AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Dutch mosques called on young Muslims to speak out against the terror of radical groups such as Islamic State (IS) from social media.
,, We especially want to show that Islam is merciful and peace state. That should be pronounced, even on the Internet. We do not want to hijack Islam and blacken ‘”explains Yassin Elforkani the Contact Body for Muslims and Government (CMO) off.
Against Noise
Upon consultation are 380 mosques connected, the bulk of the total. ,, It is important that even in mosques is said that this is also your responsibility, ‘says Elforkani. The terrorist IS makes himself full use of social media, including to spread. Sometimes gruesome photos and videos ,, It is important that young people who are seeking social media an opposing encounter. “” Just because the war in Iraq and Syria, the talk of the day among Muslims.
Threats
It is not always without risk to speak out Elforkani know. As a public figure he himself was repeatedly threatened by radicals. Usually this concerns threats via Twitter. He invites the Threateners than to engaging in debate. ,, Course is safety, ‘he says. ,, But if you just quietly sitting at your PC, you can still send down a message with no problems. “”
Small trailer
Supporters of groups like IS, according to the spokesperson of the CMO small and not well aware of Islam. He hopes people who fall prey to rescue. Radicalized groups to Sometimes it works and he knows that during one of the many debates that he performs to convince. Someone who ,, connected ‘to the wrong side ,, But at least we have to protect the masses. ‘”
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