British Muslims for Secular Democracy (bmsd) welcomes the Government's announcement of further details relating to the Counter-terrorism review
	Published: 14/07/2010

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Think global act local: A study of the political choices of British Muslim students British Muslims have come under intense scrutiny post 9/11. This is partly because some are drawn to extremist ideologies and activities, and partly because countless other British citizens (including some people of infl uence), see all followers of Islam as the enemy within, to watch and fear.... Download the PDF to read more

Advice for schools Brief guidance for handling Muslim parental concern Since the contemporary world has become so globalised, it is inevitable that we will be living in an increasingly multi-cultural and multi-faith society.. Download the PDF to read more

LATEST NEWS:

bmsd appoints new Chair

"It is with great regret that we announce that Yasmin Alibhai-Brown has stepped down as Chair of British Muslims for Secular Democracy, for personal reasons. However, she will remain a trustee of BMSD and we would like to thank her for being a dynamic Chair who greatly enhanced BMSD's stature and public profile.  bmsd staff and trustees strongly appreciate her wonderful contribution, and look forward to her continuing association with bmsd.

The Board of Trustees has appointed former Vice-Chair Nasreen Rehman as the new Chair, while Dr Shaaz Mahboob will continue in his role as Vice-Chair."

bmsd brings together a diverse group of Muslim democrats from a variety of ethnic and social backgrounds. Founded in 2006, we want to challenge perceptions, ideas and current thinking about British Muslims as a collectivity and the issues that affect the wider society. bmsd is not a theological group but one that advocates civic engagement and good citizenship. We are not concerned with judging or being judged on the basis of religious practice. If you call yourself a ‘Muslim’, you are most welcome to be a part of our movement. If you are non-Muslim, we equally welcome your association.

bmsd is about social inclusion, co-existence and harmony. Together we can all make a difference. It is now time to work towards this goal. bmsd aims to:

• Raise awareness within British Muslims and the wider public, of democracy particularly ‘secular democracy’ helping to contribute to a shared vision of citizenship (the separation of faith and state, so faiths exert no undue influence on policies and there is a shared public space).
• Encourage religious understanding and harmony, respect for different systems of beliefs, and encourage an understanding and celebration of the variety of Muslim cultures, values and traditions which are present in British society.