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The Guardian - UK
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‘We are in a dangerous place’: British Muslims on the fallout from 7/7 attack 20 years on

Imam Qari Asim standing inside a mosque
Imam Qari Asim at Makkah Masjid in Leeds. ‘The emotional and social toll of 7/7 on Muslim communities is felt by many to this day.’ Photograph: Gary Calton/The Guardian

For many in the British Muslim community, the tragedy of 7 July 2005 lives long in the memory. The bombings sent shockwaves through the nation but also marked a turning point that left many grappling with grief, fear and a new scrutiny of their identity.

Twenty years on, feelings of suspicion, isolation and hostility experienced in the aftermath of the attacks have, for some, only worsened after decades of UK counter-terrorism policies, and a political landscape they say has allowed Islamophobia to flourish.

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