Saturday, July 05, 2014

Caliphate Declaration 'Heresy', Say Islamists


The surprise declaration of a "caliphate" by jihadists accused of committing atrocities in Syria and Iraq has provoked an outcry even among Islamists who dream of a state under Sharia law.

The caliphate, an Islamic system of rule, was abolished nearly 100 years ago, although many Arabs and Muslims still associate it with a golden age.

But this week's announcement of a caliphate by the radical Islamic State (IS) group appears to only appeal to fanatics. Keep reading

See also
Jihadists destroy mosques and shrines in Iraq
A Rogue State Along Two Rivers
Imams warn British Muslims not to fight in Syria
US Teen Allegedly Falls in Love Online, Tries to Join ISIS Fighters in Syria

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