South Africa

The face of modern religion

22 August 2014 - 02:25 By The Times Readers
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There are rumours that Abubakar Shekau, leader of Nigerian Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram is dead
There are rumours that Abubakar Shekau, leader of Nigerian Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram is dead
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As a South African Muslim, I condemn the barbaric acts of Islamic State militants ("Outrage at beheading", yesterday) and Boko Haram.

We are told repeatedly by our religious leaders that these acts are completely against the teachings of Islam and practice of our Prophet Mohammed. Islam means peace, not terror.

Solwa, by SMS

One American killed and the world goes ballistic. Yet hundreds of innocent Muslims are killed by Americans and Israelis daily.

Yusuf, by SMS

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