Bikies pledge to stand guard at mosques for Friday prayers

[Beringia]

https://www.smh.com.au/world/oceania/bikies-pledge-to-stand-guard-at-mosques-for-friday-prayers-20190321-p5166s.html

By Florence Kerr
March 21, 2019

Bikie gangs in New Zealand have promised to guard mosques in New Zealand on Friday following the Christchurch massacre last Friday. Various chapters of the Mongrel Mob, as well as the King Cobra and the Black Power, have shown their support. Waikato Mongrel Mob president Sonny Fatu has committed to guarding Jamia Mosque in Hamilton during Friday prayers. The head of the Waikato Muslim Association, Dr Asad Mohsin, said he hoped gang members would join Muslims inside the mosque for Friday prayers. New Zealanders of all stripes have come out in support of their local Muslim communities since the terror attacks last Friday that left 50 dead and 50 injured. A 28-year-old Australian man has been charged. Fatu, who leads the largest Mongrel Mob chapter in New Zealand, promised peaceful support after the atrocities that played out on Friday.

We will support and assist our Muslim brothers and sisters for however long they need us," Fatu said. "We were contacted by a representative who tagged me in and said some of our Muslim brothers and sisters have fears for Friday during their prayer, and the question was posed whether we could be a part of the safety net for them to allow them to pray in peace without fear. "Of course we would do that, there was no question about that and we will be dressed appropriately. "We will not be armed. We are peacefully securing the inner-gated perimeter, with other community members, to allow them to feel at ease." Mohsin said he appreciated the gang's gesture of support. "We would welcome them to come into the mosque and pray with us. They are a part of us as we are a part of them. "Islam is inclusive, free of judgment; we don't see gang members, we see them. We value them as humans and we appreciate that they value us too." Fatu said it was a time to unite, adding that Islam was often misrepresented. "Our differences are the glue that hold us so tightly together. We must now focus not on where we have been, but where we are going. Let us repair the holes in our waka and restrategise the rest of our journey. "A karanga [call] as been sent out, vibrating across the universe, conjuring all leadership to come forward and unite our people."

[Gothmog]

1. This makes me smile

[MyOwnPeace]

2. Obviously not

IQ45's kind of "bikies!"

[a kennedy]

3. This is A W E S O M E

[smirkymonkey]

4. K&R

If only we could be more like New Zealand. (sigh)