Islam has given muslim women many rights, the role of women in islam has been misunderstood because of general ignorance of islamic teachings. There is a huge need in this era of cultural and religous incompetence for us all to educate ourselves of factual and propper teachings.

Ayesha, Bolton, England

I feel that there is serious issues within this community to sort out

Billy, Portsmouth, England

It is becomming ever more apparent as the days pass by that Hasinas' speculative publicity stunt has gone horribly wrong . How vague can one get, trying to feed off criticism of old age pensioners to manipulate people. Has she forgotten that these are the same people who voted for her? How sad!

Maryam, Chorley, England

This is just a great big publicity stunt. If she's been "harassed" for the past 3 years then why has'nt she ever reported anything to the police? This is just a great big farce, an illusion. As a working, female, muslim resident of Chorley, who also wears a veil, I have NEVER been harassed by anyone

Rosh, Chorley, England

i reckon the imaam is completely right by not letting his wife do this because in islam women should not show their faces to any one besides their family. how would you like it if you had a precious pearl and everyone would go around looking at it and touchong it, so in islam the pearl is a woman.

muminur rahman, chorley, england

Everyone else is expected to unquestioningly accept the ways in which the cultures of ethnic minorities differ from those of the majority in this country. Hasina Khan, why should you be any different?

Alfred, Leicester,

as a white british muslim i would very much doubt that the men object to this ladys role in the community on the basis of her being a woman it is much more likely that they object to some of the things she believe in which conflict with our islamic values.

laura, london,

I know that she has regretted this hurrendous outburst on the muslim community and in a few days will appologise publicly. Lets see what happens......

dave, chorley, england

The imam says "he would be entitled to forbid his wife".

So, he is not a wise man, he is a self confessed sexist bigot.

Not required in the UK.

Ian, Solihull, UK

She is just begging sympathy from the public, I don't think this is the way of gaining support. Nobody is forcing her to wear a veil, or threatening her in any way. Why should she be scared to walk in the streets? As Dukandar Idris asked which streets is she scared to walk down?

Fatam Khan, Chorley,

"Mrs Khan should have taken her grievances to the mosque's elders, rather than speaking out. "

All men, no doubt, these mosque elders, intent on keeping the community's dirty linen behind closed doors and well away from the kuffar.

Fat lot of good it would have done her to go down that route.

Dave, Edinburgh, Scotland

Whilst the 'liberated' women are working for high flying careers and earning pennies, hard working moslem ladies at home are ensuring our future generations grow up to care and contribute to and not be a burden to society.

Nasir, Chorley,

As to the first allegation this should have been reported to the police, rather taken up with the media.
As to the second allegation of oppression of women. She has no evidence. Moslem women ensure our future generation is brought up to fulfil their duties to the society in a caring home eviroment.

Nas, Chorley,

As a member of the Chorley community, this is the first inkling of any harassment from our councillor. If Mrs Khan had given the names of these men to the police, they could have been dealt with. Instead the whole Muslim community is being tarnished with the same brush.

Aysha, Chorley, England

As a Muslim woman the most disappointing thing, for me, is the misinterpretation of my faith. Islam demands a direct relationship between a human being and God, and there are no intermediates. Before any comments attacking my religion, maybe an effort should be made to actually read the Quran.

Ash, Chorley, England

well this is typical 'trial by media' - if she was facing such a high level of discrimination and abuse, why didn't she go to the police? surely that would be the obvious thing to do. A councillor should know better!

Amatullah, Chorley, England

There are no hadiths nor religious teachings that forbid a woman to be successful nor to operate within the working world, i myself being a successful muslim indian woman have found no prejudice from family or the outer muslim community. Islam in no way forbids women to work and become successful

Sara, Central London, England

Why are none of these men being charged with racism, harassment and threatening behaviour?

A white man this week has been charged with being racist to white men.

Why are these Muslim men not being arrested for their behaviour? Sir Ian Blair, care to comment on this discrepancy?

....again?

Laura Roberts, London, United Kingdom

So the Imam thinks he can 'tell his wife what to do', this just shows he thinks she is his property.
I have news for you MR Dukandar Idris, you may think you can, but your wife is as free as non Muslim women in England.
She has rights completely independent of you, she is free, if she chooses to be.

maggie millington, brittany, france

Islam is fair and protective of women? Examples please! Discuss.

carolfarrell, worcester, England

Not wanting to play the race card, but I suspect, if it had been white males doing the hate campaign, it would be big news, and the police would be swamping the area.

Arthur, Newcastle,

I think this lady should look around her and then read the Koran from start to finish again. After she's done that she should think again about following Islam. Whats happened to here isn't isolated!

John, Salford, England

This is a clear example of Racism and Sexism.

Shame on those Muslim men involved, they clearly do not understand Islam.
Well done Mrs Khan, a true example to us all.

Norman Pitkin, London, uk

"Its high time these "guests" in our Christian country were brought into line with 21st century Britain, or shown the door!"

i totally agree. the rights and liberties of a free nation extend to all its citizens.

why would someone move to a free nation if you dont embrace the freedoms it value

tyler, seattle, united states

If whites had been involved in a hate campaign against a muslim woman you can imagine how the police and media would have reacted. Talk about piranhas in a feeding frenzy.

But sexism and discrimination and hate threats from muslim men go uninvestigated.

Richard K, Nottingham,

"Islam is very protective and fair with women"

I don't think Dukandar "entitled to forbid my wife" Idris knows that. Perhaps he thinks it's still the year 1500, or even 1500BC.

Mike, Brighton, England

“Because this is Britain... I can tell my wife, but cannot tell other women..."

No, because this is Britain, you cannot tell your wife AND you cannot tell other women.
This "imam" needs to be removed from his post and re-educated into the modern world!

Alastair, Alicante,

Further, why does the Imam think the Councillor should go through "elders" as if they are some authority higher than a Councillor? They most certainly are not.

The more people like Mrs Khan, the sooner the few mediaeval types are exposed and ridiculed so harmony can exist between everybody.

Roger Thornhill, London, UK

As a resident of Chorley, a woman and a believer in interfaith communication I fully support Hasina Khan's desire to serve her community and to take advantage of the freedom British citizenship gives us.
Married or not, men do not have control over us as women. It is a partnership of equals.

Helga Grifftihs, Chorley, UK

The very best of luck to Mrs. Khan. And indeed, why on earth should she consult the elders of the mosque? Does she have to ask for permission not to be threatened? The best hope for Islam, and frankly all religions, is for women to empowered. the world would be a much more peaceful place.

Adrian, eindhoven, NL

This country allows women to have public roles. Why are we putting up with this from these minority bigots!
Its high time these "guests" in our Christian country were brought into line with 21st century Britain, or shown the door!

Pete, St Albans, England

Good for her. It’s a shame our politicians (on both sides) don't have the backbone to stand up to demanding and threatening vested interests

David Cartright, Birmingham,

Why does this imam think he can tell his wife what to do?
If this woman cannot walk in safety down a street then she should contact the police, identify her persecutors, and instigate a prosecution. This used to be a "free" society, let us not, in the name of tolerance, allow it to regress to 1500

Jimn, Horsham,

Good luck to her!

Carol, Bristol,