Source: yourlocalguardian.co.uk

A Muslim sect hoping to open a mosque in the south of Croydon has refused to be deterred by far right campaigners.

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s wants a second base in the borough and has said it will not rule out New Addington as a potential location, despite vocal opposition from the British National Party.

The group, which wants to make it easier for members to worship, has also considered Shirley and South Croydon and held talks with Croydon Council earlier this year about using a house in Addington, although that proposal was thwarted by planning regulations.

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community regularly do voluntary work, such as litter-picking

Labour and Conservative politicians were last week united in condemnation of the BNP, which they said “sought to whip up fear and incite Islamophobia” by holding a meeting at Addington Community Association in opposition to the mosque.

Naseem Butt, regional president for the Ahmadiyya in south London, said opponents of the mosque were entitled to their opinion but had misjudged his community.

He said: “They have got every right to say whatever they like; everyone has that right. But I’m sure they misunderstand us… read more at yourlocalguardian.co.uk