Emel Magazine is calling for the sacrifices of Muslims in the world wars to be remembered.

The UK Lifestyle magazine for Muslims highlights this contribution in its latest issue and believes these efforts are largely forgotten by the British public.

Editor Sarah Joseph OBE said, “It is important to recognise the invaluable contribution made by these Muslims soldiers; they fought for us to enjoy the freedoms that we have,”

“At a time when those on the Far-Right express such hostility towards British Muslims, whilst appropriating war imagery for their own use, it is all the more necessary to inform the public of the significant role Muslims played in keeping Britain free.”

The November issue of the magazine includes interviews with two British Muslim war veterans, Abdul Salam aged 84 and Mushtaq Ahmed aged 83.

The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, acknowledges the debt owed to such Muslims, “Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Their heroism, just like the contribution of British Muslims today, has helped to keep our country prosperous, strong and free.”

In the feature The Head of the Army, General Sir David Richards, states, “Our forebears, as well as the people of this country, owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the Muslim soldiers who gave so much on our behalf.” David Cameron and Nick Clegg express similar sentiments, along with the Bishop of London.

Ms Joseph added, “We believe a greater understanding of this remarkable episode of British history will give the lie to xenophobic and anti-Muslim feelings peddled by the likes of Nick Griffin, and at the same time highlight to young Muslims their important role as stakeholders in the future of British society,.”

“That is a dual message of particular importance in these times.”

The November issue is on sale now in shops or see emel.com for subscription details.