Amir Khan accused of bad Muslim example
British boxer Amir Khan is setting a bad example to Muslims according to the radical self-proclaimed cleric Omar Bakri Mohammad. Living in Lebanon, it was reported that he said: “Amir Khan is not a good example for Muslims. He wears shorts with the Union Jack. That is a sin. “He should not be wearing the flag because sovereignty is for God. His only allegiance should be to the Prophet Mohammed.” The Commonwealth lightweight title-holder, who is from Bolton, Lancashire, is draped with the Union Flag in photos on his official website and often wears shorts featuring the emblem. The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) called Bakri Mohammad’s comments “bizarre”. Inayat Bunglawala, assistant secretary general of MCB, said: “He’s a hugely successful boxer, proud of being Muslim and British. I can see why that could upset Omar Bakri, but to hundreds of thousands of British Muslims, Amir Khan is a wonderful role model.”http://www.themuslimweekly.com/newsdetails/fullstoryview.aspx?NewsID=72EE34F172E2C1B2A28320F2&MENUID=HOMENEWS&DESCRIPTION=UK%20News