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Anjem Choudary on the Charlie Hebdo attacks: 'Muslims do not believe in the concept of freedom of expression' - People - News - The Independent
After yesterday's Paris shooting, in which four journalists on satirical publication Charlie Hebdo were killed, Muslim activist Anjem Choudary has written an open letter entitled 'People Know The Consequences'.
In the letter, which was published by
USA Today, Choudary says: "Contrary to popular misconception,
Islam does not mean peace but rather means submission to the commands of Allah alone. Therefore, Muslims do not believe in the concept of freedom of expression, as their speech and actions are determined by divine revelation and not based on people's desires."
He adds: "Although Muslims may not agree about the idea of freedom of expression, even non-Muslims who espouse it say it comes with responsibilities. In an increasingly unstable and insecure world, the potential consequences of insulting the Messenger Muhammad are known to Muslims and non-Muslims alike."
The post asks: "Why did France allow the tabloid to provoke Muslims?" and Choudary adds: "Western governments are content to sacrifice liberties and freedoms when being complicit to torture and rendition — or when restricting the freedom of movement of Muslims, under the guise of protecting national security."
He Tweeted:
If freedom of expression can be sacrificed for criminalising incitement & hatred, Why not for insulting the Prophet of Allah?
#ParisShooting
— Anjem Choudary (@anjemchoudary)
January 7, 2015Freedom of expression does not extend to insulting the Prophets of Allah, whatever your views on the events in Paris today!
#ParisShooting
— Anjem Choudary (@anjemchoudary)
January 7, 2015