COUNTER TERRORISM CONFERENCE 2018 IN MANCHESTER
Published: Saturday 21st July 2018 19:00
The Ramadhan Foundation in
partnership with the Sufi Shrine of Eidgah Sharif based in Rawalpindi Pakistan
recently held a Counter Terrorism Conference in Manchester on Thursday 12th
July 2018. It was an opportunity to remember the victims of the
Manchester Arena terrorist attack and pay tribute to the emergency services who
helped on that dreadful night. This was the second Counter Terrorism
Conference held in Manchester and marked a moment to reflect, mourn and re
commit ourselves to standing up against terrorism.
His Excellency Shaykh Hassan
Haseeb Ur Rehman has led the global response to terrorism through his lectures
across the world. He has gone to the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan
to denounce terrorism, their ideology of violence, those that support them
financially and those that remain silent. His lectures are viewed by
millions and he has inspired young Muslims away from terrorism and extremism to
a life of tolerance and peace.
We were deeply honoured to
welcome the Father and Grandmother of Manchester Arena Attack Olivia Campbell
Hardy, Andrew Hardy and Sharon Hardy to participate in the Conference and give
them an opportunity to see how much love and support there is in the Muslim
community for the victims and their families. Her Grandmother addressed
the Conference and urged people to replace hate with love.
The Assistant Chief Constable of
Greater Manchester Police Russ Jackson who is also the Head of NW Counter
Terrorism Unit updated the Conference on the work to bring justice for the
victims of the Arena attack and how Greater Manchester Police are leading the
fight against hate crimes.
The Chief Executive of the
Ramadhan Foundation Mr Mohammed Shafiq during his formal address offered his
support for the families of the victims and reaffirmed Islam’s total opposition
of terrorism and termed the terrorists as “enemies of Islam and Muslims”.
The Shadow Home Office Minister
Afzal Khan MP addressed the Conference and talked about the resilience of the
City of Manchester and the strength of our diversity.
The prominent Rabbi and leader of
the Jewish Community, Rabbi Warren Elf addressed the Conference and prayed for
peace and called for Muslims and Jews to stand together against hate crimes.
The Bishop of Salford and Leader
of the Roman Catholic Church Bishop John Arnold offered the Church’s support
for the Conference and said our communities are against terrorism, hate and
division.
Shaykh Hassan Haseeb ur Rehman
and Mohammed Shafiq presented a special award to Russ Jackson of GMP in
recognition of the work the emergency services did on that dreadful night and
since to keep us safe.
Shaykh Hassan Haseeb ur
Rehman, Custodian of the Sufi Shrine of Eidgah Sharif said:
“I stand before you to say we
as Muslims stand against terrorism, these vile people are enemies of Islam and
the whole of humanity. My mission in life is to promote tolerance and
peace, you can see from the thousands who attend my events in Pakistan there is
a yearning for the true message of Islam which is Peace and tolerance. I
am honoured to visit Manchester to remember the victims and their families of
the Manchester Arena attack and say we stand with you always”
Mr Mohammed Shafiq, CEO of the
Ramadhan Foundation said:
“This Counter Terrorism
Conference in Manchester is an opportunity to remember the victims and their
families. Terrorism is an evil crime and we affirmed our support for the
Police and authorities to keep our country safe. We stand against
terrorism but we also stand against hate crimes directed at any community and
there should be no doubt that we are stronger together.
Sharon Hardy, Grandmother of
Manchester Arena attack victim Olivia Campbell Hardy said:
Both me and Andrew are
honoured to be here at this conference, People are not born to hate and we want
to send out a message do not hate in the name of Olivia and the other 21
victims. We need to build more links between our communities and that is
why we have set up a charity in the memory of Olivia called Livs Trust to carry
on the work”
Shaykh Muhammad Umar Bin
Ramadhan, Chairman of the Ramadhan Foundation said:
“We as Muslims need to take on
these crazy terrorists, let there be no place in this world where their evil
crimes and thoughts are tolerated. I am proud the Ramadhan Foundation
have been engaged in this work for over 12 years and we will continue until our
world is free of terrorism.”
Assistant Chief Constable Russ
Jackson of Greater Manchester Police and Head of NW Counter Terrorism Unit
said:
“I want to pay tribute to the
dignity of the families of the victims, their struggle has been our
struggle. GMP are still investigating the Arena Bombing and will continue
to update the public of what happened on that night. I want to thank
Shaykh Hassan Haseeb ur Rehman and Mohammed Shafiq for giving me this award, I
accept it on behalf of all the emergency services. I am truly honoured to
be here tonight and want to thank you all.”
The Conference heard from
politicians, faith leaders and speakers who spoke on the threat of terrorism
and the rising of hate crimes.
COUNTER TERRORISM CONFERENCE 2018 IN MANCHESTER
Published: Saturday 21st July 2018 19:00
The Ramadhan Foundation in
partnership with the Sufi Shrine of Eidgah Sharif based in Rawalpindi Pakistan
recently held a Counter Terrorism Conference in Manchester on Thursday 12th
July 2018. It was an opportunity to remember the victims of the
Manchester Arena terrorist attack and pay tribute to the emergency services who
helped on that dreadful night. This was the second Counter Terrorism
Conference held in Manchester and marked a moment to reflect, mourn and re
commit ourselves to standing up against terrorism.
His Excellency Shaykh Hassan Haseeb Ur Rehman has led the global response to terrorism through his lectures across the world. He has gone to the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan to denounce terrorism, their ideology of violence, those that support them financially and those that remain silent. His lectures are viewed by millions and he has inspired young Muslims away from terrorism and extremism to a life of tolerance and peace.
We were deeply honoured to welcome the Father and Grandmother of Manchester Arena Attack Olivia Campbell Hardy, Andrew Hardy and Sharon Hardy to participate in the Conference and give them an opportunity to see how much love and support there is in the Muslim community for the victims and their families. Her Grandmother addressed the Conference and urged people to replace hate with love.
The Assistant Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police Russ Jackson who is also the Head of NW Counter Terrorism Unit updated the Conference on the work to bring justice for the victims of the Arena attack and how Greater Manchester Police are leading the fight against hate crimes.
The Chief Executive of the Ramadhan Foundation Mr Mohammed Shafiq during his formal address offered his support for the families of the victims and reaffirmed Islam’s total opposition of terrorism and termed the terrorists as “enemies of Islam and Muslims”.
The Shadow Home Office Minister Afzal Khan MP addressed the Conference and talked about the resilience of the City of Manchester and the strength of our diversity.
The prominent Rabbi and leader of the Jewish Community, Rabbi Warren Elf addressed the Conference and prayed for peace and called for Muslims and Jews to stand together against hate crimes.
The Bishop of Salford and Leader of the Roman Catholic Church Bishop John Arnold offered the Church’s support for the Conference and said our communities are against terrorism, hate and division.
Shaykh Hassan Haseeb ur Rehman and Mohammed Shafiq presented a special award to Russ Jackson of GMP in recognition of the work the emergency services did on that dreadful night and since to keep us safe.
Shaykh Hassan Haseeb ur Rehman, Custodian of the Sufi Shrine of Eidgah Sharif said:
“I stand before you to say we as Muslims stand against terrorism, these vile people are enemies of Islam and the whole of humanity. My mission in life is to promote tolerance and peace, you can see from the thousands who attend my events in Pakistan there is a yearning for the true message of Islam which is Peace and tolerance. I am honoured to visit Manchester to remember the victims and their families of the Manchester Arena attack and say we stand with you always”
Mr Mohammed Shafiq, CEO of the Ramadhan Foundation said:
“This Counter Terrorism Conference in Manchester is an opportunity to remember the victims and their families. Terrorism is an evil crime and we affirmed our support for the Police and authorities to keep our country safe. We stand against terrorism but we also stand against hate crimes directed at any community and there should be no doubt that we are stronger together.
Sharon Hardy, Grandmother of Manchester Arena attack victim Olivia Campbell Hardy said:
Both me and Andrew are honoured to be here at this conference, People are not born to hate and we want to send out a message do not hate in the name of Olivia and the other 21 victims. We need to build more links between our communities and that is why we have set up a charity in the memory of Olivia called Livs Trust to carry on the work”
Shaykh Muhammad Umar Bin Ramadhan, Chairman of the Ramadhan Foundation said:
“We as Muslims need to take on these crazy terrorists, let there be no place in this world where their evil crimes and thoughts are tolerated. I am proud the Ramadhan Foundation have been engaged in this work for over 12 years and we will continue until our world is free of terrorism.”
Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson of Greater Manchester Police and Head of NW Counter Terrorism Unit said:
“I want to pay tribute to the dignity of the families of the victims, their struggle has been our struggle. GMP are still investigating the Arena Bombing and will continue to update the public of what happened on that night. I want to thank Shaykh Hassan Haseeb ur Rehman and Mohammed Shafiq for giving me this award, I accept it on behalf of all the emergency services. I am truly honoured to be here tonight and want to thank you all.”
The Conference heard from politicians, faith leaders and speakers who spoke on the threat of terrorism and the rising of hate crimes.
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