Finalists Muslims 'Miss England' Thank Threats

"I just wanted to represent all the young girls, whatever their ethnicity and religion."

Bukhari Shanna, finalist 'Miss England' which hopes to represent Britain in the global beauty contest 'Miss Universe', claimed to have sent e-mail pitched hatred. He also received threatening messages scary. The reason for the background of Shanna, who is a Muslim girl.
He also has hired bodyguards to ensure her safety. Shanna never even longer traveling alone. "It's not bad, but I have to be wise," he told The Sun.
Whatever the unpleasant situation that must he received, said Shanna, he will continue his dream of becoming the first Muslim girl who represented Britain in the 'Miss Universe'. But the 25-year-old girl said it would report to police when he received a threat anymore. Moreover, he felt the threat becomes more serious because it was sent also to his friends who support him.
"The threat was somewhat disturbing and quite frightening. Indeed, some of which are not direct threats aimed at me, but still scary, "he said.
Shanna feels life is so changed since August 2010, when he was announced to be one among 60 girls who escaped and will compete for the crown of 'Miss England' in Birmingham.
Shanna made headlines in India and Pakistan. They were surprised to see a girl with Asian backgrounds managed to become a contestant in the UK beauty competition. They were even more surprised because Shanna is a Muslim.
Shanna aware of the fact that he is Muslim makes him the limelight. "Other people carry around about religion. But I do not label myself. I just wanted to represent all the young girls, regardless of ethnic background and religion they have. "
Being a celebrity overnight, making Shanna had to learn to adapt quickly. He received 300 messages per day via facebook from around the world. "Only one percent of which contain negative messages, including threats and hatred. The rest was brilliant, I got support from people in other countries, mostly in India and Pakistan, "said the sixth child of seven siblings.
Scholar of English literature itself has roots in Pakistan, because his family came from Islamabad. Until now, Shanna still feel strong ties with Pakistan. He visited the country every two or three months. But he said, his house is actually the UK, where he was born. Shanna was born in Blackburn and raised in Manchester.
Related to a number of threats he received, Shanna tried to calm down. "Islam is about peace. Threatening me alone is wrong in Islam. "
Shanna also reminded, the United Kingdom consists of a multicultural society. "I'm not judging anyone, then no one has the right to judge me. We live in a way each of us, and Britain is not Muslim countries. "