With respect @MattHancock the timing, the platform, the lack of understanding of local communities, the inconsistency & seemingly contradictory rules re latest #lockdown is eroding faith & trust in government. https://twitter.com/MattHancock/status/1288931858856710150
I wrote this https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/its-been-difficult-but-muslims-have-adapted-0fr8bzf38 a few weeks ago detailing how muslims, mosques etc are adapting to #Covid19UK
The trust that was build up is turning in to anger & reinforcing feelings of anti-muslim sentiment within government.
It’s been difficult but Muslims have adapted

According to a hadith of the Prophet Muhammad, “If you hear of an outbreak of plague in a land, do not enter it: but if the plague breaks out in a place while you are in it, do not leave that place.”

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/its-been-difficult-but-muslims-have-adapted-0fr8bzf38
The latest #lockdown targets areas with high BME and #Muslim populations. The announcement was rushed out on the night many muslims deem equivalent to #ChristmasEve. While many were celebrating #chandraat at family homes.
Many families travel far and wide to share #EidAladha2020 with loved ones. People will have booked time off work, made travel arrangements, planned their day to pray together, cook large amounts of food, wear new clothes & give presents.
Celebrations were already muted but people wanted to share something positive and joyful with their families. While still using common-sense and being safe. But this latest lockdown is eroding trust and anger is building. I hope people remain clear headed.
This could have been handled better & differently. Religious faith is a strange and at times beautiful thing. But blind faith has it’s dark edges. Effective clear planning & communication should build community cohesion not weaken it.
I pray calm heads prevail for this latest lockdown has enflamed controversial theories. It is also entrenching communities already steeped in poverty, poor job opportunities, unequal treatment of women & minorities, generational divides etc
Anyway wishing all who are celebrating #EidMubarak Do so safely and in good faith InshahAllah.
Thinking of those who are alone far and wide. May you have sukoon.
@MattHancock This is the stuff being shared re the latest lockdown. This can be done differently. Sort it out please.
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