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Chief Imam cautions against extremist groups

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Sheikh Dr Usumanu Nuhu Sharubutu, National Chief Imam, has called on
Imam and leaders of the Muslim communities to caution members of their
congregation against possible penetration of ideological influence of
extremist groups.

He said the extremist groups use all available means, including the
social media to extend frontiers of their operations by attracting more
support and following.

He said beyond caution, the Imams are further entreated to use sermons
to encourage members of their congregation to be watchful to identify
and expose foreigners who may infiltrate the communities with signs of
connection with extremists groups like Al Qa’eda or Boko Haram, among
others.

In a release issued to the Ghana News Agency on Thursday in Accra,
Sheikh Sharubutu said in view of the increasing menace of the so-called
Muslim extremists in affected countries, the commitment to and strong
desire and urge for promoting national security and peace has been
growing in strength in recent times.

He said this however should be carried out without any intention to
cause mischief or malice against foreigners who are in the country for
genuine reasons.

“It is my firm believe and conviction that, Islam is a global faith
that has come with a mission of hope for peace and compassion for
humanity. But I also believe that to make this claim real and meaningful
among humans, it should be backed by concrete actions through which
peace and harmony could be made the common and shared experience of
all,” he added.

Sheikh Sharubutu said religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence both
of which are major ingredients in the promotion and maintenance of
peace in Ghana must be promoted.

He urged Imams at all levels to dedicate most of their sermons in the
coming months to the message of peace and compassion to effectively
guide and direct the minds and spirits of Muslims to actions, attitudes
and behaviours that are consistent with the Islamic mission of peace.

He expressed appreciation to the President and the Chairman of the
National Peace Council for managing the recent misunderstanding between
Christian missions and the Muslim community on the issue of religious
freedom, human rights and discrimination in public educational
institutions and public work places.

Credit: GNA

Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku

I am a Ghanaian Broadcast Journalist/Writer who has an interest in General News, Sports, Entertainment, Health, Lifestyle and many more.

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