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Muslims mark special birthday
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| The parade to mark the birthday of Prophet Mohammed makes its way along North Street |
The Prophet Muhammad's birthday on Sunday saw one of the biggest-ever gatherings of Muslims in Keighley.
More than 3,000 people from the town and surrounding areas took part in the annual procession.
The aim was to present a message of unity, peace, love, togetherness, respect and care for neighbours.
The procession was organised by Keighley Muslim Association and began and ended at the group's Central Jamia Mosque, in Emily Street. Afterwards the walkers went inside to hear Islamic scholars tell stories about different aspects of the life of the Holy Prophet.
Sajid Khan, the association's community liaison officer, said: "The most important part is focusing upon the character of the Prophet, on his teachings, sufferings, and how he forgave even his most bitter enemies.
"Muslims think about the leadership of the Prophet, his bravery, wisdom, preaching and his final triumph over the Meccans."
The procession took in Lawkholme Lane, North Street, Cavendish Street and Bradford Road. The procession was headed by the Chief Imam, Professor Syed Ahmed Hussain Tirmazi from Halifax, Pir Syed Delaar Hussain Shah from the Ghousia Mosque in Keighley, Hafiz Mouin Uddin, Hafiz Abdul Kadar and minister John Hudson from the Keighley Shared Church.
9:27am Thursday 20th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Peter Anness, Toronto, Canada on 3:01pm Fri 21 Mar 08
[quote]The aim was to present a message of unity, peace, love, togetherness, respect and care for neighbours.[/quote]
I know of elderly people in Keighley who are "non-Muslim" and are shown all of these characteristics from their Muslim friends and neighbours. They are visited often to ensure they're okay and invited into Muslim homes to participate in celebrations etc. Perhap we can ALL learn from these values?
The aim was to present a message of unity, peace, love, togetherness, respect and care for neighbours.
I know of elderly people in Keighley who are "non-Muslim" and are shown all of these characteristics from their Muslim friends and neighbours. They are visited often to ensure they're okay and invited into Muslim homes to participate in celebrations etc. Perhap we can ALL learn from these values?
Posted by: Worth Valley Observer on 9:41pm Fri 21 Mar 08
Peter, I know of elderly people in Keighley who are also "non Muslim" who are equally if not more shown hospitality beyond recognition, they are called neighbours, and they are white. Do you think perhaps we can ALL learn from these values too?
Peter, I know of elderly people in Keighley who are also "non Muslim" who are equally if not more shown hospitality beyond recognition, they are called neighbours, and they are white. Do you think perhaps we can ALL learn from these values too?
Posted by: james, crossroads on 10:06am Sat 22 Mar 08
Peter.
You start off by informing us of elderly people you know who are shown respect by their Muslim neighbours and then go on to insult us by adding "maybe we can all learn from these values", just who do you think you are, I know of an entire Nation that opened its doors, and with open arms welcomed thousands upon thousands of Muslims into our country to work and make a better life for themselves and for us, I seriously question your motives for making such a statement, I believe it is because you see something that is becoming more evident these days and you are afraid to confront it, dont worry, stay in Canada.
Peter.
You start off by informing us of elderly people you know who are shown respect by their Muslim neighbours and then go on to insult us by adding "maybe we can all learn from these values", just who do you think you are, I know of an entire Nation that opened its doors, and with open arms welcomed thousands upon thousands of Muslims into our country to work and make a better life for themselves and for us, I seriously question your motives for making such a statement, I believe it is because you see something that is becoming more evident these days and you are afraid to confront it, dont worry, stay in Canada.
Posted by: nick, huddersfiled on 6:42pm Sat 22 Mar 08
i believe we should give the muslims a chance becuse at the end of the day there message was to bring unity and love. and they are really nice people. and the prophet himself was really nice himself from what i have heard and read. so i think everyone should just give the muslims a chance.
i believe we should give the muslims a chance becuse at the end of the day there message was to bring unity and love. and they are really nice people. and the prophet himself was really nice himself from what i have heard and read. so i think everyone should just give the muslims a chance.
Posted by: kiran, kly on 9:49pm Sun 23 Mar 08
get a lyf peter and i agree with u nick.
get a lyf peter and i agree with u nick.
Posted by: mac, a better place on 7:58am Mon 24 Mar 08
everybody has a right to their opinion i personally have bad memories with so called muslims and so have my children afraid to go out at night and bullied at school i believe they are racist towards us.i personally have had a gutfull so decided to take my family to a place where there is no racial hatred.
everybody has a right to their opinion i personally have bad memories with so called muslims and so have my children afraid to go out at night and bullied at school i believe they are racist towards us.i personally have had a gutfull so decided to take my family to a place where there is no racial hatred.
Posted by: FAZ, Keighley on 8:28pm Tue 25 Mar 08
[quote][bold]mac[/bold] wrote:
everybody has a right to their opinion i personally have bad memories with so called muslims and so have my children afraid to go out at night and bullied at school i believe they are racist towards us.i personally have had a gutfull so decided to take my family to a place where there is no racial hatred.[/quote] As a muslim i agree with u all as i believe we are loving people but 1 thing mac as a muslim u are not allowed to hit anyone therefore they must be hypocrites who walk in gangs and cause problems for the good people. They are just a minority and i agree with you they are bad but you also have to agree that [bold]some white people do be racist to asians as well mate so im sorry you went through the pain but there are some shamefull people in our area.
mac wrote:
everybody has a right to their opinion i personally have bad memories with so called muslims and so have my children afraid to go out at night and bullied at school i believe they are racist towards us.i personally have had a gutfull so decided to take my family to a place where there is no racial hatred.
As a muslim i agree with u all as i believe we are loving people but 1 thing mac as a muslim u are not allowed to hit anyone therefore they must be hypocrites who walk in gangs and cause problems for the good people. They are just a minority and i agree with you they are bad but you also have to agree that some white people do be racist to asians as well mate so im sorry you went through the pain but there are some shamefull people in our area.
Posted by: Confused, Keighley on 11:53am Sat 29 Mar 08
Why must every story on this website get hijacked by either BNP members or BNP sympathisers? I remember a time when the Keighley nes was a newspaper, reporting on the local goings on but now it appears to be a forum for local politicians to 'have a go' at each other and a soap-box for every 'wrong-thinking' racist to peddle there naive, ill thought out ramblings. 3000 muslims marched through Keighley to celebrate the birth of the prophet muhammad? Read it and move on. The way some of the people in this town carry on makes me sick.
Why must every story on this website get hijacked by either BNP members or BNP sympathisers? I remember a time when the Keighley nes was a newspaper, reporting on the local goings on but now it appears to be a forum for local politicians to 'have a go' at each other and a soap-box for every 'wrong-thinking' racist to peddle there naive, ill thought out ramblings. 3000 muslims marched through Keighley to celebrate the birth of the prophet muhammad? Read it and move on. The way some of the people in this town carry on makes me sick.
Posted by: not confused, otley on 2:23pm Sat 29 Mar 08
Confused.
You really are confused arent you, if the statements made on this website, set up so free speech can be enjoyed by all, upset your naive little world, then may I suggest that you take a pill and go and lay your head on a pillow for a little while until you calm down, if that doesnt work, they say Bingley is a nice place to live these days.
Confused.
You really are confused arent you, if the statements made on this website, set up so free speech can be enjoyed by all, upset your naive little world, then may I suggest that you take a pill and go and lay your head on a pillow for a little while until you calm down, if that doesnt work, they say Bingley is a nice place to live these days.
Posted by: The late fandango on 5:57pm Sat 29 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Confused[/bold] wrote:
Why must every story on this website get hijacked by either BNP members or BNP sympathisers? I remember a time when the Keighley nes was a newspaper, reporting on the local goings on but now it appears to be a forum for local politicians to 'have a go' at each other and a soap-box for every 'wrong-thinking' racist to peddle there naive, ill thought out ramblings. 3000 muslims marched through Keighley to celebrate the birth of the prophet muhammad? Read it and move on. The way some of the people in this town carry on makes me sick.[/quote] Haven't you noticed the local elections are looming Confused? By the way I have no political persuasion so is it okay if I reply to these online comments? The world has gone politics mad confused, but if you are confused you wouldn't know that.
Confused wrote:
Why must every story on this website get hijacked by either BNP members or BNP sympathisers? I remember a time when the Keighley nes was a newspaper, reporting on the local goings on but now it appears to be a forum for local politicians to 'have a go' at each other and a soap-box for every 'wrong-thinking' racist to peddle there naive, ill thought out ramblings. 3000 muslims marched through Keighley to celebrate the birth of the prophet muhammad? Read it and move on. The way some of the people in this town carry on makes me sick.
Haven't you noticed the local elections are looming Confused? By the way I have no political persuasion so is it okay if I reply to these online comments? The world has gone politics mad confused, but if you are confused you wouldn't know that.
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