Groups branding themselves as Islamists or Jihadists and those holding responsibility for the hundreds of deaths of innocent civilians in North Eastern region must be publicly condemned from all quarters.
It is evident that there is a growing division between the lay person’s interpretation of Islam and its true and affiliate teachings.
Many seem to harbour concerns about Islam through ignorance or through the faulty portrayal of tragic events in the local media outlets.
This public portrayal of jihad in the media is of greater concern to Muslims than anyone else, more so when it associates bad deeds and values that lie at odd ends with the Islamic faith.
As per the teachings of Islamic Koran, all humans are equal in the sight of God. Islam teaches to live with mutual love, unlimited affection and with humility. It teaches of no distinction between Muslims or non-Muslim believers. The message is love for all and hatred to none.
It reflects the Islamic views on rejection of violence, terrorism while upholding the state of human rights, including freedom of worship.
The values of freedom, equality, peace and respect are key to the foundations that underpin this motto by reflecting the true Islam religion that frequently gets lost in the mist terrorism.
Matiang’i had announced that there would be a comprehensive audit of the capacity, qualifications and performance of all head teachers across the 47 counties.