Geelani condemns attacks on non-muslim minorities by Islamic State; Says their lives, properties and honour must be protected Srinagar: With America launching air strikes against Islamic State (IS) or ISIS, the Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Saturday condemned the ‘un-Islamic’ actions of the group and said those attacking minorities have no right to call themselves Muslims. He, however, also slammed American strikes against the group. Addressing a press conference at his Hyderpora residence, the ailing resistance leader, on being asked about the Caliphate established by ISIS, said: “We condemn the innocent killings in Iraq at the hands of ISIS. When they kill Shias, it is wrong. We condemn it. When they ask Christians to convert to Islam by force, it is wrong. I say it publicly with full authority that they do it wrong. Islam never said to force someone to become Muslim,” adding: ‘There is no compulsion in religion’. If you want to create an Islamic State, your first and foremost obligation is to protect minorities that lives in your jurisdiction. Even if the minority would be jews, you have to protect them. More details at goo.gl/WdE0H2
Posted on: Sat, 09 Aug 2014 14:33:08 +0000
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