University of London Close Mosque

City University London said they had to determine the feasibility of the sermon
LONDON, - City University in London accused of discrimination by a group of Muslim students after campus closed the room that had been used as musala to perform Friday prayers.
A group of students formed a group called the Muslim Voices on Campus, urged the university to restore their musala. The group said they were being "unfairly targeted."
City said the decision because students refused to submit content proposals Friday sermons before Friday prayers at the university to examine the "feasibility."
Wasif Sheikh, who led the group said, "We felt we were being targeted unfairly. All sermons we are open, we welcome all students and staff. But when you start to turn over the contents of your message to be monitored and supervised the campus will then have the opportunity to dictate lectures what is allowed and what is not. We, as students, can not accept that. "
Atmosphere of confrontation
Three years ago, the research institute anti-extremist Quilliam Foundation released a report on the Friday prayers sermon at City University, in central London. The report claimed talks prompted hardline views and an atmosphere of confrontation.
In one recorded sermon, the preacher said, "Teachings of Islam teaches us to cut off the hands of thieves., And also teaches us to stone adulterers. Islam tells and teaches us to kill the infidels."
BBC London has no evidence that these views were still deployed until now, but some argue that the episode showed the need for closer scrutiny.
History dangerous
Dr Usama Hasan, of the Quilliam Foundation, said, "If there is no past history at the university, I think what the students will sound very logical. However, there is a dangerous and bad history there. They have to accept it and give more to the university. Both parties have to compromise and negotiate and make the difficult talks. "
The challenges facing universities today is to overcome the many potential threats, without restricting free speech impressed. A statement from the university said they have to be sure about the "feasibility" of what is discussed in the sermon as an event that allowed the campus.
The campus also says to make sure that all "students to lead prayers and deliver sermons" assessed equally and given the opportunity to do just that. "
The statement continues, "The university can not continue to support activities that take place in the environment if we can not supervise it appropriately."
In addition, the university also said it has provided a number of alternative sites near the campus for students to be able to perform prayers.

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