamic “struggle” and how to enter the “Gardens of Paradise”….
Choudary, 41, has joined fellow fanatics to set up the School of Shari”ah, based in east London.
A police source said: “Choudary is well on the radar and is considered safe because he is so high profile.”…
Muslim Council of Britain spokesman Inayat Bunglawala said: “Anjem Choudary is not regarded as a qualified Islamic scholar by mainstream UK Muslims.
“That said, however, he is free to promote his own views and teachings in the UK as long as he acts within the law.
“We live in a country that is proud of its tradition of free speech after all.”
Unless, of course, someone wants to publish a cartoon of Muhammad.