Discussions about Islamist terrorism, radicalisation and British Muslims have dominated both the news and the political agenda in the UK in recent weeks. When David Cameron called on the Muslim community in Britain not to “quietly condone” terrorism, he fuelled a passionate debate about collective responsibility and religion, and caused many to wonder how much the prime minister understands about the true nature of Islam in the UK.
The debate raises many questions, but very few are ever put to British Muslims themselves, so we are inviting you to tell your own stories.
What do you think when someone refers to the “Muslim community”? How do you feel about the way Islam is discussed in the media? What do you feel is most misunderstood about you because of your beliefs? How has your religion influenced your life?
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