.... The problem with the definition is, as has been suggested, it might also catch (for example) somebody like Tehmina Kazi from the group, British Muslims for Secular Democracy. She is a secular liberal democrat, who opposes Islamist political parties and organises against hate preachers, while promoting positive social action such as addressing poverty in Muslim communities.
In doing all this, I am sure she would say, she was motivated by her faith. A similar thing might be said of many of my Muslim friends, who have put themselves on the line, again and again in the struggle against hate preachers, antisemites, and Islamist political parties – and some of whom see what they are doing as an imperative as part and parcel of putting Islamic principles into action. [Lucy Lips, Harry’s Place] Read more
