The Enforcement of Sharia Law in London – A Controversial Campaign
Hardline Muslims are attempting to enforce Sharia law in London, advocating for punishments ranging from abstention to amputation. They have openly declared their goal of making Islam and Sharia law dominant and unstoppable in Europe. Their vision includes punishments such as stoning for adultery, cutting off hands for theft, and execution for leaving Islam.
This group has launched a campaign to establish “Islamic law-controlled zones” in certain areas of London and other cities, starting with Walthamstow in East London. They argue that Muslims should live together, trade under Sharia law, resolve disputes through Sharia, and even police themselves. Their long-term goal is to create Islamic courts with local authority, security, and governance.
Chowdhury and his followers have been fly-posting in areas with large Muslim populations, promoting a ban on drinking, gambling, and music. They claim to have groups of young men ready to patrol the streets and enforce Sharia law by any means necessary. Initially, enforcement will involve verbal warnings, but they believe that if someone has the means to stop “evil” acts such as prostitution or pornography, they should do so—even physically.
One of the leaders openly states that prostitutes near mosques should be removed from the area. These individuals argue that British society is corrupt, plagued by drugs, crime, and prostitution. Because of this, they believe that many people in these communities will welcome the introduction of Sharia law.
However, public reactions tell a different story. Many residents argue that if these activists dislike British laws, they should move to a country where Sharia law is already in place. Some locals emphasize that Britain has its own laws and that people cannot simply impose their own legal system.
Local authorities strongly oppose the campaign. Council members have been actively removing the posters and making it clear that they do not reflect the values of the community. They stress that such messages have no place in their borough.
Equality campaigners argue that these Sharia law advocates should not be seen as a religious movement but rather as a far-right political organization. They claim that the campaign is designed to divide and conquer communities, creating tension and mistrust.
The real danger lies in fostering division—separating communities and increasing hostility, particularly between non-Muslims and moderate Muslims. Activists warn that these extremists seek to isolate moderate Muslims by making them feel hated by society. By doing so, they aim to manipulate them into joining their cause. This, they argue, is a dangerous political tactic designed to deepen divisions and disrupt social harmony.