There is already a thread on this [url=http://www.therevival.co.uk/forum/general/3542]here[/url]

Ken is the best!

Brian and Ken for me!

And the thread is somewhere in the 2nd or 3rd pile.

If you're a student then you might have received this email.

Quote:

Asalaamu Alaykum,

Brothers and Sisters I pray that inshaAllah this email finds you well.

I ask you sincerely to please please read this email to the end, I know it's long and a little boring, but something you need to be aware of as it affects Muslims.

It's election time in London again and the mayoral campaign is at the centre of political discussion. The role of the Mayor of London is very significant, the mayor deals with issues around crime, transport and the day to day running of London. It is crucial that the right person is elected.

There are a couple of key things you need to be aware of:

1) - Ken Livingstone has done a fantastic job for Muslim since his election as Mayor. He has promoted community cohesion, cultural understanding and has celebrated the diverse representation of cultures in London. All in a post 7/7 climate which has seen an unrelenting attack on Islam.

2) - Boris Johnson, Ken's opponent, is known for his racist and Islamaphobic views. The worrying thing is that him and Ken Livingstone are neck and neck in the polls! Every vote will count in this election, your vote counts.

3) - In order to vote on the 1st May, you have to be registered to vote. To find out if you are registered, or if you wish to register, please visit: http://www.aboutmyvote.co.uk . If you need to register then you need to do this by Monday 14th April ). Those registered should have received something through their post already.

4) - There is a real risk that the BNP may get candidates elected on the 1st May to the London Assembly. This will ONLY happen if voter turnout on 1st May is low. Every vote counts, your vote counts.

Two key dates to be aware of: 16th April – Registration deadline to vote.

1st May - Election for Mayor

Make sure you use your vote on the 1st May. Stop the BNP, Vote Ken.

If you have any concerns get in contact. Please circulate to your friends and family, via facebook etc! And treat this as URGENT.

Wasalaamu Alaykum

Faisal Hanjra

Federation of Student Islamic Societies

faisal@fosis.org.uk

Muslim Londoners seem to have a big campaign on backing Ken:

Quote:

[b]Give Ken a third term[/b]

Since June 2000, Ken Livingstone has been an outstanding mayor of London. He has stood out in support of a multicultural society and has supported the Muslim communities of the city against racism and Islamophobia as well as all other minorities against all types of prejudice.

His stands and policies have constantly championed justice in the Middle East and around the world, freedom for the Palestinians and withdrawal of occupying troops from Iraq; a rare trait of modern-day public figures.

He has enhanced London's standing in the world and helped improve the lives of all of the city's communities.

For those and many more traits continuously and consistently demonstrated by the Ken Livingstone, we the undersigned believe that it is in the best interest of the Muslim communities of London, and indeed all Londoners, to back Mr Livingstone in this year's mayoral elections.

We pledge to continue our support for the mayor on all levels possible in order to secure his staying in office for a third term.

SIGNED ...

Abdi Ismail, East African Society
Ali Alhadithi, Federation of Student Islamic Societies
Ahmed Amir, European Academy for Islamic Studies
Abdurahman Abu Daya, Al Hiwar TV
Abdallah Faliq, Islamic Forum Europe
Abdulmonem Haresha, Muslim Welfare House
Abdul Shaheed, North London Central Mosque
Ahmed Malik, Editor, Muslim Weekly
Ali Khan, Muslim Green Pages
Anas Altikriti, The Cordoba Foundation
Atif Choudry, Zaytoun Trading
Azad Ali, Muslim Community Radio
Belgacem Kahlalech, Algerian League in Britain President
Dilwar Hussain, London Muslim Centre
Dr Abdul Fattah Sa'ad, Al Muntada Al Islami
Dr Abdul Kareem Khaleel, Muslim heritage Centre
Dr Azzam Tamimi, Institute of Islamic Political Thought
Dr Daud Abdullah, An Noor Masjid Acton
Dr Kamal Helbawi, Centre for the Study of Terrorism
Dr Hafiz Al Karmi, Mayfair Mosque
Dr Hashim Charif, Amal Trust
Dr Ismail Jalisi, Muslim Association of Britain London
Dr Jameel Sharif, Salaam.co.uk
Dr Noureddine Miladi, Centre for Arab & Muslim Media Research
Fareed Sabri, Iraqi Communities in London
Fida Alaeddin, IslamExpo
Hashir Farooqi, IMPACT International
Hassan Muinudeen, Dawatul Islam
Imran Hamid, Muslim Health Network
Inayat Bunglawala, Islamic Society of Britain
Ismail Patel, Friends of Al Aqsa
Luqman Ali, Khayaal Theatre Company
M Iqbal Asaria, Afkar Consulting
Majid Azeer, Palestine Return Centre
Mohammad Ali, Islam Channel
Mohamed Basha, Arabic Cultural Community
Mohammad Habib ur Rahman, President Islamic Forum Europe
Mohamad Mounir Rai, Hounslow Jamia & Islamic Centre
Mohammad Kozbar, Lebanese League London
Mohammad Sawlaha, British Muslim Initiative
Mohamed Mumtaz, Crescent Relief
Munier Hagus, The Eritrean Muslim Community Association
Mustafa al Mansur, MOSAIC Foundation
Mohammad Zabadne
Mufti Barkatulla, Islamic Computing Centre in North London
Naja Mohammad, Sri Lank Islamic Forum- UK
Professor Tariq Ramadan, Oxford University / Lokahi Foundation
Ruhul Trafader, 1990 Trust
Riaz Wali, UK Islamic Mission
Riaz Ramzan, the Muslim Directory
Ruqqaya Collector, NUS Black Student
Salma Yaqoob, Vice Chair Respect
Salim Bhorat, Just Peace
Sheikh Haitham Al Haddad, Al Muntada Al Islami
Sheikh Islamil Gangat, Leyton Mosque
Sheikh Sulaiman Ghani, Tooting Mosque
Sir Iqbal Sacranie
Soumaya Ghannoushi, Academic and freelance writer
Tanzeem Wasiti, Muslim Solidarity Committee
Tariq Dhaal, Pakistani Community Centre Brent
Unaiza Malik
Yasmin Qureshi, Prospective Parliamentary Candidate
Zahir Birawi, Palestinian Forum in Britain

[url=http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/open_letter/2008/01/supporting_ken_l...

I also received this in my mail:

[b]5 REASONS TO VOTE FOR KEN LIVINGSTONE[/b]

1. LONG-TIME SUPPORTER OF MUSLIMS; CAMPAIGNER AGAINST ISLAMOPHOBIA
"The attack on Muslims threatens freedoms for all of us. Every person who values their right to follow the religion of their choice or none should stand with the Muslim communities today." The Guardian, 20th November 2006

2. SUPPORTS AND CELEBRATES DIVERSITY & MULTICULTURALISM IN LONDON
"I am proud of London's reputation as the most diverse city in the world where the contribution of all communities is celebrated"

3. OPPOSED THE WAR IN IRAQ
"It is evident that the war in Iraq was not justified. It has made the situation worse. The illusions with which it was launched are collapsing."

4. STAUNCH SUPPORTER OF THE RIGHTS OF THE PALESTINIANS
"The hypocrisy towards the Palestinian people is breathtaking. Repeated United Nations resolutions against the illegal occupation of Palestinian lands are not implemented and horrendous crimes against innocent civilians are systematically ignored. Without justice for Palestine, there will be no lasting settlement in the Middle East."

[b]5 REASONS NOT TO VOTE FOR BORIS JOHNSON[/b]

1. INSULTS ISLAM & MUSLIMS
"To any non-Muslim reader of the Koran, Islamophobia seems a natural reaction.. . Judged purely on its scripture - to say nothing of what is preached in the mosques - it is the most viciously sectarian of all religions." (Spectator 16th July 2005)

The proposed ban on incitement to "religious hatred" makes no sense unless it involves a ban on the Koran itself." (Telegraph 21/07/2005)

"Islam will only be truly acculturated to our way of life when you could expect a Bradford audience to roll in the aisles at Monty Python's Life of Mohammed." (Telegraph 21/07/2005)

2. HOLDS RACIST VIEWS
Referred to black people as 'picaninnies' 'with watermelon smiles' (Daily Telegraph, 10/01/02)
In addition, the BNP have told their supporters to give him the 2nd vote on the Mayoral ballot paper - shows how close they think his policies are to them!

3. FANATICALLY SUPPORTED THE WAR ON IRAQ & CAMPAIGNED FOR GEORGE W BUSH
If we know the Pentagon, there must be a very good chance that this will be an outstandingly successful and stress-free war."

4. STAUNCH SUPPORTER OF ISRAEL
"If I were an Israeli, I would be astounded that any member of the British Government or Opposition felt able to criticise Israel at all." (The Telegraph, 03/08/2006)

"If we were Israelis... we would dispatch an American-built ground-assault helicopter and blow the place to bits. Then we would send in bulldozers to scraape over the remains, and we would do the same to all the other houses in the area... After decades of deranged attacks the Israelis have come to the conclusion that this is the best way to deter Palestinian families from nurturing these vipers in their bosoms, and also the best way of explaining to the death-hungry narcissists that they may get the 72 black-eyed virgins of scripture, but their family gets the bulldozer." (The Spectator, 16th July 2005)

5. MOCKS DIVERSITY & TOLERANCE
"We must begin the re-Britannification of Britain"

The British Muslim Initiative and the Muslim Directory urges all Londoners not to split their vote and choose Ken Livingstone as their 1st Option on the ballot paper for Mayor on May 1st

5. CAMPAIGNER AGAINST RACISM
"All racist and anti-Semitic attacks must be stamped out. However, the reality is that the great bulk of racist attacks in Europe today are on black people, Asians and Muslims - and they are the primary targets of the extreme right."

You can also check out the Muslims for Ken Blog: http://www.muslimsforken.blogspot.com

Another good party/contender to vote for is the [b]Left List[/b], whom, from my own research, are the only ones actively campaigning to get the troops out of Iraq.

[b]LONDONERS: REMEMBER TO VOTE TOMORROW (Thursday 1st May)[/b]