Grooming gangs have ‘absolutely no connection’ to Islam, says religious scholar

LONDON: Religious scholar Pir Muhammad Hassan Haseeb-ur-Rehman has condemned grooming gangs by the likes of Rochdale rapist Shabir Ahmed, saying those involved in such crimes have no connection with Islam and must face the strongest punishment available under the law. Speaking during an extensive UK tour, where he addressed nearly 50 packed gatherings, the prominent…

LONDON: Religious scholar Pir Muhammad Hassan Haseeb-ur-Rehman has condemned grooming gangs by the likes of Rochdale rapist Shabir Ahmed, saying those involved in such crimes have no connection with Islam and must face the strongest punishment available under the law.

Speaking during an extensive UK tour, where he addressed nearly 50 packed gatherings, the prominent cleric said Muslims must be among the first to condemn and report anyone involved in grooming, sexual exploitation, drugs, criminality or extremism, irrespective of the offender’s religion, ethnicity or family background.

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