There is no coexisting with Islam.
Via SBTV:
Ramadan is a time of spiritual reflection for the Muslim community and during the holy month donations to international aid organisations soar.
Islamic Relief, Britain’s biggest Islamic charity, is running a campaign to recognise the great work aid organisations have accomplished over the past 15 years – helping halve the number of those in extreme poverty – while also recognising so many are in need of help.
Subhan Allah – meaning “glory to God” in Arabic – will feature prominently on buses in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bradford and Leicester. “We want to celebrate the fact that extreme poverty has been halved and give thanks for the opportunity that Ramadan provides to give generously in support of people in need,” said Islamic Relief’s UK Director Imran Madden.
Internationale aid regularly makes headlines but they’re generally not positive – as a quick Google search will show.
“In a sense this could be called a climate change campaign because we want to change the negative climate around international aid and around the Muslim community in this country,” said Madden.
The advertisements will feature on 180 London buses from May 23 ahead of Ramadan, which takes place between June 6 and July 7.
England cricketer Moeen Ali backs the initiative, saying: “This campaign is a great way to get people talking about the meaning of Ramadan – a special month that’s not only about fasting but also about spiritual reflection and giving to those less fortunate. I hope it will encourage debate and increase understanding.”
But the campaign has drawn criticism from Christian groups who fear their own religion is being increasingly censored while allowances are made for Islam.
Last year Odeon, Cineworld and Vue cinemas refused to show an advert featuring the Lord’s Prayer, while a Christian group was banned in 2012 from running a bus advert promoting “gay conversion therapy”.
Andrea Williams, head of Christian Concern, said that allowing Islamic adverts while banning Christian ones reflected a “disproportionate fear” about the Christian message in the face of worries about critiquing Islam.