Sharia Law Enforcement Campaign in London
Hardline Muslims trying to enforce Sharia law in London from abstention to amputation
It's been hearing how they want to instill their tough code on the capital
So we are here to tell you that Islam and the Sharia is unstoppable in Europe
stoning for adultery
Cutting off hands for stealing death for renouncing Islam
This group of men is trying to enforce Sharia law in the UK
They've started a campaign to make certain areas of London and other cities Islamic law controlled zones
starting with Walthamstow East London
Muslims will become only good and forbidding evil presenting Islam as an alternative to the Muslim and the non-muslim community
Ultimately, we believe the Muslims can live together trade according to the Sharia
Resolve their problems according to the Sharia and even police themselves for a large extent
Hopefully one day to have Islamic Emirates which will have authority locally security locally and even provide welfare locally
Chowdhury and his friends are fly-posting parts of London with large Muslim populations
they want to ban drinking gambling and
Playing music and they say they've got bands of young men ready to patrol and enforce Sharia law by any means
Now that enforcement will not initially be in on the level of inviting and forbidden verbally
But if someone has the capability to forbid what in a sense would be evil like pornography or prostitution
He should do so
By that you mean?
Of course, I believe that our prostitutes that are near the mosque should be run out of the area
These Muslims say British society is broken riddled with drugs crime and prostitution
Because of that they firmly believe members of the communities. They're targeting will welcome Sharia law
But the word on the street about the campaign tells a different story
comes down to if you don't like the laws of the place you live find somewhere where you do appreciate the laws and and
All of these things are completely legal in this country, this is not India or Pakistan. This is England
We've got our own laws people haven't got a right to come in here and bring their laws in here
Well, I think that of course nothing but trouble
Councillor Martin Eason agrees saying this could destroy community cohesion
We've got squads going around the borough taking down the posters as soon as they put up
Because we do not want these posters around our borough
They do not represent the views of our borough and that they have no place in Waltham Forest
Citizen equality campaigners say the Sharia supporters shouldn't be considered a religious movement
But a far-right political organization with a poster campaign designed to divide and conquer communities
The danger lies in dividing people
Dividing communities creating mistrust and particularly among from non-muslims towards moderate Muslims
I think this is part of their aim is to create mistrust so they can then turn to moderate Muslims and say look everyone hates you
We're your friend turn to us and it's a very very dangerous thing and it's a political tactic to
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