Muslim-led fortnight of neighbourliness
I was happy to speak at the launch of the Islamic Forum of Europe‘s new project, My Neighbours. The project will run for a couple of weeks – it encourages Muslims across Britain to take the initiative and get to know their neighbours.

Speaking at the launch of My Neighbours Project, Toynbee Hall, on Monday
The project’s website includes a few ideas, taken from Islamic teaching, of what this might include:
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Initiate greetings and congratulate neighbours at times of happiness
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Be kind and caring towards them by exchanging gifts
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Respect and honour neighbours and ask after their well-being
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Pay them a visit when they fall sick
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Attend to their needs and offer assistance
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Offer condolences during times of difficulties
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Overlook shortcomings, conceal faults and forbear in the face of annoyance
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Love for your neighbour what you love for yourself
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Safeguard their privacy
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Consult them in matters that may affect their household
Looks like a good list to me – and with the mention of privacy, quite topical, too.
I hope it goes well. You can keep up to date with activities – and get involved yourself – through the project’s website.
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