The following statement was issued by the MCB yesterday on their website:

“The Muslim Council of Britain has received requests as to where it stands with regard to the Ahmadiyya community.

“The MCB fully subscribes to pluralism and peaceful coexistence and acknowledges the rights of all to believe as they choose without coercion, fear and intimidation.

“We affirm the right of Ahmadis to their freedom of belief and reject any attacks on their property or persons. They have the right to live free from discrimination or persecution. The targeting of Ahmadis for their beliefs is totally unacceptable.

“The Muslim Council of Britain reflects the clear theological position expressed across Islamic traditions: namely that the cornerstone of Islam is to believe in One God and in the finality of the Prophethood of the Messenger Muhammad, peace be upon him. We understand that this is not a tenet subscribed to by the Ahmadi community. The MCB Constitution requires our affiliates to declare that Messenger Muhammad peace be upon him is the final prophet and whoever does not subscribe to that declaration cannot be eligible for affiliation with the MCB. Given this fundamental theological difference with the Ahmadi community, the MCB is not in a position to represent or be represented by the Ahmadi community.

“Despite our clear theological beliefs, we note that pressure is mounting to describe this community as Muslim. Muslims should not be forced to class Ahmadis as Muslims if they do not wish to do so, at the same time, we call on Muslims to be sensitive, and above all, respect all people irrespective of belief or background.

“As with all faith communities, and with genuinely held theological beliefs, we nevertheless extend our hand of friendship and cooperation for the common good of all.

“The MCB believes that all individuals and places of worship must be respected. It unequivocally condemns all forms of intimidation and violence against people of all faiths and none. The MCB condemns all attacks on all places of worship of other religions and beliefs.”

Source:
Muslim Council of Britain
http://www.mcb.org.uk/position-statement-the-muslim-council-of-britain-and-ahmadis/

Sources close to The Independent say students of the school are always seen playing with the used condoms every morning before the arrival of their teachers, a situation which seems dangerous.

The Head teacher of the school, Mr. Appiah Hanson, who confirmed the story to The Independent in an interview said the matter had been reported to the leaders of the community, as well as the authorities but there was no positive response.

“This has made the classrooms unfavourable for teaching and learning,” Mr Hanson told The Independent, adding that, some residents have also made the corridors of the school their kitchen, cooking all kinds of foods.

He continued: “I have once confronted those women who cook on the corridors to stop but the cooks ruin an insult on me.”

Abura Ahmadiyya Junior High Schools has no fence wall, thereby making it possible for residents to use the place for their immoral act conveniently. Mr. Hanson therefore appealed to the Cape Coast Metropolitan and Regional Education Directorate to help address the aforementioned challenges affecting the school.

He again called on stakeholders and benevolent organisations in the educational sector to provide infrastructure for the school.