14 BBC radio stations across the UK are airing reflections from an Islamic perspective. Head of BBC Local Radio, Chris Burns, said that the initiative is for Muslims unable to visit their mosques during the coronavirus crisis.
Chris Burns said, “Many Muslims will feel a void in their lives where prayers used to be - a feeling the will be magnified as we approach Ramadan.
“Local radio is all about connecting communities and we hope these weekly reflections will go some way to helping Muslims feel a sense of community while they are isolating.”
The first in a series of reflections was delivered by Qari Asim MBE, a senior imam in Leeds, last Friday.
Great idea. But what about those from other major faith groups?
Trupti Patel, President of Hindu Forum of Britain said, "To ignore representation from this and other major spiritual traditions, not to provide spiritual guidance to people of these faiths in UK is not acceptable.
