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Anjem Choudhary Hated the Very Essence of Democracy – That is Why He Attacked Councillors
August 26, 2016 By Faith Matters

Anjem Choudhary Hated the Very Essence of Democracy – That is Why He Attacked Councillors

The Director of Faith Matters, Fiyaz Mughal, writes about the intimidation and inflammatory nature of the actions of Anjem Choudhary and his young coterie of followers, in targeting elected councillors. Anjem Choudhary has finally been brought to justice. One of the most infamous Islamist faces on TV screens across the globe, this Pied Piper of […]

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Who is an extremist? UK faces legal challenge over strategy to stop radicals
August 17, 2016 By Faith Matters

Who is an extremist? UK faces legal challenge over strategy to stop radicals

To his detractors, including the British government, Salman Butt is an extremist whose views on Islam fly in the face of Britain’s values and help foster an atmosphere where young Muslims can be radicalised by militants. Even though he is not accused of supporting militant groups or violence, the British authorities believe it is only […]

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Radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary guilty of inviting support for IS
August 16, 2016 By Faith Matters

Radical Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary guilty of inviting support for IS

Anjem Choudary, Britain’s most high-profile Islamist preacher whose followers have been linked to numerous militant plots across the world, has been found guilty of inviting support for Islamic State. Choudary, 49, was convicted at London’s Old Bailey court of using online lectures and messages to encourage support for the banned group which controls large parts […]

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