"The Lady of Heaven" which tells a story of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter Fatima, intertwined with a modern day Iraqi boy, has caused deep unrest in the UK, with Cineworld banning its showing after loud protests in several cities. A Government adviser, Imam Qari Asim, was sacked after commenting on the protests on Facebook. In this Religion Media Centre briefing, the panel discuss the impact of events on government relations with Muslims in the UK and whether the law protects minority groups. Speakers include Dr Shuruq Naguib, Lancaster University; Dr Stephen Jones, University of Birmingham; Professor Oliver Scharbrodt, Birmingham university; Dr Musharraf Hussain, Karimia Institute Nottingham; Lawyers specialising in law and religion, Frank Cranmer and Mark Hill QC.
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16 июн 2022
