i think his eminence the grand mufti of Egypt is absolutely right. We as muslims need to take a good look at ourselves if we want our future to be better than our present. Of course this does not and should not absolve any government from its responsibility in inflaming tensions with he Islamic world. But efforts should be in tandem, and it's essential that cultural issues are dealt with properly just as much as the political ones. We need more of the Grand Mufti's wisdom in this country.

raoof, london,

'When moderates preach moderation to more moderates, little is accomplished unless they go home and turn their words into action'
Moderate Islam meaning the true Islam which is based on the actual teachings of the Holy Qur'an and the the practices of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ( peace and blessings of God be upon him) exists and has existed in the UK since the 1920s. It is to be found within the Ahmadiyya Muslim community whcih incidentally also believes in the institution of Khalifate. That institution celebrates its centenary next year. But the Ahmadiyya community has no links to terrorist activity of any kind. Ahmadi muslims play an active role in British life professionally and in terms of their charitable enterprises. So “authentic, contemporary, tolerant Islam” is already alive and well in the UK.

Sarah Waseem , LOndon, UK

I am surprised by the lack of commitment form Muslim leaders to eradicate extremism from Muslim community. Tony Blair with all the power and good intentions can not change Muslim way of thinking. British Muslims have to accept their citizenship as British rank above their Islamic faith. Tony Blair went to war democratically .Democratically elected representatives of Britain decided to go against Saddam.
Lord Ahmed should not ponder, whether the WEST has made a mistake in Iraq .But to find out Why Muslims are fighting among themselves to kill their own brother Muslims. If Iraqis are united and presented united view to the World, British or American forces may not be able to stay longer in Iraq.
Lordship .Ahmed and other prominent Muslims should focus their energy to solve the problem of uniting Muslims of IRAQ. That will solve the problem in IRAQ.

Viswnath, Watford/Herts,

Interesting that the Mufti's comments have been highlighted when they are incorrect, in terms of what Islam preaches.

Wouldn't it be nice for our eyes to see what the Qur'an really says, rather than reading personal or political views.

The Qur'an is very direct about issues like these and this is what needs to be promoted rather than personal views.

Nadimur Rahman, Morden,

Who will be tellng the truth about the West's extremism - both the evident and the latent one?

Rolf Joachim Siegen, Kiec, Ukraine,

we did once have ,whom i considered to be the mufti of Great Britain, he was Sir. Dr Zaki Badawi. a man of great vision and respected by so many. he sadly passed a few years ago, and only now do i realise just how much he is missed in theis zany world.

Imaan, London,

Yes, the Grand Mufti should spend a year here. He reminded women that in non Islamic states there is not requirement to wear headscarves at all - it's then purely a fashion option, nothing to do with religious obligation. But we are kidded and bullied by imams who are just ignorant of their own tradition

ibn, Homerton, UK