Ahmadis congratulate Andrew on his victory

Posted on 14. Jul, 2009 by Martin Wingfield in Constituency News

ANDREW Brons has received a letter of congratulation on his election to the European Parliament from the President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in Sheffield, Mr Mohsin Abbas Rizwi.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community seeks to rejuvenate Islamic moral and spiritual values, advocating peace, tolerance, love and understanding among followers of different faiths. It strongly rejects violence and terrorism in any form and for any reason.

Ahmadis first arrived in the ‘Steel City’ in the 1960’s and an official Ahmadi community was established in 1985.

According to Mr Rizwi the local society has developed excellent relations with the community at large and the new Bait‐u‐Afiyyat mosque, which was opened last year, was built on the site of a public house called ‘The North Pole’.

Andrew wrote in his letter of reply:

“Thank you very much for your letter of 1st July and your congratulations.
“If you or your fellow members would like to bring any concerns to my attention, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
“Thank you again for your kind wishes.”

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142Comments2009-07-14+13%3A15%3A18Martin+Wingfield to “Ahmadis congratulate Andrew on his victory”

130770CK5

Jul 14th, 2009

I would still not trust them 100% if it were me?
- moss
  
  Jul 29th, 2009
  
  I'm an Ahmadi, we have been persecuted by all the Muslims around the world that is why we have (I'm proud to say) a base in England. I was born and bread here and feel just as British as any of you guys.. I also get pissed off when foreigners come here and just live of benefits, but that is no reason to hate the people, it's the government that needs to change it's policies.
lutami

Jul 14th, 2009

“Thank you very much for your letter of 1st July and your congratulations.
“If you or your fellow members would like to bring any concerns to my attention, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
“Thank you again for your kind wishes.”

There you go…Mr Brons MEP is not only a diplomat but a gentleman worth respect.
Basil Brush

Jul 14th, 2009

"The mosque built last year on the site of a pub called The North Pole." Sort of says it all. Leaves me feeling a bit cold.
Lewis Allsebrook

Jul 15th, 2009

If only these communities would go down the Pub for a drink like everyone else, rather than turning up with a bulldoser to make English culture move aside for a Mosque!

It's good that we're addressing everyone, but of course we won't be supporting stuff like Mosque applications. "Putting British People First" does not say ignore everyone else.

I look forward to following the progress of both our MEP's, and hope they'll push things through like ensuring indigenous British people can't be excluded from Jobs in Britain. I would have loved to have applied to a job with the Environment Agency but it was only open to Black and ethnic minorities.
- Adam
  
  Jul 23rd, 2009
  
  If I remember correctly, The North Pole pub had been closed down and was a printing press (called 'True Print') for many years before it was bought by the Ahmadi's
John

Jul 16th, 2009

Right winger Muslims are now using this against the already persecuted Ahmadis to spread hate against them;

http://www.iengage.org.uk/component/content/article/1-ne...

Imagine the same guys (Banglawla et all) complaining of BNP for hate.

A bit about Ahmadiyya persecution;

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persecution_of_Ahmadiyya

Below law is interesting. Imagine the values of these guys have "back home" and here they would pretend completely otherwise. Who are they kidding?

ORDINANCE NO. XX OF 1984 PART II – AMENDMENT OF THE PAKISTAN PENAL CODE (ACT XLV OF 1860) (3) 298C… Any person of the Quadiani group or the Lahori group (who call themselves ‘Ahmadis’ or by any other name), who … invites others to accept his faith, by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representations, or in any manner whatsoever outrages the religious feelings of Muslims, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.
faustian

Jul 17th, 2009

A noble gesture.
stinker

Jul 17th, 2009

Very polite. No knuckle dragging thuggery. Excellent.
Mind you, is that the Muslims squeal for help, knowing he is in trouble now the BNP are coming
CaptainSouter

Jul 17th, 2009

This was a very brave and honourable step to take by Mr Mohsin Abbas Rizwi of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in Sheffield. The letter of congratulation is in stark contrast to the government’s response and many others who refuse to speak, sit, or anything else with the BNP and should be applauded by everyone. As stated in the Policies of the BNP we do not have a problem with established ethnic groups who wish to abide by our laws and remain minorities without changing nor seek to change the fundamental culture and identity of the indigenous peoples of the British Isles. Andrew’s response was that of a true gentleman, offering his services to all his constituents no matter who they are.
wytryert

Jul 21st, 2009

2 leaders, from different backgrounds & cultures who have to be carefull what they say, because of ridicule from there respective 'establishments,
They exchange plesantries, nothing wrong in that. & both know they have more in common with each other, than with their present 'overseers'. If Britain becomes a Muslim state, Mr Rizwi will be in just as much danger as any BNP member. His 'like', are under far more 'sensorship' within the muslim community than we are as white Nationalists. Death being a very real threat to him too. Well done Andrew.
Briantllb

Jul 21st, 2009

Sadly The North Pole on Sussex Street hasn't actually been a Pub for a good many years . The Pub pretty much relied on the workers in the local industies for its custom and its decline followed the decline of the industries that supported it.
The North Pole was once an private dwelling known as Riverside Cottage. It dates from around the time of the neighbouring Park Side Brewery listed in White's directory in1849 and there may well have been some connection particlarly as In Kelly's of 1893 the Parkside Brewery was said to be located at Sussex Street.

It is likely that it became a pub shortly after the turn of the last century, when an expedition first arrived at the North Pole.

It was for a time when I worked nearby the offices of a computer company who kept the exterior as they found it. I suspect for this reason that it may be a listed building though I am not certain of this I hope it is or we will loose yet another part of our history and heritage.
Uncle_Ivan

Jul 26th, 2009

Mr Brons, Your response to Mr Rizwi is correct, Amadi's are also your constituents and they have shown their acceptance of our right to exist as a political party. I hope that this mutual respect continues and that they will turn to you as their MEP if need arises.