"it is a great pleasure to able to commend the launching of the Virtual Classroom. Its mission is to make a practical contribution, to provide the resources and tools to fill the information gap that sustains misunderstanding and ignorance at the most crucial point - in the classroom. Using the latest technology, this independent initiative by British Muslims revisits the best of their history and once more it shares with us its treasures."

Message sent by HRH The Prince of Wales
Click here to read full message. "Islam is a great force and has been a great force in civilisation. I welcome the Virtual Classroom, and the whole of this week, designed to get the facts into the public arena…I am delighted that the Virtual Classroom is being launched today. I am delighted that the week will

hopefully bring to every school in the country the great contribution of Islam. I congratulate everyone involved in the development of the Virtual Classroom and look forward to work with you to ensure that we get the widest possible understanding of what it can offer to schools and teachers in every part of the country."
Charles Clarke, Secretary of State for Education and Skills "I am struck and pleased that the focus (of this week) is on education and the Virtual Classroom project.
Knowledge based on contact, on proper education is absolutely essential"

Trevor Philips, Chair, Commission for Racial Equality.

 

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