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<p>There is a central verse in the Holy Quran which states there is ‘no compulsion
in religion’ a teaching which reflects the thinking and practice of many British Muslims.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government has worked closely with British Muslim community organisations,
such as the Federation of Muslim Organisations and Leeds Makkah Mosque, to enable
the voice of the vast majority of Muslims across the country, who strongly oppose
the poisonous rhetoric of violent extremists, to be heard. This is in addition to
the regular contact Ministers and officials have with faith communities. We also commend
the proactive community-led work such as the #notinmyname campaign and the letter
signed by over 100 British Muslims leaders which categorically denounces ISIL's barbaric
actions.<br><br>Efforts such as these are valuable in challenging extremists and in
bringing together the different communities in Britain.</p>
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