Why Muslim women are filming everything to stay safe

Lila Tamea was one of the worshippers inside Abdullah Quilliam Society mosque in Liverpool when it was targeted by far-right rioters in August.
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Alongside Imam Adam Kelwick, she went out to speak to them and offer food. In the weeks that followed, Lila took a leading role in trying to rebuild her community after the violence. But now, despite promises of community cohesion in Liverpool, fear and paranoia are still a daily reality for Muslim women
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[@bestyoutube5318]

Why did you move out of your original country ? Because you feared for your life Don’t come here bringing your pity ….

[@fld9266]

Plenty of white women and girls feel very unsafe too

[@kderules]

And white men.

[@incurableromantic4006]

Indeed - the country has gotten much more dangerous due to open borders.

[@curious_one1156]

They have always felt unsafe due to crime in England. Fun fact, crime has drastically increased since Russia Ukraine war.

[@Prometheus7272]

Violence caused by misinformation? I thought the violence was backlash against the violence killing of three children. Did that never happen?

[@incurableromantic4006]

Shhhhhhhh! We don't talk about certain things in this country. . . . . . . .

[@tarakb7606]

Misinformation ie that the murderer was a Syrian refugee call Ali al Shakati. Don't you follow the news?

[@shimmer4771]

So, that makes it ok to attack innocent people? These people are innocent. What did that have to do with anything?

[@Prometheus7272]

@@tarakb7606 Does it matter what his name is and what religion he followed, he wasn’t from the country.

[@celesbian69]

@@Prometheus7272he was born in this country, in Leicestershire

[@ShizukaRose]

The Imam didn’t even look her in the eye.

[@TheChroniclesOfNadia_]

and?

[@HomeTravelGardenInspo]

Out of RESPECT!

[@desistarktm7270]

@@HomeTravelGardenInspo he's vouching only for teen white girls.

[@user-pd6ci6fk1i]

A Turkish proverb I saw somewhere: "The axe that cut the tree convinced the tree that they were similar because the handle of the axe was also made of wood" No to Hatred, More Communication, More Understanding, More Compassion.

[@joeblogs-vx4ep]

There is no hatred is leftwing lies

[@kderules]

Similar. Not the same.

[@Commenter563]

All women regardless. All people should be allowed to carry Pepper Spray. Why is this outlawed in Europe?!

[@undead_corsair]

This country should not be a place for hate. I am not religious, but I accept those who are. Do no harm, live your life, empathy wins out.

[@godleftelmo7710]

Empathy literally never wins out.

[@Lumi_Lumi13]

Empathy & understanding is the ONLY WAY humanity will not only survive but thrive.

[@jaxdragon1723]

stop the "I don't know why" ,you know why ! Everyone deserves to practice their religion and be safe, a camera is a good way to keep safe until we all get along together, stop the stupid hate I'm white & 64 yrs. old I get why your afraid ❤💛💙💛💙

[@lain5678]

Such bravery by everyone. Poor Lila at the end of the interview 😢

[@pyrodemon131]

Why can't they practice in their country?

[@maazfahim1040]

Yes they are praying in their countries because they have passports

[@pyrodemon131]

@maazfahim1040 but when Rome do as the Roman's. You left for a reason, for a new start.

[@incurableromantic4006]

@@maazfahim1040 Having a passport doesn't make you British any more than having a chefs hat makes you a chef.

[@celesbian69]

@@pyrodemon131when have British people ever followed local custom in other countries 😂 greasy spoon in Ibiza anyone?

[@celesbian69]

@@incurableromantic4006being born in this country makes you British. Being a positive contributor to your community makes you part of your community. That’s what these people are - British, Liverpudlian, guiding lights in their community.

[@fld9266]

Yes cars do go into crowds sadly it’s happened in Europe already 😢

[@Adevine369]

Dislike.. the politics of the religion are dangerous

[@CyclingInKilkenny]

The politics of ANY religion are the problem,

[@onedayagogo]

British women should all get bodycams and GoPros asap. remember what happened to Ashling Murphy and Maria Rawlings.

[@punarbasunath7730]

I dont see any uk flag

[@MMA_editz]

womp womp

[@punarbasunath7730]

@@MMA_editz ya bro pork

[@M.E63]

In some countries they do flag ceremonies everyday like at school etc, when has UK took pride and done that ? Never. People used to value the country and religion by going church and praying before eating and even at school they used to praying before eating but everything is dead, got nothing to do with foreigners but English people just don’t care about what represented being British.

[@Kioki1-x8p]

@@punarbasunath7730 Boohooo, no flag, booohoooo.

[@punarbasunath7730]

@@Kioki1-x8p no flag

[@rickyroaster]

May be if tge government managed the boarders properly instead of gold plated illegal immigrants packages, we wouldn't have conditioned hatred

[@RELAXING-zw4vy]

Go to arab sister arab country is the safety place in the planet why go Europe in arab country woman is very happy and very peaceful

[@lovelyskull3483]

Live your life and keep religion to yourself. So easy.

[@toyotaprius79]

They could be atheist and you'd still wouldn't like them for their ethnicity

[@icravedeath.1200]

@@lovelyskull3483 their religion isn't the relevant information here.

[@clairee4939]

@@icravedeath.1200 of course it is.

[@icravedeath.1200]

@@clairee4939 no it isn't.

[@fiel81]

​@@icravedeath.1200it very likely is

[@ianvandyke3996]

Deport

[@mattperil6074]

This , facts are some religions and beliefs and cultures do not assimilate or mix well

[@iknowwhatiknow3176]

Stop expecting people should drnik or dance with you ,if you do.

[@taniac1860]

I can understand why there are no comments as to why there are no comments…. Because there is absolutely nothing to say what this video is about. I honestly still have no idea. Good luck ladies

[@jaxdragon1723]

pants on fire

[@Katherine-wx1kh]

🫡

[@chrisspencer6502]

0:21 where is the full clip of the epic face plants

[@MarjorieStoker-oj8fh]

Stay safe from who look to your own front door

[@CovenantersfriendRTB]

Disliked the video

[@antoniousai1989]

No one cares, Nazi apologist

[@Lumi_Lumi13]

Why?

[@icravedeath.1200]

And showed your whole ass to the entire world in the process.

[@jaxdragon1723]

yeah ,why ?? don't be hatein

[@icravedeath.1200]

@@CovenantersfriendRTB and made yourself look like a fool

[@MrKidOcelot]

Yeah get everybody surveilling each other....this is programming behaviour!!

[@bryanotieno7106]

If you have nothing beautiful to say it's better to keep quiet

[@clairee4939]

Sometimes the truth is ugly and people need to face up to it. When you are affected it will not be “beautiful”.

[@kennycube5126]

@@clairee4939 Well done for missing the point.

[@johantapia70]

If a German shepherd and a dachshund mix, a dachshund will be born and two dachshunds mix, a German shepherd will never be born again, nor will a dachshund. That's what worries the real English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh

[@Job-zh8eb]

So Wich one are you ? A dog or ?

[@Prometheus7272]

@@Job-zh8eb A biological being, abstract thought shouldn't be such a challenge as it is for you. You could apply it to any living thing.

[@kennycube5126]

@johantapia70 The way you talk, I know you're not a real English, Scottish, Irish or Welsh.

[@3-Kashmir]

​@@kennycube5126😂

[@Lucys2am]

Booooooooohhhhh

[@aaronjeffrey992]

Lies 😂

[@DragonflysWish]

😅😅😅 seriously 😂

[@itk2493]

I take it this is satire?

[@vigilante7]

Am I the only person who find her very attractive? ❤

[@BeyondThisPointOfDiscussion]

HARAM!

[@ShizukaRose]

Why does that matter?

[@CaptainDarling2020]

NOT ALLOW! 👎

[@hydrohasspoken6227]

yes

[@Toto8opus]

Yes, the shape of her lips, her eyes... I wonder what is her background, which country she originates from or her parents'.

[@tharaban]

😅😅

[@celesbian69]

These women are amazing, thank you for standing up and keeping on going 💪

[@SajidKhan-jg8bk]

Lila the great, the blessed,the dynamic!❤❤❤🤲🤲🤲

[@rintangazhar]

Keep being Guardian of the Truth, Guardian!!!! We can’t afford losing another independent media that respect ethic of journalism. Beautiful himanity at its best in just few minutes. 🫡🫡🫡🫡