Amil Khan investigates the spread of Islamic extremism in British prisons, uncovering the radicalisation and recruitment of young prisoners to jihadist Islam. Khan interviews former prisoners and gang members who reveal the jihadist teachings that lead many inmates to join extremist gangs upon their release. He also finds out how prison officers are trying to cope with the problem, and witnesses a team of experts who are trying to ‘deradicalise’ those who have been seduced by extremism.

I just watched this documentary that was on Channel 4 Dispatches on Islamic extremism and the problem in the UK. It gives an insight into the 7/7 and 21/7 attempted attacks in London, and the motivation of radicalisation that can take place in society if the wrong form of Islam is practised. As a Christian, some might say I am merely placing this video up to take an attack at Islam. However I can see how Christianity can be abused and exploited and has been done in the past to bring people to war. As a Christian I watch this, and I see the need to look back to the origins of Christ, as young Muslims need to look back to the origins of Muhammad to turn themselves away from extremism. The balancing act that the British government have to undertake to stop Muslims from entering extremism in a harsh political climate when Britain is herself involved in the Iraq War, and the Afghanistan War, to dissuade Muslims from taking up and attacking British interests on it’s own streets. Very interesting, I’d advise you all to take a watch below and to tell me your thoughts.

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