"A Muslim minicab driver refused to take a blind passenger because her guide dog was “unclean”.

Abdul Rasheed Majekodumni told Jane Vernon she could not get into his car with the dog because of his religion. Islamic tradition warns Muslims against contact with dogs because they are seen as impure. [ Civil rights for blind people? Why would that matter? -ed. ]

The case emerged as Jack Straw was embroiled in a controversy over Muslim women wearing veils and the row continued after a Muslim police officer was excused guard duty at the Israeli embassy. [ And why should us Western Kuffar not be forced to talk with a straight face to black sacks as if they're not being abused. "Elephant in the room" indeed. -ed. ] "