Mohammed Shafiq

Mohammed Shafiq (born 25 January 1979) is a British media personality known for his commentary on Islam in the United Kingdom.

For the Pakistani diplomat, see Mohammad Shafiq. For the Pakistani handball administrator, see Muhammad Shafiq.

Mohammed Shafiq
Born (1979-01-25) 25 January 1979
Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England
Occupation(s)Muslim public figure, political commentator
Children4 daughters
Websitewww.mohammedshafiq.net

Shafiq has spoken out against extremism and terrorism since 2001, condemning the 2007 Glasgow Airport attack. In October 2013, he was warned by anti-terrorist police about death threats being made by the Al-Shabaab terrorist group. In January 2014, he led a campaign in reaction to Maajid Nawaz tweeting an image from the Jesus and Mo cartoon. He was criticised by many in the media and social media as whipping up hatred against Nawaz.

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