Pack to combat Islamic extremism

Jan 31 2009 by Neil Atkinson, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

A TEACHING pack for schools aimed at preventing religious extremism and violence has been launched by Calderdale Council.

All of the 7/7 bombers – Siddique Khan, Shezad Tanweer, Jermaine Lindsay and Hasib Hussain – came from this county and their actions form one of the modules in the booklet.

‘Things do Change’ looks at all the facets of terrorism and extremism.

Author Sail Khan Suleman, of Calderdale Council, said it asks: “Is religion the problem or the solution?”.

Mr Suleman said: "What the pack will do is create an environment whereby discussions surrounding forms of extremism can take place; people will understand what it is to become a good citizen."

Mr Suleman said some umbrella Muslim organisations have decided to use the resources available in the packs – particularly the interactive project element – in an effort to reach disaffected young people.