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July 30, 2005

An Islamic fundamentalist???

Over the past three weeks the general atmosphere and people’s attitudes towards the Muslim community in London and elsewhere in the UK has changed dramatically. I have never felt this before. Even after 11/09, when the twin towers were destroyed, the British public kept their cool and continued life in much the same way. It’s very different now.

 Since the ‘terrorist attacks’ in London on the 7/7/05 anywhere I go, whether it’s a trip to the local newsagent, a trip to London on the coach, or just for a walk in the park, I seem to have everyone’s eyes firmly fixed on me. It’s really bizarre . Last weekend I went to London and as I was planning to stay for a few days. I decided to take a few things with me in a small but spacious bag. When I got on the coach, I felt that I should keep my bag close to me to prevent people on the bus feeling intimidated and uneasy. A few moments later the bus driver asked us to place our bags in the special luggage compartment on the front of the coach. As I got up to do this about 8 people around me almost jumped out if their seats. I smiled at them and sat back down and squashed the bag under my feet instead.

 I have been labelled as an Islamic fundamentalist just because of my appearance. Society sees me as a threat. It’s one the most hurtful and uncomfortable things in the world to be an outcast in society. And for what? Because a few insane individuals have resorted to violence and murder as a way of seeking revenge on the West. In actual fact what they have done has caused not only friction but perhaps increased hatred towards the Muslims in Britain and there is absolutely nothing we can do about it.

 The world is becoming an unjust place to live in.

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July 14, 2005

2 minute silence

Today, one week after the tragic bombings in London, at precisely 12.00 noon GMT millions across Europe paid a two minute silent tribute to the 52 victims.

Photo from MSN news

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July 9, 2005

Birthday surprise!

                                          Happy Birthday dearest!!!!

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July 8, 2005

London's Catastrophe

 

I’ve had a week of mixed emotions. Wednesday brought me delight when I heard on the radio, as I worked, that London will be hosting the Olympics in 2012. All my colleagues were ecstatic. We compared what our age would be just 7 years from now, trying to predict where we would be, what we would be doing. Less than 24 hours later we were horrified to hear about the catastrophe that hit London, from the same radio which brought us delight the day before. I wonder whether the people who lost their lives so tragically yesterday were also planning for the Olympics. Were they excited too? Did they ever even imagine that their lives would be over a few hours later in such a way?

I feel for the families who’ve lost their loved ones. But I feel even more for the 700 innocent people injured yesterday. They will have to live with what has happened to them. They are the ones who have nightmares and recall every second of what happened on the bus/train, the screams, the darkness, the smoke, the smell of burning flesh, the blood and…

The loss of innocent lives is witnessed everyday in many countries in one form or another. When will this violence and blood shed end? When will the display of power end? Why can’t we live in peace? WHY?

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