Absorption or Exodus: The Future Legacy of British Anti-Terror Laws

[asifkhan]

Alhamdulillah, this article is so true.

I will fly out to South Korea late this week, inshallah.

I'm going to teach English at a public school.

I've already emailed brothers I know which clearly mention I will not engage in any form of terrorism.

To be honest I sent one to my MP a while back explaining my concerns about civil liberties in this country.

So, if I am subsequently detained on false terrorism charges, here is further evidence of my innocence in advance!

I think it is true community relations are getting worse, not that they were brilliant before.

The other factor to consider is Britain has always been hostile to Islam, throughout its history. Currently, Islam has been portrayed as the threat of future generations to come.

Bearing that in mind, I don't think this hostility will be temporary. It is here to stay. It's been said before and I don't mean to be melodramatic but Europe has a history of killing their minorities.

Muslims will continue to be a minority here and will always be in a position of relative weakness, so if we consider all of these factors, unless a Muslim cannot find somewhere better to live, why would we want to stay here when they are being persecuted like this?!!

I hope to get the experience I need in Korea, then work in a Muslim country e.g. Saudi Arabia, but retain British citizenship for the benefit of seeking employment as an English teacher.

I know there are many legitimate criticisms of various Muslim countries, but I would prefer to live in Saudi than here, inshallah.

I mean lets say a holocaust were to happen in Europe, would we ever really face the same prospect in Saudi, just for being Muslim?!!! I think the answer to that is no, never.

Lastly, I'm not saying a holocaust is imminent and I'm not saying we ought to be worried/fearful. But when the Europeans kicked out the Jews, they took their property/wealth etc.

If that were to happen here the same would happen to us.

It's true Britain has a better record than the rest of Europe when it comes to how it treats immigrants. But I wouldn't rule out anything happening when it comes to Europe.

They still treat people with a lack of respect and this stands out more when it comes to Muslims.

I know the Sahabah faced great tests but in the end Makka became Muslim. I don't think Britain will embrace Islam. They will be against it for a very long time. They will probably become Muslim, only when the whole world embraces Islam, when Isa (A.S.) returns.

Allah (SWT) knows best.

[Abu_Abdillah2000]

May Allah look after you and protect you. And may He benefit you in your trip to Korea. I hope that you get the opportunity to give da'wah over there to the locals.

I am also doing something like you, I have taken an English teaching course and hope to move to a Muslim country later on after finishing the course. I am interested to know (if you don't mind me asking of course) why did you decide to go to Korea of all places?

[asifkhan]

Jazah kallah khairun for your comments. May Allah (SWT) protect you, me and the whole Muslim Ummah, Ameen.

I'm glad you asked, why S. Korea?

I know a brother who teaches English in Saudi and he asked me the same thing.

After the Middle East, S. Korea offers the most generous package for English teachers.

I'll work at a public school. If you work at a public school, your pay is guaranteed, it's stable and above board. The private schools are a bit dodgy there, so avoid them.

S. Korea ask that you be a citizen of an English speaking country and have a degree in any subject to be an English teacher in S. Korea.

They pay your airfare both ways, provide free furnished accommodation, my job is only 9-5pm, mon-fri, and there's no weekend work. The standard of living is high in S. Korea but the cost of living is relatively cheap.

I only need to pay for utilities and other personal costs. On average, people can save at least £5,000 a year! You're also exempt from paying tax for the first 2 years you work there.

I know a college in Saudi which has agreed to employ me if I have 2 years experience and a CELTA (teaching certificate).

I hope to do 2 years in S. Korea, do the CELTA after that, the course can be done at anytime, and then I hope to work in Saudi.

The demand in S. Korea for English teachers is massive, you can find a good job all year around, this is the honest truth, literally anytime you want it, inshallah.

I'll be about 30 mins away from the capital, Seoul, there is halal food there and a big Masjid.

China and Japan need teachers, more so China. Japan don't pay your airfare or provide accommodation and the cost of living is very high. China offer everything S. Korea offers, but the pay there is relatively low, it may change in years to come.

Koreans are oriental people. My brother, they are kufaar, but in my experience oriental people behave better than caucasians. They generally don't behave like asbo's and they are fairly civil.

They also tend to mind their own business, they are not like the English e.g. have slight behavioural difficulties.

In S. Korea kids behave and they don't mess around.

S. Korea has all the amenities you need e.g. good healthcare, public transport etc.

S. Koreans are said to be friendly and warm to foreigners. I'm not saying S. Korea is perfect, but it's not bad.

I've researched it carefully and I think Korea is a good choice, inshallah. Because the US supports S. Korea they also have troops in Iraq and I think Afghanistan too.

However, there is no belmarsh-type prison I'm aware of there, with Muslims developing mental illness, because they've been detained indefinitely without any charge or evidence against them.

I hope I don't get hassle when I go to the airport, inshallah.

Lastly, they have a rule in their English classes, you are only allowed to speak English in class, so you only need to know a few basic Korean phrases for everyday life.

[ykhan]

As salaamu alaykum ikhwaan,

I would advise all the brothers to notify the UK consular services in whatever country you travel to, of your address where you will be staying and give them a copy of your passport ID in case of emergencies.

It might sound obvious but SO many people don't do that and then when there is an incident, nobody can find them or help them..!

Saying that, if you are traveling, make sure you have return tickets instead of cash as UNLIKE cash, lost or stolen return tickets can be easily re issued.

The British government will NOT pay for your flight or fines for over staying etc

May Allah make your hijrah from sins to obedience easy for you. AMEEN...!

[Yasir]

wa'alaikum as-salaam wa rahmatullah,I've researched it carefully and I think Korea is a good choice, inshallah.Did you have the opportunity to visit S. Korea before you decided to move there?

May Allah assist you in your endeavours.

[asifkhan]

Jazah kallah khairun for your help everybody.

I haven't visited South Korea at all yet.

I've seen videos and pictures of it online, it is very industrialized.

They have lots of neon signs like most oriental countries.

[Yasir]

Br. Asif, did you arrive there safely? How are you finding it?

[asifkhan]

Alhamdulillah, I am safe and sound in S. Korea.

The people here are less hostile to Muslims.

There's a massive Masjid in Seoul, plenty of halal food too.

[Abu Dharr Al Kashmiri]

Alhamdulillah, May Allah assist you, protect you and grant us all the tawfeeq to do similar to you. Aameen


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