UK has seen lot of immigration in its history from many parts of the world. The reasons can be various like persecution, being deported or economic but still all were welcome here and offered security. The first generation immigrants all faced difficult but similar situation and still most managed to improve quality of their life compared to the life in the country they left. They were happy and loyal to the country that offered them refuge.
However what is worrying now is the second generation who have not faced difficulty like their parents are being radicalised from a particular community. The perpetrators of all the terrorist attack reported recently in Europe say they carried out in name of “Allah”. This obviously puts the whole muslim community in dock.
Recently Subhash Thakrar mentioned what if the radicalised person is from Hindu community? Something one cannot even imagine. However a muslim convert Abu Rumasayah known as “Jihadi John” was referred by Hindu name of Siddartha Dhar. This is a wake-up call for Hindus as the teachings we give to our off springs is always of peace and must ensure it is engrained in their future behaviour. Otherwise it would not be long before media reports Hindus as Jihadi.
Suresh P Shah
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