There’s nothing sinister about Muslims praying | Letters

2026-03-24 - 17:10

Readers respond to negative comments by Conservative and Reform UK politicians following a Ramadan event in Trafalgar Square As a young British Muslim, I was troubled to see public prayer described as an “act of domination” by the shadow justice secretary, Nick Timothy (Report, 19 March). To characterise a few minutes of prayer in this way is simply unjust. Britain stands for fairness and equal treatment. If other faiths can gather in public spaces, Muslims should be afforded the same right. To single out one community undermines that principle. Events such as open iftars are not about imposing beliefs, but about bringing people together. We are often encouraged to integrate, yet when Muslims do so visibly and peacefully, they are criticised. Such language and behaviour are deepening division and making Young British Muslims feel unwelcome in their own country. Sarmad Anwar Bradford, West Yorkshire Continue reading...