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| DATE | 2025-10-29 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [Hangout - NYLXS] Moderate Imam's in Britian are proud of their
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ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
OCTOBER 29, 2025 09:15
Updated: OCTOBER 29, 2025 11:01
UK-based Imam Umayr Mulla was suspended from Masjid Khazra in Nottingham
after stating he “had no issue with Israel,” and recognized Israelis’
history in the Middle East while appearing in an interview in Jerusalem
with British anti-immigration campaigner Tommy Robinson last week.
“I have no issue with Israel, as long as people are living in peace, I
believe both sides should have their own countries,” Mulla said. “The
Palestinians should have their own safe space, where they can live
freely without oppression or injustice. I think this is the solution for
peace in the Middle East."
Masjid Khazra released a statement apologizing for the imam’s “personal
views that are deeply offensive and are wholly inconsistent with the
values of our institute.”
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“Our institute is founded on a commitment to diversity, equality, and
inclusion. We appreciate and respect all parts of the Muslim community
and the wider community we serve, and we are dedicated to maintaining a
respectful and supportive environment for pupils, staff, and families,”
the mosque wrote.
The imam claimed all religions lived in peace under Muslim rule
In the interview, Mulla stated that Israel’s Muslim population wants to
live without oppression or injustice, stating that historically, all
religions lived in peace when Muslims ruled the region.
“As long as [non-Muslims] paid the Jizya tax, which is like a protection
money. It’s no different from the taxes we pay in Britain,” Mulla said,
adding that this wasn’t a form of oppression against non-Muslims.
“If you read history, there was no oppression or occupation. They paid
taxes like we do. Muslims, however, had to pay Zakat, which is charity,”
he explained.
Mulla also stated that, despite being happy the British government had
recognized a Palestinian state, he was against the pay-for-slay policies
of the Palestinian Authority, as well as many actions terror
organizations like ISIS and Hamas have committed in the name of Islam.
“I can say freely they are not Muslims at all… Some of their teachings
and actions go against Islamic teachings,” he said.
Following his suspension, Mulla released a statement of apology, saying
he “regret deeply the hurt my remarks have caused to the Kashmiri and
Pakistani communities, to Palestinians, to my employers, family,
friends, and to anyone beyond who was offended directly and indirectly.”
“My reference to any community was totally unacceptable. I retract it
unequivocally and sincerely ask for forgiveness from those I have
wronged. I am committed to learning from this,” he wrote.
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