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Islam instead of being seen as a religion of peace, has now become synonymous with violence and all things negative including the oppression of women. We believe we can no longer sit in silence while we watch our faith being used to justify crimes. It is our duty to make our voices heard and to reclaim our faith so that Islam is no longer hijacked by those who preach hatred and who carry out acts of violence.

We must affirm peace and act with courage to establish mercy and justice amongst humanity. This is our Jihad Against Violence, our Jihad for Peace.

Read THE DECLARATION OF JIHAD AGAINST VIOLENCE UK.




What is Jihad Against Violence?

“Jihad Against Violence: Muslim Women’s Struggle for Peace” is the first statement of the global Muslim women’s Shura Council, an all women’s advisory council that promotes women’s rights within an Islamic framework. A combined study and condemnation of violent extremism and domestic violence, “Jihad against Violence” addresses two critical issues that are typically assumed to be separate.

You can read the “Jihad Against Violence: Muslim Women’s Struggle for Peace” digest here.




What is Jihad Against Violence UK?

Jihad Against Violence is a campaign, driven by Muslim women in standing up to:

  • Violence experienced by women and girls in the UK
  • All forms of violence including terrorism and violent extremism

The voices of British Muslim women need to be heard loud and clear; we believe Jihad Against Violence UK demonstrates Muslim women’s commitment in tackling violence especially by those who commit violence in the Name of Islam. Jihad Against Violence is dedicated to reclaiming the word ‘jihad’ back from violent extremists who have misused this word to justify terrible crimes. Inspire is a proud partner in the Jihad Against Violence campaign, produced by the Global Muslim Women’s Shura Council; a program of the American Society for Muslim Advancement.




Jihad Against Violence UK Ambassadors

  • Daisy Khan
  • Dr Khaled Abou El Fadl
  • Mukhtar Mai
  • Usama Hasan
  • Hanan Ibrahim MBE

Learn more about the Jihad Against Violence UK Ambassadors.

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Recent Supporters:

Name: Country:
Mary Mcclung USA
Abdulrahman Hamdy Egypt
Brijesh Singh India
Moinuddin Masoom India
Rosemary Martin United Kingdom
Mike Campbell Saudi Arabia
Zainab Ahsan India
Rashad Abdul Azeem USA
Ameen Kamlana United Kingdom
Asmaa Abdul Hameed Kuwait

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Endorsements:

Organisations:

  • Young Muslims Advisory Group
  • Bradford Muslim Women’s Council
  • Bristol Muslim Women’s Network
  • Bristol Active Youth Service
  • British Muslims Secular Democracy
  • Association of British Muslims
  • Henna Foundation
  • Islamic Society of Britain
  • Musawah (Hounslow)
  • Hear My Voice
  • Somali Family Support Group
  • Khadija Foundation
  • Shaah Iyo Sheeko
  • FORWARD
  • The City Circle
  • Equilibrium
  • JIMAS
  • Nour Domestic Violence

Individuals:

  • Aftab A. Malik, Global Expert on Muslim Affairs, UN Alliance of Civilizations
  • Dr Khaled Abou El Fadl
  • Sheikh Usama Hasan
  • Mukhtar Mai
  • Halima Krausan
  • Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood
  • Samar Minallah
  • Mohammad Amin