From happy occasions to sad ones, to protest and during mosque sermons, Muslims have long uttered the Arabic phrase “Allahu Akbar”. This week, the UK Conservative MP Robert Jenrick, who is running for leadership of the party, came under fierce criticism after he suggested that police must detain protesters chanting the phrase. The comment was quickly condemned by Muslims and other MPs, who said it was “complete ignorance” and “textbook Islamophobia” by suggesting Muslims chanting it were extremists. The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) said they were shocked by the claim and urged the Conservat…