We asked for your questions to the panel. You can read a selection of answers below.

Najeeba Durrani Coventry "I see no problem with being British and Muslim" Zuber Banglawala Leicester "I used to think Britain was the best place on earth"

Jubril Alao London "The pressure is on us to root out extremism" Saiqa Aftab Birmingham "I don't really feel community leaders speak for me"

Najeeba says she has seen changes in the Muslim community

Najeeba says her experiences of being a British Muslim growing up in the UK have been largely positive and she feels part of the wider British society.

Q: As a Muslim woman, do you ever feel under pressure to conform to wearing the Hijab? How do you deal with any pressure you might receive on this?
Sally Ann Roberts, London

I have never felt under any pressure to conform to wearing the Hijab, I'm quite strong minded.

I think you should do things from the heart and not to follow the crowd. I have seen many young Muslim girls leaving their houses wearing the head scarf only to take it off once they've arrived at their destinations.

There is no point in doing things just to please people. If I was ever pressurised I still wouldn't wear the headscarf as I don't believe in being hypocritical.

If it's not in my heart I refuse to do it.

Q: Do you think that multiculturism is working and is viable in the UK?
Maggie Jones, Cheltenham

The answer would be yes and no.

I still think more needs to be done to understand each other. After events such as the July 7 attacks some people automatically brand all Muslims as extremist. However, it's a two-way thing - Muslims also need to do more to understand other communities too.

And the UK is still more open and welcoming of other cultures than most countries.

Maybe more dialogue is needed. It may be good to have small groups where representatives from different communities - including white British people - could come together and voice their concerns.

Muslim community leaders seem to be doing a good job, says Zuber

Zuber is a fairly religious person, but says he is lazy about going to the mosque. He feels it is harder for Muslims to live in this country after the July 7 attacks.

Q: I would really like to visit a mosque, just to see what one looks like and so I can learn more about Islam. Would this be possible?
Clara, London

Visiting a mosque shouldn't be a problem and I know some organise events for non-Muslims from time to time. But I would make a couple of suggestions.

You could phone a couple of mosques first and arrange to have someone to show you around.

Most mosques don't have a "reception area" as such. People just wander in when open around prayer times.

Also keep in mind that men and women would have separate sections. Many don't have facilities for both, and tend to have specific events for ladies only.

Q: You said: "I think we should get rid of national identity, or it should be made less important." Could you explain what this means? I'm a white male and proud of being British. I would love to see a return in national pride.
Craig Turp, Coventry

There's nothing wrong with a bit of national pride. Although I would still like an explanation of what 'Britishness' really means.

But some people get sucked into nationalism. For example, with football - it would be great to see England doing well, but some people get too wrapped up in, become depressed when things go wrong or get into fights with other fans.

Perhaps more importantly, those with power and influence can use nationalism to wage wars and silence critics.

People should think more of being part of humanity as a whole.

A new council could be divisive, says Jubril

Jubril is president of a Muslim network at his work. He strongly believes it is up to Muslims to stamp out extremism.

Q: I am curious as what Muslim people do for recreational fun? As a non-religious native Brit, I do the usual - pubs, clubs, cinema etc.
Mike Wilson, UK

I can only speak for myself and a few of my close friends. And I don't want to bore you with my never-ending lists, but here are some things I do:

I play football regularly both for my University Alumni team and the internal league at work. I go to the cinems when there is a good film, like Superman Returns. I also used to be a member of a snooker club.

I think when Muslim people are reluctant to say what they are doing in their spare time, it may be because they don't want to say they are going to a religious study group or similar. But this doesn't mean that this is the only thing that Muslims do.

I guess the main difference is that our recreational activities just don't involve alcohol or gambling.

Q: You said: "I am very religious because I am president of the Muslim network at work." Would your company employ a president of the Christian network at work and introduce Christian issues to employers?
From "junkmale051"

My company is one of those few that actually embraces diversity and is very proud of that fact.

There are different societies including a Christian fellowship, Jewish, Buddhist and Hindu network. We also have a South Asian network, African and Afro-Caribbean network and so on.

And we have a "Multi-faith" room which is open to people with any faith (or no faith).

At the induction programme at work, the different networks are all introduced so that employees will be able to keep a balance between their faith, or other diverse needs, and their work responsibilities.

I would like to see many other firms accept diversity with open hands instead of being wary and suspicious.

Saiqa says people are not aware of the range of Muslim opinion

Najeeba describes herself as "culturally Muslim". She says she sometimes finds it difficult to cope with being a Muslim in a western country.

Q: Do Muslims feel we the British (traditional C of E) should understand them or do they feel they should integrate into our culture?
Ernie Davidson, Kettering

I am British because I was born here but I am Muslim because that's the faith into which I was born.

I feel British but this doesn't mean I have to lose my cultural heritage completely.

For example, I like the family focus in our culture and the fact we don't drink in social situations. If we had to accept all parts of British culture, would this mean we would have to start drinking when this can be negative?

I think the best thing would be for better communication between the various communities in the UK.

Q: How much do you know about the religious beliefs and practices of the various branches of Christianity?
Edward, Brentwood, Essex

What I know about Christianity comes from how it was meant to be as described in the Qu'ran and information gained from education, friends and news.

But you learn more when it affects your every-day environment. My cousin moved to Scotland and she now has a far greater understanding of the different belief systems, and history, of the various branches of Christianity than me.

The only positive thing that has come from atrocities surrounding terrorism is that it made me want to learn more about Christianity as well as my own religion.