More Than 100 Muslim Clerics Sign Letter Condemning ISIS
http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2014/09/24/More-100-Muslim-Clerics-Sign-Letter-Condemning-ISIS
Today Muslim leaders in America released a statement saying that ISIS is not following the laws of Islam. This statement was signed by 111 Muslim clerics from around the world. Murder and torture were two of the most prominent issues. The leaders explained that these acts are not justified by Islam as ISIS says they are. Other issues, such as fatwas (legal opinions on Islamic law) made by ISIS, were also refuted. The Muslim leaders encouraged the terrorists to stop all violent and illegal acts. Many Grand Muftis (the highest Islamic position in the nation) signed the statement, including the Grand Mufti of Egypt, the former Mufti of Istanbul, and the Mufti of Palestine.
This is a very strong stand against ISIS by the Muslim community. While American Muslims are know to speak against ISIS and other terrorist groups, it is unusual to have Muslims from so many different countries unite to defend their religion. This action shows the world that Islam is not a religion that supports terrorists or violent acts.
I like this article, but I wish they had more information on the actual webpage. It is really encouraging to see so many people standing together against this terrorist group. I wonder if ISIS will respond, and if they do, what will their response be? I hope that the lack of support in the Muslim community will cause some of their leaders to question their actions, although that's probably too optimistic to hope for. Hopefully, though, many non-Muslims will view Islam in a better light after this statement.
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