Category: Statements

Statements

Statement – Finsbury Park attack

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the victims and families of all those affected by the attack in Finsbury Park. This was a cowardly and shameful act of barbarism. It is particularly galling that it occurred as worshippers were leaving their mosque, following an evening of prayers and reflection on God's
Statements

Statement – Westminster attacks

The Muslim community in Luton stands together with London to express our sadness at the senseless loss of lives in Westminster today. We extend our sympathy and condolences to all those who are grieving for loved one’s tonight; and those injured and traumatised by this barbaric and depraved act of violence. We
Statements

Statement – attack on Coptic chapel

Dear Bishop Angaelos, We are writing to express our deep sadness at the senseless loss of lives in a terrorist attack which took place this weekend at a Coptic Orthodox chapel, adjacent to St Mark’s Cathedral in Cairo. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the victims during
Statements

Prevent position

Following the introduction of the Prevent Duty and the Counter Extremism Strategy of October 2015, the Muslim community in Luton, through its main representatives, the Luton Council of Mosques (LCM), the Sunni Council of Mosques (SCM) and the Luton Shia Community alongside other community organisations, approached Luton Borough Council (LBC) to discuss
Events, Statements

Open letter to Britain First

To Britain First, Members of your organisation decided to come and demonstrate in our town again this weekend. This is the third time in less than a year. A large representative group of Lutonians expressed their views to you in a statement last year when we heard of your intention to march
Events, Islamophobia, Statements

Response to far right demonstration in Luton

The community of Luton is disappointed that Britain First has chosen to come to our town to express views which we consider to be harmful and divisive to all our communities. As proud members of the Luton community we strongly oppose this action. Luton has had to endure many such demonstrations over the years, all
Events, Statements

Thanks to the Christian community

Christian and Muslim community members, including representatives from the Sunni and Luton Councils of Mosques as well as Luton Council of Faiths, gathered in the Bury Park Area of Luton today to express their solidarity and commitment to working together to oppose extremism following yesterday’s flash demonstration in Luton by Britain First.
Events, Statements

2011 AGM Report

Following a busy year of activity, the outgoing Luton Mosques secretary presented activities, local mosques have been busy with over the last 12 months. This presentation captures an overview of the strategic workstreams, partnerships and key achievements. Luton Mosques annual report 2010-2011
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