Islam The Future For British Children

Islam: the future for British Children? On 6th June 2009, a successful Islamic Roadshow took place in the heart of Birmingham's city centre; various leaflets were distributed by sincere Muslims, pertaining to the Oneness of Almighty God as well as the splendour of Islamic Law i.e. Shari'ah; thought provoking discussions also took place with various members of the community who were attracted by the unique call of the Roadshow, and how it could solve many of the ills currently plaguing the British society including prostitution, abortion, drug abuse and general gang violence. Most notably, an 11 year old boy, named Sean, affirmed his allegiance to the pure message of Islam by proclaiming the Islamic testimony of faith i.e. that there is none truly worthy of worship except Allah and Muhammad (saw) is His Last and Final Messenger. Unfortunately, as is typical of the Western media, who deliberately twist factual events in favour of provocative sound bites it has come to our attention that much uproar has been caused in Britain as a result of this young boy's allegiance to al-Islam. It is recorded in Sahih Bukhari that the Final Messenger Muhammad (saw) said, "No child is born except on the natural disposition (Islam) and then his parents make him Jewish, Christian or Magian..." Verily, the simple and pure message of al-Islam is something which every person is born on and hence it should come as no surprise that Islam is the fastest growing belief on earth; Islam requests all mankind to fully submit their lives to the command of Almighty God alone, by following the example of the Final Messenger Muhammad (saw). Furthermore, it is well documented in the annals of Islamic history, that one of the close companions of the Messenger Muhammad (saw), Ali (ra), famously embraced Islam at the age of 10 at the behest of his tribe and familial ties; moreover it is the firm belief of every Muslim (as opposed to espousers of the concept of ‘original sin'), that every child is destined for paradise as there is no accountability for children prior to maturity, and consequently it is very natural for the youth of any society to renew this innate Islamic disposition that they were ultimately born with - just like 11-year old Sean. Undoubtedly, the recent rants of the British media have truly exposed the British government's crusade against Islam and the Muslims, who ironically see no problem with non-Christian children in infant and primary educational institutions being encouraged to sing Christian hymns, celebrate Christmas or partake in Easter festivities however, on the other hand, have a severe aversion to any child affiliating themselves to the Oneness of Almighty God as stipulated in Islam. Inshaa'allah (God Willing), as followers of Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama'ah we hope to continue these Islamic Roadshow's up and down the United Kingdom and provide the

British society with a real divine alternative to the corruption of manmade law, and offer a unique glimpse into what life under the Shari'ah would really be like.