Lal Masjid of Bradistan(Little Pakistan) UK
By Dil Nawaz • Dec 14th, 2009 • Category: Misc • 15 CommentsThis Lal Masjid, actually a converted old Victorian church, built (originally) in Yorkshire stone is just like the other inconspicuous buildings lining the Leeds road Bradford moor, Bradistan an area famous for posh Pakistani curry restaurants competing with wilmslow road Manchester for the title of Curry Capital of the North of England.
But I am talking about this “Lal Masjid on Bradford moor” which looks like any other mosque in Bradford is no ordinary mosque, certainly not like the RED MOSQUE IN ISLAMABAD. The high security door, wired and reinforced windows are unlike the other mosques in Bradford. Not so long ago, actually just before 9/11 when Usama bin Laden had not attained his current cult mafia-celebrity status, some hot headed young Muslim born again Tableeghi (read Evangelical) lads used to pump up the sound while passing this “Red mosque” their car stereos deafening the street with anthems “ Islam’s hero number one, my leader USA-MA Bin Laden” just to annoy the gate keeper and the administration of this Masjid, but other than those isolated incidents, this red mosque perfectly integrated into Bradford Muslim community, no one can tell the difference between those who visit this “Lal Masjid” or other mainstream mosques in Bradford.But why where the Muslim youth against this Lal Masjid.
The large Muslim (Pakistani) community does not discriminate against those who worship at this Red mosque. Their common cultural, linguistic reference remains Pakistani Punjabi /Mirpuri. their relations ,marriage ceremonies and eid celebrations remain focal point of the community.
Before one might be tempted to think that I am talking about “Shia” sect, which is constantly in news in Iraq and Pakistan, suffering the attacks perpetrated by “terrorist” clan of Wahabi (loyalist Paramilitary of Saudi Royals) and Al Qaeda operatives, I am not. its another story how supposedly sworn enemies namely Bin Laden construction crew and Al Saud clan with its kick backs of defence deals that stretch from Thatcher to blairite era, can cooperate in Iraq and Pakistan to pursue the evil agenda of purifying the muslim world of “infidel” Shias and Iranian influence.
Well in Bradistan Shia are not considered a minority they are part of the mainstream(the local Islamic Hidayat TV is owned by Shia community). Contrary to what BNP and NF websites propagate; Bradistan is a culturally vibrant, ethnically diverse, and socially more integrated than some other cities of the UK.
Getting back to original discussion about “Lal Masjid”, which belongs to a religious minority within ethnic minority? Ahmadiyya religious sect, who like the African American “Nation of Islam” believe in their own Messiah ‘Prophet’(I have no interest in their prophet but every Pakistani and human being has basic Human Rights), are being persecuted in their native Pakistan for their ‘eccentric’ religious beliefs. Ahmadiyya community have found a safe haven in UK and Bradistan, the fellow Pakistanis have welcomed them with open hearts despite religious differences.
The community now runs a 24 hour satellite channel broadcasting their religious programmes world wide which even the Pakistani government cannot block off airwaves, local community leader Mr Bari Malik a former magistrate of the courts (an honour for Pakistanis) is a prominent Pakistani representative in local government and charities in Yorkshire.
While, back home in Pakistan Ahmadiyya fear prosecution in courts because of performing Muslim prayer rituals or identifying themselves with Muslim symbols. Punishments under the anti –ahmadiyya ordinance promulgated by military dictator General Zia ul Haq in 1984 range from 3 years(for Islamic ritual) to death penalty for blasphemy.
Although Ahmadiyya community themselves practice a ultra orthodox set of beliefs (and believe in 19th century Punjabi- British civil servant turned Messiah or a folklore ‘Prophet’), but the community gave Pakistani nation some of the most renowned international celebrities, like the only nobel laureate that Pakistan produced Dr Abdul Salam who revolutionised the world of physics by discovering the “weak force theory”.
http://dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=20076\27\story_27-6-2007_pg7_12
Dr Salam and many war heroes who sacrificed their lives for Pakistani Army alongwith first foreign minister Sir Zafarullah Khan and their legacies were officially disowned by the government after enacting that draconian law of religious bigotry. Surprise surprise the current liberal PPP could not find time to strike the draconian laws off the statute books.
Its Ironical that the head of pro Taliban alliance (JUI) in Parliament and Mualana Fazal ur Rehman undergoing angioplasty after a heart attack insisted on being treated by one of the world’s best heart surgeons Dr Mubashar Ahmed – a Pakistani expatriate , a Ahmadi by religion. Fazal Ul Rehman and his late father mufti mehmood were instrumental in forcing the state to declare Ahmadiyya as non muslim, sometimes its takes medical science to tear the layers of discrimination and bigotry , I hope Mualana at least sent a thank you note to his doctor after recovery.
Sometimes at summer Asian Mela, lads weaving Pakistani flags and wearing their Burberry designer hooded tops chant “proud to be Bradistani”
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“Ahmadiyya religious sect, who like the African American “Nation of Islam” believe in their own Messiah ‘Prophet’”
No, Ahmadiyya Muslim believe in the same Messiah that the Holy Prophet prophesised …if you are going to be a bigot do it some other way.
“Ahmadiyya religious sect, who like the African American “Nation of Islam” believe in their own Messiah ‘Prophet’”
Read here you bigot Dil Nawaz: http://www.alislam.org/topics/messiah/index.php
…and can you stop writing about Ahmadi Muslim if you can’t present facts in a neutral way.
“Ahmadiyya religious sect, who like the African American “Nation of Islam” believe in their own Messiah ‘Prophet’”
Read here you bigot Dil Nawaz: alislam.org/topics/messiah/index.php
…and can you stop writing about Ahmadi Muslim if you can’t present facts in a neutral way.
“the fellow Pakistanis have welcomed them with open hearts despite religious differences.”
This is hardly true, although British Law will kick the back side of local Pakistanis if they committed any overt religious discrimination. Mosques, any mosques Sunni, Shia, Ahmadi, are safe in Britain unlike in Pakistan.
“every Pakistani and human being has basic Human Rights”
Ahmadi Muslims don’t need patronizing from a bigot like you. Those who burned Ahmadi mosques are getting their own mosques attacked, those who persecuted Ahmadis are getting themselves killed…those who insulted Ahamdis now have the whole world spits on their religion of terror and hate and their country. Allah has taken revenge for Ahmadis Muslims Himself and will keep Ahmadi Muslms in his protection as always.
Bigots like you can keep their alligator tears to themselves.
Does this mean that if enyone donot believe in Qadiani religion,he becomes a bigot.For Godsake the guy is trying to help Ahmedis give him a break
Oh pls cum off this childish games of religious fighting what has pakistan got from fighting in shia sunni ahmadi only terrorism is benefiting at end of day we r all pakis
“Does this mean that if enyone donot believe in Qadiani religion,he becomes a bigot.”
Where does it say this in any of my comments? You bigot. Read before you reply.
“For Godsake the guy is trying to help Ahmedis give him a break”
I have explained Ahmadi Muslims don’t need “help” from someone like him.
Please please HELP YPURSELF. You need your help more than anyone else. Your religion is spit upon by the whole world. Everyone calls your religion, religion of terror and for good reason. Try to fix it. If this is the best you can do what help you can give to anyone else?
Free-Thinkers, appreciate your views.
“For Godsake the guy is trying to help Ahmedis give him a break”
Help this;
Pakistan market blast ‘kills at least 20′
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/8413579.stm
“For Godsake the guy is trying to help Ahmedis give him a break”
Help this;
Pakistan market blast ‘kills at least 20′
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/8413579.stm
This guy Umairo1 got inferiority complex about Ahmedis see how 8/10 comments are his.Tell u what mate Ahmedis are not centre of the world attention.Donot try to promote this post by commenting again and again. we r bored yes on MTA uncle tahir ahmed 4th one looked educated and spoke good english, this uncle masroor ahmed the 5th one new khalifa is like a villege pando school master.
Ahmadis write a post and then comment against it to promote it.I think this guy dil nawaz is a secret ahmedi agent and using umair01 to spread religion
Free-Thinkers: Go fix your mental sunni religion of hate and terror… blowing up everyone including Sunnis….All of you have become mental retards following your terrorist Sunni religion.
Spain jails 11 “men” for jihad plot
Spain’s anti-terrorism court has convicted 11 men of South Asian origin, mostly Pakistanis, in connection with a plot to stage suicide attacks in the Barcelona metro last year….
news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/asians-jailed-over-planned-metro-attack-20091215-ksm3.html
Why is this man abusing others. Ahmedi religion advocates peace.Love to all hatred to none. Did u forget Mirza sahib teaching.Shame on your views Umairo1
pls donot insult muslims whether ahmedi or sunni if you cannot take criticism donot comment.