Opinion Poll: (87% Pakistanis believe that as a peaceful religion, Islam preaches peace and love instead of extremism: Survey)
According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan, 87% Pakistanis believe as a peaceful religion, Islam preaches peace and love instead of extremism; 11% disagree with this. A nationally representative sample of men and women from across the four provinces was asked, “Please tell, to what extent do you agree or […]
Mother of Calgary ISIL fighter told police her family was devastated by her ‘not religious’ son’s actions
TORONTO – The mother of an ISIL fighter from Calgary told police her family was devastated by the actions of her son, whom she described as “not religious” until shortly before he left for Syria, according to a court document obtained by VICE News. Nura Jama said in statements to counter-terrorism investigators in Alberta that […]
U.N. Official Slams U.K. ‘Big Brother’ Prevent Strategy
A top U.N. official has slammed a British government counter-extremism programme, warning that the state is perceived by some as acting like “big brother.” U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Of Association Maina Kiai said following an official visit to the U.K. that the Prevent strategy, a government plan […]
Canadian imams on ISIL hit list for preaching against extremism and steering Muslims ‘away from jihad’
TORONTO – Two Canadian imams are on a hit list released Tuesday by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, which accused one them of steering Muslims “away from jihad” and the other of showing remorse for “Canadian soldiers killed by Muslims.” Both were singled out in the latest edition of the ISIL propaganda magazine […]
Malaysia Vows To Fight ISIS With Saudi Arabia
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has pledged to fight extremism and terrorism in Southeast Asia, where officials said Islamic State militants have been working to co-opt local terror groups. Speaking at a business conference in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Najib said late Tuesday that the two countries will remain “inseparable partners” against terror groups that have […]
Pakistan’s commendable role against eliminating terrorism lauded
Shaarik H. Zafar Special Representative to Muslim Communities U.S. State Department has said that across the world, Muslims are facing sever challenges and passing through turmoil of the time, to get rid of menace of terrorism and extremism, it is utmost need to value education and to empower youth which is precious asset of Muslim […]
Obama praises Muslims in first mosque visit
In his first visit to a U.S. mosque, President Obama thanked American Muslims for their contributions to the nation, promised they will be treated with sensitivity in counterterrorism probes and said Islam is not to blame for terrorist attacks. “I want to say two words Muslim Americans don’t hear often enough: Thank you,” Mr. Obama […]
US lawmaker lauds Pakistans determined steps to wipe out extremism
Democratic Congressman Keith Ellison, the first Muslim to be elected to the United States Congress, has lauded Pakistan governments determined measures, especially the Zarb-e-Azb military operation, to stamp out extremism from the country, when Pakistani Consul General Faisal Niaz Tirmizi met him. The meeting took place in Minneapolis., the largest city in the State of […]