Tackling radicalised Islamisists and terrorists has deep-rooted solutions, such as proper education into what the religion of Islam teaches, counselling and understanding. I hate what IS are doing, but the people involved in these wrong doings are lost souls who need some sort of discipline, but not in violent terms.
For those of you who are not aware, Britain is to go ahead with plans of attacks against IS. London Mayor Boris Johnson has urged Londoners on public transport to remain 'vigilant' on Friday. Although there has been no direct threat to London and its citizens, with all that is happening with IS and their immoral acts, it is no wonder we are being warned to be on our toes.
Aside from the fear of now using public transport, I think the government should be more thoughtful about how the decision for Britain going into a third gulf war, can psychologically affect a Londoner's day to day living. Security is paramount here. I understand the government mentioned that there will now be more visible sightings of police officers in underground stations and the streets of London, but what more are they doing to reassure us they are trying to protect us as much as they can.
I am really really scared. I was planning to use the tube early tomorrow morning, but now I'm having second thoughts. And another thing, just the other day, I was sitting on the train on the Victoria line, listening to some music and contemplating about something that was frustrating me more as I was thinking about it, So I decided to pull out an English translation of the Qur'an that I had in my bag. As I sat there reading it to calm my soul down, I saw this man in a suit looking at me and the Qur'an with an expression of interest. I do hope I inspired him to go and study the deen (religion) of Islam. But basically, what I am trying to say.. is that with all the ignorance towards Islam and negativity surrounding IS in the media and in conversation, I fear what may happen if I decided to read my Qur'an in public again. Not to say that I won't. I will. But the anxiety is there.
Since the US has been involved in air strikes and attacks towards IS, Paris and New York have amped up their security on subways. I think the government here in London, should take a leaf out of these cities' books and do more to reduce our fear and increase protection for all of us.
Parliament have been recalled to approve air strikes against Isil.
Watch The Telegraph video below :
For those of you who are not aware, Britain is to go ahead with plans of attacks against IS. London Mayor Boris Johnson has urged Londoners on public transport to remain 'vigilant' on Friday. Although there has been no direct threat to London and its citizens, with all that is happening with IS and their immoral acts, it is no wonder we are being warned to be on our toes.
Aside from the fear of now using public transport, I think the government should be more thoughtful about how the decision for Britain going into a third gulf war, can psychologically affect a Londoner's day to day living. Security is paramount here. I understand the government mentioned that there will now be more visible sightings of police officers in underground stations and the streets of London, but what more are they doing to reassure us they are trying to protect us as much as they can.I am really really scared. I was planning to use the tube early tomorrow morning, but now I'm having second thoughts. And another thing, just the other day, I was sitting on the train on the Victoria line, listening to some music and contemplating about something that was frustrating me more as I was thinking about it, So I decided to pull out an English translation of the Qur'an that I had in my bag. As I sat there reading it to calm my soul down, I saw this man in a suit looking at me and the Qur'an with an expression of interest. I do hope I inspired him to go and study the deen (religion) of Islam. But basically, what I am trying to say.. is that with all the ignorance towards Islam and negativity surrounding IS in the media and in conversation, I fear what may happen if I decided to read my Qur'an in public again. Not to say that I won't. I will. But the anxiety is there.
Since the US has been involved in air strikes and attacks towards IS, Paris and New York have amped up their security on subways. I think the government here in London, should take a leaf out of these cities' books and do more to reduce our fear and increase protection for all of us.
Parliament have been recalled to approve air strikes against Isil.
Watch The Telegraph video below :