National Secular SocietyMore than half the population thinks Islam is incompatible with British values. Megan Manson says there is much evidence to support this view – but Muslims who promote more liberal interpretations of their religion are being silenced.


A recent poll has found over half – 53% - of Brits think Islam is not compatible with British values.

In response, Imam Sabah Ahmedi commented this view "stems from a lack of understanding of Islam". Guardian commentator Zoe Williams said she was "stunned" by the findings, putting them down to the "effects of Islamophobia".

But this poll should force us to face an uncomfortable truth. Many ideas taught in mosques and by preachers are, undeniably, incompatible with British values.

Over the years, the National Secular Society has documented numerous examples of divisive and discriminatory dogma being spouted by Islamic organisations. They include preachers in Britain's mosques expressing derogatory views about Jews; saying same-sex attraction is a "disease" and signposting content calling for the execution of gay people; openly expressing hostility towards non-Muslims and the western world; and promoting misogynistic ideas, including that men can hit wives who refuse sex.

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Is Islam Compatible With British Values?

National Secular SocietyMore than half the population thinks Islam is incompatible with British values. Megan Manson says there is much evidence to support this view – but Muslims who promote more liberal interpretations of their religion are being silenced.


A recent poll has found over half – 53% - of Brits think Islam is not compatible with British values.

In response, Imam Sabah Ahmedi commented this view "stems from a lack of understanding of Islam". Guardian commentator Zoe Williams said she was "stunned" by the findings, putting them down to the "effects of Islamophobia".

But this poll should force us to face an uncomfortable truth. Many ideas taught in mosques and by preachers are, undeniably, incompatible with British values.

Over the years, the National Secular Society has documented numerous examples of divisive and discriminatory dogma being spouted by Islamic organisations. They include preachers in Britain's mosques expressing derogatory views about Jews; saying same-sex attraction is a "disease" and signposting content calling for the execution of gay people; openly expressing hostility towards non-Muslims and the western world; and promoting misogynistic ideas, including that men can hit wives who refuse sex.

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4 comments:

  1. The concerns expressed in the main body of the article are amplified throughout Europe. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) have expressed clear concerns about the incompatibility of Sharia law. Sharia is not compatible with European values, and as the article points out --authorities -especially police often do not pursue offenses -like sexual assaults or domestic abuse or hate crimes if their origin is from an Islamic dimension.

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    1. Christy,

      It says a lot when you point that out, you are immediately accused of being 'Islamophobic' when the actual discussion should be around Islamofascism.

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    2. Sharia law should have the same status of the rules of a golf club. If you are a member of the club you can abide by them. All religious laws should be treated likewise. They should be be human rights compliant and have no standing as a legal arbiter when it comes to dealing with matters under the criminal code. Maryam Namazie has been to the fore in pushing the One Law For All project - this is an attempt to curb encroachments into the legal sphere by Sharia. A secular society must operate under secular law.
      I think circumcision other than for medical reasons should be prohibited by the law.

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    3. Unacceptable to islamofacsists Anthony, you WILL obey by their laws or face taxation, forced conversion or execution. That's their benevolent and magnanimous offer to you.

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