Shahid Malik Quotes
The Muslim community here does feel under siege.
He is one of 4 Muslim Members of Parliament.
Shahid Malik, British Member of Parliament, Interview with Christiana Amanpour, CNN Amanpour Reports, January 21, 2007
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Just days before September 11. While in America, such a remark would just be considered an insensitive and inappropriate utterance, in France, he was brought before the courts and threatened with jail and a large monetary fine under a 1972 French law which bans hate speech. See {595311}
This is a noteworthy quotation for two reasons: First, it shows part of the motivation for his murderous acts. Second, it illustrates a unique characteristic of Islam. Most people in the world first view themselves nationally or tribally, then often locally or occupationally, and then religiously. Eg ‘I am a French, Parisian, attorney who is Christian. For many Muslims, they are first a Muslim and the other identities follow. Eg ‘I am a Muslim, Nigerian teacher.
At the time very few national leaders and still fewer politicians were willing to even criticize McCarthy or his methods. Flanders, in a great example of political courage, did so.
This quotation is used by many to illustrate the discrimination that Muslims face in America. The President and almost all other national leaders rejected ideas like this.
Disraeli was the 1st Earl of Beaconsfield
Shahid Rafique Malik is a British Labour Party politician, a Chairman in the Technology, Media and Telecom Sector, a Visiting Professor and Chair and Adviser to a number of non-profit organisations.
