Young Muslims from across west London joined forces to raise cash for the Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal.
About 50 Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) volunteers from Greenford, Southall, Hounslow, Feltham, Hayes and Slough collected £2,251 from the crowd at Wembley stadium on October 27 during a national football league match.
This marks the fourth year that local members of the AMYA have been supporting the Royal British Legion, which they view as a mark of good citizenship and a testament to the Islamic teaching of demonstrating kindness to those in need.
Muddassar Ahmed, Regional Youth Leader of AMYA Middlesex, which comprises a membership of more than 500 young British Muslims, said: “We are delighted and proud to support the Poppy Appeal which provides much needed support to Second World War veterans, those subsequently injured in war and their families.”
He said they believe the poppy is about solidarity, showing loyalty to one’s country, standing together for a worthy cause and communities standing together as one.
Mr Ahmed added: “Lots of Muslims actually served in the first and second world war and most have ancestors who served in the army. We therefore hope that our participation is a clear indication of our desire for peace and unity between all nations, people and religions.”
