The latest threats made by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) against Christians in Nigeria have been denounced by former presidential advisor Bashir Ahmad, who claims that the group’s activities are not justified by Islam.
Using his official 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) account, Ahmad made the comments on Friday, distancing the terrorist organization from Islamic principles and characterizing their mission as a perversion of the faith.
Ahmad remarked, “It is clear that the ISWAP terrorists who are threatening Christians to convert to Islam or face death are not Muslims, and their actions in no way represent Islam or its teachings.”
He emphasized that Islam prohibits coercion in questions of faith and emphasized that the religion was propagated peacefully.
“Coercion, intimidation, or violence were never used to spread Islam.” It is made clear in the Qur’an that religion is not forced.
“Muslims and non-Muslims coexisted peacefully in Makkah and Madinah even during the time of our beloved Prophet (PBUH), bound by mutual respect, justice, and shared humanity,” he remarked.
Ahmad saw the violent acts and threats made by ISWAP as a betrayal of both Islamic values and humanity in general.
These terrorists are completely betraying Islam and distorting its principles. He continued, “Their repeated campaign of violence and intimidation is completely abhorrent and goes against both our religion and humanity.
