{"id":135584,"date":"2025-10-15T13:10:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T10:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/uncategorized\/135584-bristol-imam-condemns-hate-letter-as-attack-on-the-citys-spirit\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:10:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T10:10:32","slug":"bristol-imam-condemns-hate-letter-as-attack-on-the-citys-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/united-kingdom\/135584-bristol-imam-condemns-hate-letter-as-attack-on-the-citys-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"Bristol Imam Condemns Hate Letter as \u201cAttack on the City\u2019s Spirit\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bristol Imam Condemns Hate Letter as \u201cAttack on the City\u2019s Spirit\u201d<br \/>\n&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..<\/p>\n<p>Imam Abdul Malik of Easton Jamia Mosque in Bristol, UK, has condemned a hate-filled letter sent to the mosque, describing it as \u201can attack on the spirit of our city.\u201d The handwritten message, which contained abusive language and references to far-right groups such as \u201cBristol Patriots,\u201d 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.<\/p>\n<p>Malik, who also serves as a city councillor, said the letter aimed to intimidate Muslims but emphasized that the community\u2019s response must be rooted in \u201ccourage and unity.\u201d He urged solidarity across Bristol to counter growing hatred.<\/p>\n<p>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. 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