Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim

Osman · **Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim -** 07-05-2008

It Shouldn't Happen to a Muslim
Broadcast: Monday 07 July 2008 08:00 PM

On the third anniversary of the 7/7 London Bombings, political commentator and journalist Peter Oborne investigates whether these attacks and the fear of terrorism has fuelled the rise of violence, intolerance and hatred against British Muslims.

LIVE ONLINE DEBATE

He discovers that for many in the Muslim community, Britain is becoming a very frightening place. Dispatches meets a range of British Muslims who now live in daily fear, some because their homes are constantly vandalised, others because they or family have suffered devastatingly violent attacks.

An exclusive ICM opinion poll commissioned for Dispatches reveals the extent to which Muslims have experienced hostility, abuse and prejudice since 7/7. The same poll also reveals the general public's attitudes towards Islam and relations with Muslims.

Since the bombings there has understandably been much press coverage of the attacks and other terrorist incidents. Oborne investigates whether this coverage has had the side-effect of portraying Islam and British Muslims in a relentlessly negative fashion, leading to the demonization of a diverse group of two million people, most of whom have nothing to do with terrorism.

Dispatches commissioned a sophisticated study of press coverage from Cardiff University's School of Journalism. The research examined articles published in the British press over the last eight years and their depiction of Muslims and Islam. The troubling results of the study are revealed in the film.

Oborne also investigates the sources and accuracy of a rash of press stories that have entered the public consciousness - such as a London council 'banning Christmas' out of deference to Muslims and a 'Muslim hate mob' wrecking a house rented to returning soldiers from Afghanistan.

Oborne concludes that in today's climate the media say things about Islam and Muslims they would never say about other groups. When he replaces the word' 'Muslim' in some recent headlines with 'Jews', 'Blacks' and 'Gays' and shows them to members of the public, they find those headlines deeply offensive.

In his first interview since leaving the Metropolitan Police, the man who headed anti-terror operations on 7/7 and afterwards, former assistant commissioner Andy Hayman talks about the poor relations between Muslims and the security services.

MUSLIM SURVEY

As part of the Dispatches investigation 'It Shouldn't Happen To A Muslim', Channel 4 commissioned two surveys, the details of which are revealed below.

OMNIBUS: ICM Research interviewed a random sample of 1006 adults aged 18+ by telephone on 21-22nd May 2008. Interviews were conducted across the country and the results have been weighted to the profile of all adults. ICM is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules.

MUSLIMS: ICM interviewed a sample of 500 Muslims by telephone on 22-28th May 2008. Muslims were previously interviewed on the ICM random telephone omnibus and agreed to be interviewed again at some point in the future. As they were initially selected at random, it implies that the sample of Muslims is itself representative of the Muslim community in Britain.

You can download both surveys in full, as well as the top line comparisons across the two surveys.

Toplines
Muslim Poll
Omnibus Poll

MUSLIMS UNDER SIEGE

Peter Oborne and James Jones have written a pamphlet entitled 'Muslims Under Siege: Alienating Vulnerable Communities' to accompany 'It Shouldn't Happen to a Muslim'. Download now

LIVE ONLINE DEBATE

Peter Oborne and the programme makers will be live on the site from 9pm on Monday 7 July to discuss issues raised in the programme. You can send your questions ahead of the debate.

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He discovers that for many in the Muslim community, Britain is becoming a very frightening place.

Time for migration?

Joking lol... We shouldn't fear anyone but Allaah...

Will watch it on Monday InshaaAllaah.

**aamirsaab** · **Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim -** 07-05-2008

I'm so watching this.

sevgi · **Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim -** 07-05-2008

i wana watch it too..but im over where u guys dropped us off 200years ago..:P

Osman · **Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim -** 07-05-2008

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Originally Posted by sevgi

i wana watch it too..but im over where u guys dropped us off 200years ago..:P

You'll probably be able to download it or watch it online after anyway.

Osman · **Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim -** 07-05-2008

We're all going to have to migrate to the C4 forums and do some serious Dawah work on Monday.

You guys up for it?

sevgi · **Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim -** 07-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Osman

You'll probably be able to download it or watch it online after anyway.

how lame..yet convenient...

ill watch it beside the beach as i cook my shrimp on the barbie...

fair dinkum mate..cheers.

**aamirsaab** · **Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim -** 07-05-2008

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Originally Posted by Osman

We're all going to have to migrate to the C4 forums and do some serious Dawah work on Monday.

You guys up for it?

Sure no problem. I'll drop some info regarding sharia law. At most it will convince some, at least it will shut the critics up! :

Osman · **Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim -** 07-06-2008

It is indeed curious how there doesn't seem to be much publicity for this programme on the part of Channel 4 as compared to the amount of publicity for 'Undercover Mosque' back in January 2007.

Perhaps I'm just being paranoid.

**Alpha Dude™** · **Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim -** 07-06-2008

I think you are in fact being paranoid lol. Why would Channel 4 not promote this show as much as they can? They stands to benefit, after all.

Doco seems interesting. Might watch it, inshaAllah.

Osman · **Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim -** 07-06-2008

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Originally Posted by Alpha Dude™

Why would Channel 4 not promote this show as much as they can? They stands to benefit, after all.

The very fact that they created 'Undercover Mosque' in the way that they did shows that they have an anti-Muslim agenda. By contrast, this documentary seems pro-Muslim and so they might not want to promote it as much.

Conspiracy theory.

**Alpha Dude™** · **Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim -** 07-06-2008

I'm sure they value their ratings, bro.

Osman · **Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim -** 07-06-2008

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Originally Posted by Alpha Dude™

I'm sure they value their ratings, bro.

So naive. You'll learn.

**aamirsaab** · **Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim -** 07-07-2008

Just gave that mike dude (on the c4 forum) some info, Inshallah it'll help him and anyone else who reads it.

I eagerly await the people's responses to the program - heck, more so than the program itself!

Osman · **Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim -** 07-07-2008

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Originally Posted by aamirsaab

Just gave that mike dude (on the c4 forum) some info, Inshallah it'll help him and anyone else who reads it.

I had a feeling it was you!

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Originally Posted by aamirsaab

I eagerly await the people's responses to the program - heck, more so than the program itself!

Likewise. Me and you gonna team up and blast those bigots to smithereens. (not literally

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Osman Account Disabled Status: Offline Posts: 3,571 Reputation: 16416 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Warrington, England Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim - 07-05-2008 It Shouldn't Happen to a Muslim Broadcast: Monday 07 July 2008 08:00 PM On the third anniversary of the 7/7 London Bombings, political commentator and journalist Peter Oborne investigates whether these attacks and the fear of terrorism has fuelled the rise of violence, intolerance and hatred against British Muslims. LIVE ONLINE DEBATE He discovers that for many in the Muslim community, Britain is becoming a very frightening place. Dispatches meets a range of British Muslims who now live in daily fear, some because their homes are constantly vandalised, others because they or family have suffered devastatingly violent attacks. An exclusive ICM opinion poll commissioned for Dispatches reveals the extent to which Muslims have experienced hostility, abuse and prejudice since 7/7. The same poll also reveals the general public's attitudes towards Islam and relations with Muslims. Since the bombings there has understandably been much press coverage of the attacks and other terrorist incidents. Oborne investigates whether this coverage has had the side-effect of portraying Islam and British Muslims in a relentlessly negative fashion, leading to the demonization of a diverse group of two million people, most of whom have nothing to do with terrorism. Dispatches commissioned a sophisticated study of press coverage from Cardiff University's School of Journalism. The research examined articles published in the British press over the last eight years and their depiction of Muslims and Islam. The troubling results of the study are revealed in the film. Oborne also investigates the sources and accuracy of a rash of press stories that have entered the public consciousness - such as a London council 'banning Christmas' out of deference to Muslims and a 'Muslim hate mob' wrecking a house rented to returning soldiers from Afghanistan. Oborne concludes that in today's climate the media say things about Islam and Muslims they would never say about other groups. When he replaces the word' 'Muslim' in some recent headlines with 'Jews', 'Blacks' and 'Gays' and shows them to members of the public, they find those headlines deeply offensive. In his first interview since leaving the Metropolitan Police, the man who headed anti-terror operations on 7/7 and afterwards, former assistant commissioner Andy Hayman talks about the poor relations between Muslims and the security services. MUSLIM SURVEY As part of the Dispatches investigation 'It Shouldn't Happen To A Muslim', Channel 4 commissioned two surveys, the details of which are revealed below. OMNIBUS: ICM Research interviewed a random sample of 1006 adults aged 18+ by telephone on 21-22nd May 2008. Interviews were conducted across the country and the results have been weighted to the profile of all adults. ICM is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules. MUSLIMS: ICM interviewed a sample of 500 Muslims by telephone on 22-28th May 2008. Muslims were previously interviewed on the ICM random telephone omnibus and agreed to be interviewed again at some point in the future. As they were initially selected at random, it implies that the sample of Muslims is itself representative of the Muslim community in Britain. You can download both surveys in full, as well as the top line comparisons across the two surveys. Toplines Muslim Poll Omnibus Poll MUSLIMS UNDER SIEGE Peter Oborne and James Jones have written a pamphlet entitled 'Muslims Under Siege: Alienating Vulnerable Communities' to accompany 'It Shouldn't Happen to a Muslim'. Download now LIVE ONLINE DEBATE Peter Oborne and the programme makers will be live on the site from 9pm on Monday 7 July to discuss issues raised in the programme. You can send your questions ahead of the debate. Source

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sevgi I Will Rot Status: Offline Posts: 1,596 Reputation: 6677 Rep Power: 25 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On Stage Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim - 07-05-2008 i wana watch it too..but im over where u guys dropped us off 200years ago..:P __________________ O my soul! If you do not wish to be foolish in that way, give in God's name, take in God's name, begin in God's name, and act in God's name.

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Osman Account Disabled Status: Offline Posts: 3,571 Reputation: 16416 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Warrington, England Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim - 07-05-2008 We're all going to have to migrate to the C4 forums and do some serious Dawah work on Monday. You guys up for it?

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Osman Account Disabled Status: Offline Posts: 3,571 Reputation: 16416 Rep Power: 0 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Warrington, England Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim - 07-06-2008 It is indeed curious how there doesn't seem to be much publicity for this programme on the part of Channel 4 as compared to the amount of publicity for 'Undercover Mosque' back in January 2007. Perhaps I'm just being paranoid.

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Alpha Dude™ Moderator Status: Offline Posts: 4,515 Reputation: 56804 Rep Power: 92 Join Date: Mar 2006 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim - 07-06-2008 I think you are in fact being paranoid lol. Why would Channel 4 not promote this show as much as they can? They stands to benefit, after all. Doco seems interesting. Might watch it, inshaAllah.

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Alpha Dude™ Moderator Status: Offline Posts: 4,515 Reputation: 56804 Rep Power: 92 Join Date: Mar 2006 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Dispatches: It shouldn't happen to a Muslim - 07-06-2008 I'm sure they value their ratings, bro.