Islamist activists promote divide between Muslim and non-Muslim, says Tony Blair Organisations often held overlapping views with extremists according to report

(National-UAE) A number of UK Islamic activist groups proliferate views that align with proscribed extremist groups, a report by the think tank of former prime minister Tony Blair said.

It was found that many worldviews held by these organisations, such as the importance of political Islam and distinguishing between “good” and “bad” Muslims, overlapped with extremist organisations such as Al Muhajiroun, which has had many members that have fought alongside and supported extremist groups such as ISIS and Al Qaeda.

Political leaders were urged to challenge … “the corrosive narratives” promoted by activist groups such as CAGE, Hizbut-Tahrir Britain, the Muslim Public Affairs Committee UK and Islamic Human Rights Commission amid increased fears they could be contributing to radicalisation or the promotion extremist views.

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