Guidance to affiliates on security

Recent publicity about the group “Britain First” and the disgraceful events in the mosques in Bradford, have led me to drop you a line. I would want you to know that they certainly do not represent the Christian community in this country, and that we do not recognise their brand of “Christianity”. 

Recent intrusions to masjids (mosques) by a far right group in some areas of the UK have been condemned by the Federation of Muslim Organisations (FMO) as irresponsible and highly provocative.

Suleman Nagdi, Public Relations Officer for the FMO said, “The actions of the Britain First group when they entered masjids and intimidated members of the congregation will do nothing to help build better relations between communities. All places of worship are sacred spaces and must be treated with respect and courtesy...