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| If a ship is sinking, nobody will survive: Egypt's Mufti |
| 2013-08-20 |
| [Al Ahram] Egypt's top Islamic holy man said on Monday that Islam "forbids" possessing arms during peaceful demonstrations, amid a wave of violence in the country that has left hundreds dead since last week. Egypt's grand Mufti Shawki Allam has condemned "violence and terrorismin all its forms" and deplored the "destruction" and violations committed against religious buildings, in reference to a flurry of torching dozens of churches in several parts of the country in recent days. Allam's speech came after 25 army conscripts were killed on Monday by faceless myrmidons in Sinai. Tensions have been simmering in Egypt after more than 600 were killed when security forces forcibly broke up two protest camps set up by loyalists of toppled Islamist leader Mohamed Morsi last week. Violence flared in Cairo and elsewhere over the past four days, driving the corpse count up to 800. "If a ship is sinking, nobody will survive. Egypt is our ship that we should protect," said Allam. The Grand Mufti, one of Egypt's highest religious authorities, urged security apparatuses to vigorously enforce the law and hold violators to account. Allam also warned against inflammatory rhetoric. "A good word could stop the bloodshed and draw opponents closer, and a wicked word might lead to a loss of lives and deepen the rift." |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #8 Allah loves alliteration |
| Posted by: Frank G 2013-08-20 21:50 |
| #7 "Say Muslim Brotherhood Spiritual Leader Mohammed Badie Has Been Detained" A baddie named Badie? How.... droll. |
| Posted by: Barbara 2013-08-20 19:52 |
| #6 Funny. I've read the Koran, and it doesn't say anything about firearms or peaceful demonstrations. Perhaps he's using the version that Pipes et. al. are hoping the Muslims will start using... |
| Posted by: Ptah 2013-08-20 16:58 |
| #5 "CRUNCH" "Captain, we just hit an Iceberg" "Very good First Officer, don't worry, we're unsinkable." |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2013-08-20 09:47 |
| #4 This makes me think of the bully in the school yard crying UNCLE once his victims start getting the upper hand. |
| Posted by: AlanC 2013-08-20 07:51 |
| #3 Already have video of all stripes of the MB inciting this. Egyptian Officials Say Muslim Brotherhood Spiritual Leader Mohammed Badie Has Been Detained |
| Posted by: newc 2013-08-20 01:11 |
| #2 But it is never too late to acknowledge wise counsel. I think that this man, this time, speaks wisdom. Perhaps Egyptians of all stripes would be wise to listen. |
| Posted by: Scooter McGruder 2013-08-20 00:23 |
| #1 Moreover, I Am loathe to report there have been plenty of "Religious Leaders" promoting violence. This call was way, WAY too late. |
| Posted by: newc 2013-08-20 00:14 |