I have long maintained that there is no reliable way to distinguish between a moderate Muslim and a jihadist, since any number of factors may make the former become the latter.
Meanwhile, note the request by Muslims for Sharia in Britain, to "prevent them from joining extremist groups." What kind of a request is that? "Give us Sharia peacefully so that we won't have to institute it by force." From The Australian, with thanks to JE:
ONE of the terror suspects detained in Britain last week over an alleged plot to bomb transatlantic flights was involved in helping victims of the July 7 bus and tube bombs in London last year.Umar Islam, then a ticket inspector on London buses, helped search for bombs on other buses and assisted victims of the Tavistock Square bus bomb to safety.
Further details emerged yesterday of some of the 23 British Muslims arrested under Britain's new anti-terrorism laws last week.
The Sun newspaper reported that the actions of Islam, 28, a former Rastafarian who converted to Islam, had been "at dramatic odds" with allegations he was involved in the latest terror plot.
"Immediately after the bombs, he was sent to Liverpool Street - which could easily have been another target area because it is in the financial district," the newspaper quoted a colleague as saying.
"It was where buses were terminating and he joined others in checking under the seats for suspect packages.
"He was briefed in evacuation and security procedures, and was making sure the public did not go where they shouldn't. Basically, he was helping to marshall the buses and trying to sort-out the chaos. Whatever his beliefs, he did a great job. He was certainly committed to what he was doing, you couldn't fault him at all. On that day he was trying to save lives, not destroy them."...
Newspapers also published the photograph of Abdul Waheed who, as Don Stewart-Whyte, had smoked cannabis and drunk at nightclubs until his recent conversion to Islam.
Ruth Kelly, the minister for communities, yesterday met leaders from the Islamic community who urged her to consider the introduction of "sharia" family law for Muslims in an attempt to prevent them joining extremist groups. The group also asked Ms Kelly for separate public holidays for Muslims.
"who urged her to consider the introduction of "sharia" family law for Muslims in an attempt to prevent them joining extremist groups."
They always overplay their hand, don't they?
If they want sharia, deport them to that Islamic cesspool, err, paradise of Bangladesh.
And I'll bet you that they'll get what they want.
Maybe the Brits should look into WHY he was searching for unexploded bombs and whether or not he could have been involved in ways other than "...trying to save lives".
Absolutely right, Jay. If they want sharia and Muslim public holidays, they know exactly where they can go to get them.
And the sooner they do, the better it will be for Britain.
What exactly is 'sharia family law'?
Multiple wives, perhaps?
And forced marriages?
Perhaps even slavery? (Nasty surprise for the unsuspecting au pair there!).
What about the chopping off of hands and feet for those caught thieving?
And, of course, stoning, probably in the back garden, for daughters who have been raped.
And who does it apply to? Does a (non-muslim) burglar run the risk of having his hands removed if he is rash enough to break into a Mohammedan house?
Having halal meat allowed is bad enough; this must be stopped.
A convert from Rastafarianism, eh? This seemingly pacific "religion" believes that white men are the inherently evil miscegnated decendants of extra-terrestrial genetic experiments. See for yourself at:
http://com1.runboard.com/bundergroundvoices.fbeltwaysnipertrial.t53
It was only a matter of time before the drug-deluded Rasta "hashishins" gravitated toward terrorism and mayhem.
A lot of young people like Islam because they give up drugs, and put their recovery down to Islam-shame they can't find a better source of motivation. In interview its pretty much the only thing Muslim Rap bands go on about-not taking drugs-great advert for Islam.
"We feel so excluded from society. Now can we please have sharia law? Surely that would help?" It's like the letter muslim community leaders sent to UK ministers threatening more terrorist attacks unless Britain changes its foreign policy. It's truly amazing how they give themselves away. And truly astounding how it's only the BBC/Guardian pc brigade who can't see though their scheming. Or do they only pretend they can't see through this endless muslim subterfuge and posturing as victims? In that case what is their agenda?