Bristol Imam Condemns Hate Letter as “Attack on the City’s Spirit”

Bristol Imam Condemns Hate Letter as “Attack on the City’s Spirit”
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Imam Abdul Malik of Easton Jamia Mosque in Bristol, UK, has condemned a hate-filled letter sent to the mosque, describing it as “an attack on the spirit of our city.” The handwritten message, which contained abusive language and references to far-right groups such as “Bristol Patriots,” was delivered directly to the imam, according to Bristol 24/7, which reported the incident as one of the most disturbing hate messages the mosque has received.

Malik, who also serves as a city councillor, said the letter aimed to intimidate Muslims but emphasized that the community’s response must be rooted in “courage and unity.” He urged solidarity across Bristol to counter growing hatred.

Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that the incident is being treated as a hate crime and that protective measures have been implemented for the mosque and the local community. The case comes amid a rise in Islamophobic hate crimes across the United Kingdom.