King's Cross station faces backlash after 'Islamic' message appears on its board trends now

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King's Cross station has faced backlash after an Islamic message appeared on its customer information board displaying train times.

During the holiest month for Muslims, the ninth day of Ramadan, the central London station featured a 'Hadith of the day'.

Hadith's are collections of traditions containing sayings of the Prophet Muhammad which constitute the major source of guidance for Muslims apart from the Quran.

It read: 'The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) [Peace Be Upon Him] said: All the sons of Adam are sinners but the best of the sinners are those who repent often.'

Rail bosses have since criticised the message as being 'misguided and counterproductive' in its attempt to be inclusive.

Responding to the display, one person wrote on social media: 'I wonder what the reaction would be if we suddenly started broadcasting Christian messages in the station and putting up crucifixes in public spaces?'