Call for Action on Muslim Youth

June 26, 2008

Author: Staff Writer

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/7475495.stm

Scotland is not getting the most out of its Muslim youth, according to a new organisation.

The Scottish-Islamic Foundation (SIF) has called for more attention and help to be given to young people. The organisation said issues surrounded education, employment and crime, while "everyone also wants to talk about terrorism".

It hopes to work to improve standards at madrassahs, or religious schools in Scotland.

Osama Saeed, chief executive of SIF, said Scottish Muslims were comfortable with their identities and this meant that Scotland could be an example for other countries.

He added: "We don't need to have the same debate about integration we see elsewhere, and it means we can talk about how Muslims can now further deepen their contribution to the country."