The British Parliament is the mother of democracy. It is housed in an iconic building with its Big Ben looming 96 m high. The tower is recognised all over the world, the most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom and parliamentary democracy. Since the eleventh century it has been the home of English monarchs. It has been the centre stage of political conspiracies, crisis, and critical decisions for the British empire (where the sun never set). It’s a palace that has overseen and moulded the industrial and the technological revolution, legislated laws that have transformed a medieval English society into a forward-looking democratic society. A chamber that has changed the tide of human history many times mostly for good, but occasionally bad laws, that have led to moral and spiritual impoverishment of the society.
On sunny Tuesday afternoon 22nd February, we gathered to launch the Majestic Quran in Parliament. In December 2021, all 650 Parliamentarians and all 880 Lords were presented with a beautiful gift, the Majestic Quran. This was because it is a book that changes lives, a guidance for behaving kindly, and justly, respecting human rights and above mends the broken relationship with the Lord, the Creator.
Our purpose of offering the majestic Quran was to raise the awareness about the message and the mission of Islam. It would also help the parliamentarians to address the flood of misinformation spread by the media. We consider the message of the Quran to be a powerful tool for enhancing community relations and tackling Islamophobia. Alex Norris our local Nottingham MP kindly hosted the launch, whilst Lord Sheikh chaired it. Some of the MPs who attended the launch were: Rosie Winterton (Deputy speaker of the house), Afzal Khan, Khalid Mahmood, Naz Shah, Lillian Greenwood, Rahman Chishti, Qaisar Anum, Yasmin Qureshi, Mark Logan, Sam Tarry, Lord Hylton, Lord Sarfaraz, Lord Syed Kamall, Lord Wajid Khan. There were several senior Imams from London and elsewhere and many lovers of the Majestic Quran.
Most of those who spoke at the event agreed about the reality of the global village, where people need to live together in peace. The best solution is for people to inevitably turn to the Quran. The English readers of Quran are growing because of accessibility on internet, and boldness to explore the Divine book. Some speakers talked about islamophobia, a result of the intense polarisation in politics, rising extremism, and turmoil in economic and social life. This has created uncertainty, people want certainty. The Quran gives that certainty, they’re looking for meaning beyond material world. The Quran’s clearly explains the meaning and purpose of life. That’s why they’re turning to the Quran.
That’s why there is need for something to counter the severe strife they see in society and between nations. They’re fed up with hearing hate speech, now they want to listen to their Lord’s comforting words. The Majestic Quran is the perfect solution.
From listening to the parliamentarians, I concluded that British Muslim religious leaders must engage more with politicians, not to be politicians but to educate them about Islam and the message of the Quran. I saw openness, willingness to understand the Quran. My question is are we ready, do we have the know-how of doing so? Its possible and this has encouraged me to be bold and now give the Majestic Quran to all the 20,000 councillors in UK. Insha Allah. Will you support me? Umar ibn al-Khattab may Allah be pleased with him- narrated, “Allah raises the honour of people who serve this book and lowers the honour of those who are indifferent to it.” (Muslim) Tell me will you serve it?
The best among you is the one who learns and teaches the Quran,” the beloved Messenger
The Majestic Quran in Parliament
For promoting the message and the mission of the Quran, to improve the understanding of Muslims’ faith and tackle anti Muslim sentiments
The British Parliament is the mother of democracy. It is housed in an iconic building with its Big Ben looming 96 m high. The tower is recognised all over the world, the most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom and parliamentary democracy. Since the eleventh century it has been the home of English monarchs. It has been the centre stage of political conspiracies, crisis, and critical decisions for the British empire (where the sun never set). It’s a palace that has overseen and moulded the industrial and the technological revolution, legislated laws that have transformed a medieval English society into a forward-looking democratic society. A chamber that has changed the tide of human history many times mostly for good, but occasionally bad laws, that have led to moral and spiritual impoverishment of the society.
On sunny Tuesday afternoon 22nd February, we gathered to launch the Majestic Quran in Parliament. In December 2021, all 650 Parliamentarians and all 880 Lords were presented with a beautiful gift, the Majestic Quran. This was because it is a book that changes lives, a guidance for behaving kindly, and justly, respecting human rights and above mends the broken relationship with the Lord, the Creator.
Our purpose of offering the majestic Quran was to raise the awareness about the message and the mission of Islam. It would also help the parliamentarians to address the flood of misinformation spread by the media. We consider the message of the Quran to be a powerful tool for enhancing community relations and tackling Islamophobia. Alex Norris our local Nottingham MP kindly hosted the launch, whilst Lord Sheikh chaired it. Some of the MPs who attended the launch were: Rosie Winterton (Deputy speaker of the house), Afzal Khan, Khalid Mahmood, Naz Shah, Lillian Greenwood, Rahman Chishti, Qaisar Anum, Yasmin Qureshi, Mark Logan, Sam Tarry, Lord Hylton, Lord Sarfaraz, Lord Syed Kamall, Lord Wajid Khan. There were several senior Imams from London and elsewhere and many lovers of the Majestic Quran.
Most of those who spoke at the event agreed about the reality of the global village, where people need to live together in peace. The best solution is for people to inevitably turn to the Quran. The English readers of Quran are growing because of accessibility on internet, and boldness to explore the Divine book. Some speakers talked about islamophobia, a result of the intense polarisation in politics, rising extremism, and turmoil in economic and social life. This has created uncertainty, people want certainty. The Quran gives that certainty, they’re looking for meaning beyond material world. The Quran’s clearly explains the meaning and purpose of life. That’s why they’re turning to the Quran.
That’s why there is need for something to counter the severe strife they see in society and between nations. They’re fed up with hearing hate speech, now they want to listen to their Lord’s comforting words. The Majestic Quran is the perfect solution.
From listening to the parliamentarians, I concluded that British Muslim religious leaders must engage more with politicians, not to be politicians but to educate them about Islam and the message of the Quran. I saw openness, willingness to understand the Quran. My question is are we ready, do we have the know-how of doing so? Its possible and this has encouraged me to be bold and now give the Majestic Quran to all the 20,000 councillors in UK. Insha Allah. Will you support me? Umar ibn al-Khattab may Allah be pleased with him- narrated, “Allah raises the honour of people who serve this book and lowers the honour of those who are indifferent to it.” (Muslim) Tell me will you serve it?
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